The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-11-24
IMPORTANT TO CLERGYMEN.
A sw1NDLEG WHO HAS BEEN THRIVING ON tn

A swINDLER WHO HAS BEEN THRIVING ON THE
CLERICAL BODY.
rather soedy looking man, apparently about thirty
years OF age rang the door bell at tho tho
Rev DR.. Howard Crosby, mt No. 1l6 East Nineteenth
streot, on Wednesday, morning last When the door
was opened he told the servant that he wished to
speak TO Dr. Howard Crosby The reverend gentle
called, and the stranger handed him the fol-
lowing letter.
rs oo, RenS 0A4sGs s nj Oct q 20 ba as r..
Presbyterian Church In this city, lilo Is honest Chris
Any party assisting him work kind render
a service which will be very worthly bestowed.
Dr. Crosby questioned the applicant, Bently, and
became impressed with the Idea that he was i'm
poster. He told him TO call aud seokhm Friday
evening and then ne would be able to let him know
whether he could get him situation or MOI. The
same DAY DR.. Crosby wiote letter TO the Rev. DR..
Mix and yesterday he received answer, the sub
stance OF WHICH is as folows:-
n.., p.orvpo,,., e ORANGE; NJ, Nov: % 1871
been playing his tricks ministers mere in New Jersey
informed Of dongs by brethren whom he has
viciimasa attempted . published him in tie
out probably. and has gone to fresh pastures
in Newsrs never knew the ,aan aud have never had
the name Of Bsn,y on my roll and have never had any
he 70 ministers in this state was dated
''"' 'AA'> ." - "'''S EiohiDaE MIX, Pastor
On receipt of tho letter Dr. Crosby called on Cap
tain Clinchey, at the Eighteenth precinct station
house. and notified him OF the swinder and forger
being still at large. Dr. Crosby informed tho Cap
tain that he expected that Benty would
/. call and him the evening, and then
they could arrest him. Detectives detailed
rema n at the parsonage to await his arrival. They
had been there but short time when the swndler
rang the bell and on It's being answered he shown
into the where the officers were
awaiting HIS arrival He taken to the STA
tion mouse where he described himself as William
Brown, aged ,hirty-ono years, and by occupation a
CLERK. The prisoner was somewhat astonisned when
Captain Clincay asked him II no named
James O'Brcn. He finally SAID that he was
When questioned about has attempting 10 swinde
Dr. Crosby he stated that he had forged the
Iottcrs and IN the way had vctim zed numerous
otner minister's. On his person was found list Of
the names and addresses OF some OF the most promi-
ncnt pastors oil Protestant urchs Ia this city
New Jersey, and also another letter which reads
iollows:-
GnAcr CHURCH REcroRY ORANGE N. j., Oct IL 1877
IRE bsarer Robert Bentley Is commandment OF Grace
Church, this He is honest. Christian and
needs immediate employment NV
assisting him 10 work Of some kind will confer
a fayo which will b. worthiy bestowed
have every confidence him and have pleasure In
Recommending him to those in want OF n good man.
ANTHONY SCHUYLER Rector.
O'Bricn stated that no was very intimate with Dr.
Hcpworth numerous other leading dignitaries OF
The Protestant Cnurch On two charges forgery
and the other Of swinding, he was locked up, and
VIII be arraencd at court this morning, when DR..
Crosby Will appear ana prosecute