The New York herald., 1877-01-16
INVESTIGATING THE FOLD.
Superintendent CowIey To Be Removed
from the Institution
WHAT HE SAYS IN HIS OWN DEFENCE.

Contrary to expectation the Board OF Trustees OF tho
Children Fold did not meet yesterday, but the men,
bcrs Notwithstanding, were far from idc. Several
consultations held, and the allegations against
tho Rey Mr.. Cowlcy wcro discussed At considerable
length 1t finally concluded TO defer action until
alter reply had received from the state Board
OF Charities to communication the sub
Ject submitted by the trustees Friday
last Tho result OF the various consultations has
been the defeat of Cowboys supporters, and all
Is again harmony. but II s harmony
that CRATES harshly the fthe reverend super
intcndcnt Even his warmest adnerenls have yielded,
and can be seen by the following interview with
Mr. Newman, one OF the trustees, Cowlcy's days OF
usefulness In the Fold numbered. When ap-
preached the subject Mr. Newman put on his armor
OF reserve and for whilc successfully parred all in
quistorial thrusts, but after time hc became moro
talkativc.
This NATTER said be, has caused tho trustees much
paiu They all men OF honor and would not for a
moment countenance cruelty wrong in the institu-
tion committed TO their care At tho time they
wish to move IN tho matter carefully and cautiously,
SO that no injustice will be done to Mr.. Cowley.
To tho direct queston--"Has II been decided
to remove Mr.. and Mrs. Cowley?" Mr..
Newman gave an evasve roply, but 1t was
evident from his manner that such the dc.
cision. 'sThe public am sure" he said, twill be
satisfied at our dcclsion. and don't think any more
cases OF cruelty VIII occur"
Mr.. Newman further sad that while he was not pro-
pared assert that tho charges against tho present
superintendent o the Fold were all substantated he
was satisfied that Mr. Cowey's temperament untitled
HIM Tor control OF the institution.
WHIT TO THE FOLD.
Tho Chiidren'S Fold IN Sixticth street visited
yesterday and cursory inspection was made OF the
arrangement OF the rooms and general provision lor
the reception and care The children admitted The
ls q l.
OF the inmates, although some what ovcrcrowded
appeared scrupulousy clean. Most OF the chil.ren
were assembled In lower receiving their weekly
srArEMExr OF MR.. cowLEY.
Upon inquiry 10 the note sent by tho trustees
OF the Fold to the State Board oi Charities Mr. Cowey
declined 10 give ut present its contents pending the
meeting OF the Board, though processing his desire
that every thing should be gwen the public
Official action had been taken reference 10 the
sons with him his Official capacity he stated that
ground OF such selection was only the willingness Of
such persons TO undertake The work ana their illness
rnm RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS.
He desired that il should be clearly understood that
every dollar from tho appropriation OF the city
treasury and other drawn by tho treasurer
Of the Fold, Mr. William H. Newman, and II was by
him alone that the vouchers signed.
PERSONAL EXPENSES.
Mr. Cowlcy said that his services had been gratui-
up to the LIST Of October last but, he found 1t
necessary to devote the greater part Of his time to the
supervision Of the Fold he expected TO receive
compensation for his abors during the past
lew HiOnLub his taOle cApeuhes ma Oeeu ue-
fraycd by the institution, but all other expenses
had been borne by himself Ho dill not desire say
anything which might Inure tho character Tor vcrciy
those former OF the Fold whose statements
have been published but preferred to await the exam
nation OF committee INTO the charges. As to tho
composition of the committee, he had preference
other than that he should desire to have lis members
men OF good standing in The Church He might sug-
ecst iha. committee Of three would be ADVISABLE
appointed by tho bishop Of the diocese, by the
State Board and the third chosen by the former TWO.
THERE C0NsPfRACYY
visit of committee OF the Board OF Charities bad
been made to the Fold May last, and 1t was
sequence Of this that investigation into tho
OF The institution had been made by the
Immediately after, upon his urgent request This
Investigation was horo ughiy prosecuted by the cxcc
utvc committee OF the trustees and resulted In TO-
port generally exOnerating him from blame. The
next investigation undertaken the made
December by tho Board OF Charities, and Its
cIusions, SO diametrcay opposite. he did not under
take 10 explain From the date Of the scparation Of
tho Children's Fold from the Shepherds Fold there
had begun a course OF what he would call slanderous
remarks and determined efforts TO frustae the efforts
OF those who attempted to carry out the objects for
which the institution designed Specified in
OF this alleged persecution were given, aud he
considered that this persecution which grew out Of
church differences. had prepared tho way for the pres
cnt complaint AMI investigation.