The New York herald., 1877-03-01
NEWARK'S LATEST SENSATION.

A CITY FATHERS CLERICAL ERRoRs-rHE
CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH EMDAR-
RAISED.
On Sunday, January % last, the Central Prcsby-
tcran church Of Newark celebrated the fortsth an
vorsary Of It's organization by Charles Williams CALVIN
Baldwin, Ezra d. Crane, Joscphus W. Saunders aud
Nathan Hedges The occasion was marked by tho
delivery Of very interesting historical sermon
i by Rev. Dr. William I. Findey tho pastor of
the church. In the Of his remarks he took oc
cason TO congratulate his people the fact ho
garded II then, tn there debt tho church
building parsonage, that 81 200 would cover all
claims against tho church, and that spite Of
the unpropitious times its affairs a
prosperous and highly encouraging condition.
shortly acrward tho Treasurer of the Board of Trus.
tees. Mr. I. BAXTER who had supplied the reverend
gentleman with the financial figures for his DISCOURSE
informed that the statement was error; that
there was a debt on the church OF several thousand
dollars, mortgage n one OF the financial institutions
Mr. Baxter looked at his books ana assured that
DR.. F;ndey's statement was right Pretty soon how.
ever, nc was amazed To ind that the books erred and
that the statement OF the mortgage was correct He
had been chosen only since me LIST OF January, his
predecessor being Alderman Henry ID. Gould.
An investigation followed which, is reliably stated.
disclosed the fact that Treasurer Gould from
his position leaving his accounts short about So COO
All efforts to keep the matter quiet failed yester-
day passed about IN whispers. Rev Dr. Fndley
was called upon Tor Information as to the truth or
alsity OF The reports about Mr. Could He said II was
painful matter Tor him 10 talk about Mr. Gould had
all along been considered man Of strict integrity.
vestigation, but hc could not say posi-
lively, what results they had reached, If
any. Rumor was busy and disposed to magnify. Ono
runor had It that Mr. Goulds deficit was about
$50 600 This he thought rdicuously cxtravagant He
thought tho hard times and business mlsiortunes tho
basis of Mr.. Goud's trouble.
Mr.. Gorld is n master builder, and had dono good
deal OF fine work IN Newark. II appears he took
mortgages In part payment for his labor, and these
through the nard times becoming nearly ir not
quito valueess involved him in heavy losses
In hts strait he used whatever mosey
under his control, intending refund
Mr. Baker, the present treasurer, expressed un-
willingness to say much about the unfortunate affair
He did not feel at liberty tc say tnat Gould was dc.
fauer to tho church. That matter in which the
church people alone were Interested. The Board of
Trustees deemed 1t advisable TO keep tho matter rs
quiet possible. BY doing there slight hope
they thought OF their getting Mr. Could to
for four years, and enjoyed tho implicit
confidence OF the church. Mr.. Baker expressed
for Mr. Gould account of his family and said his
mistake was IN not having come forward manIuly and
made clear statement to his CREDITOR. Conccalmcnt
nad inJureu h'in hr. naker su'o nc nau hcard that
Mr. Gould was deiaultcr 10 the city, but to what
tent he could not say. His total liabilities. he had
heard, would reach $50 00o Last night the Board Of
Trustees held secret session on the Gould matter.
Upon being questioned last evening several leading
city officials, including Auditor Palmer and Alderman
Miller, Chairman OF the Council Finance Committee
stated that there truth in the story that Mr.
Gould was delaulter to the CITY. There was dis
dollars. but dcfalcation. report circulated
last night that the Alderman was arrested by tho
Sheriff, but this proved to bc erroneous. somo time
ago, however the Sheriff. to satisfy tour nve
judgments against Gould, had levied
his property, but had not taken possession.
A few days ago Mr. Charles Holhaucr, a druggist's
clerk, to whom Gould Is indebted 81 500. cash adj
vanced him. undertook to seize Goud's property on a
chattel mortgage. The shcrT then stepped in and
took possession the strength OF priority OF claim
AS may we'll be imagined the matter set forth abovo
has created very lively sensation in Newark the
excellent family connections