The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-31
M'CARTHY'S MUSS.
CLOSING SCENES IN TEE GREAT TRIaL-PART-
mo COMPLIMENTS SUCH AS LIAR, THIEF
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CLOSING SCENES IN TEE GREAT TRIAL-PARr-
mo COMPLIMENTS SUCH AS LIAR, THIEF
AND BLAcEGuARD.
The proceedings yesterday marked the close Of the
trial OF the Rev. Charles r. Mccarthy. Tho defence
rested their case Mr.. Sveetser moved TO reopen the
case on the ninth charge but the motion was denied
Mr. Smith was put upon the stand to rcbut the EVIL
dence preferred by other witnesses
Az the morning session Mr.. Mccarthy nrst answered
TO the questions OF Dr. Fisher that his church had
yet been admitted to fellowship In the Universast
Church, but that he trying to draw the people 10
that end. He did not recognize the distinctions be-
tween churches and parishes He wished to be IN iuil
communion with the Unvcrsalist Church. Here the
case for the defence closed.
Mr.. Sweetser moved to reopen the on tho ninth
charge. Mr.. Mccarthy objected. Colonel Allen sug-
gested that each party might state what they proposed
to prove and that this might DO done IN private. Mr.
Mccarthy indignantly repealed this suggestion, saying
that any statement SO far he concerned. should
be made In public. Great appause) Mr.. swcetser
then brought forward offers Of proof which he
considered we're supported by evidence
This was in relation to the ninth charge--that Of Mr.
Mccartny's not paying his debts The latter replied
In long Speech reviewing his financial relations with
the Albany church. The money which Mr. Swcolsor
alleged no Incorporated, he claimed to have
ceivcd from the Albany church in pay of money
due him and without any conditions whatever. The
committee decided not to allow the case to DO re.
opened. Great applausc)
Mr. Sweetscr next took the stand 10 rebut the owl
dcnce OF Mr. Mtlen. Mr.. Smith also called to
but what other witnesses had said about his inndclty
In reply TO Mr. swectsers questions, he said that he
had never denied the inspiration OF the Scriptures
or tho resurrection OF Christ. He had never
told one OF his scholars that he did not
believe in the resurrection Of Christ.
Mr.. Smith crosse xamnaiion was very
sarcastic In his replies to Mr. Mccarthy. lie objected
to the form oil the questions that were nut 81 will
change tho form oin said Mr.. Mccarthy (Applausc.)
BArrLk Of .STEiLEcrs.
NJ. hcCarthy-Plcase to answer my questions
Mr. Smth-ln my own way Brother Mccarthy, IN
Mr. McCarthy-we shall get along finely together,
shall we not. It's the light OF two line intcllects
Mr.. Smith with u sweet smilc)-0h, yes sir, yes.
DE-. Saxe-Now you arc taking again
Mr. Shook-rhcy are getting up "a little entertain
Dr. saxc-rhs trial Is not supposed to be conducted
for purposes OF enter alnmcn
Mr. Smith went on TO explain his idea OF the resur-
racuon OF Christ He believed IN the resurrection Of
Christ purely IN spiritual sense. He aid not behave
that the BODY OF Christ was terminated with breath
after his crucixion rs It had been before but that
appearance TO his disciples was purely spiritual mani
fesiaton The wi.ness was then allowed mako q
personal explanation In regard 10 matter that had
been brought up on previous occasion. His words
were aS foows.
PUBLICLY BRANDING BROTHER
in ono o! tho New York papers OF last Thursday
morning appeared report OF tho proceedings of tins
trinl VI tho day before. In that report appears q
question put TO Mr. McAdam while on tho stand af-
iec.ing me personally, to this encct--Mr Mccarthy
TINT hc (Smith) Is banKrupty wish thus publicly
70 state tina. Il the defendant on this oc.
upon knowledge, If no had any ut all,
thar was grossly talsc and there DO question
statement must know whether II l. false not aud II
the report is correct want TO publicly brand him
a iar!''
Mr. Smith turned palo and placed himself in a
attach poriss. storm q hisses followed
Notwithstanding tho Modcrator's cries for
ORDER When the disturbance had subsidized Mr.
Mccarthy replied: --.sI simply asked question: made
no statement, and this man comes here ana lrst IN
forms you that he road Il In the form OF
CATION aud then he dstorts II, converts the ntcrro-
CATION into an absolute statement OF mine aud then
hore and brands mo liar before the world.
You, gentlemen, will DO able to Judge OF the trust you
Gun place IN that mnn's word.n Tho trial was then
postponed until seven o'clock.
SOMETHING LIKE RARRO0M SCENE
At clock the committee reasscmbled to boar
the arguments Of the opposing parties all tho evidence
hAviag been taken Mr.. shook spoke Tor al hour ana
u haE in defence OF his client, Mr.. Mccarthy II the
latter had done wrong he prayed the committee
pend him, but II not 10 let him 20 on IN the good work
OF crushing out inndclty Az the close OF his speech
Mr. Mccarthy rose and apoiogzed tor any hasty ex-
course Of the trial. Mr.. swcctser then summed
up side OF tho case, merely reviewing the evidence
that has already been published. He entered into q
lengthy nvective against tho Rev. Mr. Cowan, whom
Mr. Mccarthy had called an old Trend lie saic that il
that tho Rev. John Cowan had been chaplain
In the army, but, far from receiving pension, no
had been arrested for stealing an officers boots, and
had sinco been incnrcerated In Auburn Prison. He
old soldier indeed. At this point the general
kissing Of the audience drowned Mr. Swcetser's
voice, and he was called to by the committee.
Mr. Sweetser continued his speech, which was rs butter
in nvective AZ anything that had as yet appeared
the trial Refcrr 10 his rcasons Tor employing
a lawyer no used the following language SIT |
wanted lawyer at all wanted TO got good one.
But this di1 not want 10 do, os did not want TO
place HIM in opposition to this BLACKBOARD that the
defendant has brought hcrc.n storm OF Kisses
greeted this gratuoas insult. Mr. Swoctser's speech
soon utter came to end and the trial was declared
closed. Tho decision OF tho committee will DO an