Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-09-29

IF it does develop, what will be your
stand?"
Il don't for moment think there will be
much trouble. l am given such assurance
By the brethren. think the matter will adj
just itself to the satisfaction of all concerned.
You have heard of the church meeting, and
know that there is some antagonism to you?
Yes; was reluctant to come here, but having
come and been received so kindly and hospit- |
ably, don't fear any trouble
You attended the meeting last night!
eyes,
What was the spirit evinced?'
My good sir, I don't want to be inter-
The gentleman was good-natured about it,
and the reporter there strictly on bust
ness.
''Have you heard to what extent the dissat-
isfaction prevails in the churchs'' continued
the reporter.
Not exactly. Last night good spirit was
shown, and think all differences will adjust
themselves, and harmony be restored. A spir-
talk which I hope will be bene-
fetal" The reporter breathed
silent thanks for learning what he wanted to
know and started in afresh
What position do you intend to take if the
misunderstanding increases?" 4
am here to preach; will do tomorrow,
and intend to continue right along. But
nothing serious is going to come out of the
matter. Il
Thanking the gentleman, the GLOBE man
got out of doors and slid down on to Jackson
street.
WHAT THE LATE PASTOR SAYS.
The Rev. John Stafford, when called upon by
a GLOBE envoy, explained that there was some
little difference of opinion to the appoints
ment but the difference was of but little con-
sequence, as it was all now settled satisfactorily
In speaking of Mr.. Chaffee, he said there was
not an ADLER man in the State, and to-day there
is not in all st. Paul pulpit occupied
by a more earnest sounder and
more eloquent preacher. For seven
long years he had been buffeted and kicked at
and scandalized, and he had risen above it all.
Nothing be said in his favor he continued,
more telling and effective than than this; that
| the Rev. j. f. Chaffee stands firm and solid to-
day with his people in spite of all that scandal
and calumny could do against him. Mr.. Stat
ford thought the matter was now amicably
and satisfactorily settled and all would go on
as tremendously as it had for the year past
| HAM DAVIDSON.
| j. Ham Davidson did not wish to say any
| thing about the matter. In his professional
capacity he had been engaged to prosecute Mr..
Chaffee in 1874. The case arose out of matters
occurring in 1872 which need not be alluded
to- The trial commenced on Sept. 23d and
lasted till Sept. 9th. He went into the trial
unbiased and unprejudiced and showing no
more zeal than is necessary in justice to a
client. But, you know, he continued, a re-
ligious quarrel controversy is al
ways more or less bitter. 1t is like religious
war or an Irish faction fght-it is fought
out to the bitter end, and even when
one side is vanquished that side is only the
more bitter and positive because of defeat. In
the course of the trial became partisan, and
| /
This was indicated by some things which Mr..
Chaffee did and said during the trial, and
which I resented, and need not tell you-fol
doubtless you are acquainted with the whole
facts-a scene took place which many thought
would result in fsticuf encounter. After
the little ebulition had subsideo
t Mr.. Chaffee came forward and offered
his hand, which subsequently, refused, land vi
have not spoken since. Not that have an.
a luminosity towards him, or wish him anything
Y but prosperity, but 1 could not extend tn
o hand of friendship to any one who acted anc
spoke as he did.
a Rep.-I have been given to understand tina
you were at the meeting Wednesday night, ant
q that you sgnifed your intention of leaving tn
n church on account of this appointment.
q Mr.. Davidson-That is altogether wrong
n was not at the meeting, nor did leave tn
v church for any such reason assigned.
e Rep.-But is it true that you have left til
church?
:. Mr. Davidson-Yes; I have my letter here;
le is dated Sept. 49, before conference made th
=. appointment. I am now glad have the lette
J. or it might be said I left for the reason yo
ia mention.
,e Rep.-Perhaps you had an idea of the il
IT. tended appointment, and so withdrew from IL
e. church.
Mr.. Davidson-On the contrary don't thir
anv one knew. and that is one cause of Il
present trouble. withdrew because of son
as financial transactions which l did not lik
u I was one of the Stewards and n
lr. being satisfied with certain monetary tran
NJ action took letter. 1 intended to still CO
tinue to attend the church and contribute
10, its maintenance but shall now do neither Il
ID one or the other.
ed As to the aspersions against MIR. Chatte
every man is liable to them. And the feeh
lst shown, as said before, in church communitit
peoples feelings runs high and whichever W
ng they side they implacible and positive.
he myself in the Beecher matter was positive
as his innocence-and am so nOW-that cOu
ed not help getting mad with any one who wor
at- assert his guilt, and so when that article y
ce published in the GLOBE the morning he lect
nj ed here I was so mad l stopped the paper.
ed, you are going publish anything of this Chat
matter hope you will leave me out.
&C BOB SMITH.
Meeting City Missionary Smith the rePor
~ asked what he thought Of the appointment
mo Mr. Chaffee
A." Mr.. Smith replied that he knew little abb
the it, because he was not member Of that chur
But he should think it rather hard on the 6
nal gregation to have minister thrust upon tn
the whom they evidently did not want. He thou
md Mr.. Chaffee was good preacher, in fact, alb
the best 'sermoniser" he had ever heard
fair disturbances and dissensions, he was airs
led, would not work we'll at the jackson ST.
the church, but he hoped the Lords cause wo
not be injured by the appointment.
to j. G.. QUINBY.
uld Mr.. G. Ouinby. of the firm of Dumb
his u.,1o,ro1, oorr;.oo nokera uas naxt ~.
the A1'-Aoo-'
participant in the meetings, but he did
want to say anything He did not think
yea matter interested the public anyway. Oh,
md. quarrels, he thought were like family dispu
MIN better kept from the public ear. 1t only