The New York herald., 1879-10-01
ElIHER M'CARYHY'S ADVENTURE.
His Arrest for Reckless DriV
ing in Newark.
STRUGGLING WITH THE OFFICERS
Eye Witnesses Declare that He
Was Intoxicated.

Church, in East Newark. charge Of
being drunk. The feelings engendered by
his arrest and almost immediate discharge
are the moro bitter in consequence of the strong
sntChurch sentiment in the temperance move
ment that has agtated the city for some time
past. The Germans generally tolerant.
but in this instance they deride the
temperance people, aid tell them to
form their clergymen before they attempt to
deprive honest. moderate drinkers of their beer.
At the time they well as all classes of the
community, regret the scandal to religion that
has arisen from the unfortunate occurrence.
The Rev. Fathers most intimate friends and
parshioners. while sorry for the exposure
that has resulted from his heedlessness.
say they only offer in palliation his
weakness from recent illness, and the impulsive
temperament which caused his incarceration when
the officers 10th to place him under arrest. All
who came in contact with him after twelve
o'clock noon up to the time of his arrest at
fifteen minutes past six p M. unite in saying that
his actions those of man under the influence
of liquor while his physician and the Justice before
whom he appeared insist that they no evidence
or signs of intoxication about him.
FATHERS MISFORTUNE.
Father Mccarthy graduated from the seminary
some twelve years ago. and shortly after he Or
dained after the Church of st. Plus was
completed took charge of the parish. and has car
ried on good and effective work there. He has
been noted for his exacting all the honors due
to his position. even when it was not necessary
and his quick and nervous temper frequently caused
him moments of sorrow when his calmer judgment
came into play. He has been considered a warm
friend by all who knew him intimately; is generous
to fault. and only blameworhy i'll the matter that
caused his great trouble on Monday last
1t was the feast Of St. Michel the patron saint Of
Bishop Corrigan and Fathers Mccarthy and
Murphy, his assistant. were among those who
his hospitality on that day Driving back
through the city Of Newark to their parsonage
friends. The horse of Father Mccarthy is a spirited
animal-one that by running away with its owner
some six weeks ago confined HIM to the house with
injuries from which he is not yet fully vered and
from its confinement during the Fathers Illness
was more fractious than usual on Monday, much
that he was almost beyond the control of Father
Mccarthy, and his coadjutor. Father Murphy did not
dare to drive him. Shortly after o'clock in the
afternoon the two reckessly driving
down Arlington street, and making too short turn
at the hill on Court street. the buggy overturned,
middle Of the street. while the horse, in in.
furiated by the under fore wheel striking his
legs, dashed off up the hill. When caught he was
bleeding freely from two cuts his lett hind leg
Fathers Murphy and Mccarthy wdre meanwhile re-
moved to the grocery store OF Mr. E. N. Marsh. in
A wagon being obtained they started off
again with the same horse. in just reckless a
attracting general attention up the time
arrest, few minutes after O'clock They had
colided with several wagons and their career ended
they occupied by their forcibe with another
vehicle Father McCarty. when arrested, made such
officers compelled to force to get him there
but none more than was absolutely necessary and
he was only struck by one OF them in the
station house after he had again attacked them
seizng one OF them in such q manner that the two
blows were given to compel him to let go and re-
lieve the officer from the excrutiatng pain caused
by the grip.
Mr.. +. M. Marsh the proprietor of the grocery
prie
conveyed after their first accident, said to a
HERALD reporter yesterday, .sWhen the men were
drunk, because he rocked from side to side. The
horse going ut an exceedingly high rate of speed.
and they turned the their vehicle upset
While my brother-in-aw hurried after the horse
and some others picked up the men and assisted
and towels and cleansed them from the filth
OF the street noticed then that Father Mccarthy
the effects of his fall. aud Officer Schultz had
down what he could do in the
matter. the Father decided to send to Elbs
carriage factory ana get wagon in which to take
him home, the officer volunteering to take the mes
sage. Mccarthy was very angry at every sugges-
ton made by any one not connected with the store
and refused to answer any questions tell
who ne was. When the man came up from
Ests with horse and wagon. the Father
said, what your instructions. STRIP The man
replied. ''To take your horse and wagon to the shop
and then drive you home" .'weli. sir" returned
Mr.. Mccarthy. "you will put my horse
IL your wagon. take my wagon to the
wnsn Father w wss ass to
reins ho replied III dare not do it, hint
ing at the same time that he could not
take the rens from Father McCarty. The latter
then assisted into the vehicle and they dashed
away" They drove all around nere. passing this
place twice again during the afternoon.
oFYIcEns' STATEMENT
Officer Charles Goir said IL saw two men in a
N. terribe racs and hnrrsS forwars s'rees
stop the horse. but just before reached them
pedler and celored man succeeded in stopping it.
went up TO the carriage. and. noticing the
two men were priests, said to Mccarthy
to 90 in drug store, but he refused. said he had
better not unhitch the horse. but he gave
to do around here?' 1 told HIM l was
an officer He wanted to my shield
the head Of the horse and struck the man hodng it
IN the face then took hold Of him aud said not
strike again; If you do not behave shall have to
take you to the station house He replied, Il am |
priest and don't for any officers, and seized
hold Of me. at which moment Officers Knapp ana
Johnson came up and arrested him.
Officer b. $. Knapp who is said to be one of the |
most reliable policemen the force stated that the
him; and be fought and struggled on the side- |
walk, they had almost to carry him in He lay down
on the sidewalk in front OF the engine house, and
made such a disturbance besides attracting such |
an immense crowd, that they put the nippers |
and hurried MN IN. NO one struck him in the |
street and no more force was used than was abso.
lutely necessary. Officer Johnson compelled |
TO strike his hand in the station house. and he will
tell you OF that.
Oficer George johnson said, '.whcn we got him
front of the Sergeants desk the Father sezed me
IN suck q manner that compelled to strike
his hands twice. He said he would bc scar he'd
locked up. He would not give his name occupa
tion residence. after getting his pedigree
from by-stander we took him down and locked him
in n CELL
Chief Of Police Meldrum said the priest was ''un-
questionaby drunk" and was treated with the
utmost consideration under the circumstances. |
He was disorderly and abusive both inside aud out
side of the station and attacked tho officers there
The judge discharged him after without an
examination, and now IL is claimed that he
was not drunk. am anxious to have an
investigation IL he courts it. l have all
the evidence necessary and can account |
every and every place in which he spent the
day that will convince all his friends that we are
right in this matter and think tho justice did not
do his duty In discharging the prisoner without an
examination and then ret urning tho money that had
been paid for his fine.
JUSTICE RECORD EXPLAINS.
Justice f. W. Ricord said .-"Dr. O'Gorman came |
before him aud said he wanted to get Father |
McCarty out at the earliest possible moment. |
Officer Knapp made u charge of drunkenness |