New-York tribune., 1879-12-21
TIE CASE OF FATHER HAYES.

ELECTION OF ROMAN CATHOLIC DIRECTOR OF
THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY
To cHILDRES-MR. HoGUEI's POSITION.
At recent meeting of the Board OF Direct
ors Of the Society for the Prevention OF Cruelty TO
Children Henry L. Hoguet. president OF the Catholic
Protectory, was unanimously elected member of the
Board. The following correspondence ensued and Mr.
HOguet Oh Thursday accepted the position;
ELBRDGE GERRY esq Fres,aenI OF n'e Soeie'y!or "s
DEAR SIR Referring to recent conversation on the
subject OF my election as director Of the society over
and your good self thanks for the mark OF esteem
would at once accept the profrered position in your
be pleased In the fuinlment of my share OF
cept correct the course pursued by the Oeials OF
tho society," regard to the complaint made 10 II IN
MSy S g Ss ed i4 EsE css HAYES '"'
From interchange OF views on this subject, feel
tion the charge had not been Instituted before COM
mitng the society 70 the prosecution which grew ont
By such primary examination the real facts OF
the could have been arrived az, the eredIbty OF
witnesses ascertained disprOved, and thus would
have been avoided hardshlps which exposed
gentlemen whom both you aud have reason to re-
II would afford sincere pleasure could furnish the
Very Farther Preston with material evidence y, tho
regret know feel in common with myself st the
manner IN whcn the case OF complaint against q
young member OF his household was initiated You
so much paInfu anxiety ana needless should
accrued to yicarGeneral PrestOn who had devoted
much his me OF his talents and OF his fostering
care TO the work OF the society he surely should not
have been the victim OF lts inconsiderats zeal.
In view OF these apUrecat0ns know you VIII excuse
ms nor at accepting the duties OF director OF your
society, and trust you will realize the propriety or
action your part. rendering possible the oceu-
pancy by Catholic OF seat az your board. With as
surance OF personal regard remain Respectfully yours
HENRY L. HoGuEI. President
The Nev York Catholic Pyotectory Office No. 80 Warren
st., cor. Church Aew York. Dec. 13, 1873.
HENRY L. HoGUET, esq
DEAR SIR: The matter OF the complaint made In May
last against the Rev. Father Hayes. aud which he
was tried and acquitted alluded In your letter OF the
18th transpired during the iDcunbency OF my pre-
decessor office ald at q time when had no active
connection with The work OF this society. Indeed until
quite recently not Informed OF the facts In the
case aud that he has passed away. II would be n-
direction. even though it should 10 to have
hasLy and incODsiderate deeply regret that any
thing should have occurred % interrupt the very
friendly feeling manifested IN the society nc MS incep
ton by persons your religious faith and especially
by the Very Reverend Vcar-General Preston, for
whom | entertain great respect. l am eonndent
that in the future there will be no occa-
sion any just OF complaint; and 10 this END
that your presence In the Board OF Directors
would the confidence In the institution which.
from your statement, would 70 have been injuri-
/ know you will agree with that this society should
be governed only By the brood principles OF humanity
and that In the conduct OF s work consideration
ought be shown to the feelings OF those connected
with IT, consistent with it's general objects and the
proper enforcement OF the laws with which 10 No en-
trusted have the honor 20 remain with great respect
ELBRrDGE 4. GERRY. President.
The Eelr- York Society for the Prevention Of cruelty 70
Children, No. 90 Union square, N T. Dec. IL, 1879.