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The trial of Bishop 0nderdonk, on char ges strongly impeacliing his morals, has at tracted very large share ofattcntioi through- out the country. Considering the high char acter of the accused, tha elevated character of the triers, and the peculiarly interesting na- turc of the main charges, il is not wonderful that the affair should create an excitement. Although 1t is much to be regretted that any clergyman should so demean himself as to brng upon his character such imputations, yet since the charges have been made, we do not regret the general notice which the trial has attracted. Of all men, the body of cier- gymen arc under the highest obligations to man ain pure and holy lives Whenever one oi that body fails to walk humbly and clrcumspectly the cause of Christianity suf- fers more serious injury than from the crimes of hundreds of worldly men. We may hope that the effect of the late trial of Bishop On. derdonk will be to induce the clergy every where to have a more watchful eye on their conduct.

 This excitement has been attended with some novel incidents. Bishop Onderdonk prepared statement of facts connected with his case and had the same published in pam phlet. Bennett published the Bishops de- fence ill his paper--wiierenpo the Bishops son, who seems to be bookseller, threatens to sue Bennett for violation of his copy right. The copy-wright of the trial of the Bishop was purchased by the Appetons-- after the book was published, Bonnet ex;rac- ted into his paper the evidence of two of the witnesses-whereupon the Appletons notify him that he is trenching on their rights.- Money seems to have something to de in the affair.

 The leading charge against the Bishop re- lated to his improper iamiliarities with cer- tain ladies. On this charge two ladies were examined, who certainly prove the charge, | if they are credible--and we have heard of nothing to impeach their credibility. The following is the testimony of Miss Rudder-