The New York herald., 1845-04-21

into sroomwhere Tawell was. and while he was crying
and sroanng bitterly. TaweN began 70 comfort him BY
NICE pscs and that in short time he ud Yet on very
we and not be sorry for the change II has been gem
rally stated that the wife Of the prisoner had applied for
tickets to enable her to be present during the trial but
We believe this not she had, throughout the Pc
rod which elapsed between the time Of the apprehension
o her unhappy husband and the time Of his trial mani
sed the greatest srttude and expressed the most
ient hopes that he would be acquitted and htd those
hopes been realized her intention that they should
Leave Berkhampsiead for short time tour, with
view to recruiting their health and spirits She had long
commenced, and him she spoke with confidence
he result, which showed that she looked upon his
berkhampstead yesterday that the unfortunate lady had
made all the necessary preparations for the proeced
,oSf and md that on the evening Of the day Of the trial
had been stated that tie would sit until any hour
in order to ash that Digh) she had actually prepared
readiness for him, in the 'iulI assurance that
h. wosd Be restored to her that night.
The prisoner the reputed father in the neghbor
hood Of the court throughout the trial. and would have
been called had there been doubt raised to the
identity ofthe prisoner The elder one little boy, GER
tanly bears strong resemblance to him. Perkins, the
officer placed the watch the poor mother wore round the
neck ohat child this afternoon and left the two children
in care Of their deeply afflicted grandmother.
On Thursday, while the Court adjourned for quarter
fan hour the prisoner wished to have glass Of brandy
and water the Governor would accede this request,
but he allowed sandwich and glass of wine which
TUESDAY. March 25.-John Tawen continues in the
same state Of resignation obauracy which has marked
hs conduct throughout 1t being impossible to regard
MIN as an innocent man. his behaviour does not operaejn
his favor yet the lowness spirits which evidently op
presses him great and his general bearing Il 50
becoming that some degree of sympathy felt for him,
confession Of the crime which he about to forfeit his
life
Some discussion has arisen among the authorities as to
how he shall fare during the brief period he has to live,
and whether he shall be executed the prison
The Quakers dress he at his trial. The visiting
opd oNoin tn
day (Tuesday) II s decided that the condemned man
shall have restrictions pvt upon his diet and that he
ter; Miss Cutworth, and his brother, Mr. William Ia
had not seen her husband since Sunday week last This
meeting was thought likely to be most painful one and
more than death ITSELF 1t lasted for lear two hours after
which they expressed themselves astonished at the
for another, and Mrs Tawel who mentons
him in terms of great affection, does not hesitate
Her daughter is Of similar opinion Up the time Of
the tria! MRS Tawe spoke hopefully and cheerfuly,
we'll likewise made remarks from which appears that
he felt certain OF escape After the meeting question:
her husband but his brother state OF distraction
a the doom which has overtaken
ion as husband his amiability friend and his con-
slant benevolenca and unbounded charity 1t s not gen.
orally known that he has child-a boy Is months old
THvRspAv March a7 The convict yesterday passed
having taken final leave Of his wife He did NOT retire to
rest till late hour He took his breakfast this morning.
however, with his wonted air Of tranquility, observing
that he should require but little else throughout the day
Ee is now perfectly that his doom is fixed for
morrow morning Upon his being asked whether he
vas acquainted with what would occur he said.
much Well, have complaint to nake' He did not
pressed his satisfaction the event so close at hand
aud that his friends will be relieved from their pre-
sent harassing position His brother has visited him
family business
FRIDAY, March 2s-Ths morning the unfortunate cul.
prit Tawel who few days ago found guilty Of poi
soning Sarah Hart in front Of the county
sao Such melancholy event has fortunately been Of
race occurrence In this county, and gloom conse-
quenty been cast the spirits of every person in the
town. by whom the circumstance is deeply iet The fact
that the petitions and other applications the Home Sc
cretary for commutaton of the produced NO
sssn
don and this assembled witness the awful
tatves Of the public press to witness ths behavior
damned criminals was upon this occasion or what
son we know no, dispensed with The representatives.
OF the London papers made application to the Under
sheriff Mr. Acton Tndal to be allowed perform their
painful DUTY hut they were refused permission to do
na We understand perfectly calm up the latest
moment and paid strict attention to his religious duties;
the Rev. Ordinary was unremttng in his attentions
him.
The preparations for the execution were completed at
hYe O'CLOCK this morning, and at nearly 5000 per-
had assembled in the large front othe county
halt The sad ceremonial was appointed take place
happy criminal was led to he scafold He knet pray
Tor ABOUT minutes the then put round his neck
he died.
The following statement of the prisoners behaviour has
been given to us by the Sheriff. the Governor Of the gao
who has afforded to the members Of the press every inter
nation in his power.
aoated mness only giving away to few tears and emo
ton occasionally He listened with becoming attention
joining with propety in observatons arising from them
and not only did he listen and unite in the that
were offered fer him but he several times retired into his
and most ierventy and penitently His rmness never
Mr. sheriff also stated to us that Tawell remained up
TN after three O'Clock this morning, when addressing the
Under Sheriff, he said 81 wish to retire for few min
five O'clock" He then laid down. did not sleep more
than quarter Of an hour. When he awoke he ate
hearty breakfast and at half past o'clock express
ed wish that all should be over was then
will be satisfactory the public to know that Tawen
has made confession of his guilt, and also that he at
tempted to poison tho unfortunate woman Hart in Sep
days ago. and he gave to the Ordinary the Rev Mr.
Cox, at five O'Clock this morning, he at the time
purport Of it might be made known to the public. He
said that he did not commit the murder from any pecu
MARY motives but from fear that the relation in which
WIFE,
understand that the Under Sheriff has made an appli-
cation to the Rev Mr. Cox for copy Of Tawels confes
sion, and that II has been refused.
sporting Intelligence.
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Varieties.
An agent Of Messrs. Adams Co.'S Exrcss passed
through Baltimore Friday, with important dispatches
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