Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-10-16
From the Norfolk Beacon.
JUNIOR VOL UNITE ERS.
Trial and Conpiefioa Of he AMI Reaiers IN Nep
York.

Trial and Conpicfioa Of The AMI Reniers IN Nep
York.
These People, rs we suppose every reader
knows, are essees for long term of years, who
have at last 10 regard the property of others
as their own-who refuse payment of rent-who
combine and make common cause in their dshon-
esty-who have appealed to force, set the law at
defiance, and slain its officers in the execution of
their duties.
Ii was believed by many, so strong were they
not only in numbers, but in social position, and in
the countenance of men of consideration, that the
Courts of New York would be inundated from
enforcing the laws against them: We are glad to
say that this idea has proved unfounded, and that
the Courts and Jures have stood up to their re
sponsibilitics with unshrnkng firmness.
The New York Herald of Tuesday says:
~Terminarion of the anti-Rent Trials at Delhi
Sentence of Death upon OF the Convict.
"A Most Important Crisis.
We published, exclusively. in the Herald OF yesterday
the highly important intelligence OF the ermna of the
sntent trials Delh.-the pronouncng Of the sentence
Of DEATH by Judge Parker OF the persons convict
ed OF the murder OF Mr. Seelethe OF four others
the State PRISON for ie and OF thirteen for 4 Of
years. The intelligence created a profound sensation
throughout the community. Many taken completely
by surprise but amongst all the friends OF peace order and
the stability OF laws and institutions there but
senimen,-hai of gratitude that the judiciary of the State
had been found equal TO the trying and delicate
gency in when II was called on 10 act.
Van SIeenburgh and oConnor have been sentenced to
be hung the 29th OF next month-Bg Thunder" Is
inmate for life, OF the State Prson-sI Delhi
and Hudson destined share that feons doom-and
upwards Of twenty Of those misguded have
sentenced to confinement in the same place for limited
term VI years This Is, iudeed most painful spectacle
The fate Of these under sentence VI death Is mean
choy the No regard this whole
without the deepest concern Much sympathy will be
pressed for these cOnyicts Powerful efforts will be made
free them from the punishment which mas been meted
them. ~ii such emnen, fidelity justice and the
laws most extraordinary elect will indeed DE produ-
ced by the result Of these trials result entirely
ted by many, including only those who WISHED but
those who feared that the Judiciary would aier in the per-
torrance OF Its solemn duty
The New York Tribune of Tuesday, furnishes
the following details:
ANTLRENT TRIALS,
slip from the DELAWARE EXPRESS gives the follow
ing important news:
DELHI, Saturday Evening. Oct IL.
EDWARD o'CosSoR Convicted OF MURDrR-vAS STEES.
OCOSSOR SENTENCED HUsG-FoUR
PRISONERS TIE STATE Prison LIFE.
THIRTEEN FJR Tenn OF YEARs-ADJoURSMESr OF
THE OYER TEREINER.
The trial OF Eds ard OConnor alias Powhattan for the
murder OF Under Sheriff OsmaE D. Steele has been brought
to close, after sitting OF FIVE days Mr. GordUn COM
mcnced summing up yesterday morning in behalf OF the
prisoner. and spoke ill half past p. NJ, occupying about
hours; aud for the vi faithful discharge
OF his duty, in making earnest end able appeal TO the
Jury, that his client IL nj liberty.
Mr.. VAN BUkES. the Attorney General, followed the
part Of the prosecution His address, which occupied shout
~ hours, listened with the profound
Dy large auditory.
Judge PARKER charged the Jury his usual clear and
distinct manner, and decidedly against the prisoner
The given TO the Jury quarter past eleven
o'clock, when the Court adjourned to o'clock ,bs
| ing
Upon the assembling OF the Cour at the appointed hour
the prisoner placed the bar, and the usual question
being put the foreman answered 1--WE find the prisoner
the bar guilty Oi Murder"
The jury being poed each responded that such his
verdict.
The Court then adjourned till 10 o'clock.
10 Oclock.-The Court assembled u perform the mel.
ancholy duty Of passing Van Stenberg. Brisbane
and several others were deeply moved, while OConnor,
Squires, Earle and appeared hardened
fate.
SENTENCE Jons VAN srEgsBERG.
JUbgR PLREEE-john Van Seenberg you have been found
guilty Of the murder Of osRan t. s,eele; have you any
thing to say why the OF the law sho.d not DO
pronounced upon youl
PRr,ogrR-I am Innocent don't think ought to be pun
ished.
JUDaE PAEEER-You have been tried by Jury Of your
country aud almost Of your selecting; you have
been defended by able counsel and have been
guilty The court entertained no doubt Of your guilt You
were one OF the two hundred disguised who we're
present at the Earle sale and who had combined take
the lite OF an esteemed citizen and faithful public officer.
And there much believe that you fired on that
OCCASION and perhaps the fatal shot You thus taken
the life Of fellow being; and the entertaining
slightest legal doubt OF your guilt there why
| sentence should not be pronounced upou you.
You have but short time to 1--we IL ia necessary
to sdmUnish you in relation your awful situsuon.
T'''a IRE Others whose province il will be to advise with
70, nd who will see that you have every opportunity
means furnished you TO prepare for pour final end.
is the judgment OF the Court that you be taken from
hence 10 the place from whence you came, and that on
Saturday, the 9th day Of November you be taken
10 tho place Of execution, and hung until you dead
Prisoner-tmuch agitaied)-may speak Mr.. Gordon,
want
you eau makeit to your counsel The Sheriff will remove
The prisoner
SENTENCE o. EDWARD O'coSSoE.
Edwsrd OConnor. you have been found guilty Of muir
der. What have you why Of the SHOULD
not now be pronounced against yUu1
Pnsoner.-l ssy am no, guilty Of the crime.
Judge Psrker.-Upon that subject the Court entertain nc
doubt No doubt exist that you the Earle sale
that you Of the 200 armed and disguised
that occoscn and even you did not fire. Of which Their,
Is least question: still you there end participated "
the Ouage there therefore question " your guilt
The judgment Of the Court s that you be taken hsnc,
TO the psce from whence you came, and that Saturday
the 9Th day Ut November next you be taken to the pac
Of execution, and there between the hours Of 10 ococI
~ tho morning sud o'clock in the afternoon, you be huns
until you are dead
PRisoSGS-llookin round upon the audience rs III,
Sherh removed him.. Remember, my friends, die IN
nOcont man.
! SENTENCE oT DANIEL W. turREs.
Daniel W. Squres, you have plead guilty 10 mnnsaugh
ter IN tho LEI degree. What have you Say why the sen
tonee Of the law should be pronounced upon you1
PRisOSER-I don't know that have snv thing 10 say.
The sentence Of the Court s thst you be confined IL
The state Prison IN Clntos County for the term Of you
natural life
sESrEScE ElRLE.
Moses Earle, you have pleaded guilty TO mansaughte
10 We hrH degree. What have you 60 say, &c.7
fHsoNLR-l hope your honor will CONSIDER me- snd d,
me OIL the good you can and hope the God Of Hcayei
WIZ reward you Tor II. hope you will ry end get m,
Pardoned that may return 10 my companion
JUpOE PAsEEE-Itis certainly a painful duty IN ,,.,
sentence upon man Of your years. The h,dgment O
the Court y Inst you be confined IN the State Prison !,
Clinton County, Tor the term Of your natural life
vi ornER sISrEEcTf.
We hsve not time room TO give IN our E1us the re-
marks on lodge Parker IN oil the OF sentences bu
will publish them IN regular psper II Wednesday
, The following are the remainder Of the sentences
Lers Preston had pleaded guilty MSnssughter in III
iifs' degree-Siaie Prison for life.