The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-29
Execution of Albert Baham, at Auburn,
N. ", for the Murder or Adler.

From the Auburn Advertiser, Jan. "a
The terrible, but just demand OF the law was
carried into effect against Albert Baham, in the
Jail Of this city, at IL O'Clock IL minutes A M to-
day. There were present Professor ]. Few
Smith, of the Theological Seminary, and Rev. IL.
A. Nelson, Of the First Presbyterian Church, who
had attended upon the prisoner since his sentence;
the counsel who defended the prisoner his trial,
the District Attorney and twelve citizens, besides
the sheriff and his assistants.
We have il from good authority that the prisoner,
as general thing, from the time he was sentenced
up to last night, did not seem to regard his fate
with anything like the seriousness which
would suppose should have been exhibited by
person in his situation. He INDUCED quite freely
in jokes yesterday, and seemed to be less thought
fai than those who were making * preparations for
for his execution, he carelessly, and in sort OF
jovial way, said that if the galows was not com:
peted till after twelve o'clock to day, II would
executed by twelve O'Clock, the sentence of the
Court could not be carried into effect.
Yesterday the prisoner was taken from his cell
into one Of the upper rooms Of ,hs GI the
the time he was out of his cell, he was remark
ably sociable. In referring to his execution, he
said, that "where there is much loss there is some
GAIN" and when asked to explain, he said he
should get rid of his iron letters after he hung
During the periods when the prisoners spiritual
adviser was In conversation with him, he always
appeared quite Penitent-ready to converse on the
subject of religion, confessing that he had led
very wicked life. but professed 10 believe he had
been forgiven all his sins, and was prepared to die
In acknowledging his sinfulness, he was generally
careful TO state, that whatever other crimes he
was guilty of committing, that Of murder could
not be Justly charged 10 him.
To prove that his penitence was feigned at such
times as he was visited by ministers OF the gospel,
II Is only necessary to state, that between such
visits, on one or two occasions, he was heard TO
use language which would indicate that he had no
especial regard for religion.
II was only yesterday that the prisoner, imme-
Hate lv ffeY an int Wi 10 Lay.
son, ridlculed the idea that ministers should call
upon him 10 converse on religious subjects, stating
that his regard for such things, was very slight.
John Baham, the brother OF Albert, who IS un-
der sentence Of death for participating In the muir
der Of Adler, was removed from the jail to the
court house previous 10 the execution. This was
a wise and humane move on the part of Sheriff
Fancher. The other prisoners in the jail were
taken to distant part OF the building from where
the execution took place, and locked Ia cells. IL
was supposed by some that Baham would make
an attempt 10 take his own life last night, and TO
prevent such an act great caution was used. He
was constantly watched during the night, and no
person allowed to see him alone, except those in
whom the utmost confidence could be placed. The
prisoner slept apparently as undsturbed last night
as though he had been on his own couch in his
fathers house II has been subject Of general
remark and surprise, that person so young could
remain so entirely unconcerned in view OF his APP
proashlng end. AT 20 minutes past 10 o'clock this
msrning, Rev. Mr.. Nelson entered the prisoners
cell, and was engaged IN conversation with him till
% minutes to III. Mr. y. informs us that the pris-
oner appeared very much as he had at other times
during his visits. At to III, the prisoner was led
| from his cell and seated under the gallows, when
his death warrant was read by District Attorney So-
mercy, in clear but some " hat agated tone ofvoice.
| During the reading OF the warrant the prisoner
seemed deeply agitated but soon regained his self
| possession. AT 10 minutes TO III, Rev. Mr.. Smith
requested the prisoner TO kneel, after which Mr. >.
i addressed d most solemn and affecting prayer to
the Throne OF Grace, seeching, in the most
/ earnest manner, that the Almighty Ruler would
/ have mercy on the soul Of him who was 90 soon to
be ushered into His presence, During the prayer
i the prisoner again showed deep agitation but
i upon resuming his seat, there was no signs OF
i broken and subdued heart. During the entire
/ ceremonies, we did not discover that the prisoner
shed a tear, although those around him were un.
/ der deep emotion. At III o'clock, the prisoners
i counsel, and the Revs. Mr.. Nelson and Smith,
shook hands with him, bidding him an ailectionate
farewell. The prisoner, then asked for glass Of
water, and after partakng Of II, the under Sheriff
| asked him II he had any remarks to make. He
replied that he had not, only that he was innocent
| AT five minutes past III, bis arms were pnoned
behind him, and the Rev. Mr.. Nelson held brief
but lnaudible conversation with him. We were
| not able to learn the amount of what he said. AT
III minutes past III the cap was drawn over the
prisoners face, when he exhibited deeper emotion
than at any other time during the sad ceremonies
lie distinctly gave utterance TO the words, COZ
dear me-" which were the last he uttered. AT IL
minutes past H. the Sheriff touched the spring to
the gallows, and Albert Baham was ushered into
another world. He struggled but very little, con-
sIderng the fact that he was in full health. At %
minutes past II, the doctors examined the body
ana pronounced life extinct The body was then
taken down, placed in a coffin, and delivered TO
the father OF the prisoner
n there are any who have doubts as to the guilt
Of the prisoner, to remove them Il 10 only neces-
sary 70 state, that since he and his brothers were
| sentenced, they have, in conversation with each
other, at times when they supposed no person was
in hearing, convicted themselves, time and again,
Of tile murder Of Adler And yet Albert Baham,
with his last breath, protested that he was wholly
innocent Of murder.
The grounds about the Jail and the court house
were crowded by persons actuated bv morbid de