The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-06-18
ANOTHER EXECUTION IN new YORK.
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The Hang 'ng Of Patrick Fitzgerald for the
kurser Of his Wife.


saHows yesterday afternoon, for the murder of his wife,
Sheriff performed the solemn mandate of the law at
exactya quarter past IL o'clock in the prison yard at the
Tsmbs. The prisoner conducted himself thr oughout In
truly remarks Bile. Calm and firm, he proceeded
to the galOvs accompanied by the priests, preceded
by the Sheriff and Lis deputies by the jury Of
execution judges and magistrates, directed by Law to be
present.
The murder for which the culprit suffered, was the
killing of his wife the 18th day of January last by
shooting her through the head with pistol, convicted
the 10th day of April and sentenced be hanged on
Friday the 18th day Of June instant Fitzgerald kept
small grocery store the Third avenue and was much
addicted to intemperance the result OF which has trni
mated his career on the gao~s The excitement mani
Tested GROUND the Tombs this occasion was out little
compared with prevods executions In fact the mere hang
ing of man for kng his wife does not appear 90 elicit in
the commury that great degree Of horror that one might
SUPPOSE The frequent OF mcde in this city
Ard its ycry prepares the public mind for such events,
and unless homicide Is of atrocity in
yolvpg the existence Of several ndiv under very
aggravated ianc it is looked upon like the ord
nary affair of locomotive runnng of the track only
killing two or three persons. and hundred two escap
ing Such we'd under the pre- advanced
state Of society, triang ana passed common
scenes of the day But a calamity like the Nor
walk affair on the New Haven Railroad or some very
revolving murders take place 1t is then, and not until
then that the public their deep indignation.
PRIOR TO EXECUTION.
The prisoner during tine night attended by the
priests Ee did not sleep, but accompanied by the other
convict Nesry continued TO pray ferveny at intervals,
until morning At o'clock in the mo-nng Fitzgerald,
accompanied by Neary vent 20 nunion ia the chapel
OF the prison, after which the two sat down and
took hearty breakfast consisting OF stewed oysters
Fitzgerald remarked that the oysters remarkably
good and that he felt much better He then sand De
putty Keeper Wood bow would Ike TO CHI .nse stu
a1ops with me3" Mr. Wood replied, Well Fitzgerald,
| In Nel Dre q are at
this particular time and therefore would be no ex
change.
Fitzgerald, smiling" Why Mr.. Wood, wouli not
change situations with you, u could. This minute
feel happy that could go out alone and execute
self only know it would bs sin take my life
never felt perfectly happy and willing 10 die
The prisoner again retired 10 his cell with his spiritual
advisers
PREPARATIONS FOR THE EXECUTION.
At 10 O'Clock, FIRST Deputy Saerf VA et arrived at
the prison with his aids Every thing ad nrably ar
ranged. Caita Brennan had sn smple force OF police
to keep the avenues TO the prison unobstructed.
AT half past 10soclock Sheriff 0rser made his appear
aBce and gave permission Tor the sister and nephew OF
the prisoner take their last farewell They entered the
cell and there Short time. The sister was much
affected at the parting interview.
At11 O'Clock, Neary the respited convict wen. into
the cell ano babe Fitzgerald everlasting farewell
marking that they would soon meet again In another
world.
At ten minutes past O'Clock Deputy Sheriff Nc
Kbon entered the CELL and informed the priests that it
time to dress and prepare for the execution At ha
past clever O'Clock, Fzge aid for the sheriff and in
formed him that he prepared to leave this World
and meet pper and better world and that he
was innocent OF the crime.
THE EXECUTION AND DYING SPEECH OF THE
CULPRIT.
All now being in resdine.s s, the prisoner led pin
Toned from elbow to elbow from he cell his father con-
fessors each side led by Sheriff oser and Fist
Deputies Willett and Mex bbon and after tae convict
the Jury CT execution medical gentlemen, &c.
CULPRIT UNDER THE GALLONS.
At exactly five minutes past IL O'Clock The prisoner
knelt do between his spiritual advisers who made
long and fervent prayer during which time the doomed
ne cluslDu q la Drtye
executioIer ad uted the from the culprts neck
to the rope attached 10 the fatal bean The sheriff then
informed the prisoner that he had thing to say,
now Yves his tins as he to die. The prisoner
ther Iut.sred, Ia rather feeble tone, as follows
s'Lori Jesus, into thine hands commit my spirit.
en- sincerely obliged TO the kse 5ers Of this prison in
general and especially the Sisters Of Mercy l have
further TO say than repeated before stand here and
IfoIeiye air who have offended nope TO receive
forgiveness from all whom have offended "
The Sheriff ahook hands with the eulpst and 1d him
farewell; he priests did the same; ths cap and
adjusted by the executoner the Sheriff drew his
sword the goal given The rope
the ~reteLed man was elevated by the neck some fou
for over minute duration tney ceased aud naught Dat
pulsston remained, which continued for u2sards
seven minutes. Tie body remained hanging half
hour and then pronounced lfeless By Drs
QuscLenboss, Fleet yache and MetcaIc. 1t cut
down ans given TO hr Malone, the undertaken. for ia
terment, at the request Of The Catholic ciefgymen in
atterdtIce.
In the prison yard witnessing the execution, we OBJ
served Recorder rDou, judges ingrsham, DAILY, and
Woodruff o. the Common Pleas; Police Justice Bogart
and several Aldermen. There than hun
cred persosr pretent duiipg the execution.
JURY OF EXECUTION.
We. whose heIeunso subscribed, certify
that present the city prison OF city
county Of New York, the l7th day Of June 1853 at
the tine when execution dole upon the whoe
name Is Patrick Fitzgerald ard WHO senaE: ed to be
executed the 18th day Of June 1855 and further
certify that said Patrick FITZGERALD the said criminal.
upon said 18th day Of June, 1853 AZ the said city
and county Of New York, and at the sa city prsoa
ecuted in conformity the sentence OF the court and
the provisions Of the statute such made and pro-
vided.
Dated New York June IL 1853.
r. r. Tliou, Recorder, Win. Horton,
ID. Il. Ingraham LIST Judge ". X Hanf0rd,
Common pleas Hugh Mlep.
C. 7. DAILY Judge c. Pleas, Geo. Pauliing,
l. Woodruff, do, Pers aoni,
d. La Mama. Matthes Chase,
Vim. Jay Hsckett, T. Wines.
MEDICAL
Francis Fleet, NJ. d., Dc. Yacht,
IL I. Quackenboss NJ. d., DR.. Mstca6e.
La conclusion return acsnowled9 nents to Sheriff
Orser and his very polite deputies Wli.tt. McKibton
and others, for their kind atie1tioa an ABILITIES rem
dered during the execution.
Sentence of WOOLwnrr-A MscflnI prOc