The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-12

Jennings the 4U6areWs
From the new maven fSllaolum, July 10.1
Michael Jennings, the murderer Of Mrs. bradley,
at North Haven, win be executed to moro y, (Tues
day. July III, between the hours Of ten and eleven
oclock In the forenoon. His scaold in the Jail yard
Il al completed. II IL the one used for McCaffey,
Foote ard Others. He was aware, on Saturday, that
IL was in process Of erection for him. This forenoon
h. appeared rather more thoughtful than usual. He
was perusing Roman Catholic prayer book, with
viii not, unless to his priest An Irish girl, in con-
veIsstioD with him this morning, said she hoped he
was sorry for what he had done, and he said he vas
The same remark was several times addressed TO
him, and be made the same answer.
Bus there is nothing very definite in such an adj
missioD. The knife BIZ USED upon Mrs. Bradley was
lately shown to him, as also the piece broken from
the point He said the piece must have como from the
blade but some one must have broken Il after it
was taken from him. So he hugs the lie to the last
unless his conversation with the Irish girl this
ming Ii to be regarded partial confession Of his
guilt We do not believe be will distinctly admit the
holIid crime of which be has been convicted. There
II no room for the slightest possible doubt that he Is
the murderer, and probably 10 would CONFESS the
whole truth II, through his ignorance, he did not
suppose that somehow he might, by his denial,
cause the Intervention Of some power, he knows not
punishment. The Grays and Blues viii perform
guard duty near the jail tomorrow afternoon.
From the New Haven Courier, July ILL.,
Between ten and eleven O'Clock this forenoon,
the law by death upon the gallows, for the murder
OF Mrs. Esther Bradley, In July, 1853. The doomed
man exhibits but little rem0rse Of conscience, ap-
pears calm and composed, and expresses himself as
ready to die being assured that his sins are par
doned. He occupies cell No. Is, and spends most Of
his time In reaoiIg his Bible and prayer-book. Toe
galows upon which he is to expiate his crime is tho
same which launched Foote and M anrey into eter-
Dity. 4
Jennings was visited by a large number Of people
yesterday, to some Of whom be converted freely.
Mr.. Smith, the city missionary, had an audience
with him, and spoke very feeliDgly upon the awful
ther O'B,ien, Of St. Aarys Church, who desired to
zee the prisoner alone, and remained cl0seted with
him for some time. He requested that Jennings
might not be disturbed during the day, he wished
him to devote the little time he had earth to his
God. Permission was granted to Father O'Brien
to perform high mass previous to the execution and
the hour Of elk o'clock this m ,rning was appointed
for that purpose. BE was found after the departure
upon rising remarked to Mr.. Goodwin, who is pre-.
sent with him most Of the time, that he had derived
much consolation and comfort from the reverend
father.
the priest recs ives much attention and study, and
fr m II he occasionally reads in an audible voice
marked portions having reference to his case.
Yesterday noon, be remarked that his appetite
was not very good, and ate for his dinner only
mou,hful Of bread and potato.
About O'Clock yesterday afternoon. Mr. Good
win approached Jennings' cell, and found him on
his knees III prayer. After he arose, Mr.. G. says
IL presented him with some oranges, which he ate
with avidty, and remarked, that he could eat
peck Of EN- Many persons, particularly his own
country men, at this time come in to him, but he
VAS lfexible, and would not look at anybody. He
appeared much annoyed by the presence Of visters.
About o'clock he was visited by Father O'Brien,
Father O'Gorman, and another priest, who engsg.
ed in prayer with him for half an hour or more.
After their departure, he revived considerably and
appeared more devoted. At intervals, when no
pcr.ons were present, be seemed inclined to con-
veIse. and, among other things, he remarked that
Sheriff Ptmelee and the Messrs. organs had behaved
with remarkable benevclence and kindness towards
him during his confinement He also asked at
Whist time thought he would suffer. I told him
between 10 and IL In the morning. He replied,
o, Lord, have mercy on my s0ulTn
AT 6 O'Clock, Mr.. Jones sent In his supper, COM
posed Of cufIee, cakes, &c, which he partook Of,
and afterwards remarked, "That he had eaten his
last supper on earth, but hoped his next would be
with has Savior In heaven!"
At o'clock l left. with the promise to return at
8, and remain with him al night, at which he seem
ed much pleased. .e.....s.
Mr. Goodwin sat up with him last night, as
companion, and through him we shall be able to
give AOme account Of the prisoners last houIs.