The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1855-06-29


From the Troy Times, June 10.
Sentence of Henrietta RObinsOn--the
'VeiIed MurdereSs."
This afternoon, at ten minutes past three o.
clock, Mrs. Henrietta Robinson was brought in
10 court BY Sheriff Price, to receive the sentence
of the law.
The fact that the prisoner was to be senten-
ced this afternoon bad been somewhat nosed a.
bout town, and in consequence, large crowd
had collected before the opening of the court.
Mrs. Robinson entered the court room with a
firm, sprighty step, laughing aud conversing
with the Sheriff, aud taking her seat by the side
of her counsel, Mr.. Pierson, she said composed
ly-.'FIow do you do, MIR. Person
The District Attorney, Mr.. Bingham, rose
aud said
''May il please the Court, have motion TO
make in the matter of Henrietta Robinson, who
staHds convicted Of the murder OF Timothy Ian
agan. | am informed that the prisoner Is now
IN the Court room, and if it may please the
Court, move that the sentence Of the law now
be passed upon herr
Mr.. Pirrson remarked that he had now moth
ing TO say against the passing Of sentence. He
had done for bis client all that lay in his power.
He considered that she was uniusty condemn
ed, but the Supreme Court had adiudged other
wise, and ordered this Court to pass sentence
upon her. He could do nothing further for her.
He begged leave TO Enquire what disposition had
been made of the motion of the District Attor-
s,ey, raad,.- on Saturday last, to amend the res
cord
The Court replied that although no order had
been entered, ht- had concluded to grant the mo-
ton the District Attorney, in the manner de-
sired by Mr.. Pirrson-strking out Sheriff
Prices affidavit with the other matter.
MIR. Pierson then desired that the court should
correct slight clerical error which had been
made in the affdavIt-it having been dated the
oath of June, INSTEAD of May
The court informed MIR. Pierson that the er-
Tor should be corrected
Mr.. Pierson-I have nothing further TO say
against the passing OF sentence. have eXbaus-
ted all my power to save THIS poor woman.
considered she should have had new trial, but
the Supreme Court thought otherwise. / have
done all in my power TO avert her sentence,
without hope OF fee or reward Of any kind.
The CouIt-Cfficers will see that the specta-
tors are seated.
After the confusion which was caused in O.
5rying this order had sub>drd, Judge Harris
said
Mrs Robinson, have you any objections to
removing your veil
Mrs Robinson threw her veil over her bon
net, laughing and converSng meanwhile.
The Court-It is my duty to inform You that
the Supreme Court OF Albany has denied the
application of your counsel for new trial IN
your case, and has ordered this conrt to proceed
to pass the sentence upon You. Have YOU any,
thing 10 say before that sentence is passed
Mrs Robinson-Yes have much to say, but
know | should BE- Interrupted.
The Court You have been convicted of the
wiIful murder Of Timothy flanagan.
Mrs. Robinson-Yes, but it was upon false
evidence. You have all conspired against me.
Shame, Judge, shame
The Court-The law has proceeded with a
slow but steady step to judgment. Yon have
proceeded through its every phase until you
have arrived at this condition. You have lost
all. To Won life is lost-character is gone
Mrs. Robinson No, no-uot all.
II | thought YOU would listen TO me-but
know you would mott would advise YOU to
abandon this struggle with the world | would
advise you TO throw off this feisnpd insanity,
and prepare to meet, with true wonanlv reSig-
nation, the fate which awaits you. Everything
is lost TO you. Life to you is not worth possess
Ing. Honor and virtue are losts
Mrs. Robiason-Don't trouble yourself about
that, Judge.
/ am aware that you would listen to nothing
from me- ] shall, therefore, without further
remark, proceed 10 pass sentence upon you.
THE SENTENCE.
The sentence ofthe Court is. that vou, Hen
retta Robinson, be detained in the county pri-
son until the third day of August next, and that
on that day, between the hours of ten O'Clock
in the forenoon and two in the afternoon. YOU
be hanged by the neck until You are dead, and
may God in his infinite mercy save your soul.
Mrs. Robinson-You had better pray for
your own soul, sir.
Mrs. Robinson then arose, and was about 10
say something TO the court, when MIR. Pierson
desired her 10 remain quiet
Mrs. Robinson Why should remain quiet?
What for am the victim of a political con-