The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-28
Execution of William Palmer, at Stafford,
Correspondence of Liverpool Tmes]

STAFFORD, June l3-sPM
stranger entering this town to-day would little ina
gHe that so dire and dreadful tragedy to arrive at
its close, will be, without doubt by the execution Of
the unhappy and wretched cuprt, Parer.
The good denzens Of the town quite alive to their
own interests and are large in their demands for accom-
mediation. In this great rivalry exists and invitations
are now placarded to solicit customers. gigantic poster
announces "a good view of the execution to be had at
the Carriers Arms, Sash street, and this may be taken
as specimen Of similar productions. To add by way of
climax company Of strollng players anticipation of
securing crowded audiences from the influx Of strangers
into the town, actually commenced "seasonn of week
on Monday evening, with true Adephi diablcries.
In the afternoon the town began TO fill with numerous
clusters Of well clad men, many Of them from the neigh
borhood Of Rugeley the late residence Of the convicted
BNs have run asiray from that most important
sideraton to which every humane and Christian heart is
directed. Has Palmer made confessions The reply is,
that he has made none and further that none is expected
from him. II is also said that Palmer has refused all
further interviews with Mr.. Thomas Wrght.o Manches
ter The ground of this Introduction Is alleged to be- that
the philanthrops has pressed the delinquent too hard
make confession. Yesterday the wretehed
visited by his two brothers-Mr. George Palmer the
solicitor and the Rev. Thomas Palmer. The final inter
view between the unhappy relatives was originally APP
pointed for noon to-day but for reasons not assigned
was postponed until the evening What took place have
not learned beyond the fact that Palmer adheres TO his
declaration Of innocence.
The executioner man named George Smith, from
Dudley, has arrived to fulfil his loathsome office. hear
that he came into the town ineogo in butchers cart
instead of by railroad in order to avoid the mob which
had beset his abode in Dudley
The convcts demeanor has in changed, ex-
cep perhaps, during the last two days when became
apparent that the hope he had been led TO entertain by
his friends of repreve, or, at least respite could
longer be INDUCED He has taken his meals regularly
and with his accustomed appetite and he has generally
slept we'll He has maintained his self possession: and
the little conversation he has had with those who visited
him. have been in attendance upon him. has evidenced
that his mind has been somewhat subdued but not 10
say depressed When the final order for his execution
read to him few days since he coolly replied 10
the effect that IL it must be. Il must bc'A
On Sunday last he attended the chapel in the Jail twice
the only occasions upon which he has been Divine ser
vice since his northumberland his outward behavior
betting the sacred place and the serious position
which he stood The scat he occupied screened from
the observation OF the other prisoners The Rev. Mr.
Atkinson, 1t may be observed has been the pastor OF
Palmer from his youth, having administered to him the
rite OF confirmation. Palmer pretty constant at
endant at church up to the time Of bis apprehension on
the charge for which he Is about TO suffer. 1t may
hdence Of Palmer, and induce him to confess
his crime (oi which not ono man in hun
dred enterains the least doubt, that Nr. Atkinson
would be most likely to succeed but Palmer has exhibit
cd towards that reverend gentleman the moodness
which has characterized his conduct with others who
have visited him. 1t confidently expected yesterday
afternoon indeed believe he had intmated a. much
to those about him, that he would, before going to the
drop, make Statement but whether that statement
will amount 10 confession remains TO be seem We NAV
here mention that Tuesday last beautiful Bible was
received at the gao sent present TO the prisoner by
Mr. Sergeant Shee who ably but unguccessuly exert
ed himself at the trial his hehaf The Bible was ac
conn anied by most affecting note from the learned Ser
geant. The Bible and tho Internationally sotne1ifs-
win be kept by the family OF the prisoner.
ELEVEN O'CLOCK, p. ~
This evening the Rev. Thomas Palmer Mr. George
Palmer solicitor and Miss Palmer arrived az the ia to
take their final have Of their brother Each them So
laralcly, spent considerably time with the prisoner