The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-10-18
A MECHANIC.
No Communication for Ira StOut-(sov. King
Declines to Interfere.

from the Rochester Union October Is
This morning Sheriff Babcock received the following
letter from GOV. King, declining interfere the
sentence OF deaf. now resting against Ira Stout
STATE OF NEW York, EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
ALBANY October IA, 1853
4 petition dated the 3oth OF September said have
been composed by and under the hand Of Ira stout ask
against him, for the murder Of Charles W. Ittes, 10 i'm
prsonment Tor ie received yesterday The petition
without signatures and fully admitted that Stout
guilty Of The homicide.
Ny Of duty great regard for the feet
pgs OF the convict, admonsh not 10 withhold from him
decision IN respect to this case His crime Was OF the
highest character that man can commit his guilt was
clear the evideace and verde; OF the jury loft grounds
for doubt and the law declares that the life of u
derer is forfeited. Applications and appeals to
tent have been made in behalf of Ira Stout, and
have not been able TO find in them any ground chang
ing the sentence pronounced against him You will there
fore earnestly request him 10 dismiss the hope OF inter
ference my part with the sentence Of the law: and bid
him prepare to meet the change which in a few brief
days awaits him. May his humble repentance plead for
mercy with him who alone has power 10 save >-,
A. Bascccs Esl., Sheriff of Monroe county.
The intelligence Of Kings determination was
communicated 10 the prisoner this forenoon but
not advised To the immediate effect. is clear, how
ever that he had pretty much abandoned hope OF
mutation.
suppose that the appea, referred by Governor
is sent by W. C. Boss, setting forth that could
be sent 10 petition 1t was necessary or they would
exercise any influence with the Executive The report
that the mother of the prisoner had to Albany
premature she had not left the city this morning The
petition has been signed by perhaps, fifty persons and,
sofar as they are known, are no doubt respectable
IRA sToUTs FAREWELL TO HIS MOTHER.
From the Rochester Democrat and American
Deow publish a letter sent by Ira Stout to his
mother. tone OF feeling pervades it that should ndi.
cate the writer az truly penent man Il Ira is such
one, nc is sadly be!ied; not he is of the i'm
pudent hypocrcs alive II viii be that the letter
dated Tuesday evening, October H. the evening previous
20 iras abortivc attempt TO commit suicide. and il
probably written with the expectation his part that he
would be corpse by his before another day had
fairly da~Bed, With this preface print the letter
TUESDAY Evening. Oct IL, 1855.
Ny BELOVED Mo1HER-If knew higher and
hoer il should be yours receive my kinest and
a troubled TO us You have gained things,
mother, but lost your Don't imagine that blame
should be in position 50 unhappy but as for me,
content would be pleased to live, mother, fos your
sake and Others not nine but in the face of al have
suffered and would have 10 pass through my life
wero spared will you ask me to liver l know what
human promise isl know what human resolution 10.
am willing 10 display all the regard and aectonate udg
nent possess in deciding these things but in doing this
am driven rrcs stiby TO death.
In my younger days, mother, you did all good mother
could 10 "a make great and good My first thought OF
God and goodness learned from you and the first prayer
ever said you taught me. Sly attachment 10
qualities that may redeem my character the
result Of your teaching. All my badness and per
version should rest father and myself. My beloved
mother, how good and eminent might have been hal
done You taught me- II Is my last regret that die
without making any r~srn for all you have done for Inc.
But there hope prospect of accomplishing this left
me, mother. You Will not mourn too much me,
mother all I've down alike in the dust AMI what
whether die in the primo and glory Of youth
the weakness OF agcy Where shall my grave DC,
their Let il be where you and Charlie aud Frankly
vsitu. But you have another mother. mobiles;
and the best. Our happy Charlic--taan whom bette
aud brother adorned the sarth-siil remind
you OF tho YOU have lost The hopes wrecked in
may be realized 10 him Tie has all the power Of your
tall without ns terrible experience and unfortunate
ssccslions.
AND now. mother. you will listen 10 me more than
others: Lei gay. the authority OF that immortal
book called the Bible there is better and brighter
world where peace and happiness reign eternaliy. by
prayer and repentance, true faith IN Christ.
pure and holy c this world II dcatvss beauty and
lection may attained. Though you have lived mother,
upright Christian life, yet, with a deeper feeling
and purer interest believe strong the inspired
truths Of the Bible, and live the Saviour OF the world.
Ti simple belief prayer will be your support and
under All troubles and cheer the bed II death
v Nh hope II happy Immortality. And when long years
have relied, mother, and you have passed from earth.
may you reach that world Of love aud light, and enjoy
that p.ac. and cunt.nment which you have not found
earth Receive the visits aud counsels OF learned
thr stian friends Mr. Ludlow, Mr. Boss and others VINO
among Code best and pur"-t children earth In
my writing, have exonersted you and Charlie FROM
any connection N this terrible affair also stated other
expos matters 81 defense Judgment sni necessity
And new mother, farewell As my FIRST looks IL love
and hops rned towards you, take my latest
love and blessing.
And ir there be some happier sphere,
where fa,eiess truth, ike ours, H. dear;
n there be- any land nf rest,
Dor thu-- who love AMI ue'er forget,
Oh motlcr mine, all safe and blest,
Wei meet Ia that calm region yet.
am yours in death, IN iiic mother.
MARION IRA STOUT.