The New York herald., 1867-06-21
SUPREME couRT-GENsRAL TERM.
The Execution Of Jeremiah O'Drien Fixed
for the 9th DAY of August.

The Execution Of Jeremiah O'Drien Fixed
for the 9th DAY of August.
Before Judges Leonard Cerke and Weles.
The People Of the State Of NeW York Jeremiah
O'Brien Yesterday morning jeremiah OBrien, who
was convicted of the murder Of his mistress, Kate
Smith, alias Lucy Mclaughlin, in house of ill-fame
Prince street. under circumstances Of peculiar atroclty
brought before this for resentence the judg
ment having been affirmed at the April term Of the
Court OF Appeals The prisoner brought into
by Sheriff Kelly and deputy, and appeared to evncc
little concern regarding his awful position He con-
vcrsed freely with the officers having him in charge and
beckoned famiarly almost smilingy. person with
whom he seemed 10 be acquainted and desired to speak
Upon me 1uaSss I ax9s ner seas On ne % Dsncs % m
prepared TO proceed The latter gentleman replied that
he wished to wait q few minutes for the arrival Of
exJudge Stuart, tho prisoners counsel, who had been
duly notified After waiting short time, the prisoners
counsel not appearing the prisoner, accompanied by
Sheriff Kelly advanced to the front OF the bench and
The District Attorney then stated that he moved for
the re- sentencing OF the prisoner Brien on the cur
from tho Court OF Appeas The prisoner had been
sentenced but the date fixed for his execution having
passed IL became necessary to AZ tho day anew. 4e
previously removed, and looked firmly at Mr.. Justice
Leonard. who then proceeded to pass sentence. a.
O'Brien. one year ago to-day your victim was alive
and IN tho full enjoyment OF bean This day twelve
mahs aso you took the life OF Kate Smith, You were
indicted and tired for that crit at the Court OF General
being supported and defended by eminent counsel
convicted and sentenced suffer tho extreme
penalty OF tre law By mercfui decision OF
law which you so violated you we're permitted
an appeal 70 tho General Term Of this district There,
afsor careful consideration the Judgment affirmed
and still further appeal then granted
OF last resort where the judgmeut again affirmed,
and where It appeared there no reason why you
should have new trial The law makes duty TO
designate the day upon which your mortal career
shall terminate. You remember the circumstances
| attending the death of your victim she, on
her knees, imploted you by all that Is held
/ dear 70 spare her lie. Sho not only inn
plored you for the love you bore her. but for the
all appeals OF this nature. She sprang from you aud
you pursued her. and plunged tho knife almost through
her body, causing her instant death The murder
an atrocious one and you expect mercy In this
world. would counsel YOU now to turn your attention
| TO the world 70 come Seek by earnest contrition In
that other world tho mercy which you MED to your
victim here. Let your mind revert tha; subj ec and
remember that though you gave to her pleas for
mercy there is which will be open 20 your en-.
treaties the law requires me now TO Ok day upan
which your execution shall take place. the dsy org nly
fixed having already passed Tue OF the Court
Is that you be taken hence the county jail, from
whence you came, and that you be there confined un
the day or your execution. which IL nxed for the 9th
day Of August next-Friday land that you be then
Quoted TO the place of execution there to be hanged
tue neck until you are dead, and may God have
on your soul
The prisoner maintained steady demeanor through
\ out tho delivery OF this impressive sentence
aversed hts eyes from the face Of the Judge bu,
At Its close his manaces replaced. and In
with the officers he walked briskiy out of the.cour
room. and entering carriage, which IN waiting 10
him at the door, was driven on TO the rombs HIS coun
sell Mr.. Stuart, appeared In corrt Immediately after th
proceedings had been commenced and spoke for few
moments TO tho prisoner prior 10 his departure. Urer
appears much improved In physical appearance slnc,
his trial at the Court OF General Sessions being aypa
reny robust and In better rs than could possibly bs
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sentenced precisely year subsequent the day OF
| which he murdered his victim.