The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-02-17

wondering aloud whether the condemned man
would not "cave In, when brought to face the gal.
lows. While Buckhouts career and crime formed
In every instance the subjects or conversation
among the scattered groups everywhere to be seen
on the streets IN the averns 1t was noticed tnat
no man had Q word say IN hls favor. Such was
the force OF public opinion, Ina: seemed as though
the murderer was
UNIVERSAL DENOUNCED AND ExEcRATED;
not altogether on account or his enormous crime.
but because would appear that mis- whole life was
destitute OF solitary redeemlng act. In response
to a requistion made by Sheriff Brundage delacn-
ment OF the Third regiment N. g. s. N. ", number
ing about three hundred men, under command OF
q position around the Court House, 1t can.
not be said, however, that they impaired
the proximity Of several drinking sa oons spread
disorder In their ranks, and occasioned Tor time
ply dlsgraceful. Sergeant Steers, OF fremont with
section OF hts police force was present to preserve
order inside OF the Court House and gallows en-
closure, as was also portion OF the Morrlsdnla
police, under Captain Delete.
Shortly after six O'Clock Buckhout arose and per-
folmed his customary abluiions. At seven O'Clock
he was waited upon by Rev. Messrs. Guilbert and
Van Kleeck, who remained III the cell with him Tor
an hour, alter which a substantial breakfast was
brought 10 the prisoner. Tnis repast OF which the
condemned partoOk heartily, embraced ham and
eggs, beeisteak. not cakes with syrup, PLAIN bread
ana butter, French rolls and coffee. Although AZ
this hour every preparation had been made Tor
CARRYING OUT THE SENTENCE,
many still believed that respite would be forth
coming. This belief was still more encouraged by
the fact that BENJAMIN Buckhout, brother OF the
prisoner, nad not put In an appearance since lelV
ing for Albany in the hope OF enecting Executive IN
reference. The condemned man himself also
hoped Tor the BEST and while expressing himself as
being ready Tor the worst that mignt come, still en-
tertained strong hope tnat his brothers. absence
augured iavorabiy. This hope on the part OF
the wTetched man was shortly afterwards materl-
ally reduced when his interchangeable counsel Francis
Larkin, accompanied by Benjamin Buckn0ut, en-
tered the prison cell and In ormed Buckhout that
the nickering light OF hope was almost extin-
guished THIS meant that the Governor was being
suppllcated AT that moment, although II was almost
fnip rbafn vrs.n infnr I'm lhAnl IN
EvINCED NO EMOTION,
merely rcmarklng that he had expected such re-
suit In order 10 await intelligence from the Stale
capital Sherln BruDdage decided that the execution
o'cock. During The interval THIS TWO ciergymen
already named were closeted with Buckhout VINO,
hands resting on his Enees, listened aIlensivey to
their exnortatlons, not for Q moment, how
ever, displaying the so slightest trspiaation at the
close his eyes upon the world. In answer to re-
mark made by one OF the clergymen Bucknout
said that ne ielt he could 'lay down as little
child and say, 'lhy Will he done p" When the hour
OF eleven O'Clock arrived despatch was received
he would not interfere In the case. In a few
minutes thereafter BENJAMIN Buckh0ut entered the
cell for the purpose OF taking farewell OF
THE DOOMED MAN.
The interview, winch was most Affecting one,
did not disturb the feelings OF the prisoner, VINO
anguish OF ms almost heartbroken brother. TO the
latter Bucknout firmly, though sOrrowuly, said
wringns the hand Of his orother al parting BUCK
hout said, with calmness, .Goodby, Ben; yot
WIN "s roner aen Sae sen
scene. At halr-past eleven O'Clock Sherit
| Brundage, carrying his insignia OF authority
| entered the cell and informed Buckhout that III,
momenU0us hour had arrived. Tho prisoner III
srantly jumped to his feet ana cheerlully submitted
| 10 being pnOned He was apparently about i0rty
years Of age, nearly ak feet nigh ana weigh
ing, perhaps, one hundred and ninety pounds AIS
dress consisted Of mixed gray coat ana pataloons,
| with black silk vest When
| THE PROCESS or PINIONING
had been completed Sheriff Brundage directed De-
| which the latter did In tones tremulous with emo
ton. Outside the jail and within the enclosure were
assembled about three hundred persons INCLUDING
privileged persons, besides several members OF the
CITY ana county press. The melancholy process.
sion left the cell, preceded by the Sheriff
and ms deputles--Ford, Banks and Miler-follOwed
| by Buckhout, VINO walked firmly between the two
! clergymen, Drs. Hodgson and Schmidt bringing up
the rear. There was an oppressive stiffness the
jail, nearly all OF the other prisoners crouchlng IN
their cells being fully impressed with the fact that
one their number was on MS journey 10 elernUY.
On passing out OF the door one OF the prisoners, who
| was acting as an inside sentinel,
THREW HIS ARMS AROUND BUCKHoCT,
| embracing and kissing him lervantiy, which sau'
tatlon was ardentiy returned by The doomed male.
bearing evidently took the assemblage outside by
surprise, ana soto tOce expressions OF admiration
ase o. ms neara on aa
standing under the gallows Bucknout re
| manned unmOved wnle prayers were pelng 0fieret
for his eternal welfare, the only Symptom OF weak
ness lie showed was in nervous twitcning OF nj
right hand in an effort to grasp the lower portion
| OF his coat. When the last prayer had been con
cluded, Sheriff BrundaRe IN kindly manner asked
| Bucknout If he desired to make any remarks
He replied tnaG he had nothing to say
except 10 wish him good By Ill
then shook hands with the Sherl
and others standing near, maintaining The utnos
| composure throughout the trying ordeal. The las
| with whom he SHOOK hands were Francis Larkln
| his counsel, and District Attorney Briggs Wni
grasping his hand the last-named gentleman said
| IeeDgly, "God save YOU Isaac God bless y0u;" L
which Buckhout replied, II have put nv trust IL
| GOD aud l feel That he mas forgiven ME.
Deputy SnerT Ford then adjusted the black cap
| aud In the next instant at Has O'CLOCK, Sherif
| Brundage with an axe severed the cord by which
| tue weights were suspended and the body OF Buck
! hOut was swinging III mid air. Alter hanging nInt
! minutes the pulse ceased TO beat, and at four
| teen and half minutes after the rope nae
| been cut circulation stopped After hanging
| twenty-lour minutes the body was lowered
into coffin and delivered to the friends Of the de
| ceased Tor burial. Although the neck was no
| broken, BuckhOuts death WAS comparatively easy
| OWING TO the efficient manner IN which the execu
ton mad been carried out by Sherln Brundage ant
! his deputies And thus has ended the Sleepy Hol
| low murderer.