New-York tribune., 1873-03-19
FOSTER PREPARING FOR DEATH.
HIS sELr-PossEssIoN RETAINED.


Yesterday was another day of intense agony
for the prisoner Foster He arose early in the morning.
and 81 O'Clock partook lightly OF his breakfast oi beef
steak tea and toast sent by Mrs. Foster what his
emotions might have been only be surmised Tor as
usual he was remarkably selfpossessed Fosters whe
called at 10 a. No. and they sat by the stove 1Or seNera
hours, Dr. Tying also visited the condemned man 10
prepare him to meet DEATH An under sheriff was very
busy yesterday making preparations for the execution
THE LAST APPEAL.
A1RANY. March Is. - The following d0cu-
ment presented 10 Gov. DlA, lO-uay, py tuo hVn
Ed wards Pierrepont:
The PooDle dgt. William Foster-CHy and CounV O
Neio Yor We do sOlemnly swear that we were jurors
in the case of William FOSTER that the conviction IN ms
could never have been obtained Du LOT tne upnu
which prevailed among the jurors tha the,r
recommendation 10 mercy would ensure the c3mnuta- M
uOn Of the sentence TO imprisonment LOT ne. Inns
rifle mistake cannot be remedied now except by the
We would do IT If we had the power pnt we
have not We earnestly appeal you therefore the ou
person who can do IT. TO prevent man @ from ~ Dnt ~ P S
of the trial In doing this we DO al we can 10 WASH
our hands Fosters blood and we humbyl assure your
Exceency that II the sentence DC carried INTO & e ~
view OF the circumstances which we now under ol laY
unjust punishment which was contemplated by the
jury il rendering the verdict V0i6uSu ~ ,-,x
GEORGE K. CHASE, JAMES DANIEL,
Sworn to. March 5 1873 before me- Adam Cos Notary
Public, NewYOTk County.
The Governor said he would give the uocumehI MS
most careful consideration
THE GOVERNORS COURSE APPROVED.
The Hon. Andrew D. White, President of
the Cornell University, has addressed the following
letter to Gov DIX concerning his decision in tie Foster
case: -, -. -o-o
To His Ercellency JOHN A. DIX, Gouernor, dc.
SIN: Permit Inc most earnestly to congratulate you
and thank you the firm position you have maintained
i'm the case of William Foster believe that no mat
ter brought before you thus far has any such deep ana
Intelligent interest been felt among the great BODY or
thoughtful citizens throughout the state t mas Deen
seen-and clearythat this test question between
the simplest right of personal security on one SIDE ana
chcane and influence" on the other; and though IN
such circumstances, most men hesitate TO intrnde
opinions against lenity, doubling whether 1t Is their
business TO So their convictions are none the less
earnest Recognizing the deep significance OF this mat
ter, have talked much upon 1t with thoughtful men OF
this neghbOrng counties, and have found but one
feeng-a feeling of relief at your decision ana OF nope
stimulated by the fact that you have cut through such
masses sOphistry and stood firm against such pres
sure This decision Of yours and that OF Governor HON
man in the case of John Real, WILL believe, ada per
manent strength the barriers against the rising tide
OF rutfianIsm and crime well as against that
Weak washy, everlasting food"
of maudn sentiment, miscaed mercy, tnat lnundates
the Executive chamber whenever jurors have been less
idotc than usual and criminal seems likely TO receive
mered punishment. remain, Sir, with great respect
your obedient servant, ANDREW ID. WHITE.