The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-06-07

into the closet At night, when they went to take
Rogerski ont they found that ne was stan breath
ing, and that they then dragged him out and nm
lshed MIN.
He also made some statements about plot in
which he and some dozen or the prisoners were en-
gagged to break Jail, from which IL appears that he,
with other prisoners some confined on the moor
haa peen FURNISHED WIN KEYS sr ces and
corridor DOORS as also saws with which TO cut on
their leg irons There were also parties outside
ne sald VINO were to have aided them.
SCHEME FOR RESCUE.
The plan seems to have been that on certain
night, az a given signal they were to have kicked
10 nave attacked two OF the guards with the heavy
leg irons, killing them II possible. Should the
outside were to have thrown a rope ladder over
the wall about twenty-five feet in height and
scaled the wall by this means ana come to
the assistance OF the convicts The rest of the
ready to answer a signal II they we're needed The
outside party, Wright stated, was composed OF
desperate men, and had the plot not been detected
1t Is more than probable the attempt would have
been made and several lives wonld have been lost.
according to his statement Captain James Cole
man and Mr. Robert Strong were the two guards
JOLLY MURDERER.
UP TO yesterday morning he seems to have had
no idea whatever that the sentence OF the law
would have been carried out, and acted with the
greatest indifference. His cell was Immediately
opposite the scaOld, and while 1t was being erected
he frequently jOked with the workmen about 1t.
He swore that Ne would be damned II they ever got
bDe rope around his neck, ana tnat ms BODY was
not heavy enough to break hts neck" In
deed the preparations which were being made
to break his neck judiciay seemed not to have
anected him In the least. and, while he was as do
Gle as a lamb whenever his spiritual ADVISER
called, at other times he was engaged in railing at
the guards.
REAoRsE AT LAST.
In consequence Of the threats made by him that
he would cheat the gallows and that some OF the
guards would bite the dust before he did the
Warden OF the jail determined TO put him in double
irons and move him to another cell. and that opc-
ration was performed on last Monday, and he re-
manned thus ironed with guard over him) until
this morning.
Yesterday morning he appeared to be very much
depressed In Spirits and evidently then gave up all
nope OF escaping the penalty of the law. He
seemed anxious only to his spiritual adviser
tFather Wirctt) and one or two friends who mad
promised to have his body sent to North Carolina.
On thus point he was much more concerned than
in the salvation OF his SOUL for he was very fearful
that his body would fan into the hands OF the physi
custody Of his soul.
SKETCH Or THE MURDERED MAN.
The murdered man, Rogerski. was native OF the
city OF Kalvaria, Province OF Suivska, Poland,
nineteen years Le was the overseer OF the
principal prison OF that province, having succeeded
his father, who had held the position thirty forty
political reasons by the Russian government. which
suspected him of being in sympathy with his coun-
trymen, who were engaged in an attempt to throw
leave, and his property, which was considerable,
was condscated. After travelling about in Eu-
this country, about year before his
death, leaving his family, wife and four children.
In his native town. On arriving at New York he
made his way to Pittsburg, Pa, where he had sew
eral friends; but not succeeding well in business
there he came here, where one or two of his rela-
tives had settled, and last September he started
peddng dry goods. SO well had he succeeded that
he was making preparations to send for his family
to meet him In this country. On the morning OF
his death he purchased some small articles at his
usual place OF dealing, and was
LAST SEEN ALIVE
m fhp mo n of
December, when, with his pack on his back and q
small valise In his hand. two boys saw him enter
who resided in Wales, came to America few weeks
ago to see him. and was not aware OF his fate
OF the case discussed shortly after his arrival
witnessed the execution to-day. Not knowing the
msages IN this country. he made application 10 the
Warden OF the jail General Crocker) Tor permis-
sion to .kill the prisoner" or, IN other words, to
spring the trap. THIS request was, OF course, re-
fused, but permit was given him to witness the
execution.
THE LAST NIGHT ON EARTH.
Yesterday afternoon the condemned man had an
interview with his former school teacher, in which
he denied all knowledge Of the murder, and tsld
an interesting book for sunday schools. lie sub
scquently wrote for publication a letter,
Teen an as sny psirs sS
Harrington, and expressed the hope that he
Will meet them some day in place where they
Will not enjoy their cigars and wines. He also re-
terates his statement that Bembry killed the ped
Ter. About eight O'Clock he laid down and went 10
sleep, and nothing more was heard Of MIN until
nearly five O'Clock this morning.
THE MAN AND THE HOUR.
ON rising this morning he was in extra good
spirits, and told the guard how he wanted TO be
laid out and again denied all connection with the
murder Rev. Father Wigett his spiritual ad-
vlser called 10 see him about eight O'Clock and re-
NAMED with him to the last moment.
Rev. Fathers Roccolort and Berotti arrived at
the jail at nine O'Clock and assisted Rev. Father
Wigett in administering to the condemned man the
consultations OF religion. All three OF the priests
remained ana accompanied him to the scafrod. At
the request OF the Attorney General there were
not SO many admitted To the jail yard as on former
similar occasions. and, IN addition to the
police, about one hundred and fifty persons
were present. The housetops overlooking
the yard were filed with spectators, in
Guiding several females. the prisoner was,
and calm. His language. with the exception
OF that which he had with the minister's was Of the
most revolving character. About ten O'Clock a
suit ofclothes was taken to his cell. After some
persuasion he was induced TO wash himself and
put them on, and in little while he appeared IN
white SHIRT, black Tie, dark blue coat and black
pants.
READING OF THE DEATH WARRANT.
The officers then left him with the priests, until
quarter TO twelve O'Clock, when Warden Crocker,
with the officers selected to assist the platform,
returned to the corridor on which Wright was con-
fined. They entered the cell for the purpose Ol
reading the death warrant TO the prisoner. The
Warden briefly informed the condemned man that
sentence Of the law and, after reading the
warrant, said that he hoped he was prepared 10
ule. Inc prisoner, VINO hau been gazing over the
crowd seemingly TO see il any particular friend was
present, and whose tall form lowered above all
others present, simply grinned in reply. displaying
a set Of large, white teeth two OF which, having
| been broken out, gave him Il ferocious look
TWO MURDERERs PART FOR THE LAST TINE.
The guards then took OFF the prisoners irons and
at the same time pinioned his arms tightly, AS also
his legs so as to not entirely prevent his walking.
This precaurion was taken because he was
Just the man to attempt TO free him.
self, and, being OF large size and great
! strength, If he had made such an attempt he
would have given much trouble While the irons
were being removed the prisoner made request
to see Henry Young, alias william, who Is charged
with having killed and robbed the cattle droyer,
Joseph Hahn, OF London county Va, a few mon ths
ago, In Armory square. The request was granted,
and Young was brought down from dungeon
CELL in which he has been confined since Wright
and he were separated about three weeks since.
Young appeared quite serious, but when brought
into Wrights presence the latter said, carelessy,
swell. how are you getting alOngyp Young re-
sponded, "First rate.n Wright closed the inter