The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-08-02
EXPlA7ION.
The Foul Murder Of Mrs. Lamp
Icy Avenged.
TWO HUMAN WOLVES STRUNG UP.
Joshua Nicholson and Thomas r. HOllO-
han, alias Whalen, Sent to Answer.
THEIR TERRIBLE CRIME.
An Aged Lady Butchered in Her
Own House for Money.
SALVATION MADE EASY.
Extraordinary Change in the Name,
and Demeanor Of the Murderers.
no LONGER WOLVES, BUT lAE3S
Fifteen Thousand People Witness the BdifVns
Death Of the P0uS Nurdtrers
LAST WORDS AND CONFESSIONS.
SALVATION MADE Easy.
Extraordinary Change in the Manner
and Demeanor Of the Murderers.
NO LONGER WOLVES, BUT LANES.
Fifteen Thousand People Witness the Bullying
Death of the POuS Nardsrer&
LAST WORDS AND CONFESSIONS.

BALTIMORE, AugnstH, 1873.
This morning Thomas r. hollOhan twhese right
name is Thurman r. Whalenl and Joshua Nicholson
yielded up their lives upon the gallOws as the
penalty for the murder OF Mrs. Mary Lampley, an
aged lady, on the night ofthe I'd OF January. The
murder was Q most atrocious one and was fully
reported in the HERALD at the time. The con-
demned men spent their last night on earth IN
singing ana praying till nearly midnight, under
the guidance OF their spiritual advisers. At twelve
O'Clock they retired to their separate cells, and in
ten minutes arterward both OF them were sleep
ing sOundly and peacefully. At five O'Clock this
morning they nose and dressed themselves neatly.
Nicholson asked for bath, which was given him,
and both men were shaved. Then they had their
breakfast consisting Of ham, eggs, coffee and
bread, and each ate a very hearty meal At eight
o'clock the clergy, accompanied by some devoted
members OF the Methodist Church, were admitted
60 their cells and religious exercises occupied the
next hour. Fervent prayers were offered, hymns
we're loudly sung and the long corridors OF the
Jail resounded with the music Of strong voices in
THE SIMPLE HYMNS OF METHoDIsM.
As the excitement of the solemn moment began
TO tell upon the condemned men they showed more
nervousness than at any previous time, and, in
deed, more than they exhibited upon the gaows.
They joined in the hymns with loud voices, Hoo-
han swaylng his body to and fro, twitchinQ his
hands and biting his lips while his eyes had an
easy, shifting glare. Nicholson several times broke
into tears, but quickly repressed them. The men
were next taken into the directors room OF the
jail Their spiritual advisers were closeted with
them there, and till nearly ten O'Clock they re.
manned engaged in
MOST IMPRESSIVE PRAYER MEETING.
On entering the room the hymn,
Alasi did my Saviour bleedf
sung the prisoners lending their voices to the
strength Of the chorus. The Rev. Mr.. Dell then
offered prayer, and the preparation OF the Holy
Communion was next proceeded with. The Rev.
Richard Norris consecrated the elements and the
sacrament was then administered by Rev. Messrs
DOu and wilson. The prisoners partook OF it in
deep silence with their heads bowed while OF all
those present there was no one whose face was not
sufrused with tears. AS the clergy handed the
bread and wine to the prisoners, they looked up
devoutly and their lips moved rs II in prayer.
When the Communion had been concluded
another prayer was delivered by Rev. VIM. S. Ed
wards The prisoners then invited to speak
and both OF them did so. They related much of the
evil experiences OF their past lives, professed re-
pentance and repeatedly asked for assurances OF
Gods pardon. This the reverend gentleman as
sured them they would obtain If they were truly
penitent. Hollohan then voluntarily knet
and prayed aloud His language was beautiful and
his expression remarkably sincere. At half-past
nine O'Clock notice was given to Sherin Kane that
the religious services had been concluded and that
the prisoners were now ready. The Sheriff then
entered the room, and Hollohan and Nicholson
advancing towards him, TOOK him by the hand
The Deputy Sherifrs, Goodrich and Roseman, &C.
companied Colonel Kane, having with them the
ropes for pinioning the men and the short black
gowns which were to cover their bodies.
THE GENERAL FAREWELL
was then spoken; the ministers and the gentle
men accompanying them each shook hands with
the condemned men, and each expressed to them
his hope OF o meeting in a better world. The
sheri1s fastened the mems hands behind them and
the gowns were put over their heads The mourn.
ful procession was formed and passed through the
main hal OF the Jail, and through the yard to the
gallows. Hollohan and Nicholson walked
nrmly; smile lowered on the lips OF
each and neither showed the slightest
symptom Of trepIdaton. Recognizing some
acquaintances among the lines OF spectators be.
tween whom they passed, they nodded familiarity
70 them The day was bright and beautiful, ana
the rays Of the sun were tempered by cooling
breeze.
THE GALLONS
was erected in the most secluded corner OF the
jail-a little nook its north side enclosed by the
the spot farthest removed from the public gaze;
but 1t was still visible from the higher
elevations on Calvert street and the hills
bounding IL on the north side. Every foot of
ground from which view OF the gallows could be
obtained had It's occupant. The hills were black with
people, tile streets were thronged and the windows
and roofs OF the houses the vicinity were crowded
At estimated that fully fifteen thousands persons
witnessed the execution despite all the efforts TO
make IL as private as possible. People whose houses
commanded a view. OF the jan yard obtained as
much as $40 for place at the windows or on
their roofs, and owners OF wagons drove a
lucrative business in hiring out standing places
ON top OF them. There were comparatively lew
people within the jail. The Board OF Visitors
had limited the number OF tickets to t50 and the
possessors OF these were crowded around the gal
made It's appearance. Within this little enclosure
there vas deathly silence, while from the crowd
on the outside OF the jail came hoarse cries.
"HURRY UP YOUR SBOwlr
"What time Is this matinee to beginr and ave
getting tired OF waiting" AS the procession
entered the enclosure great, hoarse shout arose
turned about and smiled upon the crowd with an
exultant air. At The foot OF the scanold there
was momentsry halt Then the four
hams, assembled It, Next came the two condemned
men, and then followed Sheriff Kane and his as
sistants. The prisoners marched up the long hight
halting second to cast q look around them upon
the crowd, and when they reached the platform
end could see over the jail walls the vast multitude
gathered to witness the fearful scene. They re-
rama spread before them, sweeping their eyes
s.oupu ano turning about TO get full view. As
we crowd caught sight Of them there was
n< A SUDDEN HUSH
~ieygv snv anu camor. and at that moment the
st my sunroundec the doomed men and reminded
ives uo,o sssproach o. the last moment Of their
L ,r, noliohan and Nicholson at once became
uuy attentve They dropped their heads and par |
"S'S""" "'bA VIC HlhisseTs IN prayer, wLle tho |