The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-04
Sentenced To Be Hanged on the
18th of May Next. a2
:, Tine Death Sentence as Pronounced
(, N. III, sys. y by Judge Brady.
s'There Is . Day Of Retribution for
Evildoers Which VIII Como
ai Right Speedily"
A FORLO RN HOPE

It Ia somewhat dficult to account for the fact
but nevertheless it is fact that very rarely IN
this city has there been gathering Of such large
ana excited crswd to witness the passing Oh Tue
death sentence upon condemned murderer as
that assembled yesterday morning In and about
the Court OF Oyer and Terminer to witness tae
passing OF sentence upon Michael nixon, found
guilty on the day previous OF the murder, ON the
2lst ofJanuary last in Chatham square, OF CHARLES
n. ,Phyfer. A crowd collected ~ the Tomos.
and patiently remained there an hour and more
awaiting the bringing OF the condemned man out
OF his prison cell. Along Centre and Chambers
streets the throng extended, thickening and deep
ening to the New Court House, ana anally nlling
steps and vestibule and the passage way to the
court room. They were impatient for the opening
of the court room doors, and In the pell NELL rush
and scramble to be among the nrst to get inside
the police had their hands full to prevent posi-
tive forcing OF the DOORS and when the doors were
opened they went pouring, pushing and scramb-
ling with wildly tumultuous rush till every seat
and possible standing room were occupied.
ARRIVAL OF THE PRISONER
At precisely halfpast ten O'Clock Sheriff Brennan
entered, and following him came two Deputy Sher-
ins with the wretched prisoner between them.
Nixon hung his mead down and fastened his eyes
on the moor, exhibiting doggsd mien. he was
conducted to the bar and assigned a seat between
Hummel. The two latter gentlemen endeavored to
instil courage into their unfortunate client by whis
perng occasional words OF cheer; but 1t was appar-
ent he needed but little what was said to him. He
eyes cast down, until noise and 6usties At the
door OF the ante-r0om denoted that Judge Brady
pu ans sae Iem r
clsely twenty minutes OF eleven O'Clock. District
Attorney Phelps and Assistant District Attorneys
Russell and Lyons were already IN attendance.
MOTION FOR ARREST OF JUDGMENT.
Directly after Judge Brady lad taken his seat on
Court, said that the prisoner had been tried by
Jury Of MS peers-a Jury whose integrity ability,
every one who attended the trial. After calm and
Just deliberation they had rendered verdict
afst degree. Il now became his painful duty ito to
move that the sentence OF the law be passed.
said, "Arise, Nixon" and on the latter arising
proceeded with the usual inquiry "What have you
now to say why sentence Of death should not be
passed upon you according to law 7"
Honor. have to move an arrest Of judgment on
cept issued for the holding Of this Court during
this term second. that Your Honor refused to
the regular panel returned BY the Sheriff for the
present term Of the Court the prisoner having the
moned for ' the term and thirdly this IS not s the
February term--not legally constituted term OF
signed TO the General Term Of this district
Judge Brady override the motion motion. He then
sentence, as
THE SENTENCE.
You have had fair and Impartial trial. You
have been ably defended by eminent counsel, and
crime-mnrder In The arst degree. The deceased
was q victim OF the dangerous and reprehensible
practice OF pistol carrying, and your unfortunate
fate Is not only lesson, nay, a solemn protest,
against carrying concealed and murderous wea-
that may follow their use, namely, an ignominious
death. am not inclined to say aught to
na o aaa
the. iawlessly disposed should be advised
that there Is "A day Of LIE retroutlon for evil
ceased was hurried int eternity without mo-
ment's preparation away from hts home and fam
lily and kindred. The law treats, however, the
murderer. more compassionately, giving him time
prepare for his departure from this world. be-
sion that you have anything to expect from the
Courts. Your case reveals no hope OF that kind.
chance for iife and devote yourself to meet that
destiny which, by the verdict OF the jury has be-
come irrevccable. The sentence which 1t Is my pain
full duty to pronounce upon you is that you be taken
hence to the City Prison, there TO be detained In
close custody until the 10th Of May, when you shall
be hanged by the neck until you are dead; and may
the Lord have mercy on your soul.
HOW NIXON Received THE SENTENCE.
During the delivery OF the sentence Nixon stood
up, but with eyes cast down on the table before
him. He trembled in every limb. and huge drops
OF perspiration stood out upon his forehead He
was utterly unnerved and broken down. Next
came The realizing by the Court OF the death war
rant commanding the Sheriff TO execute the sen.
tence After this he was conducted into an adjoiI-
ing room, and kept till the crowd left the court
room. He here very nearly tainted, and he
arose to take his departure with the deputy sher-
ms having him IN charge tottered few steps and
could walk no further. Seeing his utterly PROSTATE
carried him to carriage outside, in which he was
at once conveyed to the Tombs, where he will &C.
cupy one OF the condemned cells on the lower tier
until the day OF his execution. 88af
THE LAST FORL0RN HOPE.
Mr.. Howe will use every possible human EFFORT to
get o stay OF proceedings, but 1t Is generally be-
heved that Nixon has very little chance OF escaping
the gall0ws, as the objections OF his counsel are
regarded as purely technical and OF no really sub,
stantial force. f61