The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-01-07

der Of James Fisk, Jr., the 9th day Of January.
1872 was brought TO close 10y the passing of sem
tence of death upon Stokes for that murder-just
one year to the day from the date OF the fatal
shooting It were needless to say that the court
room was crowded; that there was great rush OF
thousands to witness the closing scene, one hun
dredth part OF whom could not possibly even be
admitted within the building or get view OF
the closely guarded doors OF the court room:
or that inside the temple Of justice itself the scene
was most solemn one to all, but terrible In Its
solemnity to the doomed one there, the centre
figure Of Oil the great crowd, the only one who,
when all these proceedings are at an end' may not
60 his own way, but under strict guard, with SEN
ssnce Of death upon bis head. shan ee sscer!e"
Judge Boardman, having taken his seat on the
bench, and counsel being al IN iaelr places me
prisoner was brought In Sy Sner Brennan s ana ms
prisoner during the proceedings.
BILL OF EXCEPTIONS TO BE PREPARED.
Tremain senior counsel for the prisoner, rising
said
Yous HosoR-counse for tho prisoner have be.
tSs Of Their client during ths Short Time mr. has
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the prisoner the Longest tine allowed e statute shall
ySTT patience Learning dignity and impara and
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p5y and md o 5 to the sentences
shall pronounce. ''"'' '''
Mr.. FELLOWSHIP regard to the time suggested, 1
have only to say that as SC on the bill or eXcep-
tions shall be prepared we shall be ready to ex-
anime 1t and suggest such amendments II any, as
only "a renew ns Motion night
the Judgment OF this Court lie pronounced upon
STOKES SPEECH
the sentence of the Court should not be pro-
nounced upon him, the prisoner, speaking IN
calm, low tone, said:-
the crime of which now stand convicted did
Ssf amy os sE "a e 9S
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hroas Which met death had never s III are sIs'S
5spsa,s$iy ,xish Colonel ,Feoss at, Sarasesa;
OF ps at ass had %ef been d
charged by me but twice know mat ali the testimony
feel CONVINCED Of hat and know that public
taking place city 'a eS
dsnSs upon which was conysted was false from
S District to
sentence short as possible.
During the delivery Of these remarks, which
were uttered - family that but few persons In the
times as If he was carefully weighing every word.
There was nothing OF nervousness, however, In his
mannsr and at c the conclusion p Of his remarks he
nifed his readiness to receive sentence.
THE SENTENCE OF DEATH <-.y-
Judge Boardnan at once proceeded to address
the prisoner and pronounce sentence in language
eminent counsel with extreme skill and devotioH You
a2 BY IL h sS% Ss
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tellleent upright gentlemen, have listened patiently
to
behalf and they have found you guilty of murder in
lawn having caused the death of James Fisk, Jr
year ago to-day. This verdict wrung from their
pfonpted by their hearts. am certain
DO each juror but use in saying and assuring you that
his In this verdict was the most painful act
OF his life The result cot the fruit OF unk ndness to
you, but respect ana obedience TO the law and
to the evidence In the evei upon your own tes
mony am constrained to that al the evidence sus
ains their conclusions and justines heir verdict am
not conscious personal, concerned, that
have urged the law in any respect against you Dur
cases OF doubt give the benefit of such doab To
me remains the painful duty OF pronouncing the ,udg
ment OF the law not alone The punishment of YOUR
crime, but also that by example may take
warming. am sad at your unhappy fate, young so
attractive person with so many fountains JOY yet
untasted still greater my TO witness the un.
merited Disgrace you have brought upon your family and
friends for disgrace Is reflected upon them who are
stains their truth and virtue It 70 frighnl lesacy to
were idle for me- II II proper trace the path
from Innocence to crime to tell the tale of appcttes
cannot do IL Let the time which The a ~ rives Won he