The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-15
NEW HERALD SATURDAY, ls7a-TRPLE

fnte, ana when informed Of the doctors opinion
and decision he suddenly 1r0pped 'I nsd nrevionsly
been prepared for death by the Rev Father MaIioy;
but Ct the commencement OF nsn svep him nc
and he blasphemed so much and used such terrible
oaths and imprecations that nothing could be done
bic hope for him he became reconciled to his fate
and sought the consolation Of religion.
tN INSIDE THE JAIL. INil"
Last night Carney did not sleep any, but tossed
about on hrs bed In restless manner. At about
hall-past one o'clock this morning he was visited
got up and entered into conversation with him.
He seemed to be anxious TO talk and in the course
meet such fate-to die SO young and leave his
wife and little children to endure the disgrace he
should bring ring, upon them He prayed that he might
by two keepers through the night but he was quiet
and seemed TO be more thoughtful and resigned.
after having been very bitter In his remarks toward
his friends who, he said, had deserted him. ON
the same day his wife and children visited him,
and he was calm and prepared tor the worst. He
gave them all good advice and made his little boy
promise him that he would never drink any In.
his wife to lead Christian life, that she might
meet him In heaven. At seven O'Clock this morn
ing Gsn s, was S visited by pSsher
eight O'Clock he partook OF slight breakfast con-
sisting Of tea. toast and poached eggs. ne
appear to- to relish It. About eight O'Clock Galrneys
wife and children, her two sisters and a brother
The scene was very Affecting Gafrneys wife weep
ing and clinging to. him to the last, but he re-
''AAD'' - BIDDING BIZ DIN THEM ALL "coopBY,n ~ Lth
he said to his wife, "Goodby, Lizzie, I hope we
shall meet in heaven" Gafney's brother -in-law,
saloon the murder was committed, were also adj
mitted to the corridor and allowed to converse
with him. A. ten O'Clock Gaaneys relatives ieis
the heavy iron door closed upon them AS
they were passing out Of the corridor Carney,
HILL the witness who testified against Carney in
regard to his insanity, said. You treacherous son
OF b-h!, AS the friends left the jail Rev. Fathers
Maoy and Lanigan entered, and, with two Sisters
OF Charity, proceeded to Gaffney's cell. He was
taken from the cell to room used ior imprisoned
Church were administered to the prisoner. The
priests then engaged in religious conversation with
him and endeavOred to have him hX his mind upon
his approaching doom.
At an early hour this morning crowds OF hard
the gin mills in the Vicinity Of the JAIL and BY ten
O'Clock several hundreds OF these mOrbidly curious
persons OF all ages had filed up the streets on the
north OF the jail, and were crOwding about on the
some climbed upon the houses in the neigh
a sight Of the scatiold It was all in vain,
however, for the yard was completely covered
with canvas awning cdns and and every crack
increased as the final hour drew near, and 1t was
with great difficulty that the police could keep the
the crowd would shout and cheer so loudly that
their voices penetrated the jail and reached the
doomed mans ears. He paid no attention to this,
but continued his devotion. t.t .-f
At a quarter before eleven A. M. the witnesses
and others, who were in the jail yard, were sum-
moned to the Sherifrs office ana the roll was
called. The twelve witnesses answered to their
names, and the physicians who had been called
on and
through the door into the jail yard and took their
positions.
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was placed against the north wall OF the jail yard
which is an enclosure capable OF admitting about
on which Morrisey suffered death. 1t consisted OF
two uprights and crOssbeam in the centre of which
there was hook over which one end Of the rope
was made fast at the proper time. The platform
on which the condemned man stood was about six
feet square, and was raised from the ground about
eight feet. The trap was held IN place by bolt,
which moved ON rollers, and the executiOner, be-
ing concealed, needed only to push in on lever,
when the drop fell and was held back by Q spring,
see, the gall0ws was as simple and enective an in
strumcnt OF the Kind as could well be invented.
O'Clock the inner door OF the jail swung back on its
hinges, and
emerged into the yard The Sheriff and Under
Sherin came first, then the prisoner, accompanied
by mis- spiritual advisers, followed closely. Can.
ninching. down the short walk and up the steps OF
the scatfold without assistance. He had on BLACK
robe, which came down below mis- knees; the black
cap was his head and the fatal moose hung about
his neck while in MS hands he clasped q small
crucifix Every one mad expected that Carney would
have to be carried TO the scaiod and that fearful
struggle might be expected, but when he walked
boldly forth, without any hesitation whatever; 1t
was believed that he would Idle game" While
proceeding to the scafrold the clergymen kept re-
peating passages Of the service. to which Carney
been read Carney looked up and in low tone Of
voice. repeated some words after Father Maloy,
saying, 81 beg pardon for the crime for which
persons ana as Alter having
finished what the priest said for him he turned to
something more to them" The priests tried to dis
suade him and wanted him to TX his thoughts on
God alone, but he persisted. Father, let me
speak to them; 1t can do no harm. Do let me tell
them. I will only tell them the truth l must
speak to them before de-" Then he turned to the
audience, and in clear voice, betraying no emo
.'Gentemen will tell you the truth. ! want
yon to know all about the crime for which am to
suffer this ignominious death. You may believe me,
Tor can only speak the truth now"
He then gave account OF the crime substan-
HERALD last Friday. He said that when he
was drunk and crazy his brother-in-law,
sat- Sm n@ s
he did. He said his friend had Kept his mouth
| how the thing happened. II he had been allowed
to tell his story he believed he would not stand In
PLACE aS ne SSS S,S a Ms %
did o,,for wanted to live SO that could see my
| children once in while. wouldn't care IL had
| TO spend all my days in o dungeon. I love
my children as we'll as any man loves children
| and grieve to think that I am to bring
| so great disgrace on them this day.
| Gentlemen, have told you the truth. hope and
| pray to God that you with believe me and forgive
| me. beg pardon for all the crime have done,
and forgive all who have in any way injured me-"
| When he ceased speaking his limbs were pin
| toned and the black cap was drawn down over his
eyes. II was raised again, however, for moment,
to let him look into the lace OF OF the priests
for the last time. While Carney was repeating the
words, "God have mercy upon me-" the end OF the
rope was slipped over the hook above and made
fast.
At exactly IL :5S A. M. the signal was given. The
Sheriff pressed the lever and the drop fell the vic
TINS neck was broken and he died with scarcely a
struggle, holding the little crucnx in his hand.
After he fell the chest heaved few times and the
fingers twItched; but 1t was evident that Carney
fell the pulse 145; 1T eight minutes It was rs
at ten minutes IL was 90, and In another minute Ii
| aud half miputeS the physiciaps