The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-07-03
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POSITIVELY No ADMITIANCE
TO THE
JAIl, YARD

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led into the yard connected permanently with tue
jail. The Sherln conducted us into the jail build
ing. The 6rst cell rom the entrance was the one
occupied by Hughes. 1t was secured by ponder
Gus iron deor, in the centre Of which was a small
opening, SINH ar TO that at the ticket Office of
theatre, only much smaller. This was near as
co intact with the prisoner was allowed. Mr.. Bur-
! rell went to the opening and handed Hughes the
! cigars. He took them and instantly opened a
drawer in a stand that stood near the door, took
out a match and lighted one OF them. CHANGING
J through the loophoe l saw the condemned
man from the first. He had but one eye; MS lace
Indicated brutal instincts, and mis- whole appear
ance was decidedly unfavorable. A heavy, dark
mustache and goatee, and dark, short cropped
hair ADDED to his sinister appearance. He was
shirt and collar. black tie and vest and no coat
The stand was loaded down win untouched
vlctuals, dish OF ice cream ana one OF straw
berries alone showing any evidence of having
been tasted. The cell was about ten 1eeJ square,
Portable bed in one corner and an arm chair [
Was allowed to say TO the prisoner
Good day. How 90 you feel tO-dayn
Every wen. IL IS very warm day; don't you
think II is - was the response.
mat was ali that was permitted 10 pass between
cell a few moments, babe him good bye and
ne thanked Mr.. Bunnell warmly Tor the cigars
'He misses ms whlskey very mucn,'' said the
Sheriff, as he led the way out oil the jan. che Is
50 Used TO 1t that ne don't know how TO get along
illustrate the GOODNESS OF the condemned man,
Sherln Ross related how he brought pair OF
slippers TO Hughes to wear for the execution.
They're too big," salc hughes. "Ihey Won't
10 at alln
lie could hardly be induced TO Try them on. but
1nally did put one OF them on his loot. 10 was
nan an men too long, and IL was some time before
he consented 90 the onerns view that it MADE
but little difference as 10 the exact size OF the
slippers he wore on the occasion. hughes also
dictated the clothing he should wear which was
q white vest black pants and a dress coat. He
was induced TO dispense with the coat, however,
the Sherin convincing him that 1t vas entirely
super1uous.
were profuse In their contributions OF Mowers and
oelicacles 10 Hughes, and many yesterday impor-
tuned the Snerln ior admittance to see MIN in mis-
cell.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE EXECUTION
Although anticipating no difficulty at the execu-
non, company =. FIRST regiment OF the First orig
ade OF the National Guard OF New Jersey, was or
dered by Brigadler General Plume, OF Newark,
command OF Captain Samuel Klotz.
They were made subject TO the order
OF Shenn Ross. and arrived in Newton last even.
ing az seven O'Clock. They paraoed IN full sum-
iuer uniform and were provided with ten rounds
OF cartridges AZ an early nour this morning
people began pouring INTO Newton from ali d'rec,
tons. Long before the hour set Tor the execution
the streets were almost bocksded by the wagons
pearauce OF the place he would have SAID that the
occasion was most joyous one. A six O'Clock
OF the Court House, AND no one VINO could not ex-
hIDlt pass Was not allowed 10 enter the build
Ing. The C0ur5 House was surrounded by men
ana boys sellng lemonade. peanuts, ginger Dread,
&c, stands being erected at every turn NotwiGn.
standing the Sh3rl1s vigilance, as the hour OF
the execution approached the roofs OF neigh
boring buildings began TO be occupied
Dy curionsy Inclined people, among whom
were several women and children. At
twenty-five minutes past fen O'Clock tue
prisoner was brought from his cell into the yard
Ia coming from bis place OF confinement he was
preceded by Father OiGrady, OF Mine Hill Morris
county, and followed o. SRerln Ross. Hughes went
quickly on 70 tne scAnod. and Sherin Ross said 10
HIM
'Jonn hughes, an about TO execute Won accord.
ing to the sentence or The Law. Lave you any
hGghes. who was dressed in black pantaoous and
~nte vest, made bow 10 tue people present,
and SAID in q arm voice: -
SPEECH OF THE Condensed
Gentlemen, have only TO say tnat wish 20
thank sheriff Ross aud his lady for Their Kindness
~ ne, and That hope the Lore VIII nave mercy
on me and forgive all my sins.n
He made no confession nor intimated anything
OF the kind. FatDer McCloskey cDuid not Dear The
siRnt OF the execution. ana lett the jan yard =
sn0rt time before the execution. Father O'Grady
Oniciated In his place. hughes came upon the
coolest man IN the whole yard. One hundred and
twenty-five persons had been admitted 20 the
yard. After shaking hands Win a lew trends,
VINO htd come 70 the execution, ne announced
that be was ready, and the sherin sprsng the
400 pounGs The uniOrtunaso man was jerked
ABOUT m feet iOto the air, and two ner-
Vous drawings up OF his knees was the only
sign taat ne was PROBABLY conscious Of
bis situation. The body hung about twenty mia
ures, when life was pronounced extinct by Drs.
Mhte ana franklu, the after OF the military
company present, and uughes was placed
walnut conn ana taken away to
Franklin Furnace Tor In terment. Hughes spent
MS last night IN PRAYER win Fathers O'GrAdy ana
hcCioskey but OH not make any confession When
be appeared for execution ne seemed to be per-
iecty resigned.
SKETCH or HUGHES
Hughes was torty-dye years oil age Ne was
born an Ireland and came 20 tls country
twelve years ago. He had wife IN Ireland, and
q son OF his Is nving tnere now lew moments
be ore ne was taken 70 be hung be sent ont for
a alEh or Ice cream, out no ate very ttLle OF
the delicacy. He was smoking cigar when the
Snerin put the black cap on hin. Wden the drop
iell ne was praying and hoping tRat the Lord
would forgive all his sins.n lie IN untained 4
most COURAGEOUS bearing up TO the moment OF hls
death, never evlnclng Tie slightest Weakening or
ialterng
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