The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-04-20
DoLAN DOOMED.

GOVERNOR TIf.DxN DECLINES TO INTERFERE
ON BEHALF or THE CONDEMNED MAN.
Tomorrow morning win be The last that John Dolan
val spend upon earth Hoping against hope he did not
lose courage yesterday. when tho that
Governor rilden had declined TO interfere with tho
course Of the law on his behalf
Early yesterday morning Dolan ate hearty break
fast and seemed quite cheerful as 10 his chances ut
Albany. Some time after breakfast his mother poor
feeble old woman whose face had heart broken cx
precision, called her son. and tho keepers and
good red Mark Finley stood far OF as they
could the cell OF the condemned man. 'Oh john
john, = cried tho stricken woman. 'Surcly, God vii
LEI you be taken from in this cruel and unjust
way" Dolan cndcavored TO soothe his mother, rs he
had yet hope not having heard the from Albany.
Several kind hearted women called on the prisoner
and Rev. John Barry and the good Sisters OF Mercy
were ass,duous In their consultations. A tall young
woman with a woollen dress and rather iashy air
called 10 Dolan and told him that she had news
from detective that
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whom OF Dolans friends OF the murder OF
Mr. Noe had traced would soon be found. Doan
told women his counsel and then relapscd into
a gloomy silence. Al O'Clock there was consider
able hustle In the corridors Of the prison, aud few
moments later Messrs Howe and Hummrl counsel FIR
Uolan entered the corridor In which cell No Is To-
Gated Mark Finley opened the cell door and asked
Delan to step out as hs counsel wished 10 see nm
little yellow SPITE dog followed Doan out OF the cell as
he will probably follow HIM out Tomorrow morning
the last friend of the condemned 10 cling TO hun 4
group Of reporters lawyers and prison officials gath
cred round the stove by the side OF which Doan stood
with expression OF rmness his face HIS counsel,
William +. Howe, said to HIM:
John. I very much panied to tell you that amer
all efforts In your behalf the Governor has declined
10 interfere IN your case ~ painful duty 70 me,
but Is proper that should give you early iniorma-
ton
DoLAx-l expected it.
Mr. Howe continued. "John, you know have given
the best enton possibly could to your case and
made every effort possible to save you"
DolAS-.'fcs and thank you
Mr.. HowE-I believe before God that you are inno-
DoLAs-And after l am gone that fact will be shown
Mr. Howr--I think YOU had better prepare yourself
to your God. The time is short. have done all
could John. but cannot give you the least cncour
agcment for future hope
DoIAS ltrny)-,l am prepared ! have been expect
Msgacs Ibis wifcl Send wora 10 her that l want to
see her At four O'Clock to-day.
A pretty faced young GIRL half mufied in shawl.
named Maggie Casey came forward with spring and
imprinted passionate kiss on the lips Of the doomed
man. Az this moment, IN an audible tone, sympa-
thzcr of Dolan's said. at The outside Of the group
around Dolan. II didn't believe that Tilden would do
anything for that poor devil He's got TO get the New
York delegation nj Utica for 81 Louis Wedncs-
day. The despatch TO Dolan's COUNSEL handed TO
tho condemned man. II stated that after a most
URGENT FOR MERCY
Governor Tlldcn had declined interfere with the
execution OF the sentence. Dolan held the despatch
winch contained his fate in his hands and the paper
did not trembe In the slightest HIS face had no
bruvado III IL. He then went into his CELL the ltlc
yellow dog following him, and threw himself on the
bed. He quiet through the afternoon, and did
not make any manifestation He Is watched by the
Deputy Shcrifls constantly.
Father Duranquct believes Dolan 10 be in a resigned
state of mind and convcrsed with him yesterday.
The scaiiod will be erected tonight and Dolan will
have TO listen TO the hammering.
TuE GovKRxoK's DESPATCH.
The following despatch yesterday received by the
Sheriff from the GOVERNOR
WILLIAM q. CONNER, Sheriff.
Inform Dolan that cannot interfere In his beha
SAMUEL j. TILDEN.