The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-02-19
JERSEYS JUDICIAL TRAGEDY.

NEWARK STILL EXCITED OVER THE RYAN AND
oscHwALD TEAGEDY-THE POISONING OF
RYAN AND THE PosT-MoRTEM PAPERS.
Tho public mind OF Newark continues mainly ab.
sorbcd with the circumstances surrounding ana attend
ing the double tragedy the Essex County Prison.
Nothing else, scarcely Is discussed in public pri-
vate circles. whilo II is true that among those who
regard the judicial administration of the state almost
II not quito perfect and who look upon such authori
ties rs Judge Dcpuc who tried the case and Chan.
ce!or Runyon and Governor bedlc. who traversed
tho law and the evidence subsequent to tho
conviction OF tho men, all but infalfbe
triumviratc, and that there is q calm and abiding
faith that justice has than satisfied II rs
also true the widest doubt the contrary pre-
walls among tho general public. In the Gcrnan quar-.
ter Of Newark, that part known ''the HILL" the
belief has grown 10 be almost unanimous that Osch.
wad died innocent man. How, 1t Is urged, could he
over and over again, and undcr tho shadow Of the
galows and when about to be ushorcd into tho pres.
ence Of MIS- Maker, declare himself 'nnocen. Il no
the cell. and tho anonymous letter pub
lshea IN fac-simile IN The HERALD. have
hand, among people OF tho religious belief OF
Oschwald's parents and Ry ans ia,her-Cathocs-tho
Catholic Clergyman is cited as strong presumption OF
their guilt 1t appears that both first declared
clergyman. They would, they said mako their APP
pcas themselves directly 10 their Maker low days
before Ryan was taken sick gentleman connected
talked freely and in friendly way win
He advised them whatever they did TO receive tho
attendance OF some clergyman. "lr," said he, "You
attended by priest II will be necessary for you to
make h,m full confession and you will have 10
from your hearts every feeling OF anmosity to
al who have been in any way associated with your
FIXING THEIR RELIGIOUS RELIEF.
These and other remarks made by the visitor seemed
to make . deep impression on the minds OF the
two They were advised that If they went
70 the gaiows unattended by any CLERGYMAN
as hardened wrc.ches they admitted
very strong desire, for the sake OF their families, to
them us innocent after they were gone The result Of
the interview was that they begged tho gentleman to
come again, and they would think over the matter
had resolved to die in the faith OF Ryan's mother
!Baptst), and forthwith sent TOR Rev Mr.. Allen
Catholic faith, but OF late years had paid no attention
10 religious duties.
THE POISON QUESTION.
SO entirely satisfied are the Newark authorities that
the Coronors inquest on the body Of Ryan Will result
N showing that he died ~ poison that they have con
stomach analysed by Professor Chandler. II Will
be- ,aken however, to Princeton College and
there subjected to analysis at little or no
cost Besides the letters found in the
cell, published in yesterdays HERALD, were some
TO a young GIRL Another, IN Ryans handwriting, was
a mcmoranda OF spersons who were in my saloon tho
morning OF the murder. Prosecutor Abeel shown
the paper aud said the names not the names Of
the persons Ryan had mentioned in his aiiti evidence
CHURCHMAN'S DENUNCIArION HANGING.
The Rev. J. A. Forester pastor of the Church Of
the Redeemer, Newark, delivered sermon yesterday
in which he denounced capital punishment, Alter
abiding to tho OF Oschwald and Ryan, he said
there there was no no. warrant Of. Of divine law for
DER 'Ds He denounced tho law Which a ID deprived s
the Governor OF the pardoning power unjust, and
declared that II men cannot be punished for crime in
chnery, should be abolished. Society would he said,
be as we'll protected If criminal imprisoned for
10 the statements mace in relation to Osch-
wald's repentance before the execution, and that
in heaven, That if no was good enough before he
died to go to heaven he was good enough TO remain
in Jersey. Alter these men were sentenced they
told that they had ninety days IN which TO repent and
prepare Themselves Tor heaven. He wanted to know
what kind OF Christianity this was, and If any such
OF Christ? He said he believed that man
had time to repent at the last moment II he
had but a minute, and cited the thieves the
plans laid fer ajudical MURDER and the approach
ing execution Is talked about even among boys and
children as II IL was dog instead OF human being
that to be hanged These men died protesting their
innocence, and II they were innocent, then, even
according to Jersey laws, judicial murder had been
committed. "Those who favor the death penalty"
said hc 'claim that 1t exercises moral effect the
community IL that IS true, why not mako tho
cutiOns public in order that every who wishes may
receive some OF the moral effect Wo who oppose
capital punishment are accused OF sicky sentiments
Atty, but all OF you who are in sympathy with this poor
boy tonight come with and look upon the manglcd
form of boy scarcely twenty-one years old, who
short time before had pressed the lips OF tho mother
who bore him, and tell me If this is Christian act
and in keeping with tho teachings Of Christ" The
reverend gen tiemans description of Oschwad's part.
ing from his parents and the scene in the prison
pathetic the extreme and tho sobs OF the audience
became in foct,ous Mr. Forester closed his sermon
with eloquent appeal to his hearers 10 join with
him in raising their voices against the act Of barbar
ISM"
STARTLING RUMOR.
At late hour last night rumor was circulated IN
Newark that Sherin Harrison had received the fol-
lowing despatch IRON Washington
You have hanged an innocent Brooks murderer Is
here. Como on. SHERIFF. IN WASHINGTON.