The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-03-22
NEARING THE GALLONS.

HESTER, M'HUGH AND FULLY COUNTING THEIR
HOURS OF LIYE- TESTERS UNREAsoNISG
HopE-BIs CONDEMNATION THE RESPONSE
TO A POPULAR DEMAND FOR MOLLY MAouIRE
BLoop-HIs ASSOCIATES READY.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.l
BLOOMSBURY, Pa. March Il, 1878
During the night the condemned Molly Maguires.
Hester, McHugh aud Tuliy, STOP, but little Hester,
who 10 powerful, square -shouldered fellow,
became very unruiy and violent, and rot
outstanding tho encumbrance OF chains
around his ankles no succeeded In making
great deal OF trouble and It was not until tho guard
forced threaten they would shoot him that ne
subdued his passion. This ing they all ate their
breakfast with the appetite OF Vanishing mortais.
Soon after eight O'Clock Father Schlueter their
sp ritual adviser arrived. and administered TO them
the ION ISOLATION OF his office There Is no apparent
spirit contr,ion on the part Of the mon excepting in
fully Especially Is this true OF Hestor, the only man
who from beginning had the means 10 employ the
best legal talent for hs defence. He continually
curses and heaps auathemas upon Kelly, the "Bum."
who swore away his lilo, and the leading attorneys
for the prosecution. His denuncatlon OF the "Bum"
10 not stronger than the language he uses against
Franklin B. Gowen.
LAST HOPE.
bury at which place Will intercede with one OF
her attorneys. s. p. Wolvsrton, 10 proceed 10
Harrisburg to urge tho Governor TO send TO
the place Of execution conditional re-
prieve The basis OF this appeal 10
a supposition that at the last moment Tuiiy and
McHugh will recede from their stoid indifference
about Hesier's tate and In statement or con ession
relieve MIN Of the mputations Of guilt. All along
tho conduct OF Tully aud Ntzhugh, has been remark
able Tor u manifestation Of jealousy against Hester,
ductng his IL Is thought that Al tho last moment
they wni fully excuipate Hester. Tue Rev. Father
sOhus.sr Is beloved 70 have IN his possession nov
Of tho terrible tragedy, and Tully has
promised to give his attorney (Brockway) statement
before his Dual hour arrives. Personal appeals OF
strong character are now being made 10 tho friends OF
Tuliy aud McAush 70 persuade them 70 induce tho
Two mon, now wishout hope. 10 save Hester by such
means Previous 10 the developments Of The lnuracr
and arrest Of Hester he was ono Of the most IN.
Board OF Pardons Hestor's attorney pleaded
earnestly for rsprIcye tor n's client, at
sss. on aes sS az hs sne.ch has rsscneG
the cells OF these men and greatly increased their
secret haired OF Hester aud may have the eject OF
negatving very results the lawyer SO earnestly
hoped to effect full confession oxoupating Hester.
FORGIVENESS ASKED.
Tuliy IL is believed. has fully confessed his part IN
tho murder and iuumated ms desire TO personally SEQ
the wife OF the vcum Of his murderous decd, aud u
boon sent TO Mrs. Kea she has as yet made
response, nor is there any probability OF
her consenttng 70 such meeting unless assurances
gwen that he will reveal the entire truth OF the
murder and uuravel several points that yes remain
mystery 10 the prosecution. The Coal aud Iron police
ka,irosd and !no direct orders q NJ. Gowen The
condemned mon are given the privilege OF seeing who
ceivs from the soorirs table tho best
Of good substantial food Hester often pro.
cures deosoios from tho restaurant The sheriff
NJ the same hour or whether ne will hang them
sngly. In the latter case the unfortunate men Will
nso tar nj dan MPct
last Tho monitor OF this proposition to Hester Gre
aled ilconcoaled disappro6ation II not disgust he
abou, to be performed his behalf. He apparently
despses consider hts associates as peers and does
scarcely credible that no who depends much upon
the kind oiices OF these men, through the medium
OF an cxcuIpasory confession, should At the same
time renounce Them as unit for his society or con.
ndenee; but such seems 70 DO the fac1
NOT READY TO DIE.
In conversation with tho HERALD representative
to-day Hester refused 10 give expression 10 his
mind spiritual affairs, nor would he say
. 'sss question 10 Va; xu.s h. wo leave Written
statement behind MIN he replied that he had written
all he PROPOSED 20 upon the subject. ~ mas not been
away 10 sr.ttIy demand Tor blood Had been tried
tln 1850 would have been acquitted; but when
Molly Magu,relsm prcjud'csd my case beyond hope,
nor can l pressure fair hssrng bsiore she
no mercy from the Attorney General, but
had expected better treatment from the balance OF
the Board" 10 Inc inquiry whether ne underStOOd
a bargain had been made with Secretary Quay ON
political grounds, ne declined TO respond otherwise
than by dcnouncing all politicians IN unmeasured
terms Of profanity and contempt HIS language Is OF
the most intense hatred tor all who do not sympa.
thze with MN. Only when speaking OF his wiie
he show any symptoms Of the better part OF
humanity. She who has remained ut hts sIdo from
the beginning, and who 10 now making the
last AMI probably vain effort draws IRON him
words OF kindness He told US that II
last no yield to the mandates OF the law he
will 20 10 the gnows like an innocent mao ''lnno-
is religion enough for me was his energetic
remark, as VIC bads him good day.
NOT AFRAID To DIE.
McHugh next visited. His coll 10 80 located
that IRON the window he has full view OF the prison
yard Upon our approaching him he expressed great
surprise, and to the first salutatons answered In
resenttul and dosgcd manner Referring to
the resolve OF the Sheriff TO remove
him from his cell TO another, to relieve him from
seeing the gailows put up. no responded in manner
he folt hurt Tho announcement. 81 don't want
10 move / hope they will leave me just where am,
move me lot It be the yard am not AFRAID TO die,
and don't want any fuss made over the occasion.
will make any speech from the scanod." He had
request make and that bus few people
would be allowed TO be present, but that his counsel
would be among the number.
RESIGNED
Tully SAID he was resigned 10 HIS late and did not
did wish to DO interrupted, for he spent Of
his time in devotons. Not being OF laxative dispo
stion and having hts promise Of beng gwen another
hearing, withdrew, and We retreated We could
easily distinguish She language OF prayer escaping
from the lips the penitent man, SO soon 10 pay with
his life the penalty oil hts orime.
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