The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-22

narntiveIy trr0ing sum- He visited Liberty at once
aud borro xed the gun with which he subsequently
perpe RAJ cd the crime. He attempted Tn purchase
powder and ball, but was unsuccessful IN regari 70
the latter and substituted SHOT instead He returned
from liberty solomon Costey's home on the morning
OF the day on which the N urder Was committed, aud
endeavored fruiessiy to entcc his cousin from the
house The latter. however without knowing his
in.ent,ous declined TO his humble dwelling, ana
the murderer finally bantercd him 10 engage
coon nana could NO. Dc causn, ~ asy
light. Edward, however, took up MS guu and started
oil by himself and Was absent Tor iuiiy an houL he
evidently did this with the Intention OF nterceptng
his cousin. whom ne supposed was about 10 60 10
Liberty as stated Toward evening solomon deposited
$40 in his pockebook aud started across tue neids ny
a .ncarcutn on his Liberty trip Edward cosiiey,
who had observed his cousins preparations ior de-
parture, waited about half hour, when armtng HIM
sell with shs guu, he followed In pursuit.
Ho overlook his intended violin Just DO
lore entering the fatal woods, and they
proceeded on thor way, quietly convsrslng. Finally
they reached portion Of the path where large OAK
Tree obstructed the pathway on one sae ana alIen
one person. Edward Costiey recognized 10 TINS an
opportunity TO curry out his plan Of murder and rob.
berry, and proceeded to put II into execution. Hs
stepped the rear, and Solomon entered the mar.
row pass his assassin raced the gun aud nred. The
man TELL and in a moment Two brcathed his last.
Without waiting 60 ascertain whether his We
tragedy rinea his pockets. secured the $40
and fed hastily toward Frederick City. Stopping 10
Liberty long enough 70 despatch msss.se 70 SOLO,
be until the next day, and thus securing sui
nccDt time escape, he continued MS light He
spent the night in Frederick City, at the DIN House,
wLer. he di played his money freely 10 the colorcd
attaches OF the hotel, and purchased several articles
OF clothing The next morning he lett for Baltimore,
and subsequently sought refuge in New YORK CITY. In
the meantime the finding Of solomon Costleys corpse
in tbs woods and the Surrounding circun-
stances pointed directly TO Edward Costley
,he murderer. The Sheriff OF Frederick county
traced him New York, whore he proceeded, accom-
panied by u resident oi Liberty, VINO knew the muir
derer. The details OF The subsequent accidental
meeting OF the tho Sheriff and C0stcy ono OF
Gonams and the arrest Of the fugitive
well known IN your city
MURDERER RETURNED TO FREDERICK.
CostIey wac returned 10 Frederick where mis- trial
took place early IN October 1877, resulting in his
speedy conviction Of murder Ia the FIRST degree. AT
the trial Costley Introduced theory Of self
defence, alleging that solomon Costley
jealous OF his wife. and accused him (Edwardl
OF having been terms OF criminal intimacy with
her. On these grounds his counsel took the 10
tue Court OF Appeals but az the accused the only
who had testified 10 Jealousy tho part oil the
murdered man. and the wife had fatty contradicted
evidence in which supported BY all OF tho
surrounding circumstances Inc appeal was dismissed.
Governor Carroll signed the death warrant on May l,
selecting to-day as the date tor the execution. A
powerful influence was then brought 10 bear The
Executive 70 secure q c0mmutat0n of sentence but
he firmly refused 10 interfere, and in explanation Of
his course sent letter TO Costiey's counsel
SKETCH THE MURDERER.
Edward H. CosLley, alias Dorsey, Was bright mu-
lat;o OF about twenty-six years. He was born in
Hampshire county, Mass, ana mis- father was tugi-
tive Maryland slave named Dorsey, who ran away 10
Boston, and settled IN Hampshire county.
He claims 10 ade voyage to Liverpool IN 1875,
nd returned a year later, he went TO Frederick
county. In appearance Costey resembied well-Kept
family servant. He was about medium height. DOM.
pact build, OF pleasing address, and OF more than or.
intelligence He possessed nerve,
ana displayed much snrewdness and familiarity with
prison life.