New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-07-14
NO HOPE FOR CHASTINE COX.

SPRINT TIE DAY - HIS ONthMhhbMi-u pA0N'
PoiNTMENT-BaLDo ATFECTED.
There is now hope for Chastine Cox. The last
appeal has been made and is of no effect Governor
Cornell not only has refused reprieve or commu-
ta,iom of the sentence but has also declined to hear
Cox's counsel. Therefore on Friday morning next
Cox must suffer the extreme penalty of tho law.
Yesterday morning William L. Howe, Cox's coun-
sell was at his Office early. expecting telegram
from the Governor appointing an hour to listen TO
his arguments and to Cox's statement. but instead
he found lying his desk the following telegram;
ALBANr n. Y. july ~, 1850.
To WILLIAM T. HOWE, Nos. 81 aud 50 CenfTest, Aen-
York City: - 49,, - 4.
inforn YOU that he properly interfere IN DenaI
OF Chastine Cox EDWARD MIGUEL, PaTdon CLERK.
I'm the language OF the managing clerk: " Mr..
Howe was boiling; he was hardly himself. III the
Governor had heard his arguments and statements
and then thought them not sufficient TO warrant bis
interference it would have been all right; but to
refuse HIM even bearing disturbed his equanimity
sadlyr Mr.. Howe Immediately sent the following
answer TO the Governor:
To the Hon. ALoSzo b. CORNELL. G'rernor Of the State
Of Nesc- York. Albany ~ "
Ideclare i TO be inauman and unjust to deny hear
ing to the friendess negro Cox, You accord IL TO
Balbo the Italian; what principle then. 90 you
deny hearing to one OF your own eSGn,rymen ,o
Mr. Howe's clcrk, Mr.. Kaufman Immediately
went to the Tombs, and calling for Warden Finn,
told him of his sad Grand Together they
went inside and found Cox standing in his cell
door, with the two officers of the death watch .
sitting near him.
"Cox my dear fellow, am sorry to say l have
bad news for YOU" said Mr.. Kaufman.
Cox's face visibly heightened as he answered:
"Well. let's hear it,"
The Governors message then read to him,
and he listened attentively. At the close he said
ut is too bad: but am very thankful TO Mr.
Howe for the efforts he has made in by behalf"
Nh kaufman said, as he passed out, that Cox
showed more nerve than any other man he ever saw
in like circumstances that there was no break down
to him. But Mr.. Kaufman mistaken, for no
sooner had he departed than Cox walked TO the
lever end of the corridor, sank down in his favorte
chair put his hand to his face aud cried bitterly
The officers. apprecatng his deep distress, stayed
away from him. and for long time he was left en-
tirely alone. Then Warden Finn went down and
SAT beside him. Said the Warden when he came
back
SOCK is the best prisoner have in my care He
does Just as he is told and gives trouble. He has
held up well. but to-day he is broken down. He
had hoped that as the Governor put off the hearing
TO so late day. he would at last grant repricve or
q accumulation of the sentence; and this sudden
npsettng of bis hopes has completely unneryed him
He does not wish to see any strangers to-day He
me to tell them that he feels WELL:
Warden Finn then gave directions to have CoX's
cell searched thoroughly TO see II anything could be
found with which he ght iniure himself. Deputy
Warden Finn and Deputy Sheritts MasteTson and
OBrien made the examination, but 1onna hothIng
Objectionable. Then orders were given 70 have Cox
changed TO cell No. 6, the next one to Balbos In
this cell there is only cot with straw mattress
rag CARPET on the stone floor a chair and BlOie
Cox looked dlsconsulaie while all this being
done and more so when be fonnd he could not have
his p0rtmanteau and its contents; ont when the
IL ton "a " nnnA
in such cases, he became resigned anu Sald III was
all night. .,. /, -, ....,
adviser, the Rev. Mr.. Russell Methodist minister,
OF Rutherford Park, \. j., and the Rev Mir. Hecker.
q cOorcd clergyman. Ihey had an earnest CONVEX
sation aud PRAYED long aud earnestly with him.
and after they had departed ne seemed brighter aud
more cheerful. The Rev. Fathers DuranQuet and
Anaticus who visited BaibO, afterwards went over
to see Cox, who greeted them cordially. They
also talked with him, and urged hlm to hope no
longer for relief but TO spend ne lew houIs Ielt
him on earth in preparing TO meet his maker. Cox
listened respectfully aud went into hls cell with
them that they might pray for him. What pleased
him most was the visit of two Sisters OF Mercy from
the Houston Street Home. lie listened eagerly TO
all they had to say, thanked them AGAIN ana aglin
and looked longngiy aftef them as ihey pissen onS
Joel O. Stevens called at the Tombs yesterday and
spent half an hour examining CoXs surroundings.
They found everything 10 their ehtlre Satisfaction.
They exchanged the ordinary salutatiohS oil tne
day with him but that was all Nhen they de-
parted lac seemed much relieved.
From this time until his execution Cox VIII not
be left alone ior a moment. lie will be confined in
the scantilv furnished condemned cell" the door
of which Is never locked, and one special keeper
and two deputy sheriffs Will keep watch day and
night over every motion. His appetite continues
good although yesterday morning he was too nci-
yous to eat bis breakfast. About o'clock when
he became cal med down and reconclied somewhat
70 bis fate he was very hungry fs@ agy 1Od
He sleeps well, ana VIII. the prison
officials think, walk to the gailoTs
firmly and with fixed conviction that he
IA going straight to heaven. Just before the re-
poTter left the 1Ombs the warden asked Cox
Whether he would like to see his brother again. He
sand no. he could not stand it, that IL required all
the foritude he could muster to go through the III
tervew of yesterday, and be felt sure he could not
do il again. He ioyed his brother but lie was
weak and only wished to be let alone until he was
called to meet his God. The Deputy Sheriits say
that all day Yesterday, except wnen ,le nnistcas
and sisters we're with INN, lie sat with his head
bowed down. resting on his hand
Balbo was evidently deeply affected at the unsuc-
essful att ennts of Cox, and nervous as to ms
own tate Hrs counsel William +. Knitting with
the Italian Consul aud the Rev Father keardOD, hc
knew were III Albany, TO bring bis case before the
Governor and beg for mercy. He felt sure that they
would succeed but he could not see them until To-
day, and the suspense was agonizing: lie was WALK
swinging restlessy AS he stopped IN ms walk 10
greet the reporter. his face frightened up Tor mo-
ment with a smlle. -.
was asked
God Is good and lac knows what IS best Tor u.s.
There are some OF VINO bad better go 10 Heaven
than STAY here. wish could speak good English
that could say to you how beautiful Is that land
above But my counsel Mr.. Knitting, ls with the
Governor to-day. He rs good man, and pray for
him three times day. Only one more night, anu L
know they VIII bring me good news. Good night,
come again"
In view of Governor Cornelrs refusal to hear the
argument of Mr.. Howe on behalf of Cox, col
ored people of this city will hold an INDIGNATION
meeting this evening at Garnet Hail. No. 10o West
Twenty-slXth-st.
BALBO'S FINAL APPEAL.
ARGUMENT BEFORE GOVERNOR CORNELL FOR A
COMPUTATION OF THE DEATH SENTENCE.
ALBANY, July 13.-The Governor to-day
heard afgume against the hanging Of Balbo
the Italian wlfe.mmderer Colonel Spencer and W. f.