The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1883-05-19
EXTREME PENALTY.
DANIEL cuRLIY HUNG AT DUBLIN,
Yesterday, for Completely Ia the rlanlz Park n.r.
dsn-Sssass At the ExscutiOa-L Pathetic
Letter to ais Wife aad CAlldrsn Goa.
tlIaiag Charity and Good Advice.

DuBLS, May 1s.-Daniel Curley, the
second man convicted Of the murder Of
Cavendish and Burke, was hanged at Kill
mainham jail at s o'clock this morning.
The jail was guarded by force OF military
similar to the occasion of the hanging Of
Brady on Monday last Canon Kennedy
and Father o'Reilly arrived at the prison
at an early hour to attend Curley. After
the priests had prayed privately with tho
condemned man in his cell, mass was per-
formed in the prison chapel in the pres
ence Of the Governor and Warden, where
Curley received the sacrament. Mean
while group Of women, which had
gathered outside the prison, were on their
knees saying the litany for the dying.
When the black flag announcing the execu-
ton had taken place was hoisted over the
prison, every man in the crowd outside,
which numbered barely q thousand, un-
covered his headan murmun OF sympathy
with Curley were uttered. A rush was
then made by the crowd for the gardeu
near by, where Curley's relatives had as
sembled and where his father was kneeling
and praying for the repose Of the soul OF
his son. The people soon dispersed
quietly. Curiey walked to the scafloid
with little assistance. He seemed to be re-
signed to his fate, but was hardly firm He
declined to make any statement touching
his connection with the crime for which he
was executed. Dea!h was instantaneous.
In letter which Curley wrote to his wife,
he said: II will take my secrets to the
grave with me, and leave those who are at
freedom 10 enjoy it. I will die in peace,
forgiving my enemies"
TOUCHING LETTER.
Before Curley retired last night he wrote
the following letter; .sls5
To My Dear and Erer Belored Wife and
Chiidren:-I take this opportunity, the last
on this deceitful earth. of saying a few
words to you, hoping you will forgive me
for the step took With regard to my
trial,-I mean for not trying to save
myself as others did. But l could
not stoop SO low or bring my
self to do SO. My dear wife.
l will die as have lived,
faithful to my principles and to my
country's cause. will go as all honest
me and leave them that are at freedom to
enjoy It. Dear wife, l will say no more on
this subjCct as have domestic business to
speak OF. ! will request Of you to keepa
yigilant watch over our dear children.
60 aalH ,l
and off the street, as you yourself
know ! dread to see children getting
the run OF the street. My dear Jane,
do not think that because l say this that
have not confidence in you. / have the
greatest confidence in you. Yes, dear
vile, will die at rest, for / know you will
dc what is just to them. l will also request
Of you not TO let them out OF your sight or
call TO any one as long as you can help 1t.
My dear aud faithful wife, now about
yourself: As have told you before, l will
not ask to restrict you in any manner
II you think 1t will be TO
your advantage to change your
widowed life, you can do 30 with ali my
good wishes and blessing. never like to
see any one tied l love liberty, but my
dear wife il you ever change your life be
very careful in your choice in companion
against deceitiul men. o, my dear..and
faithful:wife, / hope you will excuse me II
/ cannot speak OF this matter, as 1t was
very hard to tear my truthful
heart from;you aud offer 1t to God, and
what trial that base and brutal decision
should become OF separating two loving
and truthful hearts. But Gods will be
done. This'is my only consolation. My
dear wife, I will ask Of you to be attentive
to your religious duties; no matter how
much you are engaged in the business OF
the world, never neglect them. Ny reason
for saying SO ia in order that shall meet
you in the Kingdom Of Heaven, never
10 be parted by the power OF
men. My dear wife I am sure
you will be glad 10 hear that l die in peace,
with good will to all men and ioreiving my
enemies. May God forgive them for the
injury they have done to me. | am happy
and at peace with God. Oil May God
protect you and my children in this do
ceitiul world. Remember me TO your dear
father, mother, Frank, Peter, Nelly, Mr..
and Mrs. Hilland and all friends. Believe
me 10 be your faithful and loving husband,
DANIEL CuRLEY.
To his affectionate and faithful wife and
dear children, Mary Jane, Michael, Peter
and Daniel: "Pray for the soul Of your
dear husband. May the Lord have mercy
on my soul" Then follows q number OF
crosses, siguifying kisses
I.-. A struggle for n Crown.
ST. PErERsBuao, May ls.-An officer Of
@ha Rr;vo, raytnant xphn xpaa racanfIv NJ.