The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1883-12-08
O'DONNELL'S CONVICTION.
Dramatic End Of His Trial-How he Re-
ceived the Death Senter ce.

The trial of Patrick O'Donnell for the
murder of James Carey. the intormer
was concluded last Saturday, by a ver-
dict of murder in the first degree. The
testimony On both sides being concluded,
Judge Denman charged the jury as fol-
lows:
On reviewing the evidence he said that
he found that the witnesses agreed with
each other that up to the IN )ment OF the
shooting O'Donnell and Carey seemed to
be friendly. AS to O Dome lis words to
Mrs. Carey under the circumstances the
Judge thought the jury should adopt the
version most favorable to the prisoner.
1t was plain that O'Donuel did not say.
Il am sorry. hut had to do it. lie at
tackled me first" The boy Carey, who
was astute. oversharp. deeply interested
in the result and likely to stretch the
truth, contradicted himself and other
witnesses. His statements should be
narrowly watched and were not to be re-
lied upon unless corrOborated. The alb
sence of the woman who was called but
not proven TO be Mrs. O'Donnell was of
great Significance and was open To the
comments of counsel especially as she
came from the Cape with one witness
O'Dunnells threat to shoot Carey was OF
the greatest Importance, i'll view of the
fact that he killed Carey the next day.
The Judge. referring to the testimony of
Mr.. Cubitt, said the giving of the Dor
traits and sketches of Carey to o Don
nell was a dangerous proceeding. and one
that was likely to make him think that
the killing of such an Infamous person
was no crime. The foundations of so
ciety would be Slapped if it was supposed
that the life OF an infamous person might
be excusably taken. The judge said that
O Donncll'S statement that he Snatched
pistol from Ca.ey'S hand. if t. ue. would
not Justify his aqu.ttal or a verdict of
manslang hter. for O'Donuell was then
no longer in danger of his life, aud had
no excuse for Sho rting Carey.
When the jury returned MO court for
instructions O. Donrctl stood up in the
dock and looked about with great com
posture The jury asked: If man had
a deadly weapon in his hand, and another
thought that he was about to use it
against him and shot the former. would
it be manslaughter or murdeI?' The
Judge replied that it would be neither;
but" he asked, where is the evidence
of any act done by Carey which induced
O'Donnell to think Carey meant to shoot
him." The jury again retired, and re-
turned in four minutes with Il virdict of
wilful murder
When Judge Denman asked O'Don-
nell if he had anything to say why SEN
tence of death should not be passed upon
him. O'Donnell made no reply. The
judge then passed sentence of death in
the usual form.
The prisoner then wanted 30 speak.
The Judge, however. ordered his removal.
The police seized him, when ODonnell
held up his right hand, his fingers ex-
tended. and shouted: Three cheers for
| old ireland. Good bye United States.
To hell with the British and the British
crown
The prisoner. shouting. cursing and
struggling, was then torcIbly removed by
the police amid the most fearful confu-
| sion and slamning of doors.
General Pryor Of counsel for O'Don-
mel sailed from Liverpool for New York,
on Tuesday last.