Named Entity Results, William D. Totty

Supreme Court of Appeals--Totty's case. --The application for a writ of habeas corpus on behalf of William D. Totty, convicted in Judge Lyons' Court of murder in the first degree, and sentenced to be hanged on Saturday next, has been considered by the Court of Appeals, and its judgment was pronounced yesterday. The application necessarily involved the question as to the constitutionality of the act creating that Court, and the writ prayed for was denied, all the Judges of the Court of AWilliam D. Totty, convicted in Judge Lyons' Court of murder in the first degree, and sentenced to be hanged on Saturday next, has been considered by the Court of Appeals, and its judgment was pronounced yesterday. The application necessarily involved the question as to the constitutionality of the act creating that Court, and the writ prayed for was denied, all the Judges of the Court of Appeals being of opinion that it was within the competency of the General Assembly to create the new Hustings Court, and that the act for that purpose was free from any constitutional objection.

Respite of Totty. -- We are informed that Governor Letcher has granted a respite to Wm. D. Totty, until the 9th of November. The consideration that the prisoner needed time to prepare for his doom, was sufficient to induce the Executive to consent to an extension of the period for a few days. Since his sentence, Totty has bWm. D. Totty, until the 9th of November. The consideration that the prisoner needed time to prepare for his doom, was sufficient to induce the Executive to consent to an extension of the period for a few days. Since his sentence, Totty has been visited by Rev. Messrs. Boggs and Duncan, from whose counsel, it is hoped, he will derive the benefit so essential to a man standing on the brink of eternity. ner needed time to prepare for his doom, was sufficient to induce the Executive to consent to an extension of the period for a few days. Since his sentence, Totty has been visited by Rev. Messrs. Boggs and Duncan, from whose counsel, it is hoped, he will derive the benefit so essential to a man standing on the brink of eternity.

Wm. D. Totty. --A visible impression has been made upon the mind of this condemned man since his respite, and for two or three days past his attention has been at times fixed upon religious subjects. In his devotional exercises he appears sincere, and his spiritual advisers have been much encouraged to persevere in their work. When his wife is with him he seems very cheerful, and there is nothing in his general demeanor to denote to an observer that he dreads his fate. His friends are circulating a petition to the Governor in his behalf, and a good many signatures have been obtained. Prayers were offered in several Churches yesterday, by request, for the spiritual benefit of the prisoner.

Totty again Respited. --Although we had received information which justified the belief that there would be no farther postponement of the execution of Wm. D. Totty, we are enabled to state that the Governor yesterday granted another respite of one week. The City Sergeant made the necessary preparations for the event, before this information was communicated to him. Unless the Executive should deem it proper to commute the prisoner's punishment, the execution will take place next Friday. Totty again Respited. --Although we had received information which justified the belief that there would be no farther postponement of the execution of Wm. D. Totty, we are enabled to state that the Governor yesterday granted another respite of one week. The City Sergeant made the necessary preparations for the event, before this information was communicated to him. Unless the Executive should deem it proper to commute the prisoner's punishment, the execution will take place next Friday.

To be executed. --William D. Totty, convicted of the willful murder of Catherine J. Thom, and sentenced to be hung, will be executed according to law on Friday next. The prisoner, it is said, has no hope of a further respite from the Governor, and is therefore endeavoring to fit and prepare his mind for the awful end that awaits him.

Drawing to a Close. --There seems to be no doubt now that Wm. D. Totty, convicted of the murder of Catherine J. Thom, will be executed on Friday next. The prisoner is but a young man, scarcely in the prime of life, and was always regarded as very amiable. He appears to be entirely resigned to his fate, and seems to have no fear of death. As he has many friends and relatives in this city, who will desire to take leave of him, it is his earnest request that they will call to see him on Thursday afternoon, so that he may be left alone with his spiritual adviser on Friday, till the hour of execution. The request is one that should be accorded by all, and therefore we give it publicity.

Execution day. --To-day, between the hours of 12 and 3 o'clock, is the time appointed for the execution of Wm. D. Totty, convicted of the murder of Catherine J. Thom, his wife's sister. Within the past two weeks this unfortunate young man has been seriously engaged on the subject of religion, and expresses entire resignation to his fate. During the day yesterday he was visited by many of his friends and relatives, of each of whom he took final leave, and entreated them to meet him in a happier and better world. Unmoved amid the tears of weeping friends, he has borne himself with remarkable fortitude. He spent a portion of his time yesterday in writing letters of condolence to his relatives and friends, in each of which he urged them to live holy and be prepared for death.

ssed from his cell to the place of execution. Totty was apparently about twenty-five years of age, that period until about the 1st of July last, Totty kept a small grocery at the corner of Grace anrder. On the morning of the 18th of July, Totty visited the residence of his father-in-law, anmn, producing death that night. Escape of Totty. Immediately after the shooting, Totty flTotty fled the scene of blood, and retiring to an old field a short distance west of the city, remained the was felt that he would escape. Arrest of Totty. On the morning of the 20th, officer Morris was informed that Totty was at the Mount Vernon Hotel, and finding him there in conversation witeprived him of the weapons in his possession. Totty requested that he might be taken to the grave of Rev. F. J. Boggs, the spiritual adviser of Totty, granted a reprieve, extending the day of exec to the 9th of November. From about this time, Totty became earnestly engaged on the subject of rel

Hustings Court--Judge Lyons presiding. --John Mescoe, who stands convicted of felony, was yesterday again placed at the bar, and a motion was made to arrest judgment on the verdict rendered, which motion the Court overruled. The prisoner was then sentenced to confinement in the penitentiary for the term of two years. At the request of the prisoner, the execution of sentence was postponed for sixty days, to allow him time to apply to the Court of Appeals for a writ of error. An account of the City Sergeant for expenses incurred in the execution of Wm. D. Totty, amounting to $110, was allowed by the Court, and ordered to be certified to the First Auditor of the State for payment. No other business of public interest was transacted.

The last day. --The friends of the unfortunate young man, Wm. D. Totty, are requested to call and see him to-day, if they wish to take leave of him. His execution is fixed for to morrow, and he desires to be left undisturbed that morning.