The Express.
London, England, 1851-07-21 00:00:00

tkan constitution, and urged the importance of a
faithful adherence to the union. _ _

The debtors confined in the Baltimore jail were
released on the morning of the 4th of July, the new
tonstitution of the state, which went into effect on
that day, prohibiting the imprisonment for debt.
Mr. Fenimore Cooper, the celebrated novelist,
has been in declining health for some time past,
and no hopes at present arc entertained of his rc- '
tovery. On Saturday last his family were summoned
to him, and he received the sacrament according to
the rites of the episcopal church. Mr. Cooper i,t uow
in the sixty-second year of his age.
The anti-unionists or secession party in South
Carolina had celebrated the anniversary of the battle
of Fort .Moultrie by festivities at Charleston, when
the following, among other " regular " toasts, were
given from the chair. Judging from these regular
toasts, we may wonder what the " irregular" would
be:

The spirit of Caroliaa's departed heroes—may it burn
and blast the soul that counts the cost of re.istance to insult
and oppression.
The L nion—the wounded eagle may cease to soar, and
falling,i, jeans the crowdtd stars, moisten the earth with
, but it will rise to the heavens, again to gaze upon the
sun shining upon a southern confederacy.
By a telegraphic dispatch from Albany, we have
the following intelligence relative to the legislature
Of the State of New York, and as to how they " make
a house" :—" Much difficulty prevailed this morning
in obtaining a quorum in either house. The roll was
called in both several times, and the house was com-
pelled to send its officers about the city in search of
members. Many absconded on Thursday last, and,
after celebrating the Fourth, should have returned to
duty this morning."
A man named Cornelius Regan, who was com-
mitted to Springfield (Massachusetts) jail for :to days,
for riot and drunkennt s, had obstinately resisted all
attempts to make him cat or think, and after about
ten days' perseverance, died from voluntary starva-
tion.

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EXECUTION OF 'IIIE BELGIAN COUNT

BOCA It NI E.

The execution of Count Ilippoirte Vieart do Bo-
cerme, condemned for poi•oning the brother of his wife
with ss•ential oil of tobacco, took place at Mons, on
Friday. It was not till the previous day that tither the
condemned or the public of Mons was made aware of the
time fixed for the event. About six in the morning M.
°aiding, governor of the prison, repaired to the cell of the
unhappy count, and informed him that his ap.
peal to the Court of Cassation had been rejected. The
first effect of this intelligence on the convict was a
profound stupefaction. A moment afterwards he exclaimed—
.. Impossible !" His face, ordinarily pole, became hnme-
diately suffused with blood, and Ins limbs trembled vio-
kntly. Presently he bec;sti to speak of the possibilities of
Jet
treceivingtlet hopeard„ °lnm. m Thett ff..otvri.,..rnmoer toldun.hie.m that he
then left in his cell, under the guardianship of the three
keeps's, who had never left him since his sentence. lie
abortly asked to see the procureur, who visited him in
company with an officer of the court, at tight o'clock.
The procureur read to hint the judgment of the
Court of Caslmtion, and the rejection of his appal, and
told him the day and hour tiled for his execu-
tion. This terrible announcement was received with the

most perfect tranquillity. " l have but one more request
to make," said the Count, " be kind enough to take ears
that the blade of the guillotine is well sharpen, ,I. 1 have
read of execution, where much suffering has followed the
neglect of this precaution, and the thought of that makes
me tremble." 'l6c proeureur told him he would observe
bis request as the last wish of a dying man. The magis-
trate on leaving said, " You have now no affairs to occupy
you but those of your soul." " That is the priest's affair," was
the count's response. M. Altial And r,ehaplain of the prison,
end M. lkscamps, dean of St. Wandru, were sent fur;
the latter brought with him the Archbishop of Cincintiatti,
distantly related to the Bocarm6 family. The condemned
was left alone with the archbishop; but notwithstanding
the most urgent entreaties, he refused to confess. It was
then about noun, and the clergyman thought it better to
leave him to his own reflections for a few hours before
making another appeal to his cense:mace. At one o'clock
he re.suested dinner—Stwe au last, a pullet, and some
Cauliflower, and a pound of cherries were brought, of all which
he ate readily. At n later hour he betrayed a real emotion.
At intervals he wept, and at last consented to listen
to the consolations of the priest. At four o'duck
be confessed. A few minutes before, he had seen
through the grating M. Mathys, the surgeon of the
military ho.pital, who was passing by the prison. He called
this gentleman in a supplicating voice, and appealed to
him by his former kindness to come to him now that he
so much needed his support. M. Mathys replied that the
rules of the prison terbad the interview, but he would apply
to the governor. lle questioned him further through the
grating respecting the elariness of the knife, and begged
him to see to it personally. The surgeon left, promising to
Conic on the morrow. From this moment the con-
demned manifested no sign of emotion nor fear. From time
to time, however, he inquired respecting the hour, and went
like a child, and sat on the knee of one of his keepers, for
whom lie had conceived an affection. In the evenine.,
without any preparation, and as if suddenly struck with the
thought, lie exclaimed, " I will give each of you 100,000
francs if you will let me escape." At ten o'clock the pro-
Career again visited him in his cell. After their departure
he asked for some refreshment. One of the keepers offered
him some gauffrettes and biscuits, with a glass of wine.
These he re:lnsect, saying that he felt unwell and would
prefer a capon mnim cherries. From this moment un-
til the hour when the executioner was to prepare him for
the scatedil he sat in his cell talking with his conic.-'r and
maintaining all the coolness and resignation of manner which
characterissl his demeanour on the trial. At midnight the
erection of the scaffold began, and by six in the morning
the sun's rays were reflected from the polished blade of the
engine of death. From a commendable feeling of the so-
lemnity of the oceasioniall the proprietors of cafes, hotels,
and shops closed their establishments, and the blinds of
private houses were likewise thrown down. An immense
crowd assembled to witness the execution, and waited in
profound silence in front of the prison. A little after six the
executioner entered the count's cell, and the preparations
were completed without the least departure on the part of
the condemned from the sang froid which he had hitherto
maintained. " Arc you my executioner ?" said he. "Yes,
111.1 e Comte." " Ah." This was his last word before
ascending the scaffold. Ho was accompanied to the place
of execution by the Archbishop of Cincinnati and the dean
of St. Wandru, and walked, uneupported, with a flew step,
end carrying his head erect. His face was pale, but
calm. lie wore the bosom of his shirt open, and had on
black pantaloons, silk stockings of the same colour, and
new enamelled pumps. His hands were secured behind
his bark. Having inhaled for a moment the scent of a
bottle of toilette vinegar offered him by the dean of St.
Wandru, he embraced him and the archbishop, kissed the
crucifix tor the last time, walked steadily up the steps, and
placed himself on the board, to which the assistants of the
executioner were waiting to fasten him with straps. During
Win operation, which lasted tire minutes, he turned his
bead several times, and looked at the crowd. Then to one
of the men, who being somewhat nervous, was hurried in
his manner, he said, " Not so fast, there is time enough,"
and an instant afterwards, " Slacken this thong; so much
precaution is not needed." All preparation being com-
pleted, he regarded the knife for a moment with a look of
mingled curiosity and astonnihro, nt, and then laid his head
on the cushion. The executioner gave the signal, a dull,
heavy sound was beard, and Hippolyte Bocarin;., having
Buffs t'd the judgment of man, passed to the presence of
his Clod.

SCARBOROUGH ELECTION.—SArranny.

THE I'OLLINO.
11 o'clock—Lord Diulgrave
Young

12 o'clock—Lord Mu*rave
Young
1 o'clock—Close of the roll:
Young
Lord Mulgrace

Majority for Mr. Young

DIG. Humes AusrecE from the business of the
bowie on Thursday and Friday was occasioned by
indisposition, which still continues.
ACCIDENT TO MR. ROEBUCK, M.P.--The Shod:fluid
Irodeprtothat states that Mr. Roebuck, has met with
a somewhat serious accident. Some ten days ago the hon.
member was amusing himself with his Newfoundland dog,
had was feigning to throw a stick, when the dog, eagerly
springing to seize the stick, caught hold of Mr. 'Roebuck's
hand in his mouth, and severely lacerated the muscles of
the thumb. This injury, acting upon a highly nervous
temperament, produced for some days very unfavourable
symptoms ; but we are happy to learn that they have
abated.
TENTIMoNIAL TO MR. 01111tNE.—On Saturday a
number of gentlemen connected with the navy 2J.embled
at the United Service Institution, Whitehall, for the pur-
pose of presenting a testimonial to Mr. O'Byrne, the author
of the " Naval Biography." Admiral Sir Charles Ogle
presided, and, in addressing Mr. O'Byrne, said he was glad
to have this opportunity of bearing testimony to the great
benefit he had conferred upon the naval service by the ad-
mirable work in question. He trusted that the testimonial he
had the honour of presenting to him would be accepted as a
slight reward for the meritorious services he had performed.
Mr. O'Byrne, in accepting the testimonial (which consisted
Of a handsome candelabra) confessed his gratitude fur the
reat compliment which had wen paid to him, and stated
that he felt extreme proud to be placed in the same cate-
gory as the noble Duke of Richmond, who a short time ago
received a s;inilar mark of esteem. A gentleman present ob-
served that Mr. O'Byrne was the more entitled to praise, on
the ground that his book was tho work of a landsman, and it
was surprising that he had succeeded in collecting so much
valuable information upon naval affairs.