The Sun.
London, England, 1824-11-30 00:00:00

EXTERIOR OF TIIE PRISOM.

The walls were literally covered, and wherever
a bold or footing could be obtained, persons of
respectable appearance were seen clinging; from
the slender state of the holding, many of them fell
and experienced severe contusions; however, the
places were quickly occupied by others, and a dis-
graceful scene of contention was going forward,
which, from the density of the crowd, could not be
checked. Ai far as the eye could reach, looking
from the scaffold towards Ludgate-hill, nothing
was visible but one immense forest of heads ; and.
such was the greatness of the assembled thou.
sands, that they frequently appeared to wave in
every direction. Such was the uproar at seven
o'clock, that it was thought some dreadful acci-'
dents would have occurred ; however) the mob
became. more:composed 115 the hour of eight ap-
proached.
The scaffold was erected in the course of the
night, and at five o'clock hi the morning the exe.,,
cutionetascended the platform and fastened the
chain-link and rope to the cross beam, and then
retired. The remainder of the morning was oc.
cupied, as we have stated, and in addition ,to
which-we can add, that some desperate robberies
were committed•; but whether the offenders were
secured or not, did not come to our knowledge.

At seven o'clock last evening, Mr. Fauntleroy
was waited upon by the Rev. Mr. Springett,
who was received by him with evident marks of
composure. After some conversation on trifling
matters, the subject was changed to religion, and
the question of the transition from life to eternity
was discussed. The Reverend Clergyman po7nt-
ed out the sacred maxims of religion from the Re-
velations, and the unfortunate Gentleman answer-
ed in a manner that displayed his 'Judea con-

viction and hope in the sacred truths of Chris-1
tianity, mid reliance that the awful transition
which he was about to make, would be one which,
as he said," displaying the mercy of GOD, even in
the last hour, to the guilty penitent." Ito was
assisted, until eleven o'clock at night, in his de-
votions, by the Rev. Ordinary, Mr. Biker,Airs
Springett, and another individual : at that honr
he took some refreshment, and paced his apart-
ment for a short time ; lie then sat down, and for
a considerable time occupied himself in prayer,
reading occasionally from the Bible and a
Prayer Book : he was then asked if he would
take any rest ? he asked permission to retire for
an hour, and having composed himself on a bed,
fell into a doze, which did not last long ; he
awoke in some alarm, and again fell asleep, and
by five o'clock was up at prayer, having had but
very trifling and most uneasy sleep. He was joined
by the Rev. Gentlemen whom we have before
named, and quitted his apartment with them for
the ‘Tard-room, user the Press-yard,' where tea
was provided. Ile drank a cup of tea, and again
entered into prayer, not in the least abstracted ;
but as the chimes struck the hours, a languor evi-
(kitty gained over his spirits, and his manner be-
came depressed—he did not, however, lose that
steady serenity and calmness of demeanour which
he preserved tothe last moment. In speaking of
himself and his hopes of eternity, he expressed
his full conlidene in the mercy of Gun, and ob-
served upon the unfortunate state of mind in which
lie had lubouftd for so long a period, compared to
his present ha witless. In answer to a question put
to hint, he spcke of his dooin as very just, ob-
serving, he sow plainly perceived that he fully
merited his fete. In this manner, and in similar
declarations, did he employ himself with his Re-
verend Attendants for three hours, and at seven
o'clock appeared to be sinking into a deep state
of inanimation. lie received the last offices of
religion composedly and quietly, but still his
manlier bespoke the deepest depression.

The applicants for admission were as numerous
as they appeared to be highly respectable. But
the Sheriffs, Messrs. Aldermen Brown and Key,
had given conclusive directions not to permit any
persons whatsoever, but a Reporter from each
Morning and Evening Newspaper, to have access
to the interior of the prison ; and in order to act
strictly up to the letter of their decision, they
determined upon not allowing any of their own
private friends to accompany them ; this rt solu-
tiun was strictly adhered to.
At half-past
six o'clock the Reporters were
admitted into
the, vestibule of the prison ; they
we
number about twenty for the different
Newspapers. Mr. Wontner, the worthy and high-
ly respectable Governor of the prison, addressed
them, and stated his orders to be that only one from
each Paper could be admitted, but if there were
more than one from any Newspaper, as a matter
of convenience, he would allow the Gentlemen
to pass through hii house, to a convenient place
outside, within the railing, st here he could note
down any circumstance that occurred. The Gen-
tlemen thanked him, and four of them availed
themselves of this kind offer.

After remaining in the lobby until ten minutes
to eight o'clock, Mr. Alderman Brown, attended
by his officers, bearing wands, came through the
passages, and being informed that the group of
persons assembled attended for the Press, direct-
ed them to be allowed to pass on to the
cells. Mr. Alderman Key and his Under-Sheriff
followed almost immediately, and instead, as was
the usual practice, of going Into the Press Room,
the Sheriffs proceeded past the condemned cells
up a flight of stairs into the Ward-room, where
the unfortunate Gentleman was sitting near the
fire, engaged in deep meditation. On the room
door being opened by the turnkey, he raised his
eyes and stood up, leaning on Mr. Baker and Mr.
Springer, who administered to him spiritual conso-
lation,while the Rev. Ordinary, in a very feeling and
affecting manner, read the prayers for the dead.
The Sheriffs, Mr. Wontner, &c., having entered,
Mr. Fauntleroy advanced a few paces and bowed
to them, and returned to his attendants ; here a
very great change in his manner was apparent :
he shook off the.stupor which had come over
and stood calmly erect and composed, but
immediately closed his eyes, and relapsed into
his former state. lie was neatly dressed in
black, with shoes and silk stockings, and had u.
Very gentlemanly appearance. Some few minutes
being Occupied in prayer, he was led to the fire.
place, and the officers of the Sheriff pinioned his
arms and hands. This ceremony being com-
pleted, Mr. Baker and Mr. Springett each took
his arm, and the Sheriffs quitted the room, fol-
lowed by the Rev. Mr. Cotton, and next by Mr.
Fauntleroy,who still kept his eyes closed,and was
led forward scarcely conscious of the passing
scene. On walking through the passages, the heavy
and deep sound of the funeral bell dd
au en y

struck on his ear, and appeared to arouse him;
he exclaimed, 4C Oh ! my GOD, have mercy !
Heaven have mercy on me !" and then seemed
to make an endeavour to pray, but his lips failed
to produce utterance ; Ilia step was, however,
still firm, and his manner co osed. Ile did not
\ appear in the least ruffled.
The Rev. Ordinary read a o or. the sublime
prayer of the Apostle Paul, beginning cc I am
the Resurrection and the Life," and continued
reading the Burial Service until he assisted Mr.
Fanutleroy on to the scaffold.
At eight o'clock, the hangman and his assist-
ant ascended the scaffold. Immediately a con-
fusion and cry of " Rats off!" arose from the
multitude ; and this wish appeared to be very
generally complied with. Shortly after, the St.
Sepulchre's Church funeral-bell tolled, as did also
that in the Chapel of Newgate, and for a few
minutes, as it were, the bells mournfully re-
sponded to each other.

At five minutes past 8 o'clock, the Rev. Mr.
Springett ascended the fatal scaffold. The She-
riffs' officers, with white wands, next appeared on
the steps, and retired on (tee tide, to make way
for the Rev. Mr. Cotton, t he Ordinary, who led
up, assisted by Mr. Baker, the unfortunate cul-
prit, who stepped on the platform scarcely ani-
mated ; indeed his manner evinced more of the
mechanical march, evidently scarcely conscious of
the passing scene ;—his eyes were closed, and his
countenance was deadly pale. On being placed on
the scaffold he opened his eyes fora moment, and
seized Mr. Baker's hand with a convulsive grasp;
but evidently somewhat revived by the freshness
of the air, after a moment's hesitation he ad-
vanced firmly and quickly to the middle of the
platform, and from the movement of his lips
seemed to be engaged in earnest prayer; he raised
his pinioned arms and hands once or twice, as if
in supplication. The executioner proceeded to
cover his head with the cap, and tied his white
neck-handkerchief over his eyes, and then ad-
justed the rope. The Rev. Mr. Cotton du ring
this time was occupied in reading the conclusion
of the burial-service.

The unfortunate sufferer stood firmly, and
seemed to he praying with great fervour; the
executioner soon concluded his preparations, and
descended from the platform. The Rev. Mr,
Baker and Mr. Cottou retired from the criminal
a few paces, and, after an agonizing moment, oc-
cupied in prayer, a signal appeared to he given,
the drop fell, and the world closed on him for
ever. He struggled, in great agony, for a few
seconds, and for some minutes► was convulsed.

The Sheriffs did not enter the lobby leading to
the scaffold, but having seen the unfortunate cul-
prit.placed on the platform, immediately retired
into Mr.Wontner's house, evidently .mach affect-
ed. Mr. Springett left the scaffold almost imme-
diately ou Mr. Fauntleroy's ascending. On the
drop falling, the Rev. Mr. Cotton and Mr. Baker
returned into the jail. After the body had hung
for an hour, it was cut down, and carried into a
room adjoining the lobby.
The immense multitude, during the awful co.
remony, conducted themselves orderly, and dis-
persed quietly. We did not hear of any accident
having occurred, but the offences were nume-
rous; and several persons were stripped of their
watches, money, &c. by the pickpocket., who
were extremely active.

A steam-mill for gripding corn has lately been
erected at Marseilles, which, says a letter from
that city, has been productive of the greatest be-
nefit to the inhabitants.'

•At the cotton manufactory of the late C.
STANTON, Esq.,at Mansfield, on Saturday last, a
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employment
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stohtreer,
procuring name
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at the same place, when about nine o'clock the
uotr Knight, took with
guilt was thrown into the utmost consternation
and alarm, on discovering that the child, by ap-
proaching too near one of the shafts, and her
clothes getting entangled therein, 'was carried
round with the utmost rapidity, every round her
head dashing against the wall, and her legs
against a pair of steps which stood near, with
such force as to break the steps. The works
were stopped with the utmost promptitude, hut
it was found that the skull was fractured, the,
thigh bones broken, and the bowels protruded
through the skin. In this dreadful situation she
lingered till four o'clock the following morning,
in the greatest agony, when death put an end to
her sufferings.
A NOTED THlEL—Henry Roberts, who stated
himself without residence or occupation, was
broUght up to Queen-square Office this day, by
Handley, an Otlicer, charged with breaking open
his brother-in-law's box on Friday week, in Bar-
rett-street, Lambeth, and stealing from thence a
caddy, containing 19s. Ga. in silver, some memo-
Atudums, &c. his property. It appeared that the
prisoner lodged with his brother-in-law at the
time of the robbery, and decamped immediately
after he committed it. Handley, the Otlicer,
proved, on apprehending the prisoner, he asked
him if it was for his
brother's robbery, and ob-
served, he hoped he should be sent out of the
country, for his life was a very uncomfortable
one. The prisoner was committed.

WEST INDIA DOCKS.

STOCK ACCOUNT for the Week ending Saturday, the 27th
of November, 1824.

Articiea.

Delivered.

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