Star.
London, England, 1817-03-13 00:00:00

EXECUTION OF JOHN CASHMIIN.

(FARTHER PARTICULARS.)
The LORD MAYOR took the requisite precautions
to prevent disturbance ; he issued precepts to ells
the usual officers of the City, calling upon them to
attend in Skinner-street at an ear, hour yesterday
mort.ine, and sent similar instructions to the Depu-
ties of the different Wards to call mit their Special
Constables. The firemen of the several Fire-offices
in the City were also desired to be in readiness to as-
sist in preventing tumult, whilst within the jail of
Newgate a force of between sixty and seventy of the
London Militia were on guard.

At eight o'clock, last Tuesday evening, Cashman
was brought from his cell up stairs to one adjoining
the Press-yard, in which he was to pass the night.—
He seemed perfectly composed, but exhibited a good
deal of levity. In alluding to his approaching death,
he said—" be had often faced the enemy amidst a
shower of balls, and with the d—l before him, with-
out shrinking, and did not now fear to face his Gov."
As he passed through the Press-yard, he exclaimed,
with an oath—" I wish a forty-four pounder would
now come and cut me in two, rather than I should
go into the hands of Jack Ketch 1" In his cell be was
I joined by the Rev. Mr. Devereux, who, in his usual
kind and benevolent strain, endeavoured to soothe his
11 spirit and prepare his mind for eternity. Occasionally
he was serious, but he frequently launched forth
into comments on the nature of his past life, and
talked of his fears of beittg dragged like a vagrant
through the streets. On being exhorted to abandon
those unimportant thoughts, and to resign himself
wholly to futurity, I.c said-0 he had no fear of
death, be wished the moment was then come, for he
was ready to drop, but be did not like to be exposed
like a common robber." Again Mr. Devereux called
to his recollection the wilful sacrifice made by our
REDEILMER for the salvation of mankind, and entrea
ted him in like manner to offer himself meekly to his
MAKER, as an atonement for his sins—he exclaimed,
I do die willingly, and would go to the mast head
now to reeve a rope for my death, for I know that
my next voyage must be to Jack Ketch !" He ac-
companied this remark with a laugh. In this sort of
converse he remained till twenty minutes after ten,
when Mr. Devereux took his departure, remarking
that the poor fellow was perfectly resigned to his fate;
but at the same time evidently looted towards it
with a levity which bordered on a confusion of in-
tellect. His mind was constantly directed to past
events, and on every opportunity he Introduced some
observations connected with his fanner life.

Among others who called to offer him consolation,
was a respectable Irish gentleman of the name of
Upton ; he had been landlord to Casbaun's fa-
ther. To this person Cashman spoke unreser-
vedly of his affairs : he said he was entitled to 1200
wages and prize•money, about the disposition of
which he was very anxious. Mr. Upton, in order to
gratify his feelings, prepared, under his directions, a
will, by which be disposed of this property in various
ways : be mainly left it, however, to purchase a boat
for a brother of his, who bad been a fisherman on
the coast of Ireland ; to his mother, and fpr the pay-
ment of his debts, about which he appeared particu-
lady solicitous. This will he signed, and Mr. Upton
promised to do all iu his power to sec it executed.
Mr. Devereux had recently received a letter from
Miss Upton, the daughter of the above Gentleman,
stating, that previous to Cashman leaving Ireland he
. was in the greatest distress, and on embarking in the
packet for England, he had but two ten penny pieces
in his pocket. Sbe added, that helhad bone an irre-
proachable character.

Cashman evinced throughout an insensibility,
which appeared to proceed from a weakness of intel-
lect rather than from any determined depravity. He
was continually adverting to his exploits while in his
Majesty's service, and lamenting that he was not to
die at his quarters, instead of being dragged to the
place of execution in a cart like a vagrant. He asked
if he might not have a glass of grog ? This, of
course, was refused ; but some tea and bread and
butter were taken into the cell, of which he partook.
Clean linen being brought to him, he changed his
shirt and drawers, put on a sailor's blue jacket and
white trowsers, and tied on a black silk handtee.
chief. He then expressed his readiness, to die, and
the door of his cell opening for the admission of
some one, he stepped forward with great alacrity,
saying..." Am Ito go now P' The two Sheriffs of
Lattslon now entered the Press-yard. Cashman was
brought out, and stood with much unconcern while
his fetters were knocked off, looking at and assisting
in the operation. His bands were tied, and on his
arms being bound behind him with a cord, he called
out to the Sheriff's officer in the sea phraseology-1
44 haul it taught," and again expressed his regret
that he could not die at his quarters like a stmt.—
*. Cotton and Mr. Devereux once more attempted
to administer religious consolation to him, but in
vain. He evinced the utmost impatience, exclaim-
ing—" don't bother me—it's of no use ; I know
nothing at all about the matter." The subjects which
at tht-awful moment seemed neatest his mind, were,
the mode of his death, and the disposition of his little
property. On e;pressing his uneasiness on this last
head, the Sheriffs very benevolently assured him that
measures should be taken to carry into effect his
wishes with respect to it. This assurance appeared
so be very satisfactory to him, and he said gratefully,
" thank you, Gentlemen," Every thing being in
readiness, the lend toll of the prison bell gave the I
signal for the procession to move.

Of the ten or twelve individuals present, Cashman
was probably the only oue unappalled by the melan-
choly sound. He cried, as if involuntarily, "Got)
bless you all !" and marched firmly through the va-
rious passages of the prison to the debtors' door, pre-
ceded by the Sheriffs, and accompanied by the Or-
dinary and Mr. Uevereux.
The crowd collected in the street exceeded all cal-
culation, extending in every direction as far as the
eye could reach, and, in fact, to every spot from
whence a view of the *wing scene could be com-
manded. The character of the multitude was of
course various, but it consisted for the most part of
persons of an inferior deoription, among whotn strong
symptoms of discontent evidently prevailed. Lest
any attempt should be made at rescue, of which some
apprehenbions were entertained, a signal was con-
certed, by which a won placed on Helbombill,

could be instructed to call in the aid or the tnilitiry,
several parties of whom were udder arms.
It was about ten minutes before eight o'clock when
the culprit quitted the prison, and took his seat in the
cart which was prepared for his reception. The exe-
cutioner and his assistant sat on each side of him.—
His firmness was unabated, and not a muscle of his ,
countenance betrayed the slightest appearance of
fear. Looking towards the prison door, at which one I
of the turnkeys stood, he said in a laughing manner, ,
" Good bye. Bishop— Gon bless you, my hearty ,"
and then addressing himself to the others, he ex-
claimed, •' this is not for cowardice—l am not
brought to this for any robbery—l am gciog to die,
but I shall not shrink. If I was at my quarters, I
would not be killed in the smoke, I'd be in the fire.
I have done nothing against my King and country,
but fought for them."
Every thing being at length in readiness, the me-
lancholy procession moved forward. The criminal,
as he passed along, nodded to the crowd, and con-
tinued to inveigh, in loud language, against the in-
justice of his punishment, declaring that he had done
nothing but what he was driven to, and that he had
been robbed by merchants as well as Government of
his due. "This," said he,'" is what has brought me
here ! I always fought for my King and Country,
and this is my end I"
As the Sheriffs advanced, the mob expressed the
strongest feelings of indignation—groans and hisses
burst from all quarters, and attempts were made to
rush forward. The officers, however, stood firm to
their posts, and being ;tided is their efforts by the
wooden barriers, succeeded in preventing any en-
croachment. This conduct was frequently repeated,
before the cart had reached its destination, and
Cashman joined his voice to the shouts, crying out.
•' Horn, my boys, I'll die like a man !" Oa his
quitting the.cart, and mounting the scaffold, the
groans were redoubled ; he seemed to enter into the
'Oat of the spectators, and joined in their exclama-
tions with a terrific shout—he repeated his former re-
marks on the supposed hardship of his case. Plis
face was placed towards Holborn hill, and lie turned
his head on all sides, and greeted the mob with
cries of •' Hurrah, my hearties an the cause I success !
cheer up !"
The Rev. Mr. Cotton and Mr. Deverenx now as-
cedded the platform, and endeavoured to bring the
wretched roan to a sense of his awful situatiqn.—
Their benevolent exertions, however, were fruitless,
he appeared callous to all religions exhortations, and
pushing them aside. exclaimed—" Don't bother me,
it's no trse—l want no mercy but from Gou !"
The Executioner then came forward and put the
rope round his neck. This excited new tumults and
fresh exclamations of disapprobation burst from the
crowd. Oa the night-cap being put over his face,
he said, 44 For GOD'S sake let me see to the last ; I
want no cap." In titis he was indulged, and the cap
was withdraws. He now turned towards Mr. Beck-
with's house in an angry manner, and shaking, his
head, said, 64 I'll be with you—there," meaning lie
would-haunt the house, after his death."_

Again turning to the people. he cried, 44 I am the
last of seven of them that fought for my King and
country ; I could not get my own, and that has
brought me here." The executioner having quitted
the platform, the unfortunate man addressed th.:
crowd nearest him, and exclaimed 44 Now you
give me three cheers when trip—Hurry you —."
And then, calling to the executioner, he cried out,
"Come Jack, you let go the jib-boom."
The few remaining seconds of his existence he em-
ployed in similar addresses, and was cheering at the
instant the fatal board fell from beneath h6fLet. The
cap was then drawn over his face, and he died almost
without a struggle. A dead silence instantly pre-
vailed, which continued fora few moments.

After the bpse of about ten minutes the populace
renewed the expressions of disgust and indignation
towards every person who had taken a part in the
dreadful exhibition. Cries of " Murder I murder !"
were distinctly heard from innumerable mouths, fol-
lowed by cries of " Shame ! shame !—Where ate the
conspirators? shy not hang them ?" &c: Groans
and hisses accompan'ed these allusions: The crowd..
in parts most distant from the platloim, soon began
to retire, but many thousand• remained until the
body was cut down. Precisely at nine o'clock a black
deal shell was brought, by order of the Sheriffs, who
still remained an the spot, and the body was placed
within it by the executioner. The popelace, on see-
ing this done, repeated their groans and hisses, and
made an attempt to get under the barriers at the west.
ern end of Snow-hills but were successfully resisted.
The body was taken to the debtor's side of Newgate
upon the shoulders of four men, and it was afterwards
claimed by a nephew of the malefactor, but theSherilfs
refused to let him have it till the evening, when it was
to be conveyed to a house, where, according to Irish
custom, it was to be ward previously to interment.
The platform was then removed, and part of the
crowd broke throtigh the barrier next Giltsßur•strees,
and betrayed an anxiety to upset it, but they were re•
pulsed by the constables. The majority of the pop,-
Lice dispersed, but many continued round Mr. Be. k-
with's house, uttering inflammatory eXpiessiOns,
groans, hisses, &c.
Cashman. from his own account, it appears, was
born at sea, snd lived a considerable time in America.
His mother new resides near Cork, in Ireland ; and
he said he had two brothers living, who were in the
King's service, but where they were just previous to
his death, he had no knowledge. On Mone,ay he was
risked by his aunt and a cousin, of whom he took his
leave in an affectionate manner.

Attempts were not waiting, we have already stated,
to inflame the minds of the ignorant on this occasion,
and among other means resorted to, it is asserted 'het
during the preceding evening the walls and pa;ivgs
were chalked with the following inscriptions ltd.
member, boys, that Cashman is to be niutdcned to-
MOrrQW " Rescue the brave Cashman !" " What
has become of the Conspirators ?" (meaning Vaughan,
Brock, Pelham, and others.) •
The peat mass of the spectators, however, peace-
ably dispersed soon after the execution; hut a i.nnsi-
derable number of men and pomen remained a
late hour, hooting and hissing at every person rum-
mg or coming out of Mr. Beckwith's shop.
Monday niebt,Tboin a quaker past cloven o'clock, as Mr.
flontaa Murray, of Held-lane' Kilburn, was rniuming home
,from Wentobwier, be was attacked is Oanineerlabc, by two
wbo bad the appearance of Gasmen, who knocked bon
down, and robbed Win of a silver watch, ck4e, mil malts And
'ekvcq taittru
• •