The Wilmingtonian., 1823-12-18

cy, the EMMETT, the patriot OF his country lie
denied the charge of treason with the most i'm
passioned eloquence he spoke warmly-and the
tears sprang to his eyes, as he recalled the me-
tnory Of the girl he loved, and whom he had CIV
len up, in his superior attachment to his country
HE wept-but lie went not for himself, and the
tear that had never fallen for his misfortunes.
js0e down his faded cheek, when he reflected on
1.-The miseries he had entailed on the poor associ-
|ates ofbs rebellion For himself he sought not
pardon, but he suppicated the mercy Of the Judge
Ifor the wretched he had mised, and concluded
W th that affecting appeal 10 posterity which can
never be forgotten: t Let man write my epi-
Itaph; for as no man who knows my motives dare
lvindcate them let no prejudice or Ignorance as
lperse them; but let them and me repose IN OBJ
security and peace, and my tomb remain uninscri-
lbed, till other times and other men can do JUS
ltice to my character'' Even this appeal failed
of its effect, he was condemned as traitor, and
Ibis execution was ordered on the ensuing Mon-
day. Many bright eye was dimmed, and many
IA gay heart felt pang OF commiseratlon, for the
gallant patriot
L The evening before his death, while the work.
men were busy with the scafioId, and the DIN OF
their hammers sounded like solemn dirge tor
1.-The dead, young lady WAS ushered into his dun
,lgeon 1t was the girl whom he had so fondly
SLOWED, and who had now come 10 bid her eternal
y farewell. He was leaning in melancholy mood,
+ as she entered, against window frame OF his PrI.
RI son, and the heavy clankng of his chains smote
y ldsmally on her heart. The interview was Bit
!. .lterly affecting, and melted even the caiions
soul Of the jailor; as for Emmett himself he
sIwept and spoke little; but as he pressed his be-
loved in silence his bosom, his countenance be-
!. ltrayed his emotions In low voice half choaked
oIby anguish, he besought her not to forget him;
dIhe reminded her of their former happiness, OF
their love, ofthe day long past OF their chidhood
|. land concluded by requesting her sometimes to
s Visit the grave where his ashes mouldered, and
4 though the world might repeat his name with
ii scorn, to cling to his memory with affection
r. At this instant the evening bell pealed from the
to toneighbouring church-Emmett started at the
: sound, and as he felt that this the last time
il he should ever hear its dismal echoes, he folded
rhlhis beloved still closer to his heart, and bent over
ID her sinking form, with eyes streaming with atiec-
Of |tion. The turnkey entered at the moment; asha-
ofmed ofhis weakness, he dashed the starting drops
ey from his eyes, and frown again lowered on his
II. lcountenance. The man meanwhile, approached
II Ito tear the lady from his embraces. Overpower.
,p led by his feelings he could make no resistance.
of nut as he gloomily released her from his hold,
al lsave her little miniature of himself, and with
We hs parting token Of attachment, imprinted the
,e Hast kiss of a dying upon her lips. On gain
,isnp the door, she turned round, il to gaze once
inlmore on the object of her widowed love. He
= -Icaught her eye as she retired--it was but tor
ii. moment, the dungeon door swung back again on
- its rusty hinges, and as it closed suddenly after
m her, Informed him too surely that they had met
on for the last time earth.
MI With the earliest peep of dawn, numerous de
ltachments OF cavalry were seen parading the
alstreets of Dublin, and file Of soldiers guarded
1.-The scaffold erected for the execution. As tn,
IT'S heavy bell from the prison toled out the appoint
eyled hour, the criminal arrayed in deep suit o
edlblack, made his appearance on the platform. HI
to he
nat with neffabe contempt, while the executione
ed|approached to draw the cover over his face
ide |"Away with your insulting mockery" he pas
nts |sionately excla;mcd-"Do you think that thu
bislwarrior who has braved death in the field, fear
i'm Ito meet it on the scafiod % The man terrified b.
uehis indignant countenancc, hesitated to perform
ar THE office, but dashing the cap from him, trem
resblingly threw the cord around the neck Of hi
,ed victim. deep silence in the mean time reign
i'm ed throughout the mighty multitude that Assem-
ersbed to witness the execution, broken a. interval
,edlby the muffied drums of the soldiers, the du
led sound Of the death be the distant of al
the tillery that announced the commencement of tn
sk tragedy. At this moment the eyes of the suffel
re- Ter rested on the cottager who by dnt of persus
atblson and artifice, had contrived to force hmse
,tly(opposite the scaffod. Emmett sighed as he be
inpheld him, smiled family in token OF recognition
land pointing upwards, signi6ed that it would nc
,elsbe long before they should meet again in he;
liesven.
t in| All was now ready for the massacre the rop
uchlwas adjusted the sinking platform prepared, an
the 1.-The execution waited only the fatal signal. 1t ws
in| given by the officer stationed the scaffolt
ou and soon the heavy tramping of the horse gsarc
ma and the double roll OF the war orums' announce
rim That Emmett, the noble minded, but misguide
in Emmett had at last met with the fate of tn
oili brave Peace be with his ashes, and eternal sc
the licitude to the spot where he slumbers.
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