The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1826-07-27
EXECUTION or BEaUcHAMp.


mentator that Beauchamp, the assassin of
Col. Sharp. was executed according to his
sentence on Friday the 7th inst. An idea had
got abroad, that he would address the peo-
pie, al the gallows: but he made no attempt
OF the kind: he was evidently too feeble. prob
ably rerdered SO by stahbing himself Soon
after arriving at the plac of execution, he
observed that he wished to die, and request
ed the music which belonged to two indie
pendent companies which had been called
out to preserve order, should play "Bona-
parties Retreat from Moscow" which hav-
ing heard, he desired he officers to perform
the execution, took his death.
The tragedy of the murder of Col. Sharp
only required little more variety of plot,
scenery and persons, u make it completely
Shakespeare N. That was abuntlently sup
piled during the last few hours of the cul-
prit's life. The Commentator furnishes the
following filling up of he tragic drama.
During the trial of Beauchamp, his wife
was brought to Frank fort'charged with being
accessory to his crime; and committee d to pri-
son with him. She was tried and was acqnit-
ted: but at her solicitation, and his, was per-
mitted to return to his cell where she re-
maind, until TIE day of his execution. They
both constantly held ont they were to die to-
gether: and on Wednesday apprehensions
that they would make attempts upon their
own lives began to be seriously entertained;
and guard was placed in the room with
them toprevent any improper conduct.
hey were, however in possession of a bot
tie of laudanum, and on Thursday night took
each large dose--so large that it operated
as an emetic, aud failed to produce the eff
feet which they expected. In the course of
n ba &c
guards that as his last hour was approaching
they wished few moment, private convevsa-
tion and begged the guard to retire The
request seemed reasonable anu the guards
retired. They presently heard some noise.
and returning, found that Mrs. Beauchamp
had been stabbed in the lett breast, with a
butcher knifc--and Beauchamp had severely
stabbed himself, not however either mortal or
dangerous Mrs. Beauchamp's wound 7yas
mortai-she lived but an hour or two. So
perished Ann Beauchamp, one Of the most
unfortunate of women. Whether she died
by her own hand, or by that of her husband,
we have not been able to ascertain with GER
tainty. 1t is said that his account was that
she herself inflicted the wound and that when
he attic empted to stab himself she caught his
| arm, and prevented him from doing it effec-
tually. Mrs Beauchamp was removed to a
room ofthe jailors housc.-A reverend gen
tleman who was present, speaks of the diving
scene, as one of the most touching he ever
witnessed. She was anxious to see her hus-
band. He was broughtn. She had became
speeches., and insensiblc. He was placed
at her side upon the bed. He placed one
hand upon her forehcad-with the other
held her pulse until she expired. Then
Farewell" SAID he, farewell, child of sor.
row, Farewell child of persecution and mis-
fortune. For thee | have lived, for thee
die" Twice he embraced her, and was ther
removed.
Darby and Beauchamh.-It gives us plea
sure to state that ]. o. Beauchamp, Ter ha
wing, to the astonishment Of all, perseveret
for six weeks, in sustaining the enemies o
Patrick Henry Darby, in their infamous
charge against him, did, yesterday, when h,
became satisfied that death was really ap
preaching, relent and speak the truth. II,
declared that Darby had nothing more to d.
with the death of Sharp than the child un
born. The foul purposes of those, who in
duced the miserable man to aggravate hi
herrid crime, by assisting to implicate al
innocent man in his guilt, are we'll understood
and may hereafter be explained.
Frankfort Commentator.