The Litchfield County post., 1827-08-30

E1ecutioa of the three OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES last be-
ing the day appointed for the execution Of the three
Spaniards, convicted Of piracy aud murder on board
the brig Crawford they were taken from prison about
Ii O'Clock, and conducted TO the place of execution
by the volunteer companies of the city guard. winch
were ordered out for the purpose and a large con-
course Of persons. The scene which the progress of
tho procession presented, truly Impresslng. sea
ted in the Wagon placed in the middle of hollow
square formed by the military, and which contained
their cofns their humiliatng posture, frequent ors-
IONS and appearance of devotion and suffering, eXIb-
tied them objects, which in spite of their crimes,
did not fail to inspire pity. The galIows, which had
been erected in the valley the Penitenary, at
forded distinct view the spectators from the ada
cent hills. 1t was constructed for the execution OF
the three criminals at staple beng let INTO the
horizontal piece at top for each, and platform made
after the fashion of folding doors to open down
wards at the signal and leave them suspended. The
multitude which attended was immense. The GRIM,
inas from their dress, blue robe covered the mead
and extended to their feet, conspicuous to the
most distant spectator. They were attended by the
Rev. Mr.. Hore Catholic Priest and several clergy
of other denominations
When they mounted on the scaffod, the Catholic
Clergyman and the Interpreter, Dr. LemOsy also as
cended, and joined them in earnest suppicaton and
prayer; at the conclusion of which, the interpreter,
addressed the public at the request of the prisoners
explained that the prisoners declared that they were
not only guilty of the crimes for which they were
condemned, ad were about 10 suffer punishment,
but of many other crimes; that they begged pardon
prayer, which they were about to address to the
throne of mercy and they declared that their pun
ishment just but still they hoped that their mser-
able bodies, after having been once interred might be
permitted to remain undsturbed in the grave, and as
that the last and the only request they could ev
make to human beings, they hoped would be g, an
ted Their request they informed would be
complied with. The prisoners then declared them
selves ready to suffer their Observation-Disclosures
the Rev. MIR. Kerr addressed the assembled multitude.
which by thousands lined the declivtes contiguous TO
the place OF execution in dense masses extended
far the eye could reach, and here and there IN
clustering groups stationed on various elevations Tor
the purpose of having better view of the scene.
The minister descended from the scafod after having
first bid adieu to the prisoners.
The Marshal them in discharge OF his duty, ADJUST
ed the fatal chords, and descended from the scafod,
when at the given signal the support of the trapfail
removed, and the chords by which Pepe and
Courro were suspended gave way, and the untortu-
nate wretches, precipItated to the ground-lhe
horror which this occurrence occasoned, caused
rush among the crowd and press which was nearly
fatal to a few persons The GOODNESS of the military,
however, instantly restored order, and the officers
who ofhciated, and who regretted the occurrence,
which they had endeavoured to prevent. quickly re-
paired this accident, when the two prisoners were
suspended in less than five minutes, and after few
Gonvusve m ,tlons, which became fainter and fainter,
finally expired.
Execution Of Strang.---Ths culprit was executed
at Albany on Friday, at a quarter before r NJ His
sell is published and furnishes a loahesome and hor-
rid detail of coniugal infdelity, and deliberate
sination. Srang duplicates Mrs. Whippe in every
stage of their criminal acquaintance, and AYERS
that she proposed, insisted upon, and furnished him
with the means to accomplish the murder Of her
husband. ..
From the Albany papers of Saturday, the following
particulars of hecxecution are coacd, and are such
to put beyond all question the Improperly OF the
like public exhibitions. The fact that onch of the
assembled multitude females, is shocking
The city yesterday alive with srangers.-Ear-
in the morning and until the hour Of execution every
avenue leading to the city thrOnged with vehicles;
the steamboats, that came up during the morning, n
fcrry-boats literally swarmed; and the streets, e. the
side walks, were filled with the passing crowds as
to render difficult to pursue the ordinary avocatons.
So great was the concourse that it was deemed eX
pedent to accept the voluntary offers of the military,
and between eleven and twelve in the forenoon IL
companies one each from Troy, Greenbush Schen-
ectady, and Bethlehem, formed, and marched to the
place of execution.
This in the valley at the head OF Beaver street
directly west of the Lancasterian Academy and the
gaol, and perhaps quarter of mile southwest oil
the capitol. From this valley which forms narrow
fiat the bills three sides rise abruptly to consld-
cradle height forming perfect amptheatre. The
scafold therefore, was overlooked, and every move
ment connected with it, distinctly by the vast
multitude that occupied parts of the sides and SUBMITS
OF the emlnenccs 1t s believed that at least thirty
thousand persons witnessed the ceremony on this oc-
casion: one-ffth of whom were females!
able magnitude the inner line of which was guarded
all around by the military two or three deep under the
command of Capt. Osborn, who oficiated as marshal
AT abont quarter past one p. nj. the prisoner in
white overdress, trimmed with black, accompanied
by the Sheriff and goacr and other civil authorities
and by the Rev. Mr. Lacy, and escorted by the AL
bany Republican Artillery passed from the prison and
proceeded on foot to the place of execution.
He Immediately assembled the gallows and the rope,
which had been previously put around his neck, was
placed on the hook. He addressed the crowd, eXhor
ting them in the usual manner, to take warning by his
fate, and then holding his confession, in his hand,
published by Mr.. Pepper his COUNSEL declared it
the truth. The Rev. MFR. Lacy, of the Episcopal
Church, then read prayers and Immediately after the
drop fell, and the unfortunate man was launched into
eternity. After being suspended half an hour, his
who have taken it to Duchess county, for nterment
among his relations.
We are more than ever convinced OF the bad effects
of public executions. Scenes of the most dsgracefu
drunkenness, gaming and profanity and almost of all
kinds of debauchery, exhibited in the near vicn
ity of the gallows and at the very time the cul
prit was suffering. We do most sincerely hope that
some Jaw may be enacted requiring that executions
shall be performed in private,
On this occasion we are authorized to say that the
Sheriff respectfully tenders his thanks to the military
for their prompt attention to his call and from the
lNmense number of spectators he feels sensible that
his duties could have been discharged without
rous Inconvenience had they not attended, notwth-
standing tho services of the civil officers.
From the Catawba m. CO. Journal.
AMERICAN SYSTEM.
At a recent meeting held at Columbia S. G. to re-
monstrate against the Woolen Bill, Dr. Cooper was
the principal speaker, and addressed the meeting ina
long speech against the protection of American Indus