Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1829-12-03

about three mi,ues afterwards he wss seized with
srnsm, accompanied Ivy such horrid terrific dis.
,oron o cCunienJnce, that those who witnessed it,
clare that the bare recoiec it, still nskcs the IN
shudrr. Mr.. Miller rushed from the he'd IN an ssony
OF horror; aud had only strength sufficient to tell Mr.
Mccullough 10 take hi. place Ios,sntly Mr.. Hervrv
jumped up in the bed, crying to his n. struck and
almost paraiysed h-ns: =. see YOU boys--I see Won
boys" an! tlen, as it we're mastering hi. -xcruciaing
agony, by powerful effort. he continued ia calm hut
scarcely less terrific tone; all over call the house
send f,r the doctor Ills friend. yazcL in speechess
Noror Tor Few seconds and the silence was st last
broken ty the untoriI' sufferer, who observing that
they were making movements a. IT 10 leave the room,
called out Miller, Miller. 40 not leave meh" man;
hs over. and am quite coec-'': DO not lie Tighten
ed-depend OF il, viii not harm you." No, my
dear Hcrvsy," replied the other, 4" l will no, leave
have promi'ed to stay with You TO the last ant,
CO., wha, il may, ! will ke.p my word
His friend. being somewhat recovered from
their fright. asked him where ia. SLEPT. He in-
mediasly answered 'Ahove stairs,'' and desired Mr.
Miller 10 call them. when hat gentlemen len IA.
room, Mr.. H-rvey ssid to Mr.. Mccullough that he
would come cut OF q 2 led. This Mr. M'Co!lousi
protected ainst; aud the other inmc iaiely replied
'yeu arr right, but for Gods sake do not leave me-
am perfectly in my .ense', but Oh that dreadful tor.
ment IL beyond the power Of imam 20 bear. If YOU
cave me, cannot prevent myself from jumping Of
the window" His friend assured him he would no,
l. ave h-, and rogue trd him 10 lie down. He replied
with much vehcn,encc, ''Oh! 20 not ask me, 10 not
a.k;' hut immediately adding, 'sre YOU are not p
raid OF the: indeed you need no, he aira.;" raj his
frierd protecting that h. net, he held his hand
with afrctiona'e look; "shake hands with me-, said
he; and then graphing Mr. MsCollough's hand, he
blessed him. In moment he became perfectly calm.
hisvoce NJ its usual sud hi. counenancc
i's wonted serenity. By this time, Mr Miller had
returned rc.h sending for the doctor, and awakening
the inmates of The house. Calmly s. coioctedty the suit
erer Their addressed his friend: al did expect his
ssid he, $50 soon. Thought would have hal lit
tie more warning; knew IL 20 coir; but did not
expect j. I'll Tomorrow. But the Aimighys will bo
done. Perhaps he is going 10 deliver from my .uf.
'erug sooner than expected. This, Continued he)
is the second stage Of the d.eac the delicious
stand by yen will not have long bear with me;
il will lie very rapid now" His aunt, snd a young
lady also a relation, came into the room. lie shook
them both anectoraely by the hand, and said, al
would be glad 10 kiss you hut dare not for fear OF
consequences" BY placing pillows and holsters he
hind his back he wa, ind, ced 10 lie down Every two
or three minutes 'here spa.modic affection, as il
he had been electrified until another ~ OF delhium or
rather excitement. came on which generally pre-
ceded by his imagining that he fash oflghtnng
or 'ome other extraordinary appearance. during
OF the interva' hearing his watcl tick the table,
he sa'. "ls that my wdrh" On being told that il was
lie called one of his friends forward, whom he cx.
pressed himself under many obligations "Fcre, nay
dear riend, said he stake this watch and wear it
Accent t-uot ~ pecuuary tecompense flr the kind
n"ss and iriendhp have experienced from vcu par
ucuary on this trying occasion for what expect
You 20 show towards those leave behind m--but as
memerio OF your friend poor john Iervev; and W hen
veu have occasion 10 look how the time passes some.
times think of me, and the circumstances under which
gave You this memorial Of my frendship The III.
now became more frequent and severe, and he re.
questcd Mr.. M'Colough ard Mr. Miller 10 hold hi.
hands" lie gave them directions how they should ac
entTeaed them not 10 be afraid; spoke them in In,
most soothing mahner and At the time i. quest
ed them 10 he firm. number of his fien,ls and ac-
qart"nces. hy this time began TO gather round him
He recoE nzed them all, shock hands with them ami
seemed very g!5d 10 them; much So that when
hey were once in the room, he would not suffer them
10 leave IT, calling them by name 30 see that they
present., and Tegreung the absence oi srme when n,
wished 10 he with him. He addressed them on their
prospects in this world, and that which il 10 come in
manner so collected and eloquent, that he himself
ned tn
that in his best days he could have seen things so
clearly "a at that moment, have found such lam
guag" TO express his ideas.
Shortly afterwards, his srerings became more CON-
tnua and acute. Placing his hands on his hrea h.
aid the sensation hs the felt was If Iuup of snow
were melting away; he s,ppos. d tic feeling arose from
profusc pefspiraiiou. considerable working OF tho
system then took place much 90 that those a, OF,
him were obliged TO hold MIN. lie now exrccted tina,
every attack would carry him off and that his hiend.
would be spared Witnessing the La. stage Of The esso
q! which lac seemed 10 he fully aware anil of which he
requested them 10 IN relieve him and the IN.
selves Every attack now continued longer and an.
peared more severe. At about half past one o'clock
he said he felt curious sensation; it was in lis limb.
a. ii he were prcksd with the finest needless prick.
ling il the finest sver-barbed arrows were ,,r,iuo
through every portion Of III, body, he said it was alo
gcther delightful sensation. He nerves became more
sensitive. The least noise in the room--a change in
The light of The cande;he moving of shallow on the
waa relaxation OF compressor OF the hands of those
That held him, gave him the most overwhelming pain
ard he would excaim with heart-ren,ling voice that
sal
began to make noise in his throat, and he lost lis
voice; but he showed by significant gestures that he
was perfectly aware OF all hat passing around him
AZ tho fits on him. he appeared To pi,ce himself
in That position, il he wished on his head and
heels, while his body moved quickly up and down ac
company ing each motion Ivy agonizng groan These
fs a, leng ceased; and he lay from ten TO II EN- min
utes stiil, that all except those in the bed with him
supposed lie either de al dying. Suddenly with
voice loud and strong a. II in perfect health hs ey
claimed, Here boys, DO your duty" The awful me.
Mt which he had dreaded and Sauiy hoped TO escane
had come He instantly became dreadfli!y convusrd
every muscle di'tendedto the u'Gost stretch whiIs
the spasms, commencing at his stomach seemed TO roll
mp like large 10 ti- throat, where the bre ath rat,
tied hideousiy, as il va;ny seeking vent. Mr. NJ.
Cul'ough, and MIR. Miller, immedat,y seized Ills wr,t
while the Rev. Mr.. Reid laid rims II down across him
himself ont Of the bed. lie screamed with the most
appalling agony and called Tor DIR. O'NeilI 10 cut h,
Jugular vein. He beSOuuht his friends about him IN
put end to his horrible torment, if they had the
smallest spark OF pity remaining in them Some oCLis
laborers came in AMI assisted in holding him down.
So ntoerable the dreadful agony Of the sunarcr
that he threatened 10 bite those who held him if II
did not kill him or let him mp Fearing tina, the co,.
rNge OF ihe might full, Mr.. Miller allied on thero
TO remain firm, II they valued their existence Hear
ing this, the tortured sufferer exrAimrd-s Miller Won
savage will never forgive yo,!r lie coninucIJs.
when, finding all neT ctua he cried out 'if ever the
soul be allowed TO haunt those who have done them
wrong, viii return and torment You ALL" He then
ceiSeh shouting bat three Tour times he was heard
TO say in an under tone, "'evere, t-rriIe i'm nsnnsr
that showed lie p. lecily ,cns. though the aoosv
in the height Of the psrOSism too groat for even
man in his senses TO bear. Ills voice began To ell ange
as ii sufOcatine he could artculats nOtl inc: bnt he
frequently pressed the hsnls of his friends as if in,im,i
ing his gratitude for Their having fulfilled the sruous