Litchfield enquirer. [volume] (Litchfield, Conn.) 1829-current, 1831-01-13
SALrnr. Dec. 81.

I,..anh ]. KnSpp, Jr. took place this morning
:. ~ nrisOn ward, about FIVE minutes past Q.
r., The surprise of all, he was as calm and
Arm throughout, as his brother Frank. The
same arrangements were observed as at the
former execution, and the number Of specta-
tors was about the same, but the proportion
Of females much smaller. Indeed but very
few were seen, and these either strangers OF
very young persOns.-There was no dlsOrooE
or infemperance witnessed, but ihere o'o nor
appear to be quite SD great degree o. s"-
lemnity amongst the crowd as on Tue I ,1re
occasion. The con-ulsive sPasms continued
far ahout four minutes, when it is supposed
Knapp was entirely dead. Ia thirty minutes
the bodv was taken down, placed IN conn.,
ana carried into the ga0l. have been IN
Gorned that Knapp was composed through
the night. and slept several hours; that while
awoks he conyersed. with calmness as to his
condition. and future state, and employed
mart of the time in reading the Bible. The
Rev. Mr.. Cleaveland has attended him con-
stantly for the last fortnight, and was with
him two hours this morning. All the Fei'-
gious services, as before, were performed 10
the prisoners cell. 1t is said the miserable
criminal has recently exhibited signs OF Penl-
tence.
His last interview with his young grief
stricken wife, took place last evening" Inc
scene il represented by person who witness
ed IL TO have been truly hcart-rendins. She
was unable to support herself on leaving his
cell. His afflicted father also took his last
farewell at the same time.
It's hoped that this will prove to be the last
act of this horrible tragedy, hut rumors are
still kept up of disclosures duplicating Others
in the dreadful crime, which has already
brought three young men to premature graves.
Transcript.
Highway Robbery.-Mr. George Crosby,
who had left Salem on Tuesday evening for
Boston on foot, was attacked at about II o.
clock near the floating bridge, by two rufians.
severely wounded, by blow on the head and
several stabs, and robbed of $500 in money,
and other articles. A reward Of $500 is Of
fsred for the apprehension Of either Of the
robbers.-Bost. Ad.
A more particular ACCOMPLISHMENT gen.
tlemen Of Mr.. Crosby's acquaintance. aud
with whom he had transacted business, inn
mediatcly proceeded to the place, where they
found Mr.. Crosby, and he related to them
the following particulars THAT when he
had reached about half mile this side Of the
Floating Bridge between IL and l2 o'clock.
he saw lying 10 the road piece of paper.
to pick it up, and while 10 the act, man
came suddenly from behind small tree on
the right eide of the road and demanded bis
money, threatening his life if he refused
Mr.. e. replied, swat a minute. and you
shall have it," and took out very small
pocket pistol; while preparing it, the robber
fired pistol at him but without effect-when
he discharged his at the rObber, aHd thinks he
must have wounded him i; the robber then
Immediately discharged second pistol. and
in the mean time, another man had come out
from behind "a rock ON the left side Of the
road, when the first cried out, "Dirk him.
Sam-dirk him, SAM Both then assailed
him several thrusts were made at him by
some sharp instrument and he at the same
time received two severe blows on his head,
whenhe became senseless, and knew no more
Of their proceedings. When he came to, he
found himself lying upon the ground amongst
the bushes behind the wall He then pro-
ceeded it'll great difficulty to the farm house,
about half mile distant, succeeded in alarm
ing the family, and Mr.. Noursc, who resided
there. kindly took him in, and the family be-
slowed upon him the most humane atten-
tions. This was between and O'Clock in
the morning.
The physician pronounced the wounds up
on Mr.. g. not dangerous. They consisted Of
several slight stabs 10 the side, and one
through his arm. occasi0ntd apparently by a
very sharp instrument; the blows upon his
head il is supposed were given with his hat
on. which pre-, ented any visible Bruises. His
hat appeared to have had hard knocks. He
accounts for the stabs not proving more eff.c.
tual. by the thickness Of his clothing andsthe
position in which be placed his arm 10 guard
his side. There was blood upon his shirt
and his clothing was perforated in many
places.
Mr.. Crosby stated that he had about him
900 dollars in Bank bills, all which was taker
by the robbers. together with double caset
silver watch, with a gold safety chain. gold
breast-pin in the form Of bird, a silver ppncil.
case, &c.-Salem Reg.
EStroa from the Speech of M. Bignon in N. French
Chamber Of Deputies.
The Genius of true Liberty and the Gen.
Jus of the stdiu quo have entered the lists.
The success Of the combat cannot DO doubt
ful. 1t would be to punish France for hav-
ing gained her liberty that they would make
war upon her. France would be fully iusti6
ed in extending that liberty to the nation,
who attack her. and even to the armies thai
might march against her. The rage for con
quest is no longer the ruling passion @
France. We are satated with glory. I'm
der the command Of the greatest Of captain.
we have shared largely in al the enjoyment.