The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1832-09-11

scalp, when separated from the head,
Captain Eurenious. described az rcscm-
bling perMks. In one sense. the cat
|astrorhc was fortunate for the poor sol
der. At this time every one in the Ar
my was obliged to wear his hair in a
certain form, and he in consequences.
being without any, Immediately got his
discharge.-Lleyds, Field Sports Of the
North Of Europe.
How A CRIMINAL FEELS UNDER THE
|GALLows.--A G story is related in Black
woods Magazine, AZ taking place at the
of tho 18th century,
while the torture was in vogue in the
North of Germany, which shows how
little dependence can be placed in the
Testimony Of a criminal. and how often
his confessions, as they are termed, are
made for the purpose of gratifying a
demons spirit, or to enable the criminal
Ito escape his doom. The hero of tile
tale was sentenced to the gallows OH
the 18th Aug. 1908. While on the way,
he heard journeyman locksmith re-
mark. i should like to knos0 h0U such a
hardened sinner must feel ander the gal
loOs." When the convict was about to
be swung off, he suddenly started hack,
erying-" Stop what have hitherto
thought myself bound TO conceal re-
specting my accomplices, I will now
disclose to the judges, since ! see there
is no hope of pardon for me. Death
dissolves all ties in this world and before
l leave il forever, ] will relieve it of one
dangerous wretch !" Hereupon he ac-
cused the locksmith as one.of his mos:
trusty accom- pliccs who had been en-
gagged IN robberies and murders. The
execution was postponed. the locksmith
ARRESTED. put to the torture, charged by
the criminal, face to face, with being
his associate in crime, and naming time,
place and circumstances, with 90 much
promptness and particularly, all the
while fixing his eye steadily upon his
victim, that the locksmith was quite
confounded, though he solemnly and
repeatedly protested his innocerc CO..
The judges were we'll convinced from
this expedient that the locksmith was
guilty. They had him placed on the
rack, and, to end his torture, before
the first quarter of an hour had expired
he confessed himself gxiky! Sentence
was pronounced, and he was to be cx
ecuted first Soon after. both were
borne to the gallows.
The accuser again cried, " Stop" Il
desired to speak 20 the Judge. He then
proclaimed the " locksmith perfectly in
nocent, and that the charge against hin
was false and malicious invention" Il
enable him to gain time, that his accom-
plices might como, asthey had promiset
to his rescue, but as he saw no chance
of escape now, and presumed his com
panions had already como to the same
fate that awaited him, he thought he
might as we'll withdraw his charge a.
gainst the locksmith, after gratifying hi.
curiosity with letting him know how q
man feels standing beneath the gallows
He doggedly submitted to his fate, bu
the poor locksmlth died Of fright and a
gony the fourth day after his liberation
| We see nothing very extraordinary il
this, which should make US doubt its pro
bnbility or truth. Torture will make
the stoutest hearts confess any thing Il
escape the rack and criminal guilty
of murder will hardly halt at perjury
We should be cautious how we give
credit to the accusation of q convict
foras misery loves company, so does
guilt, and it seems to be the general dis
position of hardened criminals, TO desire
to Involve even the innocent IN their
doom. to crafty their revengeful spirit
that the wicked in greater or lesser
degree. always cherish. Nina was .
fellow that would do this with great
grace.-Bos. Post.