The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1841-01-22
PUBLIC EXEOurInM-

4no OchoOecIdOa, ~. democrat OF
the lst instant, contains the following
account Of the execution Of Charles
Cook, at that place, for murder, we be-
lIeve -
"SOOn after his conviction and SEN
tence he was visited 10 his cell by DR..
Mott, whom in The course Of conversa-
tiou with the Doctor, he avowed brmself
a fataliSt, and discussed the doctrine,
referring 10 the scriptures for his author-
Ity. He was soon after visited by Mr..
Walter, the rector of the Episcopal
church, and consequently by the other
clergy Of ouT city, with nel ,her OF whom
did he hesitate 10 discuss the merits Of
his creed, showing IN his reference to
The scriptures, remarkable knowledge
olits dncHinal texts He expressed a
preference Cor Mr., Walter and for the
doctrines of the Episcopal chsrch, and
was visited almost daily by him up 10
the hour Of his execution. During the
period Of his confinement after mis- sen-
tence. be conducted himself in becom-
ing and quiet manner, and the night pre-
vious 10 his execution slept soundly.
Before breakfast ofthis day. he SPOKE
of his execution, and said that although
he "feared to die, he should, neverthe~
less, behave himself like man." The
same collected and deliberate manner
that had marked bic confinement, res
NAMED with him as his hour ap-
preached he conversed calmly and die.
passiOnaleIy with those about him. be-
Irsying a; no time any levty in relation
to serious things. He inquired of the
jailor for whht hour The The execution
was fixec, and requested tha. he might
be left in his cell until the hour had ar
rived, and then be led forth aud execu.
ted at once, without being made a spec
tacle Of He also requested that his
hands might not be tied-saying he
should clasp them together before him,
and would not seperate them he then
made inquiries as 10 The disposal of his
body after death, and on this subject OK
blbited tho greatest concern, saying
that he would rather die Ten deaths Than
have his body delivered to the SIR.
geons AT one o'clock Mr. Walter wen
in TO him, when he reiterated his belle
and confidence in the truth of his faith
After he was clad in his grave clothes
he remarked, looking down a, his dres,
and pumps, that he was made 10 lool
like a gentleman. The jaIor exhibited
great feeling when he brought in tb,
rope, a short piece, Of three or fou
feet, wih'a noose at one END, and Cool
observing it, took it from him aud pu
it on his neck himself. concealing i
under his Gress. In passing from hi
cell 10 the place Of execution, he mad,
the responses 10 the Episcopal buria
service; the Precipitation stood slight,
on hls face, and there was barely per
eeprble moisture Of his eye; as he step
ded from the door that led into the yar
he caught sight Of the gallovs, whe
his lips and whole counteOanee becam
ofan ashy pa'euess and SO remained.
He allowed hlmselft to be placed un
der the fall. apd clasped his hands TO
ge'her IN front; al the jalor pulled III
cap down over HE face, Cook thanke
blm IN calm voice for his kindnes
and attention 10 him; the rope about hi
reck was then attached to the chal
rope. and, an the signal being given
the weight made fast to the other en-
was looaed, and with sudden and vic
jrnt jerk ho was drown up end launche
into eternity. lie died with nut III
movement ola muscle his hands re
manning clasped until separated by a
attendant. Up TO the latest momer
he expressed and exhibited the mo-
perfect confidence in the truth Of bi
faith, and in the mercy of God.
Thua suffered this man, the extrem
penalty Of the violated law, a solem
warning TO all, of the consequence I
nnEegulaled and uns,ra,ne6 passions
had As died in better cause, his firm
ness would have secured hlm the rep,
aation OF dying like philosopher.
EXTENSIVE MAIL ROBBERIE'
-. The Robbers Arrsstcd. - We meutic
cd a few days ago that a number ofro
beIiss Of the mail between New York
the West, had taken place elnce the i
al November last, the perpetrators
which had eluded the utmost vlgilan
Of the department and the police. v
are now pleased to learn from the Bal
more Sun. that Messrs Howard. Ke