Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1842-11-25

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had scarcely been made, when the cupola of
the Tombs was discovered to be on fire.
The flames burned rapidly through the frame
work, and the sparks and loose pieces OF
timber were blown some distance before ,
the wind, threatening serious damage to the
adjoining buildings Several engines were
promptly on the spot, but the force of the
wind aud the severity with which the liames
burned, destroyed the cupalo before the lire
could be extinguished. Quite number OF
individuals rushed into the prison, and
scene of extraordinary confusion ensued.
We understand that Colt had prepared a
review of the opinion of Gov. Seward on his
case, and which, on our last interview with
him. on Thursday, he desired that we should
obtain for publication
The conduct of the Sheriff, throughout the
arduous task he has had to perform, has
been marked with hrmness and humanity
lie has conceded to the wishes of the pris-
oner as far lin every instance) as was con
sstent with public justice
Colt, some few days since, desired DIR. Nc
Comb to lend him some work on Anatomy,
and was most DESTROYS to ascertain the exact
position of the principal veins and arteries of
the body. This desire would seem to init
mate resolution, in case all hope failed, to
commit suicide. How the knife was con
yeyed to him remains matter of mystery.
The inquest on the body,-The Coroner
held an inquest on the body of Colt about 7
o'clock last evening The doors of the
Court room were thrown open to give the
public an opportunity TO hear the examina-
ton of the witnesses; wise precautlon, as
n rumor was ahoat that Colt was not dead.
Scarcely had the doors been opened, when
dense crowd rushed in, completely filing
the court, the gallery, and the space outside
the bar After administering the oath to
the jury, the Coroner requested his deputy
10 conduct them to the cell of Colt, for the
purpose of viewing the body. On their re-
turn, the Coroner asked them if they recog-
nized the body in the prison as being that of
John G.. Colt. They answered afIirmatively.
The Coroner then called
Monmouth B. Hart, who testified as fol-
lows: | am Sheriff of the city and county of
New York had a warrant for the execu-
ton of John G.. Colt he was to he executed
to-day; | saw him number of times to-day !;
his execution was to take place at 4 o'clock,
or at sunset at his request saw him about
+one hour previous to going TO his cell for
the purpose of taking him out for execution !;
I saw him in the cell / did not go in =
The was alone at the time know who have
been in his cell to-day-Samuel Colt, David
Graham, Jr., Robert Emmett, Caroline
IIenshaw, las suppose, l never saw her be-
fore y think saw Mr.. Vultee in; a num-
Der of gentlemen, cannot recolect the
names of, went in at his request number
of physicians, also; the Rev. DR.. Anthem
was in more than the rest the officers Of
the prison, also, whose names do not know
i went to the cell at five minutes before A
no admit the Rev. Mr.. Anthem; had it
opened; Mr.. Anthem attempted to 60 into
his cell, and Immediately stepped back on
seeing his body on the cot; | then
passed Mr.. Anthem and went in myself;
saw Colt lying on the cot, with knife
sticking into his left side | then came out
i thought from his appearance he was
dead; then ordered the prison doors clos
ed saw blood around the knife ; the blade
was in his body; the execution did not take
place tthe Coroner took charge and locked
the CELL; Il have had him in charge since the
sentence; i have made no examination OF
the cell, but understood that Col. Jones, the
keeper ofthe prison had he told me so;
have seen apen knife with him, but no knife
of this kind; the knife in him had handle
about four inches long the reason he had
the pen knife, he said he could not get along
with stedl pens; have no knowledge how
ne obtained the knife, not the slightest -
when opened the door | supposed he was
in prayer.
The Testimony of John ]. V. Westervelt
and William Vertter, both under Sheriffs,
amounts to about the same as the Sheriff.
Both persons swear positively that they new
er saw the knife before they saw it sticking
in his body. The latter was present during
the marriage ceremony. Abner Miliken
and Abraham III. Green recognized the body,
but knew nothing as to how the knife pot in
TO the cell. The following is DIR. Anthon's
testimony:
Henry Nj. Anthem, sworn. ] have attend
ed Colt; my visitations commenced on
Monday. MIR. Anthem said that, prior to
being examined, he should request to be al
lowed 10 read the notes taken by him each
day, which was granted. He read the notes
which filed some six or seven sheets of pa
per, ana contained minute account oil tne
conversation between the witness and pris-
oner at their different interviews. On his
calling upon Colt ats o'clock, he express
cd wish to be married to Miss Henshaw
This morning, Colt gave me package con-
tanning FIVE hundred dollars, to be placed by
me in the Savings Bank for the benefit OF
his wife and child. This money he said
had been given him by his brother. lie
told me to give receipt for it to his wife al
ter their marriage. | told him to relieve his