The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-11-22
NEW YORK. TUESDAY MORNING. NOVEMBER 49, 1872

1919.
into the only proper channel He left the selection
to myself. The Bible, found on opening II, was
folded down at several places.
One OF the first ! struck upon was the 10Th OF 81
Luke. dwet for time upon the first seven verses
the JOY in Heaven repentng sinner. tired
hun again here; and distinctly recollect, IN The
course of my remarks, touching upon the situation
Of in his terrible circumstances, having con
science clear from wiliu blood and asking
him again Gas was sitting directly in front OF hlm)
if il was not with himself; his protesahons were
the same they had been. Several passages oil
Scripture caught my eye in consequence OF the
pages being turned down, and led to brief comments,
lust my feelings prompted can now recoliect
I'd Corinthians 9TH chapter, LIST and I'd verses or
we know if the earthly house Of this tabernacle be
dissolved" &c.-which led TO his asking me some
questions 20 the resurrection OF the body, ITS
identity, &c, all OF which points. Qhe difficulties as
to reslirrection) he appeared fully to accord WIN
me in sentiment could be solved and disslpated by
simply recognizing the power OF God AT the third
verse, If so be that being clothed upon we snail
not be found Naked" ] now have II on my mind
how struggled to find words simple yet strong to
show him how naked indeed is the sinner II he be
not covered with the Son OF Gods righteousness,
and all was pointed 10 him by questions as was
able.
The case Of the blind man begging of Jesus by
the way side (Luke xviii, 49, also brought be-
fore this unfortunate man, and the only available
plea for acceptance in such an hour-mercy through
! tell the effect produced upon me by his manner
and his expressions at this interview. There SEEM
ed to be aload lifted from of me. II mistake NOT,
about 10, or little before, | knocked again at me
door, his request, his brother entered to make
some enquiry. My recollection here is not so clear
My pencil note, which | made some time alter
ward, is as follows ellis. brother entering, ar
rangements were made to bring G. H., and we left
the cell together, Mr. Colt wishing to be alone.
am to wait until his brother returns" The time IN
| tervenng until II o'clock was passed by me IN the
galleries adjacent to the prisoners ce and IN va
cant cell which one of the keepers allowed me to
occupy.
There was great anxiety manifested by many
individuals as soon the first interview ended, TO
learn from me the unhappy mans behavior and state
of mind far as could Judge; and could not avoid
expressing my humble hope and belief, to such as
acc0sed me, that he was prepared to submit 10 MS
sentence. About IL o'clock, Mr.. Colts brother IN
formed me that all the arrangements were made Tor
the marriage entered the cell again, and at once
| proceeded with the ceremony, several persons be-
ing present as witnesses. l dwell NOT upon me
scene. When left with the parties, c9qnselied'
comforted and prayed with them When had con-
cuded. he spoke to her with an intensity OF feeling,
respecting her future OF lie and the welfare
of the child, His request to be left alone with his
wife was indeed TO me great relief.
| think it was about p. NJ, when was request
ed to ask Mr.. Samuel Colt if he had made arrange
ments TO provide for the lntermcnt, ne came at my
request to the vacant cell, the third rom ms pro-
TIERS where was sitting, and upon my putting 10
exclaimed, !" Oh, did not think it would come to
this'-showing me that until that moment he en-
tertaIned hope OF his brothers reprleve. tlnd'hg
that he had made arrangements, and that he
wished place tor temporary lnterment, 10 relieve
him from his agony felt no hesitation IN offering
the temporary use of vault at ST Marx end the
services of the sexton. He referred me to Mr.. Sci
den, and after comforting with that gentleman, the
necessary order was sent by me to Mr.. Disbrow;
Twas if recoect, about half past one, when
the prisoner again asked to see me. AS soon as
l., nd he was d.
vanced, and taking me by the arm, said, Now let
us pray' Weknet and first he poured out, Gas 1t
seemed te me,) his soul in prayer ! recollect that !,
his first words were, ooh, my God, leone to thee"
He supplicsted for his wife, child, friends and enc
mics. His expressions without effort, fervent,
and touching cannot say how long ne prayed
In conclusion, he implored Gods blessing upon me,
and all was asked through our lord and Saviour
When he ended prayed with hun. when and he
rose from his knees. 81 have asked" ne said, "ior
| a watch"
| it was opened, and the watch handed to him, he
asked to compare the time with the sheriff g, and
| found that it wanted 20 minutes OF ow,"
said he, eff any wish 10 bid me farewell let them
| come as wish to be left alone Il wish to pray
AS they were entering, took him by the hand and
hoped that he would meet the end y with Christian
foriude and saving so paused. lies, sa,9 me- ne,
to lean upon the Saviour for acceptance. and look
to Him. the Lord Jehovah, for everlasting ssength.
1t was his request as we parted, that should come
at i O'CLOCK. ne intervening IlOHirHs WcIc spcut
by me in the adjacent cell. About twenty minutes
after the sheriff came TO me and ob;erved to this
effect, that there would be but little light after four,
and as some preparations were to be made when
the religious services were ended In the prisoners
cell, he asked my opinion about shortening the time
stated 1t was agreed between US that the sheriff
should give the signal few minutes after had been
in the CELL At four the sheriff called me-. The
public are informed already of what followed.
The prisoner, instead of dying as the sentence of
thelaw demanded passed to his final account by lay
ing violent hands on himself.
have nothing more to add, except to put up for
my readers and myself, prayer which is taught by
the Church to which belong, to her people, at the
Advent season just opening;- cf
almighty God Give us grace that we may cast
away the works of darkness and put upon US the
armor of light now in the time of this mortal life,
| in which thy Son Jesus Christ came TO visit us in
great humility, that in the last day, when He shall
come again, in his glorious majesty, to Judge both
the Quick and the Dead we may rise to the life i'm
mortal, through him who veth and reigneth with
thee and the Holy Ghost, now and ever-Amen''
HENRY ANTHoN,
| Rector of st. Marks Church, N. Y.
| November q. 1872.