Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-11-23
JOHN C. COLT.
PREPARATIONS FOR HIS EXECU-
RIAGE-SUICIDE.
From the Newrork Herald. Extra, Of Friday evening

lC Colt were all made al an early hour this
morning.
The messenger sent TO Albany returned this
morning, with the information that the Chan
celor had perempiory refused TO grant writ
of Error, on the second application ofthe coun-
sci of Cob. Senator Verplanck has also replied
10 letter of Colts counsel, in which he agrees
with the position taken by Benz. F. Butler,
Esq, counsel of the Sheriff, who backed the
last application to the Chancellor for the pur-
pose OF hating The question Of Aldermen setting
as Judges of The Court Of Oyer and Terminer,
consii'ulonaly decided.
Colt was engaged in writing nearly all night,
preparing, as we understand, full confession
Of all apperlaining to The murder of Adams.
He was under The charge Of Deputy Sheriff
Vullee and Green, during the night. And upon
being asked during the evening if he wanted
any thing, he desired cup Of coffee, and then
told The Deputy that he wished to see all the
keepers Of the prison between 10 and | o'clock
this day, when he would bid them adeu forever.
He also stated that the Sheriff had complied
with his request, and postponed the hour Of ex-
ecuiion until the last of the day-4 o'clock.
Colts brother was at the prison deor as soon
as it was opened in the morning, and remained
with him about quarter Of an hour.
Colt afierward dressed himself and was
shaved by Dolsens, of Centre street.
Al early dawn persons began TO assemble
around the City Prison, and al about 8 o'clock,
The avenues and entrances began 10 be blocked
up with anxious enquirers, who were asking
"Will he be hung?"--"can'; you let us in?' &c.
The gales TO the entrance of the prison were
closed about eight O'Clock, and officers stationed
10 prevent the ingress of any except those who
had the tickets Of admission.
The position Of the gallows was in the rear
court yard of The prison, and the noise of the
workmen in its erection could be distinctly
heard through the massive walls of the prison.
The galows was erected early in The morn
ing Ii consisted merely of two uprigh, posts,
and one ransversely placed Through the CEN
ire the transverse piece, over pully wheel,
the rope was passed, and to the opposite end
weights of about $50 pounds were suspended
by additional blocks and tackle. Ii was placed
In the centre of The yard, and Immediately op-
posie the rear window of the cell in which Colt
was confined
At 8 O'Clock the outer door of his cell was
opened and the usual breakfast of The prisoners
served up in the different cells of the prisoners
The excitement about the prison was intense
al about o'clock, and the doors ofihe Police
Office were closed in order 10 prevent the in
trusion of the crowd.
Franklin street was filled with the multitude
as well as the vesibule of the city prison on
Centre street, and the stree, in 'front.'
DR.. Anhon visited the cell of Coils at about
4 o'clock, in company with Colts brother, for
the purpose Of making preparation for his mar
riage with Caroline Henshaw.
Al about balf-past Il o'clock Messrs. Gra-
ham and Emmitt, his counsel, visited his cell,
and remained about half an hour A little be-
fore - o'clock, Caroline Henshaw made her
appearance in company with the brother of
Colt and John Howard Payne, who entered
the cell with her. They were then married by
the Rev. DR.. Anihon, in presence of David
Graham, Robert Emmett, Justice Merritt, The
Sheriff, John Howard Payne, and his brother
She was dressed with straw bonnet, green
shawl, clarel colored cloak trimmed with red
cord, and muf Her appearance denoted
much anxiety, and she was much thinner than
when witness on the trial.
After their marriage, Dr. Anihon remained
in The cell with them few minutes, and then
left them alone, she remaining for nearly an
hour.
There was considerable excitement among
the prisoners in The various cells, and Sears,
who is confined for the murder of McDonough,
was exceedingly inquisilire as 10 all the prepa-
raiions for the execution. From every cell an
arm could be seen with piece Of glass in the
fingers, evincing tha, The holder was anxously
waiting for the hour of execution, which will
axe place at twelve, and, in accordance with
request, the keepers Of the prison will take
asst farewell.
Al the door stood Vultec, The deputy sheriff,
,ne hand on the sliding bolt Of the cell door,
md The other holding The paddock and key.
On the corridor, connected with his cell was
he sheriff, pacing up aud down on one side,
evidently deeply affected with the contempla-
ION Of the shocking ceremony he was about to
perform. Other persons. friends of Coli were
pacing the corridors; and appeared as if terri
Die event was about 10 happen, which they could
not aver, and that would plunge them all in
profound regret. Al last, al about one O'Clock,
Colts brother, Samuel, again arrived, and en-
cred his cell,sCo was sill engaged in CONVEX
yatIOn with his Vife AZ hn was stino mn tho Coot