Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1842-11-24

heard The physicians say he was dead; the
execuilon did not take place; have not seen
the body since lhls time.
H ] have made no examination Of his cell
since his sentence, 10 look for dangerous
weapons; but learned that Col. Jones had
done so. When last saw him he had .
penknife the knife ] saw in his body, think
the handle was about four inches in length.
and The blade probably the same. lie said
he could not use steel pens, and therefore h'
was allowed pcnknife. When las, ] saw
him he was stunding with his face to thu
wall, thought in prayer; disturbed him and
said as al excuse, Mr.. Hllyer, deputy sheriff,
wishes 10 see you he was all right and well
then.
Frederick L. Vuitee, deputy sheriff, sworn.
lave since the sentence Of Colt had charge
of him. ! commenced watch last Tuesday
morning, 3 o'clock, mud resumed the watch
every alternate six hours, and was relieved
by Abrn. =. Green deputy sheriff. Have
seen Coli two or three times every watch
since he has been IN my charge and have
conversed with him. ] never saw him have
any dangerous weapon but the knife and fork
with which he ate. ] never saw fatal knife
shown) this knife in his cell. Saw one like
it sticking in his body after his death. Have
no knowledge of the means by which he pro-
cured the knife. Saw him last, alive, about
2 o'clock. Can tell who visited him from 2
ill 9 o'clock this morning; the first person
was Samuel Coli, at about halt past 6 o'clock
this morning at about 20 minutes to O'Clock,
VIM. DOlson, barber, of Centre street, was
sent for to shave him | wns present inside
the cell, during the shaving. Samuel Coli
called subsequently with Miss Ilcnshaw.-
Dr.. Anlhon and Doci. Francis also called
Colt and Miss II. called during relief Ia
Mr.. Green, who went 10 get his (Colt's) din
ner; John Howard Payne was also in The cell
with the parties named at this time the high
sheriff was also there. and also Mcssrs Gra.
ham and Emmett. | think have omitted TO
state that his breakfast was brought IN by u
young man from Mr., Cowdrey's victualine
cellar in Genre Street .he basket was emp
tied and The young man left in my presence.
Mayor Morris-Any thing farther Of per-
sons do you remember
Dudley Selden, I bcleve.-Thc Barber
could have left nothing without my know "
edge. When The large number of person.
were present, The marriage ceremony between
Colt and Miss llenshaw took place. hav,
neither remote nor distinct knowledge rs I,
how the knife came in his cell, Miss Hen
shaw was left alone in Colts cell lill,
while after the marriage.
4bner lfUihen, coioncr's clerk, called
Have seen the body of John &. Colt, and
recognised il. The knife now shown was
taken from the body by Drs. McComb and
llosack. have had no knowledge of Colts
custody or keeping, being attached TO the
coroner's cffice.
.7brahom II. Green, deputy sheriff, sworn
Have had Colt IN custody at alternate watches
since Monday last about 3 o'clock. Saw the
knife here shown, IN Colts body, but never
saw it before. ! know Of no persons but those
mentioned by previous witnesses having Wis.
tied Colts cell. Have never searched his cell
for dangerous weapons otherwise than to lock
carefully around, nor has any else To M, |
knowledge. (Witncss here produced written
letter OF instructions for guarding the prisoner,
from the shcrih)
j. {. Hart stated that he wished the witness
examined To show the reasons why The cusio.
dy OF the prisoner was transferred from the /
keeper to The sheriff. Mayor OBJECTED.
Rec' Henry W. .anthon, sworn. am the
clergyman who attended deceased. | COM
'nencpd visiting him on Mopday. have
mad" notes at my various visiis-ihe notes ex.
tend from Monday ill Thursday. Here ia.
reverend gentleman read long account Of his |,
various interviews with the prisoner, which |
was listened To throughout with much intcres |
by the crowded auditory.
The witness procceded-The foregoing
notes relative To my visits up to Thursday
on Friday mQrping he expressed IA wish n |
marry Miss Henshaw. lie gave me $500 |
which he had received fran his brother, which
ho wished Inc To deppsitp in some savings bank
and to allow Miss =, after she was married,
mud Tor the child's bencft-shc to receive S2t
per month. wanted him To give me The
Jhili, to which he objected. agreed to stand
sdncatlon, as far us ! could, To WHICH he assen.
ed About ~ o'clock married them, and re.
lired, leaving them together-about O'Clock
had an interview with Samuel Colt respecting
he interment. lie seemed much affected aud
'hId he had made none, and "didnt think il H
would come to that" gave orders for tn.
nterment myself. Al 90 minutes to = o clock,
'rayed with him and left him, wishing him L.
,ear up with Christian lorlituJe TO the end.
AZ " ipinutes after 3 o'clock, the sheriff
;aiied on me, where was in the neighborngl
'o'i, and stated that some arrangements were
previous to four g'clork; | recon-.
nendcd not 10 disturb him until the latest
moment, to which he acceded at 4 o'clock the
herifi called me we went to the cell; | was
olng IN, and saw something thought unusu-
the sherIh saw my perpcxty, and xclaim-
d Oh my God, he has killed himself; / wa.
AIKEN to one of the other cells and know moth.
ng more Of the matter.
lThe letter constructions here read
Co.. VIM. Jones, keeper of city prison sworn
lave had Colt in my custody from the second
fJuly last,ill last Monday, when the sheriff
'ok charge of HIM; have not seen prisoner
nce Monday last; he was continued in the
anne cell while IN the shorih's custody the
plnion OF the Governor was communicated TO n
I'M on Monday morning | then searched his t
ell thoroughly aud found no dangerous weap.I
u ms person was not searched never saw
ne kniie shown before, nor have any knowl.
dye ol The means by which it got into his pos.
'Ssion had hm chained, his feet manacled
'Sl blonday.
Dr' J"o H. NJ Comb, physician TO the city d
risnn, sworn.-Pre,ioust To last Monday have
'slted Colt every day, aud saw him on Mon.
ay afternoon have seen the body since Li, 7