The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1843-01-10

only an alias for some one else, on his ISL mo
this was proved 10 he false Small alone was 'he
one we had set down the poltroon oil tho tNree'
vet he received The announcement of his fate WIN
great composure. lie was asked what preparations
he wished 10 make lie said he had none: Nobody
cares for me- said he, 'but my poor old mother and
7 would rather she would not know what has become
OF me-
returned to Spencer. asked him what message
he Ind to send TO his friends IIe said, sNone---
Tell them that die wishing them every pleasure and
happiness. deserve death for this and my other
crimes There are few crimes that | hive not cum
mitted am sincerely penitcnt for them all. ] only
fear that my repentance is too late asked him If
there was any one whom he had injured to whom he
could make reparation--auy who was suffering
oboquy his account? He said no; but this will
kill my poor mother did not know before that he
had mother and touched by his aluson to her
I asked him If would no, have been dreadful
il he had succeeded in his attempt--r it were not
much better to die MS he than to become pirate
and steep himself terribly in blood and guilt Iic
said Il do not know what would have become Of me
if had succeeded ] told him that Cromwell weuld
soon have made way with him, and that Mckinley
would have probably destroyed them both. Ec said,
he feared this would ininre his father 'ilad you
succeeded replied, che injure you would have
done him would have been much greater. If had
been possible TO take him home, as at first intended
told him that he would have got clear as in Amcri-
with money and influential friends would
always be cleared; that the course was taking would
njurc his father less than if he should go home and
be condemned, yet again escape. lie said that he
had attempted tho san thing on bolrd the John Ad-
ans and the Potomac; but had been unsuccessful
He asked if had exaggerated the danger ! told
him, 'No that his attempts TO corrupt the had
too widely successful; that knew of the exis.
tence the conspiracy but did know how extcn-
sive il was" recapitulated to him his acts He
startled when tod him of his stealing brandy
lie admitted the justice Of lis fate but asked if
was not 'going too far and too fast. Does the law
Justify you?" said he. replied That his opinion was
not unpreiudiced; that had consulted all the officers
and they had Gircn their opinion TINT it was just
that he deserved death lie asked "what would be
the manner Of his death" explained it 10 him.
lie requested tina, he might be shot told him tla;
it could not be-that he must he hang. lie admit
ted that just. lie jected the shortne-s oC
the time and requested that an hour might he given
to prepare. made answer TO this but allowed
much more than the hour to clapse. lie requested
that his face might be covered granted his request
and asked him what ii should he covered with He
one whish was pu, on his face. Cromwell ard
Small made the same request and frocts were ia
ken from their lockers with which their heads were
covered.
Spencer asked For Bible and Prayer Took: they
were given to him. lie said, 81 am beIicter-but
do you think that my repentance will be accepted"
called to his mind the thief on the cross, and told
him that Gods mcrcics equal TO his wants.
He kneeed down and read from the Prayer Took,
and asked again ifI though, his repentance would be
accepted, saying that his time WAS short told him
God not only understood his case but could suit his
grace to it lie begged that would forgive him.
tod him did most sincerely and cordially, and as
kcd if had done any thing which made him seek
my life whether his hatred was unfounded. He
said he though; ii was only fancy "Perhaps" he
added, "there was something in your manner which
offended me'' read TO him what had written
down lie wished me to alter the passage in which
l said he ''oiIered ercuse, that he had attempt
ed the thing the John Adams and Potomac
lie only menoncdt as Il fact, he said.
More than IN hour had now elapsed. Spencer,
he met Cromwell, paused and asked to Mr..
Wales. AS he passed Cromwell he said not Il word of
his innocence nor did he make any appeal in his favor
Spencer said, "WaIes, hope you will forgive me
FOR tampering with your fidelity" Wales
piled, overcome with emotion, 81 do forgive you
from the bottom Of my heart, and hope God will
forgive you also Wales was weeping, and Spcn-
in passing met Small At the gang way. He ex-
tended his hand and said, Small, forgive for hav-
ing brought you into trouble Small answered. No,
by Cd, Spencer, cannot forgive YOU Spencer
repeated his request.-Snall said, how you ask
that of me after having brought me to this! We shall
soon be before God and shall then know all about it,
Spencer said 'you must forgive mel cannot die
without it, ! went Small and asked him not to
cherish any resentments at such time, and asked
him to forgive him, He relented-he!d out his hand
to Spencer and said, Il do forgive you-and may GOO
forgive YOU Also