Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1849-01-01
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On Friday last, 22l December in pursuance Of sen
| 'ence passed BY The Hon. judge Nash William Dan
bridge Fps suffered the penalty Of the law for the crime
Of murder, perpetrated the bdy Of Francis Add plus
Muir, Esq. on the q day of FEBRUARY, lSiG.
Al abont 20 minutes to | o'cIock, the prisoner ac-
conPanled by the Rev. Messrs ilargrave and Wthers
iett tie jail The prisoner dressed in his grave
clothes, Gan whe,) and, with the exception Of paleness
produced by confinement, looked remarkably well. His
carriage was cree and his step 6fn. Arrived at the
spot the Rev. Mr. Nthers addressed the mnltituds.
collected closing with prayer appropriate to lie
sion.
The prisoner then mounted the cart, ard in a clear
audible Voice. indicating signa Of enoton, made tie
following remarks
EPES' SPEECH.
"Gentlemen: 1t was not my object TO have anything
to say on the present OCCASION but may do good
have determined say something. have been charged
with many crimes. have been charged with the nui
Ter of hog drover- have been CHARGED with the mur-
der Of my mother n-lav-I have been charged with the
murder of my son-and have been charged with the
murder Of my own servant but gen enen all these
charges are falSe-a false Would 10 God could say
as much Of that other charge. But Of that | am guilty
murdered Francis Adolphus Muir. murdered him
He fell by hand have regretted the act ever since
it comnitted-it has been befre ny eyes ever since
have the qualification to state that believe he is in
Heaven, and trust may meet him there. In his dy
Ing moments he said he hoped to there. hope
shall meet him there. and | believe will meet him
there. for lrst in Gods promises
'Gentlemen-l have better days, and many Of
you know IT. But when the tempter is aroused know
not what we may do. | hope that my fate may be A
warning FIR you to shun my example leave this world
at peace with all mankind [ feel that am at peace
with my God. | trust TO meet you all in heaven"
The Rev. Mr.. Nhers then gave cut the hymn com
mencng.
Glow firm foundation We saints Of the Lord, which
was sung hv the vast assembly in admirable harmony
The benedlc0n pronounced aud the faewells were
spoken by the Rev. gentlemen and many others collect
ed around. to all Of whom the criminal gave an audible
good bye" lie then turned to The crowd saying good
bye to you all. ope TO meet you all in heaven"
The Sheriff proceeded to the performance of the du
lies Of his office. While the preminaries were arrang
ing. the criminal pIyed the Drtitude that he had
shown Throughout the trial. and at the pronunciation OF
The sentence While the bandage being tied over his
eyes, he mutered.
''Ashes 10 ashes. dust TO dust ;"
and all things being ready the cart was moved and i'm
medately the soul Of William Daudrldge Epes was If
the presence of its creator and its Judge
lie died without scarcely struggle.
After the expiration Of hour, the body dowr
when the neck was found to have been broken The ho
dy laid in coffin, furnished by the relations Of III,
deceased and deposited in The jail oDnwdde, to be OF
the next day Saturday removed the residence of hi
brothers in Nott0WaV county R@&**s