The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-09-01
rELEaRAPHlo REponrs FoR TnE UNION
Execution of Professor JV,bster.

EXECUTION OF PROFESSOR lTroNG.
BosroN August 30-Last evening, when the family Of
Professor Webster took leave Of him, they totally un.
that tor the last time they We're him
alive.
After they lei he was and placed in new CELL
prevent bis committing suicide The rev Dr. Putnam
his ADVISER lett him O'Clock, from which hour
until midnight he zealonsly engaged de. otonaex.
ercises fell into doze, but any last
asleep intervals he awoke and converted h those
who were placed in the cell watch him He spos
calmly his approaching ate and with great ortude
death had been Ike p. from his Afflicted and devoted vile and
aiectonae daughters Towards the dawn OF day noise
on the outside OF the prison appeared agtate him. but
be maintained his frmness up the last moment
When he had been prepared 10 proceed to the galow the
ing the hall leading to the cell maintaining the utmost
lemnity He was attended to the gaiows, al twenty min
Freeman kugg and others, among whom the Rev
Dr. Putnam He proessed TO die peni'enty, and maintain
ed his usual mness up the moment the drop fell and
he launched into etc rny.
The Boston Tra9scrPt says in reference to the petition
oded msapprehenson in the pubic Mad in regard the
circumstances which resulted the uxaposon OF these
when ac. did sO no, altogether WARRANT The pson wa
written by Mrs Webster, and signed by the after
confess crime her, she entertaining a
The peon was withdrawn by The prso before there
had been any action upon by the governor and council.
We think, therefore, IL should regarded
with of the confession produced,
course, most prejudcia effect the public mind We
these facts not because We tlnk hes be
aation Of the prisoners conduct bat supply 10 correct
misap prehension.
Delatcare Nominations.
WILMINGTON. August y, ls5O.--rh- Delaware Wing
State Convention, which met At Dover yesterday
mated 4. Causey, esq, OF Milford Kent county, for gov
eraor and Hon G.. b. Rodney, OF Newcastle, who formerly
scnted the State for several
Congress The convention adjourned last evening.
The Miao~i Second Congregational Distrief.
LoUisvILLK, August 3eReports received say
Gchrist Porter, (whg,) is elected the second
gressional district Missouri The majority stated
Fatal Railroad Accident
SYRACUSE, August 30A fatal accident occurred here this
IN forming, Il e Utica and Syracuse railroad Albert
Francis residing In this city, had both his legs and
od, by being over by the Train he lived fifteen
alter the accident
CAoiera-Deaihs at Coilnlbps
COLUMBUS, Ohio, August 30-Ten deaths o. CURED ben
yesterday, from already rerored having
transPircd since last report
Condition Of the Norfhn~ Markets, &c.
SEw YoRk, August 3l--2, p. m.-Stocks frmer New
loan coupons held ll7i fsncies depressed Flour .
aae sales Of 100 - lsa " w for IS ssT
SIS 81. Corn meal So a SO l2t. Wheat dull Saies
900 bushels Genesce liz cents red 100 l02 cenu
Mixed corn 81 62 cents yellow 81 o. cents 7,oD
bushels cold. Oats and rye unchanged Provisions stesdy
Mess polk $40 IS u $40 ~. Groceries firm. Cotton
quiet and prices declined oneeighth OF cent since nt
Americas news sales 500 bales. Whiskey in barrels
cents.
PHILaDFLrnlA, August 3l-2, p. m.-s,octs quiet 10
50 81 fH good Standard brands. Corn meal. 81 "a s0
Sales red wheat los ITO cents white do li2 cenn
Yellow So cents Oats, southern, 30 35 cents Pro
visions steady prices unchanged. Coffee and sugar hfm
tince the steamer. Whiskey ~ "a cents In hbds ana
barrels