The southern press., 1851-04-11

and the jury sham, u committee of three. con-
sistng Of Mr. Rightmre, DR.. Taylor, and Mr..
woodward, were appointed to see that the pri-
soner was safe, and wait on the Jury and see
what kept them 80 long.
The committee reported that the prisoner was
safe, and the jury were doing their duty, and re-
quested that the lawyers who were interfering
might be taken out, as the jury were capable OF
getting at the testimony without them. The
meeting resolved that the lawyers should be re-
moved, and amid intense excitement com
mittee of some fifty, headed by Dr. Taylor, left
the meeting for that purpose They shortly re.
turned and reported that the jury had removed
the lawyers. DIR. Taylor recommended the
crowd to wait half an hour, and if the jury did
not by that time decide, he would head party
to take the prisoner out and hang him. These
remarks were greeted with loud cheers.
Then Mr.. Clymer said he believed the com
mittee of citizens appointed to guard the pris-
oner had been turned out of the room where he
was. This OF course created great ferment,
and committee was Immediately appointed,
with DR.. Taylor at their head, to examine into
the matter. DIR. Taylor soon reported that the
prisoner was safe and that a committee Of three
was sufficient guard Addresses from Mr.
Queen and other citizens followed, one gentle
man, whose name was not known, saying: "Fel-
low-citizens, the man who has been shot has
wife and family. The deed was deliberate, cold
booded-the prisoner should be hung. Let
those who are in favor of hanging him, say,
"Agem The very air was rent with the loud
| "Ayewl
Again the crowd grew tired of waiting, aud
Mr.. Rightmre and two others were again dep
uted to wait on the jury. Mr. R. reported that
the jury would probably give their verdict in
fifteen minutes. He was satisfied a decision
would be made.
Voices-How? Mr.. Rightmire-On the right
side. Voices-which is that! The crowd
To hang him-to hang up the murderer. Mr..
Clymer believed the jury would find a verdict of
guilty, and advised them to prepare for the de-
nouement, while Dr. Taylor called on them to
arm themselves, and deuge the streets of Sacra-
mento with blood, If the officers dared to inter-
fere between the people and the murderer.
Deputy Sheriff Harris and Judge Sackett ex-
horted to an obedience to the laws, and called on
citizens to aid them in protecting the prisoner,
while DR.. Taylor called on those who wanted to
see Justice administered to fall in He would
lead them. large portion of the crowd re-
sponded by following the doctor to street.
The crowd were, however, urged to modera-
ton by several speakers, and kept together un-
til o'clock when becoming inpatient, another
committee was appointed to wait on the jury,
sion, but recommended patience and moderation
to the crowd, that they should " first be sure
they were right, then go ahead"
DR.. Taylor still urged immediate action, and
was loudly cheered, and the crowd shouted,
Let's take him out" &c. MIR. Queen, however,
pacified them for time and until o'clock,
when it was announced that the jury had found
the prisoner guilty, they were kept moderate by
reports from the jury and speeches from various
Individuals.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE.
We, the committee of investigation appointed
by our fellow-citizens to investigate the circum-
4 stance of the unfortunate occurrence that took
place this afternoon in this city, report that af-
ter a full and impartial examination in the
premises we find
That about , o'clock, p m, this day, Fred
@ erick Roe, and some other person whose name is
unknown, were engaged in an alteration which
originated at gambling table in the Mansion
u house, and that after the said parties had pro
e ceeded into the street, and were there fighting
q Charles Myers, who was passing in the street
" interfered, with words, requesting them to desis
y from fighting, or show fair play--that imme
dately thereafter, 1aid F.. Roe called out what
n the devil have you to say" and then drew his
pistol and, without further provocation, shot
said Charles Myers through the head. (Signed)
John A. Scranton, J. II. Bayley, Dr. Ed. Cronin,
w. +. Prettyman A. NJ Winn, j. s. Starr, G.
G. Wright, ID. o. Mills, l.. Hermance, p. B.
Cornwall, II. Omstead.
AFTER THE TRIAL-Directly it was known
that the committee had agreed upon report,
the excitement among the crowd became uncon-
trolable, and when Mr.. p. B. Cornwall had fin
ished the report from the front of the Orleans
House, it was immediately put to the vote that
Roe be hanged, and carried unanimously.
i Mr.. Rightmire sud the verdict had been rem
4 dered He considered ii the duty of all good
citizens to see that it was carried out. He was
ready, for his part The prisoner ought now
to be hanged, d-m him. Vocferous applause.
The crowd by ncclamaton, then voted that Mr.
Rightmire should act marshal, and see that
the verdict was carried out.
SroRMrae THE AII.-IIaving been repulsed
in the first attempt to force the door of the jail,
the crowd pulled up an awning post close by,
and with this battering ram attacked the door,
which very soon yielded Deputy Sheriff Har-
ris, with his posse, held the crowd at bay for
some time, but was forced out of the way, and
the mass poured in. The prisoner, Frederick
| Roe, was in the inner cell, chained to n post
| After a long delay, the chain was severed, and
he was then seized and hurried up the stairs, and
along the street to the place of execution.
| TRE HANGfNG.-It was 81 o'clock at night,
and quite dark, when the crowd with the doomed
man reached the place of execution.
The prisoner gave his name as Frederick ].
Roe, and was twenty years of age. He was
born in England, where his mother and sisters
now reside His features were regular, though
care-worn, and he seemed entirely prostrated
A scaffolding erected under one of the trees,
was occupied by the prisoner, Mr.. Rightmire, a
clergyman, (Rev. Mr. BrggsO who had been
invited, and several others rope was pro-
vded, and the prisoner furnished with glass Of
water. He stated through Rev. Mr. Briggs,
that he had done the deed in moment of pas
sion, and had nothing to say for himself A
rope thrown over limb, handkerchief
placed over the prisoners head, his hands and
feet tied, and the rope adjusted. The crowd to
witness the solemn scene, did not number less
y than five thousand.
y Every thing was conducted in an orderly man.
, ner, and after the duties of the clergyman were
over the prisoner was LAUGHED into e,ernitv