Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1852-12-06
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hcC6e az commerce the lollowlng graphic
sketch of the execution'of three criminals. in
Port.an Prince, who, by their extensive opera
tions in that city had acquired for themselves
the title of "The Robbers of the Capital. THE
special crime which brought on them tho law
was an extensive robbery committed at IN
hotel ofthe Princess Ovetti, with an attempt
at incendiarism. II seems that after realizing,
pretty considerable sum of money by tn cir
speculations in other peoples property, they
tried TO multiply their fortune by gambling, and
for this purpose they went to a gaming house
at the Morne au tut, where, however, bad for
tune attended them. They resumed play next
day and continued at it for several days
losing each night large sum. To change their
luck they tried another gambling house but for
tune was unfavorable there also and they con-
tinued 10 lose during several nights AT length
when their stock was sensby reduced. they
resolved TO separate and divide what remain.
ed in their hands, amounting to more than $500
each Soon after they were arrested one by
one. The journal from which we quote pro
ceeds TO say
Last Saturday the three accused persons tried
before the military council were condemned to
the penalty Of death, and executed ON The
same day. In "A few words, here is the bio
graphy of these three great criminals:
Antoine Jean Philippe native Of Nesbe,
after having committed several robberies of
the district signazed himself by robbery
with house breaking IN the residence Of General
Cassmer, Duke of Mircbalais. This crime
brought him into the prison Of Port au Prince
from whence he escaped only to go TO commit
this latter robbery.
Jeannot was a cunning robbcr AS quay
laborer he made his strokes with great skill
and only pracced in small operations. His
last exploit which led him To prison, from
whence he also escaped to take part III the
crime for which he was condemned, took place
at night on board Of an American vessel being
on shore, he jumped into the sea, naked as
glass, and am TO the vessel, arrived on
board, and after having taken variety Of ar
licles, he took the boat Of the vessel To carry
them of; but he was caught in flagrante deIic-
10.
Saint Preux had very peculiar passion for
stealing animals His last exploit was the
theft Of saddle and a pair of pistols, in the
house of General Genrard. Arrested for this
crime, he, too escaped from prison to go and
commit the robbery OF which they were con
victcd.
Antoine arrested first had confessed every
thing. Alter having given an exnct account OF
all the circumstances OF the robbery, he eyln-
ced the most perfect Indifference to his fate.--
Jeannot, arrested the second, had first stuck To
a complete denial of everything maintaining his
innocence. On Wednesday morning, the 20th
Of October, he was brought before his Majes-
ty. On his return 10 the prison, Jeannot said
to Antoine, "Y on still persist in accusing me-
! am innocent. | know nothing of this robbie
ry." what a mean fellow you are" answer
ed Antoine, very ingenuously, and with the
greatest sang frod, "When man has done
anything he ought to have the courageto bear
the consequences. Yousay that | tell lies on
you. Very well. Is it not Tomorrow
Thursday-that the Emperor says we are to
be executed Tomorrow, then, we will
stand before God If lie, God will punish
me" Then came Saint Preux. He wished
to play the same role as Jeannot; but the most
of the articles mentioned by Antoine having
been found in his possession compelled him to
confirm the confessions made by the latter.
After their condemnation they did not seek
to escape from prison but all three formed one
and the same resolution, that of submitting
courageousy to their fate The Governor
caused all the objects found with Saint Preux
to be brought to him. There were in the trunk
sos and some changes Of dress. The Cover
nor told him he might take one of the changes
to dress himself for the execution. "What day
do you wish to be executed p ask the gov
ernor "Whcn do you wish it yourselfP he
replied Tomorrow" "Very well; but even
at present we are ready" After having chosen
shirt and pantaloons the Governor having
said 10 him that the fine linen shirts in the trunk
were stolen objects Yes said he but this
which have seectedis is my ownproPerty that
have earnedby my labor, that isthe reason nave i
chosen it for my dress in going to death he
money, also in the trunk got by the sweat OF
my brow" The Governor told him he might
dispose of everything that belonged to him.
He thanked him and put the money IN his
pocket and he was then brought back to prison.
Among the property stolen there was
box containing precious objects which could
not be found. Antoine and St. Preux affirm