Daily American telegraph., 1852-08-03
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We learn that Wm B. Mann, esq.,, acting dis
trict attorney, in the absence Of VIM. b. Reed,
esq, Mt present making tour of Europe for the
benefit of his health, has been put in possession
of a confession from the brothers Skupinski, now
under sentence of death, which Is so startling in
Its character as to cause universal shudder at
its recital
Our readers will remember statement pub
iiShed ABOUT month since, giving the details OF
confession made by Matthias Skupinski to q
countryman of his own, named Skawinski. That
individual had formerly been acquainted with the
elder Skupinski, and visited him at Moyamensing
prison. Matthias made conidant of him, and
told him fearful tale Of crime and bloodshed in
which he had been conspicuous actor Accord
ing to this statement, the aggregate number Of
persons murdered by him and his friends were
not less than eighty, while thirty houses were
burnt by the same party. This confession was
detailed to Mayor Gilpin by the recipient of the
disclosure. The story was published in the news
papers at the time, and caused considerable SEN
sation Colonel korponay went to the prison
and translated the whole statement to Matthias,
who denied having made confession. On the
strength of this, Colonel Korponay came out in
the papers with a card, contradictng the story,
and charging Mr.. Skawinski with having fabri-
Gated the whole statement, and sworn to O false
hood.
1t now appears that Blaise, the younger Of the
wretched brothers. was shown the confession OF
Matthias at the time it was first published, and
acknowledged its truth. This endorsement he
has not withdrawn since.
On Thursday last Matthias eyinced some little
signs Of contrition, and in the morning in the
presence of the Rev. Wm. Alexander, the chap
lain Of the prison, and Mr.. Louis Toussig, the
sworn interpreter, he made full confession of
his crimes He said that he killed the boy Leh-
man by striking him on the head with the iron
leg of stove, and that he and Kaiser cut up the
body. Blaise, he says, was not present ut the
| time. He told of series Of crimes, which fully
corroborates the statement made by Mr.. Skawin-
ski. To this terrible tale Of blood, Matthias
added the details of several fearful scenes, in
which he and his companions were the actors.
On the afternoon of the same day Matthias
made another confession which tailed with the
first in all It's shocking details. The second dis
closure was made in the presence of sheriff Deal,
deputy sheriff Miller, Reve Mr.. Alexander Mr..
Anthony Freed, keeper of the prison, Mr.. Henry
c. Snyder, and Mr.. Toussig, the interpreter.
Matthias says that Blase acted in concert with
him and Kaiser in most of these outrages
From the story told by this monster, it is be-
eved by some that he and his associates were
the perpetrators of the Cosden and Bartle mur-
ders, and many others which have been involved
in mystery The feeling of contrition evinced
by the eldest of the brothers, on Thursday, ap-
peared but temporary. During the recital of his
misdeeds, he displayed great deal of ferceness,
and said that he was no worse than other folks.
He murdered people, but the Americans mur-
| dered him SO they were all alike, he contended
| The number of murders and their horrible de-
tails, of which Matthias confessed himself guilty,
were so terrible as to fairly bewilder those who
were listening to him.
| During Thursday the miserable brothers had an
interview, for the first time since they were SEN
| fenced. Blaise was taken to the cell occupied by
| Matthias. They embraced each other when they
met, but neither of them exhibited the emotion
which might be expected under the circumstances
They conversed freely in the Polish language
The burden of their conversation was of re-
eliminating character. Those who were present
cleaned from what passed that they were COM
PEELED to leave England about two years since, in
consequence of crimes they had committed there.
Blaise said he wanted to go to Russia, but that in
this he was overruled by Matthias, who insisted
on coming to the United States. The younger
brother said he thought this the worst place they
could go to.
They will have another interview on Thursday
next, the day before that fixed for the execution
of Matthias.
Blaise is not kept chained The fetters were
taken off Matthias's ankle some time since, but
were replaced at the time Of the disclosures made
by Mr.. Shawinski.
The health of Matthias has suffered much
during his confinement He has no appetite, and
is growing quite thin and cadaverous. Blaise,
on the contrary, appears to enjoy his food, and
is quite feshy.
| The prisoners are visited by two Catholic
priests Neither of the culprits seems disposed
| to seek consolation in religion. The eldest, on
every occasion, rails at the Americans for SEN
fencing him to the gallows. He keeps strict
count of the days as they pass, and watches with
fearful anxiety for the coming of the time fixed
for the expiation Of his great crimes
No person, excepting the two priests and the
authorities are suffered to visit the cell Of the
condemned.
We understand that il is the design Of Sheriff
Deal TO execute the sentence Of the law upon
Matthias with his own hands. The execution
takes place on Friday next.
Kaiser, the much talked Of and missing third
man, is at this time described by Matthias and
his brother as being short stout man, large
nose, blue eyes, and forid complexion. His
proper name, if Matthias is to be believed is John
Rutkowska lie is both n butcher and tailor by
trade. He is still at large His not being dis
covered is greatly to be regretted it is to be
hoped that he may yet be secured.
| TALL CHIMNEYs-We perceive by our ex-
| changes that n line of steamboats, is now in
course Of construction to on the Thames,
which are to be built ,cithom aHy chimneys. The
smoke and the products OF combustion are to be
discharged into the wheel houses, so that the
draft will be increased by the action of the pad
dies, and the unconsumed particles of the fuel
mingled with the water. The object of this i'm
provcment is to give greater facility in passing
the very low bridges over the Thames, which are
necessarily built on n level with the streets Of
London = Wheeling Times.
Mrs. Hill, the principal Of the Philadelphia
School of Design for Women, together with her
ciatnr AEss Elirn Smith haun haar, nnnnrtninnd