The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-11-01

how arc all shs folks up to Huntington Hov's
said "Ah was talking to him last winter. and he
there lperceiviDg Mrswilson, q deputy sheriff;
a a.an sl .n ~ a You Of a sasTg g, OH toe
"In tell you now one thing want you, Mr. -,
to have done When I'm dead, want YOU to see
my head cut right off ut the chin, and taken up
want him ffh my n Sss d0 cut
it right off," (passing his finger sroundS
What's that for, Chsrieyl" asked the person
addressed "Why." said he, laughing, /" doctor al
ways said he wanted my head; he thought there
was more in it than any common darkey's, and
think SO too; and | want he should have it.''
g You've got good fleece on it, said one; swhy
do you let your hair grow so longs"n "oh, lot
everything grow about rae; ii shows have blood"
"Why do you wear your trowsers inside QUIT"
Gle had worn them 50 several weeks) 81 don't
turns things; Icant get . grip Of him, though, to.
hold him" 1t seemed, at length, he was tired of
company; for he said" feel ugly to day, like
butcher going in after an ugly beast;" and he
laughed, and they coon after retired. He did
not wish TO- see any one particularly, and soon
after retired, as before stated, to rest alone.
He would not talk at all about the crime; and only
said, "They were all cruel He hoped they wouldn't
showed, at least, thai no was more rational than.
those who are supposed TO be Of more intelligent
nature and are certainly blessed with better means
of Improvement
medical man, and one deeply imbued with
some Of the modern Sc sms''--as abolition Of
capital punishment spiritual rappings, &c.-ob-
tanned an interview, and in defiance Of good
taste and common humanity. proceeded to abuse
that poor dark intellect with his absurd and
blasphemous visions, telling him, that, by means Of
the spiritual mediums. 6 he would be with again
eNn appreciation and request his further visits Were
Of course, interdicted by the sheriff.
THE MORNING OF THE ExECUrIoN-PARTIAL CON.
FEssIoN AND PERsEvERING HARDIH0sD.
On the fatal morning, Charley" as every one
in the town continued to call him. arose quite we'll,
and ate his breakfast usual, but did not wish to
see any one. Considerable numbers eamc into the
town, and by the freight train, from Gresnport ar
New York State Militia), commanded BY Captain
George Lyons, to whose excellent management the
citizens were chiefly indebted for the excellent order
preserved throughout the exciting occasion
gatherings has nearly OVERLOADED the town, but,
fortunately, Mr. Corsin's hostelry-the Suffolk Ho-
tel-affords more accommodations, and better
in towns Of the size Of RSsrhead; and 'S EVEN
those obliged to remain till the next day among
his good cheer, bore the delay with Chris
tian tortitude. Among the new corners was
Mr.. Edward Floyd, Of Huntington, for whom
the Sheriff, in compliance with the prisoners re-
quest, had sent day or two before; and those who
were aware OF it, were in anxious expectation that
his interview would DO productive of full confess
sion. This, no vever, was not the case, and ever
what was said was Comfortably to promise given
to She convict kept secret from the public till after
wards. It was merely this" That they need not
trouble hang any other man for the murder Of
fected but Charley would say no more. except that
he might want to seo him again. He asked at
| what time he thought he was to be hung, and Mr..
Floyd told him he understood about half past one
We visited the prisoner again shortly after this
interview, and found him looking worse than the
previous day, but preserving the Same bearing. He
had now removed his shirt, and with piece ofsack-
ing thrown over his shoulder, Ito keep him warm"
as he said, he looked perfect Caliban. He said
he did not want to see any one, but would not mind
seeing MIR. Lockwood. That gentleman was accord
ingly sent in, but their conversation amounted to
no more than an inquiry whether certain letter,
hereafter given, had been sent He still resolutsy
refused all spiritual aid and consolation as befsre
h. ssid They might pray if they'd mind t0-As
Shortly after twelve, he sent again for Mr.. Floyd
Now, surely, We were to have full confession-but
no; sill he said was, Il am going to die game, and
gaows, as stout as ever, and you must pledge your
word you'll never tell any one what tell you, till
after am gone" On getting that assurance, he
said, Well killed her.that's enough . On Mr..
deny it, he said-"Yes, will; I'll brave it out to
| The Suffolk Guard, shortly before one o'clock,
formed round the jail and all the proceedings were
conducted with great regularity and as much solem-
nifty as possbe-all religious exercises, even 70 the
reading the funeral service, being, by his own OK
| press desire, dispensed with.
Contrary to the expectation Of all, he "did brave
it out to the last" and never quailed or faltered
while they clothed him in the white grave clothes
and cap, which painful operation being concluded,
and said he wanted his dinner That being brought,
he ate plateful of meat and vegetables, and soon
afterwards submitted, without any seeming oppo-
stioA, to be pinioned, so as to leave his hands at
i IN kha H. Il.I - H.
yard, surveyed the preparations with look Of in
difference, took his position perfectly erect ON the
fearful spot and cast unfinohng look at the few
that we're admitted within, who were nearly CEN
lined to those whose presence was required by law
He shook hands with those who approached for the
purpose, and even smiled, nay, almost laughed
Mr.. Clark then read to him distinctly the war
rant vhich he had before declined to hear but which
he made no objection to when told it was necessary
In reply to the question whether he had any thing
TO say, he said, in q clear voice, and with o firm
look,
rs follows" Well, gentlemen, | don't know a.
I've got anything to say but what I've said already
have said it-Pm innocent. know nothing
about it; but that makes odds. If I'm to die, I'll
die. But I've done nothing since I've been in here,
though Mr.. Edwards says I've eat up dozen look
ing glasses and don't know how many bottles (al~
ludng to story before mentioned).- I'll save all
the lives can; can't but one; wish could.
If I'm to die, III die Good bye, (and, shaking
hands with the Sberf) farewell, sir" He then
turned his head and in consequence Of his height
delay Of a few moments took place in adjusting the
cord. Some of the spectators averted their eyes;
but his retained their fixed glance, until the cap
was pulled down. A broad axe was handed to the
Sheriff, and the bio struck which severed the
retaining rope and tie thread of the unfortunate
mans life at the same instant. With few con-
vulsive heavings, bat violent struggle, he passed
into eternity.
The following gentlemen attended as the Witness
es, required by the statute:-Albert Rogers, Henry
Gardiner, and John Rose, of Southampton; John
Il Smith, and John Svezy, of Brookhaven;
Walter Scudder. of Islip; Gilbert CARL, and Ed
ward Floyd, of Huntingdon Orlando II. Gardiner,
of Shutdown; Samuel Phillips, Henry II Terry,
and James Clark, OF Southold; and Austin Rose, Of
Soutbampton-all of whom signed the prescribed
certificate and handedit to the County Clerk, vino
oil