The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-31

IRON the So Loui. IntslhgsnosR, July -
John Shawney and Joseph Dodge yesterday suf.
fered the extreme penalty Of the law, in the jail yard
Of this city, at halfpast enc O'Clock P. NJ. Thoir
crime already familiar TO NEST Of readers but
for the benefit Of the remainder we remark that they
wcrs convicted before the U. 8. Circuit Court lass
spring for the murder Of two Indians on the Palms.
some time during hast summer.
The place selected for the execution was extremely
private being between the main jail building ana
tho temporary structure erected for the accommouA
tom Of the Criminal Court, fronting on Cneshus
street. Two high walls here shut IN SORT Oh pass
way about ten feet wide and the buildings at either
extremity completely exclude all Observation from
the street. from points higher than the jail en-,
closure. The gallows was constructed In the usaal
Manner consisting OF two uprghts with trans
verse beam across the top. The entire police force
Of the city, we believe, numbering upward Of eighty
members, were gu the ground, distributed within and
without the enclosure. Comparatively hw persons
were assembled without the JAIL and not the slight
est indication Of disturbance was visible ut any time
during the day. Within the yard were the witnesses
summoned by the Marshal consisting OF about one
hundred persons, including the police physicians
reporters, &c.
AT one O'Clock, Col. Fl. Fl. Baber, o. S. Marshal,
repaired to the interior main door OF the jail build
ing and the prisoners were summoned from their
Cells-where they receiving the last spiritual
counsels from Father Matthew and Father Lscon, Of
the Roman Catholic Church-by Mr.. CASTILLO, the
jailor Dodge appeared, wearing smiling and con-
tented expression OF ace, which he preserved to the
ance seemed less conscious than he of the near ap-
Proach of O frightful DOOM Shawney's countenance,
though calm indicated intense but subdued emotion
They first went the rounds OF the cells, shaking
hands through the gratings, and bidding farewell to
Ill the prisoners. The alacrity, cheerfulness, and
politeness of manner with which Dodge went through
his ceremony, was surprising to all who witnessed
il. Both prisoners were neatly dressed, with black
ffoek coats, vests and pants, OF summer material.
They were then pinoned and led to the ssaffod each
hearing in his hands a small crucifx, aud accompa-
MED by his spiritual adviser. Col Baber read to
Nom, while seated, his warrant OF execution, after
which Dodge came forward and addressed the com
GEIIxxKy- am ab,ut to be executed and in the little
tne have left thank ysu, gentlemen for many kind
nsssss shown me while was in prison, and for your
prsseace here to day. have not long to i've but my
prayer that the Lord may have mercy you all "a
hope he viii have merry on my soul May God be with
you and bless may you take warning by my fate
oa.net pay you for your kindness but hope you viii be
Paa. This is all have to say; caonot express what
feel. The Lord have mercy on you all-Amenl
3hawney then came forward, and with much diff
Guilty and emotion said:-
GErTKxN-I an brought hare for execution, and the
me has Am wiling to suffer the penalty of the
law. thank yos all fer your presence, and may God
have mercy on you and me- Ny prayer that you may
an b saved and that the Lord have mercy on my
The Rev. Fathers administered the last sacraments
to the unfortunate men, and took an afectionate
by the hand singy and with kind and feeling
adieu, asked to be forgiven by them for the dis.
charge OF his unpleasant duty. They. readily &C
guessed and expressed themselves rather gratifed
than otherwise that no one else had been selected
to perform the painful Office.
The prisoners being seated beneath the ropes
caps were drawn over their eyes by COL Baber and
officer Arnold Dodge exhibiting till the last mo-
nent the Indifferent cheerfulness of expression
and courtesy of department. They stood up, and in
few seconds the ropes adjusted, the bolt was
drawn, and the unhappy men were struggling in the
last conflict of life. The fall was about six feet
ShAWneVa neck evidanf1v brogan nv IL he
remained perfectly motionless, and beyond q slight
contraction of the limbs, after hanging about five
minutes, exhibited no sign Of suffering. His fellow
sufferer struggled considerably for several minutes
At the end Of half an hour the bodies were taken
down, and upon examination by Doctors Riley and
McMurray were pronounced dead. Neat walnut
collins had been provided by their friends, who i'm
mediately took charge Of their bodies and carefully
prepared them for burial.
Arrival OF the Caravan from Red River at
ST. Paul, Minnesota.
From the 81 Paul Democrat, July 90
The annual caravan from Red river reached this
place last evening. Our old townsman, Charles
Cavalier, ESQ late Collector of Pembina was one OF
the train, and to him are indebted for the follow
ing details =
The caravan consists of one hundred and thirty
three carts, thi1ytwo of which belong to the Selkirk
settlement on the British side of the line, and the
balance to Messrs. Kttson, Roette, Gingras, Cavi-
lier, and others residing at Grand Cote Pembina,
TO-, on the American side. They left Grand Cote
Sioux, on the Minnesota river, on Sunday last,
having occupied thirtytwo days in making the trip.
From Traverse des Sioux they came down on board
the Clarion. On the route they saw great many
buffalo, and killed as many as they needed. They
crossed Gov. Stevens trail route and fell in with
portion Of his party. The Governor was progressing
Nlowly, owing to the bad condition of his tea and
ut thought that unless the hunters
full the party would soon incur scarcity Of pro-
visions.
The traders and hunters at Red river have been
unusually successful during the past season. The
caravan brings SO ne six hundred bales of furs and
skins. and were obliged to leave large quantity
behind.
RI Rev. Provonc'er, the Catholic Bishop at Red
river, died few days before the train left.
The business at Red river on the American side
Of the line, is mostly being concentrated at Grand
Cote about thirty miles west of the old settlement OF
Pembna, and four or five miles south Of the British
line ard Mr.. G. thinks that it will finally absorb
the greater part OF the settlers the British side
The residents there have engaged quite extensively
in farming, and the soil is found to be exceedingly
productive. Mr. Cavilier intends TO return with the
train, which starts in the course of ten or twelve
days. and engage in the rearing of stock at Grand
Cote.
JERRY RESCUE CELEBRATION IN SYRACUsE-PRE-
Dieting A RIoT.--lt may not be generally known
that the abolitionsts resolved upon again cele
brating the rescue Of Jerry, on the LIST Of October
next, in this city, Such is the case dsgraceful and
strange il may These reckless fanatics are
not content with breaking the law, and trampng it
under foot, but must celebrate the commission Of
such high crime from year to year. They have en-
gagged Wieting Hall in which to hold their treason
Jubilee. This we know to be fact having been so
informed by DR.. Wieting, the proprietor, himself,
and for whom personally, we entertain the highest
respect and always have; but it seems strange, in
deed that of his principles will lend his pro-
perry to any such low, base, and contemplate pur-
pose. There can be sort Of excuse for this, and
we really hope the Doctor will reconsider his deter
mination in the premises He must know, without
our telling him. that the people Of Syracuse will not
submit to be doubly disgraced and demeaned by such
o crime-approving gathering as is proposed. We
speak Of this from the feeling that is known to exist
among our citizens generally. There is no law to
reach these rejoicers in mob violence to overthrow
law; and under the existing state Of things. we sug
gest that it may be well for Dr. w. to consider the
disgrace that will attach TO his hall if he permit
these black banner rowdies TO occupy it, to say
thing of other unfavorable circumstances that may