The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1853-06-13

Uncle Bobby knew these ,biny. wsl,....~I
and his wits al this crisis did moi forsaks h;,,,
SO leaving the keg, precious indeed, but NOT a.
precious as life, he commenced feeling around
the base Of the larger trees for a hole. closely
followed by the boy, who was in an alarm;ng
state of nervous apprehension. 1t was NOT looe
until they succeeded in the search. A svca
more stood on the bank Of small creek, that
runs into Skunk, and leaned considerably into
the water. On its upper side was hole, but
little larger than mans body, and nearly on a
level with the ground; into this hole Jeremy
FIRST introduced himself, and after him the elder,
who had taken the precaution TO procure q
chunk of wood as barrier in case Of attack.
The few minutes spent in this way would
doubtless have been fatal 10 both, for the pan
ther in a few mighty bounds that crushed
through the thick cane like a tornado, reached
the very spot where they had stood when they
first heard the cry. but the smell fthe rhiskey
caused the creature to halt, and the delay saved
them. Never did practised drunkard inhale
Inc tunes of his favorite drink with more gusto
man ina, this unsophstcated denzen of the forest.
WIN long shifts that the imprisoned pair could
dlsiinctly hear, he inhaled the perfume again
aus, ona agan, at times tapping the sides Of the
IasA WIN ms tongue then stopping TO sniff at
.ne ounghoie with delight that would have
zone 10 the heart of "Tam O'Shanter and
oon,er johnny" had they been there to see.
ms luxurious indulgence was continued for
considerable time, but was broken off at last
oy cry that came from another direction, and
pointed out the position of another panther,
male 10 the first. The cry was Immediately
answered, and In an instant the two were TO
se'"er io'ingiy engaged over the whiskey cask.
CONCLUSION To MORROW.
EXECUTION OF ARTHUR SpRIsG.-The
Philadelphia Ledger gives an account of the
scene in Springs cell during the night preced
ing the execution. After religious services. he
said he never felt better in his life-that he had
never murdered any body, and expected to die
| a christian. His last statement was" AL.
| though the boy brought home the money, he
never told me that he murdered the women ::
| neither do believe he knew any thing about
the murder, for If he had he would have told
me. Neither do believe he had any hand in
it. These are TO be considered as my dying
words"
The Ledger farther says:
After having got through his statement, he
commenced to joke and laugh, although re.
said. "l have got long journey to take in the
morning, but don't think they will get me of
until aftersdinner, as l want TO lay in good
stock of provisions" And then he went on 10
relate an anecdote in relation TO two men SWIM
ming race. That one of them took a weeks
provision on his back, and when the other saw
this he gave up the bet.
The prisoner then laughed heartily until re.
minded OF his condition. To this he remarked
that he could not help ii, as he was so glad TO
get off, In answer to remark that every per.
son in the community believed him guilty, and
that we, his spiritual advisers believed il also,
he said, "you mus, think 1 am Greek" and
thus he went on until we left him, about mid
night, to take his last sleep previous to waking
in eternity.
The prisoner slept for several hours. He
awoke about o'clock, and engaged in reli.
gious services, Spring continuing to asseve
rate his innocence, and his belief that his son
was also clear of the guilt Of blood. We an.
mex description Of the last scene:
The condemned man was seen to tremble
when he gazed upon the large number assem-.
bled, and on catching the first glimpse of the
gallows a;nervous trembling was apparent, but
still he walked firmly and ascendei the steps
boldly.
The reverend gentlemen, and the sheriff, and
marshal, ascended with him, and the religious
exercises were commenced by singing hymn.
The prisoner kept his eyes closed most of the
time.
Upon the conclusion of the hymn, the Rev.
MIR. Street thus addressed him.
Arthur Spring. you have been convicted and
sentenced TO death for the murder of Honoro
Shaw and Ellen Lynch, and the execution of
that sentence is now about TO take place. We
have not ce used to warn you of your fate, and
10 induce you to repent and make your peace
with God. now ask you, in the presence of
Almighty God, before whom you will shortly
stand, are you guiltysor not guilty OF the muir
der OF these women? s..
Prisoner-No sir no sir.
MIR. Street.-The Grand Jury have also, BY
their presentment charged you with the muir
der of Mr.. Rink Are you guilty or not guilty
of that crime.
Prisoner-No sir. | never saw the man in
my life. t N
MIR. Street-I have still another and last
question to ask you. Before God, is your son.
Arthur Spring, entirely clear of the murder of
Mrs. Shaw and Mrs. Lynch.
PIisoner-l believe he is. He had no more
TO do with it than had.
At this response there was general groan
from the spectators, which was, however, but
momentary.
DIR. Street then said, "May God have mercy
upon your SOUL"
All upon the scaffold then kneeled, and the
Rev. Mr.. kensil prayed in the most fervent
manner. am Ii
At the conclusion the prisoner said few
words to Mr.. Street, and that gentleman was
about to repeat it, when the sheriff nterposed
and told the prisoner TO speak himself.
He then said that he went to bed on the
night of the murder att O'Clock, and never
knew any thing Of it until told by the officers.
The question was again asked him, :" ls your
son Innocent" and he replied:
My son is entirely innocent Of blood"
Mr.. Alexander here exclaimed: i" Let this
go throughout the land !"
The reverend gentlemen then left the gall
lows, after shaking hands with the prisoner.
The executioner arranged the knot and drew
the cap over his face, and the sheriff having
ieft lin, the props were removed from beneath
the platform, and al quarter after | 0 clock
tue drop fell, and the victim Of offended justice
hung between Heaven and earth.
efie fell about two feet and hall, and il was
| thought dislocated his neck, as with the ex-
cepiion OF slight contraction of the exuemi
lies. the body remained perfectly moiionless.
Thus has ended this bloody tragedy.
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