The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-08-25

iess0r, Marshal North, and the Deputy Sheriff. OH
GERS OF the police were stationed on the box and
behind. This carriage was followed by one con
tanning Sheriff Gorham and two other officers. The
First Light Dragons, Capt. R0well, escorted the
carriage TO its destination. Without their assist
snce, considerable difficulty would have been
experienced In consequence Of the dense mass OF
people with which the streets were thronged, all
anxious TO obtain glimpse Of the prisoner.
Inc gallows was erected In valley on the govern
ment reserve within short distance Of the Presidio
heads; the number Of spectators being about ten
Thousand, many OF whom seemed to think 1t was
excellent pastime to see fellow creature hung up
by the neck till life was extinct. The scatfold was
about eight feet from the ground, and about ten
feet square, in the centre OF with was trap door,
fastened underneath by bolt, with pulley at
tacned. Toe National Lancers were formed into
crowding too near the scafold. The City Guards
were also on the ground, and aided materially to
preserve order and decorum among the vast multi.
tude there assembled, many of them from no other
msn "a vs e ssdy S0s Seh 'G rS
these are repugnant Public executions have been
ascertained, beyond all shadow Of doubt, to have
any other but q salutary inference on the public.
yesterday, Tor instance, there was great deal Of
leyity manifested just before the arrival Of the
solemn cortege, and on its arrival there was most
unfeeling manifestation Of heartlessness among
many in the crowd; the doomed mans ears being
salnted with loud shouts Of " Hats off," Down in
'front.'" accompanied with rude jests and ribald
laughter which was perfe stly disgusting.
AT quarter past one, the procession arrived upon
the ground, and Sheppard mounted the scafiold
with arm step, accompanied BY Rev. Mr.. Ingolds-
ness, and he shook hands with several who were
standing upon the scafyold. To the reporters he
said that he requested 70 return his thanks to Judge
bennett the keeper Of the county JAIL who had been
very kind TO him; to Capt. North, Mr.. C0rbett, Mr.
Farren. kr. Davis, and Mr.. Creighton, ali Of whom
had treated him kindly. He was dressed In black
frock coat and pants, with black vest and cap. In
reply TO question of how he felt, he said, with
much frmness, feel like an Innocent man." He
talked with the clergyman and Capt. North.
At twenty five minutes past one the death war
rant was read BY Sh@if Gorham. During the read
description and Is soon Is Il was finished took from,
bis pocket paper which he read to himself, and
then cried out, "Wher's Creighton2" Some per.
sons called out to Mr.. Creighton who was below,
over and whispered to him, handing him the paper
which IL said to be will Capt. North said to him
Have you anything to say Sheppard" to which
Re answered, Yes, but III say prayer first" He
rend clergyman, after which he asked Capt. North
to give him glass of soda water. None being at
hand bottle OF brandy ives passed up from the
carriage, and he drank q small quantity Of it with
water. He then said, II don't know as want to
say anything more, don't fear the death, but feel
trembling in my voice." He then stepped to the
rear of the scaffold, and In clear, firm voice. be-
traying no emotion, spoke as follows:--
der Of Henry O. Day, man whom always considered
my friend. Ny best and only defence is innocent,
which wish you all to know All Ihave to ask Of you
now, is your prayers. am innocent, as expect for.
giveness from God, which truly expect and know
have4
being bound with cord, the clergyman was admin.
istering consolation to him. HIS feet were tied,
when he shook hands with the Sheriff, Capt. North,
and the clergyman; white cap was drawn over his
bolt was drawn BY Sheriff Gorham~the trap fell
and the body was dangling in the air. Toe mnscu-
lar contraCti0ns of the lower limbs continued for
four or five minutes, but his death appeared to be
Of the arrangements after his arrival upon the
ground he appeared utterly Indifferent, and met his
fate with O frmness that we scarcely supposed hui
man nature was capable Of After hanging about
geon Sheldon Of the Light Dragons, and Surgeo on
Stout Of the National Lsncers. The body was Cut
down by Coroner Whaling, into whose charge it Wi
delivered, pat ed In o wagon and taken to the Co
roners office, prior to being buried.
Battle between the Thins.e IN Trinity Gouaty
correspondent of the Shasta Courier, writing
from Weaverville, in Trinity county under date o
July 10th, says:--
The Chinese have been for some time preparing
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is the same here as in other parts Of the stase q
sector al hatred and clanDish difference, brought
from their native land. From day to day these diff.
ierences have increased, although numerous at.
tempts have been made by their leaders aud Ameri.
to settle them; but all endeavors were in vain.
Patience, with them, ceased to be virtue on Satur-
day last, when they met to fight out their pent-
up wrath, and bloody fight 1t was. The par.
ties met in all their accustomed modes of war
fare-their banners, Shields lances and helmets,
the came as used in their wars at home. On Satur.
day morning, both parties were out diminishing
and drilling; they were designated IS the small
Of HO men, and the latter Of about 400. AT about
O'Clock In the afternoon, the small party charged
upon the other. The conflict was short but de
structive; the small party were victorious, killing
eight Of the Larger party and driving them
war; the small party had but two men killed. Some
ten or twelve on both sides were severely wounded.
One white man, who was interfering in the fight by
dischasgiDg his pistol at one Of the parties, was
shot dead BY some spectator, Of whom there were
about one thousand.
All day the grestest excitement prevailed
throughout town; some were for, others against
their lighting. Our Sheriff did all in his power to
could accomplish nothing-fght they would and
fight they did. But their differences are in no bet
ter condition now shan they were before. Neither
dare go to work; one is afraid Of the other-con-
sequently both are idle 80 matters stand present.
On Sunday the large party collected their dead
together and burned them, IN the same manner as
do the Indians Of this country and then buried their
ashes. The small party buried theirs with all the
imposing ceremonies Of war; they all turned out in
funeral procession and followed the bodies to their
graves, accompanied by music, as white men would.
The white man killed was also buried the same day.
It was day offunerals. Long will It be remember
ed by the people of this town.
The Weaverville correspondent of the Yreka
Herald says that the contest grew ont Of dispute
about small gambling debt, the controversy end.
tional and political difficulty for long time existing
among them in their Oriental home. The two par
tics were very unequally divided on the occasion,
one party numbering over four hundred the other
less than one hundred and twenty; the smaller
party being much more dangerous than the larger
one and most anxious for the fray. Some of tue
citizens promised the lesser party fair show in tae
tight, AM sided with them on account OF their in
fe'iority of numbers. The two parties were sta
toned on opposite sides Of a ravinc, where there
was much good geperalship shown by both parties.
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