The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-08-30
trough the various ranks 10 the scaold ground by th
Gr no MARSHAL, whore were also few invited guests

Gr md Marshal, whore also few invited guests
THE SPECTATORS.
idea Of b number persons that were spectstors TO
We have before said that every portion or grour
he eve coud re ch in every direction there sppesrod
be nothing but hyl g mass Of persons. Is perectl
ss as
FALL OF BUILDINGS.
Several wooden tenements were 30 thickly covere
that they gave way with cras carrying hundreds wit
disraay OF those below. Some Of the buildings ths
were thus crushed by me lviy freight were 70 al
they seemed 10 be incapable Of staining the grea
weight forced upon them. There were number o
tuaately no lives lost SACRAMENTO wharf, just be
low DAVIS street. also gave way with eL Nendous noise
su and e Eating
mshaps occurred TO interrupt the prosecution of the d
ties OF the day The best Of order prevailed among al
buildings in the neghborhocd wit0 their sumen,s
bearing upon the eaows and ready 10 catch view Of
the scene when il should occur.
THE APPROACH 70 THE sAaaows.
At half past o'oeck, the preparations at the aaln-s
Sens Ssr ns ~ e vcn 20 @
they occupied separate position in body. TIE
prisoners were then brought down from their cells,
guard of officers, and driven to the exc
cuton ground. death like stiffness prevailed
preached and many Of them stood uncovered Both Of
them ascended the scaiod with firm STEP and TO
The Rev Mr.. Thomas, Of the Methodist Episcopal church,
also went upon the scaod, accompanied by three
officers who otsated as execudoners The of the
prisoners were paoned when they ascended the gaow
and their lower limbs were firmly bound they
reached the platform Both aided the officers adjust
took of their neck ties and oosened their shirt collars as
unconccrnedy as though they about the moet ordi
nary affairs Of fe When the ropes were placed upon
their necks Brace turne to his companion extended
his hand, which was taken by Heherington, when few
ed o Inc
blage.
Hetheringon then spoke as follows
GKSIIEMEN-You may think me hardened sinner but
appear before you COOL unconcerned and free. am
now about TO meet my Maker To the best Of my know
best OF my knowledge, have not lived day in my life
that was afraid to meet my Maker that night ITO the
reporter Have you got that DO not think thai am
boastful Dragging such is not my case The Row.
Bishop Kipp has been with me oil day-not all day. but
BRlcE-Go on-go on with what you have to gay, (the
executioner checked hiin). Away, you d-d son Of
HE1IRrscroS-I am not any more penltent to-day than
have been any day of my life
BRAcE-Go on old hoss.
HErlEaINGroS-ln conversation which had will Mr..
OBrien two weeks ago. conversation turned upon
ligon and assured him that there never day in
BRAcE-Hurry up and not stop so long Do you think
want to stand here and be stared at by these gnora
muses. wish 70 meet m, my doom p, i%msdi1s s,a
In the crowd, "Speak on; go on Hetherngton.'')
HmaEsisoIos-I have no. aIso6eyed any Of The rules
should be very sorry to DO IT. you will say go on, viii
go on.
Kipp; they dont want TO know anything absut him.
HETrERNGToS (after pause-where did leave Off
What was saying? "a volce-"About DR.. OBri.n')
HETnrRIScTcs-our conversation turned upon religion
BRACE Qaughing)-Ah, sh, ] am drunk, so am all
Hs1nrRixcroS-I told the Doctor I was prepared 10
meet my God al any moment and further, that never
Lived one DAY IN my LIE that was not prepared TO meet
davii 10 that, ! think, II called upon.
BRAoE- You have your vengeance, gentlemen to your
hearts content. don care d-n / want you 10
HErnERIsGroy--The gentlemen have given orders for
say orders have been given stop that In the rst
difficulty bad with Or. Baldwin, had 10 shoot him in
BRAcE-I shall dic murdered by the vigilance Commit,
tee July 30 1850; wish that clearly and distinctly
HrHERSo1os-I was acquitted Of that bu, stll /, hangs
rpon me must stop but VIII hrst add, that so far as
killing pr. Randall Is concerned, merely asked for
conversation with SicCorke when be turned round and
drew his pisio Immediately. merely shot him 10 save
my own lie have lived gentleman all my life, and
in the whole world TO prove that have done one
dshonorsbe act In my life Ihsve been abuse: by the
public press Of this city where have resided Ave six
years, for some cause unknown to now IN
Few minutes 10 be launched into eternity You may please
yourselves, notwith landing have no bad feeling to
wards any person living forgive every man freely,
- ] expect my Redeemer TO forgive me- Lord have
mercy On my soul
BRics-Goc d-n 1t, dry up! What's the use talking to
thtms
Hf1mnScToS-I was going to make remark that very
BRao-Go il, old hossi
HrnERSCroS-I have led lie pure, mild, and above
al ,eproseh As to how have been treated will say
freely forgive him. T. J. l. Smiley has been a friend
Bnacy-oome, dry up, wha, the by HI IS the use
Of keeping me here just waiting on YOU want 70 90
through with IL,
Jury. protefted against seveia things that had been
done am satisfied that no jury on the face OF the earth
would have convicted me 10 far fair trial have not
had am not afraid 30 meet my God hope the Lord
will have mercy my soul hereby forgive every
living on the face OF the earth. ask every man living
to forgive me as freely forgive them. Gentlemen am
here before you ALL DO not believe that am hardened:
baye prayed from the day Of my birth to the day Of my
death.
The execu,ioner here stepped up behind and gently
drew on the white cap.
IIr1InRISoroS-The lord have mercy upon my soul.
I will meet my saviour should like TO have
Fletcher Haghi, but II was denied Remember
to Fletcher Halght and Henry faght Lord have mercy
Hetherug.on spoke with strong North Of Eagland ac
cent, and occasionally referred TO memorandum which
he had 10 Ms hand.
THE EXECUTION
While Hetherpgton was yet speaking and Brace going
through with bis most wonderful sad revolving perform
the caps drawn over their faces signal
given foove ed by deep tone from the bell the vi
Piiant buildings, which another signal for the
chel parted the cord that sustained the Drop and al
The two murderers were ANONYMOUSLY suspended
crimes The moose was well adjusted upon both and the
bod c. almost Instantly ecss The body of Brace
not observed 10 move At all not muscle, and
that of Hehcrington. after three or tour minutes
seen to move slightly, once or twice, and then all vas
ever.
REMOVAL or THE BODIES.
TOE bodies allowed to hang thirty minutes. when
thry cut down and removed 10 the rooms OF the
Committee, and subsequently given into the custody Of
the Coroner vho had them removed 10 hts Office IN "a
crsuen.o street, near kearny. When the awful scene
concluded, the crowd quietly dispersed and returned
10 their respective homes, and the military companies
deposited their arms and were dismissed. II was the
largest gathering Of people 10 this city and
which will long be remembered by those who
witnessed H. and hope 10 effect upon those inclined TO
the of the deadly weapon upon every slight pretex
will be tsutary We trust the warning thus given to evil
doers will be properly needed in the future.
DRESS AND APPEARAHcE or THE PRISONERS.
Hciberngon as before stated s about 35 years Of age
fuil MEDIUM ,ze, rather good figure OF man, DARK
com Cxon, back hair and whlskers, with keen and
rather determined eye He dressed In black suit
throughout the same that he nj the time OF his
rest With light leghorn hat. He quiet man In his
intercourse with men, more than ordinarily so, and quite
reserved in his conversation. But e carried