Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1856-07-31

their remarks, at tho request Of the Sheriff com
menced drawing off their coats and adjusting
their shirt collars. Then they stepped upon the
drop, Immediately under the respective ropes,
when. with their avn assistance. the long, flow.
ing white shrouds were placed upon them. and
hound round their waists with white band
Their hands and legs were then tod aud durin,
the operation thay gave directions as 10 the man
ner of the operation whether too tight or too
hose, Kelly wore gloves--t;nrrett had none on
The sun was shining brightly, and Kelly beokon.
al t. ons of the officers tn put ON the cap, Tho
bnok hood was then drawn over his face aud
tied under the chin
Al this TIM m nciii r. apprnaehel with the
hood towards Carrot. A rs i was ready
10 be drawn on, he turned his hee towards the
crowd, and, modelling. snid. "Fnrowci Fare
we'll, all " From beneath the hood of Kelly nj
came the word Farewell"
The condemned, having previously shaken hands
with the Sheriff aud several of the persons on
the scatlad including the Rev. Mr. Shuck the
nooses were adjusted about their neckS and
they thus stood, Mr.. Shuck was observed 80
whisper in their ears,
The solemn service of the deadswas thcn read
IN an Impressive manner by that gentleman nmid
profound silence. lie closed il with tho Lords
Prayer, and as Amen fell from his lips, tho
sharp hatehet in the hand of Sheriff White DIES.
oended seve~ng tho cord, at precisely five
nate men into eternity.
The California American says:
Kelly, NJ we learned from his own lips,
born OF highly respectable parents, in Virginia,
and Is but twenty five years of age. lie remav-
ed to Missouri when quite young and there stud
| led medicine about two years, and attended ane
course of lectures, but never graduated. His
iaiher is now the Benton candidate for lieuton
ant Governor of that State. and occupies very
elevated position in society. aud will learn of hi-
unfortunate sons death with the koencst grlrt
aud pain.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The crops are turning out in manner highly
gratifying to the farmer. Fruit Of all deserip.
tons i, abundant 10 excess. Melons. aprcots,
apples, cherries, pums, currents. strawberries,
hnckberries, grapes, pears and various other va
rleties, are numbered in the great mass.
Col, +. ID. Baker hus quit harangnng ON "law
and order" and is delivering lectures on literary
subjects in the interior.
WIN. +. Tilghman, formerly of Maryland, died
in san Francisco, Gath ult.
Major Bates,ofthe Typographical Corps Of En-.
gineers, accompanied by his assistant, Mr. Pot
ter, have arrived ut Crescent City, aud have Sc.
lecled the site for light house, and will com.
mence its erection Immediately.
The weather has been fine during most OF The
past fortnight. Very little rain Inns fallen in the
mountains.
The National Anniversary was celebrated with
becoming display and enthusiasm throughout the
State
No political excitement exists anywhere, only
little anietv to know who is 10 DO nominated
for the Presidency.
A riotons claw and order" meeting was held
nj Sacramento on the 9th of June. II is snid to
have proved failure, so far any decent expires
aion of opinion against the Vigilance Committee
was concerned.
| Considerable excitement exists in Amndnr eoun
iy in regard to the appearance of n L. ). survey
on the Pion claim.
WIN. Smith, merchant, has been murdered at
Cnlaveras. Ga the 18th uliimo John Williams
WINS sentenced to be hung for the murder Of
Casper NJ. Shepherd. in Cnlavcras. VIM vii
son has been sent for twenty years from San
Francisco TO the peni'en,iary for killing negro.
DR.. Dickcrson and danshie, were drowned in
the Meiced river.
Beverly Wells has been convicted of the muir
der Of man named Dunn near Benica
The total coinage Of the L. 5, Mint nj san
Francisco for the month Of June il S36IO,3ll.
Julia Dean Ilayne is now playing with great
success 10 brilliant houses IN San Francisco. 49,
There ne three theatres aud one circus in very
successful operation in the city.