The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-07-30

Wu'Sh punt tuey met tn6 tuE6e-u1We1 SCHOONER
Mariposa. In addition to the regular crew, Sam
Bantam and "the Benicia Boy" two notorious
scoundrels, were on board The Malvina ran up to
The side Of the Mariposa, and the Viglants jumped
from the former to the deck of the latter. They
took off the hatches and found In the hold eleven
cases ot muskets aud three boxes of either pistols
or ammunition, which were covered over and con-
cealed with double layer of brick. The arms
were taken on deck and Immediately passed over
to the other vessel and secured 1t was all done In
from six to ten minutes. The Malvina then cast
loose of the Mariposa and returned TO San Fran
cisco, where she arrived at about o'clock at Clay
street wharf. The arms were taken out, and a
large Company Of the Vigilant infantry having
been especially sent down for the purpose, were
carried up to the Vigilance rooms In triumph.
John K Durkee, who hes led the party, was
rested by the United States authorities for piracy,
and bailed to answer.
The sun of Sunday morning rose glorious and
bright upon our city. Every thing was peacefr,
and quiet people were inquifing about the condi
ton Of the wounded man, and quietly discussing
the events of Saturday; but there was no excite
ment and anxiety, as there had been the day be
fore. At the usual hour the church bells rang and
the worshippers focked to their places Of devotion
- If nothing had happened
DOUBLE ExEcUTIoN-pAIHFUL SCENES.
VIM. s. Kelly, of Union Monroe county Va,
and Samuel l. Garrett, were executed at Sacra-
mento, on the Goth June, the first for the murder
of Daniel G How, at Slippers Ford, aud the Sc
cond for the murder of Amiel Briekell, whose
daughter he had seduced Garrett afterwards
married Miss Brickell, and during hs imprison-
ment, she was all to him that wife could be-
The day he was hung she visited lin on the pri.
son brig
The interview ia said to have been most affect.
ing. Their conversation was wholly in q whisper.
Few words were interchanged, in consequence of
the extreme agitation of both. Mrs Garrett par.
ticulaIly, was greatly moved. She sObbed and
wept during nearly the entire interview.
Governor johnson went aboard during the in
terview, exchanged few words with the prison
ers, shook hands with them on parting and came
ashore in company with Mrs Garrett, assisting in
her support. The parting of Mrs. Garrett and her
husband although affecting, was effected quietly,
and occurred about ten minutes before the prison
ers were brought out to be taken to the place of
ex ecution.
When the parties ascended the scaffold Sheriff
White asked Kelly if he wished to say anything
to the crowd. He did not, at first, make any de-
cided response, but, moving over to the north
west corner, hesitated and commenced picking his
teeth.
While he hestated. the Sheriff turned to Garrett
and asked him if he desired to say anything. He
answered in firm voice that he wished to say
a few words. aud promptly stepped up to the rail-
ing on the moth side. In irm distinct voice he
said: ~
Fellow -citizans-I am about to die for the crime
of murder l am innocent. never murdered any
man l committed the crime of mansiaughter. i
killed Mr.. BrickeL l killed him in self defence,
and for the protection of my own life. Rumors
have been circulated that there was . conspiracy
between Mr.. Rrickels wife and daughter aud my
self to kill him. his is not correct. killed him,
and only am responsible. / killed him without
malice had malice in my heart 1 always
hk dlhim and respected him. 1t is useless, how
ever to say anything now. What is done cannot
be recalled This is all have to say.
AS soon as Garrett had concluded and stepped
back, Kelly took his place, and in distinct and
composed voice said -
Ladies and gentemen-I have been fetched here
for the crime of murder. which am not guilty of
have nothing particular to say, except for the
benefit of young ladies and gentlemen. i want to
tell you to keep out of bad company. 1t was this
that has brought me here That's all have to
say.
The prisoners Immediately, at the request of
the sheriff, commenced drawing of their coats and
adjusting their shirt collars They then stepped
upon the drop, Immediately under the respective
ropes, when, with their own assistance, the long
flowing, white shrouds were placed upon them
and bound round their waists with white band.
Their hands and legs were then tied, and dur
ing the operation they gave direction as to the
manner of the operation, whether too tight or too
loose. Kelly wore gloves, Garret had none on
The sun was shining brightly, and Kelly beckon-
ed to one OF the officers to put on the cap The
black hood was then drawn over his face and tied
under his chin.
At this time an officer approached with the hood
towards Garrett. AS soon as it was ready to be
drawn on he turned his face towards the crowd,
and, nodding, said, "Farewell-farewell all!"-
From beneath the hood of Kelly, also came the
word farewell
The condemned having previously shaken hands
with the Sheriff and several of the persons on the
scatfold, including the Rev Mr.. Shuck, the nooses
were adjusted about their necks, and as they thus
stood, Mr.. Shuck was observed to whisper in their
ears.
The solemn service of the dead was then read
in an impressive manner by that gentleman amid
profound silence He closed it with the Lords
Prayer and as Amen fell from his lips. the sharp
hatohet in the hand of Sheriff White descended,
sevsring the cord, and at precisely five minutes
past one O'clock launched the unfortunate men
into eternity.
The following was handed to the Rev. Mr.
Shuck by Kelly, as his last words, just previous
to his leaving the prison brig for the scaffold -
Sand only few hours will elapse ere pass
from time to eternity, in accordance with the in
exorable fat of human laws, one word of friendly
counsel l offer to the living. A confession, as
such, would be a useless working am young
man, of parentage carefully religious, and of the
highest respectability; and while never took the
life of human being, my counsel is to you, oh |
young men and maidens avoid bad company
The mingling in vile associations, the listening to
advice of wicked men. and the keeping of bad
company, In Oppesiuon 10 my carry reNglouS tram
ing, the counseis of my father and mother and the
voice of conscience, have brought my earthly Ca
reer to its present ignominious end
From my first Imprisonment in this. city, 1
have endeavored to follow the instructions of my
spiritual guide. l have bitterly repented of the
past, have sought divine forgiveness, have con.
stantly read the Bible, and prayed; and now, with
a fixed trust in the merits alone of the merciful,
forgiving and ascended Son Of God, 1 meet, with.
out fear. my ignoble fate And, just on eteruty's
awful brink, l lift my voice for the last time, and
say aloud to young men, avoid bad company, and
follow the advice and example Of the Sabbath
keeper and the church goer.
PRISON BRIG, June 81, 1856 WIN. s. KELLY"
After the execution Mrs. Garrett attempted to
commit suicide by taking opium, and being pre-
vented, tried to throw herself the balcony of
the Jail, in which effort she was also frustrated
The California American says:
Kelly, as we learned from his own lips, was
born of highly respectable parents, in Virginia,
and is but twenty five years Of age. He removed
to Missouri when quite young, and there studied
medicine about two years, and attended one course
of lectures, but never graduated. His father is
now the Benton candidate for Lieutenant Cove
nor of that State, and occupies 3 very elevated
position in society, and will learn of his unfortu-
nate sons death with the keenest grief and pain.