Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-06-18
Tn ExfrcrfD ESxcUffcs.-stscs- ,,r M


devotional exercises. Revs. Messrs. O,Toole and
Edelin, together with a number Of Sisters of
Charity and Sisters Of Mercy were with him
during yesterday and last evening as Were also
his female relatives >. His entire resignation to
ana IL anH ouoysncy Of splits were Surprising
ano, IN connection with his expressions, bee anne
saesIactory evidence that he believed he had
MADE his peace with Heaven, and relied solely
on tue Divine promises for support. His health
has been we'll preserved throuo bout the whole of
this trying period Of his existence, and his rest
last night was calm and peaceful and he partook
OF his meals with usual relish = 4
during yesterday afternoon, he seemed to re-
member that at some period he had onarreIed
with man who Is now prisoner in the iaiI
and he Immediately mentioned the circumstance
TO his spiritual adviser, and asked his interfer-
e1 1 ,naa ne might De brought into the presence
request was granted, and the two being broug ht
together, reconciliation was effected Under Cir
Gnnstances OF the most affecting character
iears were freely shed by both parties and by
the spectators. The words Of the condemned
man were such as should lead the other fo re-
member this incident through life and profit by
the advice given b..
This morning, at an early hour. the Rev. Mr..
o'Tooie and several Sisters Of Charity and Sis
tiers Of Mercy were in attendance on the prisoner
and Performed mass In his CELL after which his
relatives came TO him, and M TO the time of our
writing, (nine O'Clock, } he has been enoaoed in
MAKING arrangements for his execution with as
much eomposure one who had LONG been the
occupant Ola sick bed, and become gradually
aware that his earthly existence was about draw
fhe arrangements Of Marshal Selden have be,
such as to insure the very best Of order in every
the jail enclosure is strictly confined 10 the LEGAL
provisions, and each officer appears to be so well
informed OF his appointed duty that everything
moves along smoothly The marines, thirty. in
number, are also in attendance
fowers has expressed considerable regret at
the report that an attempt would probably be
made to rescue him; and, as we stated yesterday,
disavowed for himself, any knowledge of .ucb'
scheme. His family and friends aiso disavow
any Information of ~ eli plot and think the
runor Is entirely unfounded,
About ten mnuteSafter nine O'Clock the mes
senger OF the President came to the iail after
Marshal Seiden, accompanied by the messenger
or the Attorney General and the hack of the lat
ter. The Marshal went away with them The
It Is not believed to be connected in any way
with the prisoner, Ii has occasioned considerable
surprise and speculation
Al nine O'Clock forty minutes, the Marshal had
not vet returned, and among the spectator, and
officers at the Jail, the impression that the Pres-
tent would grant respite became sanyuins
w ne prisoner, A. Is sad says he is ready and
more time than has ALREADY been allowed him
The crowd at the Jail is largely augmented by
deiachments Of the regular police and the Auxil-
larry Guard
Powers is ayerse TO giving nubIicitv n hi. .o,
versations.
The prosecuting attorney, Mr.. Kew, arrived at
ten O'Clock, and the Marshal, returning shortly
aae, ~a.ds, proceeded to the prisoners cell, in
company with several gentlemen
w hen the Marshal returned he said that a
further effort had been made ia Powers,s behalf
,his morning, that the President finally and posi-
the law, and hence the execution was ordered 70
proceed. The Marshal read the warrant To the
prisoner at 10 O'Clock i'm the presence of the mo-
ther and sister of tie latter the Prosecuting At
nne nrf tl,r
The prisoner was informed, after the reading
OF the warrant, that the hour fixed for the execu-
lion would be Ill O'Clock, to which he sig
nihed his willing acquiescence, and his brother
was dispatched for a minister, as Rev Mr
O'FoOle and the other attendants had left the
cen after the performance Of mass in the morn
Ih2. Inc prisoner retains his cOmposure, and is
constantly engaged in his devotions and in con-
sollng his mother and sisters.
The minister arrived and proceeded immedi-
ately TO the cell, in a few minutes after we had
Ciosed the foregoing paragraph, and the doomed
man was about preparing himself to suffer the
penalty Of the law. About half past ten, how
ever, messenger came Post-haste from the Ex-
ecutive, and, after making a hasty communica-
lion with Marshal S-lden, quickly Withdrew
Mr.. Selden then started for the cell of Powers:
out, having met his younger sister. a girl of
some WE'VE years OF age, in the passage, he
seized her hand, and saying "God bless You,
child, your brother will not be hung to. dsy. !
turned away to conceal his emotions.
The sister, OF course, communicated this intel
the minister. after congraulating the unfortunate
family, took his leave. The import of the mes
sen9er's communication to Marshal Selden
spread rapidly among those present, and they
gradually took their leave.
At Ill O'Clock, the hour fixed for the execution
an official respite from the President was received
and announced to the prisoner. This postponed
the execution until between the hours OF and
O'Clock, on Friday, the Goth inst
Nothing of interest transpirrd outside the iail
ya;d There was nothing like the crowd which
had been anticipated; and, indeed, the gathering
was confined to few individuals who lOitered
about the east gate, together with twenty-five or
thirty who had scaled u shed In the vicinity.
On the news of the respite becoming general
mere We're no demonstrations, either favorable or
otherwise, as the sentiment OF the crowd seemed
to be divided in respect to the matter
TIE EXPRESS RoBBERIEs AND THR ARREST
For some moths past, complaints have been made
by merchants and others receiving goods in thi.
city, by Adams Co.'s Express, that articles have
been stolen from packages, Were lost on the
way. The agents had made every ion to dis
cover the manner Of the loss but without success
until recently, when they suspected colored man
In their employ, named Thomas Thornton Nal
bin; who was arrested Yesterday by officers par
ham and Kmball, United States police officer,
The officers obtained from his residence two
trunks, closely packed with various goods which
Were left in charge Of the express agents until
last night, when they were opened and examined
before Justice Dom. The most valuable part of
the contents consisted Of near three hundred dol
ltrs in gold, silver, and paper money; and the re-
maindef would indicate an intention on Malbin;s
part to enter into the variety and fancy store bust
mes; line kid gloves, pOrtemOnnaes, cutlery.
jewelry, ladies' worked collars, cravats, handker-
chiefs. nrGkherchiefs, fancy soaps, and eau de
cologne; all the requisites Of gentlemans toilet
were found, and, in addition, a lot Of very hand
some SHELLS for mantel ornaments Mnlbin WAS
committed to Jail for future hearing, which will
take place probably soon the goods have
been identified. Hitherto, he has borne an ex-
ceilent character, having been employed in the
service OF some of our wealthieSt citizens
WHO'S FOR SEA VOYAGE INTO THE Noun
TAINs I'm addition to the facilities for seeing
the picturesque banks Of the Potomac offered by
the comnodious horse power packets, for some
time advertised in the Star, our friends have now
chance to reach Harpers Ferry and the inter-
mediate points by steam.
The Antelope is steam clipper, lately brough
around from Philadelphia by the enterpri-ing
proprietor and captain. With a boiler Ill Ike tea
kettle and an engine that may be mista ken for
sewing machine, this fairy craft splits the waters
OF the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal at the rate of
eight or nine miles an hour with perfect comfort
and safety. The boat is curiosity for the amount