The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1858-10-28

Ga Friday last, woman named SwiaGs,
was hung at Danvile, Pa, for the murder
of her husband CLARK, her paramour, was
executed some time since. She protested
her innocence on the scaiiold and her readl.
mesa to die, saying that the only regret she
had, was tina, she had left behind her two
children.
On the same day, IRA Srour, was hung
at Rochester, n. v, for the murler of his
brother-n.iaw. II will be recollectcd that
SroUr, in co lnection with his sister, MUIR
dcred her husband, and threw his body over
Genesee falls The telegraph brings the
following particulars Of the execution
The prisoner was arrayed in IL suit Of
black, and wore on his head white cap
His step was tolcrably firm, considering the
fact that he had spell Of fainting about
noon. On reaching the gallows he took u
seat, while Deputy Sheriff Warden read the
death warrant In distinct and forcible man
ner. AT the conclusion Of the reading Mr.
Warner told the prisoner that the time had
arrived TO put the warrant into execution,
aud that il he had anything to say, he now
had an opportunity. Stout did not rise,
but while seated, in clear and firm voice
said "Gen,lcmcn am Of the opinion
that there has been considerable vindictivc-
ness in this matter. and where there is win
dictiveness it is difficult TO speak /; have
left statement which contains an express
ion Of my feelings ms dying man. and that
contains all have 10 say"
Rev. Mr.. IIotchkiss, then standing at the
prisoners right, said he would read Of the
18th Chapter Of LIST Corinthians, at the re-
quest Of the prisoner, and he read it. The
prisoner meanwhile seated, with his head
supported by his right hand. At the con
clusion Of the reading Of the Scriptures, Mr..
Iiotchkiss said he would address the throne
Of grace, hoping that the prisoner would find
strength to follow in short prayer. Mr..
II. then made an impressive prayer, which
interested the audience, If il did no, the
prisoner The prayer concluded, MIR. II.
converscd q moment innudibly with Stout,
and then said that be- desired him 10 say that
be did not feel strength TO pray, but hearth.
ly adopted the whole prayer he bad just
heard.
The deputy sheriiIs, officers and friends
then shook hands with the prisoner, and dep
uty sheriff Warner put the rope about his
neck and drew the cap over biz face. While
the officers were pinioning his arms, Stout
stood quite erect and remained in that atti-
tude till the last. lie was firm 10 bis de.
mcanor, and gave the same compliment smile
10 all, IN bidding adeu that he gave at all
times when conversing since his arrest
All beng ready, and the spectators stand
ing in breathless silence at twenty minutes
past three o'clock Sheriff Babcock pulled
| the fatal line. and Ira Stout was suspended
three feet from the floor. Not sound was
heard in any direction save the heavy fall
Of the weigh, which did the fatal work. The
death Of the i'll iated man was not az sudden
~ could be desired. His struggles for eight
or ten minutes were severe, aud caused the
spectators 10 turn away in disgust. His
neck was probably not dislocated, and he
/ died by the slow process Of strangulatioD