The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-03-15

thus have complain II they are Compelled 10
contrbuie towards some Of the heavy expenses incurred
py nose VINO comply herewith. FAIR PLAY.
Horrible Tragedy In the Illinois Penitentiary
At Alton.
CONVICT MAKES AN ATTEMPT TO SECURE HIS Ii.
BERTY- ToaTuRBs ONE OF THE GUARDS FOR
TwENrY-FouR HouRsLTHE GUARD RESCUED BY
sTRArAesh, But RECRIvKs SOME rKRRIsLE srABs
THE CONVICT SHOT.
TO the Alton (lll) Courier Of the 9th inst we in
debted for the following particulars Of of the most
singular and terrible tragedies known have
RED IN the whole county The Cosri0s account OF the
circumstances was closed on Monday night at twelve
o'clock
One Of the most singular which ever under
morning at the pententary in this city.
convict named Hall, from Chicago who is now sery,
ns OUT second term formed the aea OF acquiring ns
tuniy shortly after breakfast and when no other guard
was IN the hall surrounding the cells except Mr. Crabo
whom he knocked down and stunned oy severe blow ON
the sd then dragged him into Of the lower cells
Crsbbs behisd his back, fastened the cell door
by OF stick of timber previously put in the cell
by some confederate, then a huge knife from his
bosom assisted Csbb TO rise put him against the door
aud threatened him with death, unless he was allowed 70
20 at liberty.
This most daring attempt known, and prompt.
" brought Col Buckmsster and his guards to the spot
The convict threatened Crabb with instant death any
attempt made the door, holding his knife within
a couple OF inches Of Crabbs breast For upwards of
mtg shoot him but there being opening in the
door and that quite erna he kept Crabb constantly
tween him and the opening 30 that he cold only be reached
Thus matters continued until noon, when Crabb made
some effort 70 open The door, but Immediately
verely in the hand by the convict During The day the
convict stated his terms of SUBMISSION be revolver
loaded by himself full suit Of citizens dress 800 IN
money and 20 be driven out OF town in close can
accompanied by Crabb, 10 such place as he should de-
sgDate all Of which of course nadmssibe In the
meantime however, Col Buckrnaster procured pardon
from the Governor 20 be used in hs discretion but
II O'Clock LAST night information had been given Of
10 the convict All day the guards were the watch
shoe. the sconndre but as he had positively declared be
would kill Crebb Il ne not trsanty killed himself,
great been taken for fear be might put his threat
execution. Crabb had no arms whatever, the yard
guards Not beng allowed 70 carry snys and had nothing
whatever 70 DEFEND himself from any attack of the des
persdo.
Aboat eleven o'clock last night one Of the gurd got
shot at him. but averted lis FIRE upon change Of posoD
for fear cf shooting CrabH.
The TO the cell very narrow, the door plate
roa, with small grating ut ths top for ventilation. The
door opens nwards and very strongly fastened.
~ VI The scoundre without using force
which we learned would be applied this morning unless
he should be SHOT during the ME h During the day
fears were entertained that he woui Kill the guard and
for fear Of that active operations were not pushed for
ward Those best informed think there is very little
danger Of his putting his threat MO execution he
know that death would Instantly be his lot.
Hail. the convict. is Represented to be most desperate
scouuire IL view his character and MS threats
citizens much alarmed for the safety Of Cabo, who
is we'll known and highly appreciated, and who has
family residing in the city
Yesterday everything was done which could be done
consistently with Crabs safety No chance world the
convict give for any injury TO himself as he either stu
laid down against door and OF the reach of shot,
He professeo 10 have d feeling TO Crabb, but had de-
beratey planned this method or gaining his liberty, and
would XII Crabb and then Kill nseif, unless he wss
paraoned, and taken out II the manner stated.
special despatch to the ST. Louis Democrat
At1oy March q-si, O'Clock p. NJ
At nine O'Clock this morning, Rutherford, the state
Superintendent and Colonel B1csmaster warden, under
took 20 get INTO the cell Of The prisoner by sraagern
Breakfast set the cell door vessels Of larger sze
than ordinary the refused 20 open the door
until the hall cleared, which, after brief consultl
ton done The warden, superintendent, and guards
each side Of the CELL but out OF sight and motion
less The convict slowly cpcned the door nearly enough
u admit the iooe when crowbar was instantly inse ted
The warden cried out 70 Cabb the imprisoned guard 20
night for mis- lie. He accordingly sprang 10 the opening
Of TIE door and at lenth dragged himself through but
no, before he stabbed by the convict nine tmes,
times in the oacs and twice on the arms When the
poor victim dragged out the convict barred the door
again and refused 70 yea, lie was thea gwen oa
much dodging and Effort 70 get out OF the reach Of
the ere, shot oy the warden. The ball struck his
skull just below the lett ear, and gancng around lodged
under the skull. lie fell instantly and dragged out
OF the cell and thought 70 I've dead but recover
ed and talked sensible any could under the cir
After the convict taken out Of the cell
his knife, about eight inches long, with double edge,
w.s tounf No the oe and on b person vas found also
another larger knife with blade four inches long Crabb,
the vouried guard Immediately taken TO the hospi-
tai and bis wounds examined ana dressed oy IT.
Williams. the prison surgeon and Allen. The left lung
found 10 be twice perforated by the knife TIE osber
wounds rot dangerous. After his wounds were
freely. He expressed Of his dangerous CONDITION
but hopeful Hs wife visited him about III
O'Clock 10 DAY, and bore him self with much forude
throughout the interview His physicians consider his
very critical and tha, the chances arc much sganst
bis recovery.
The convict was lad on a ms.rass Ia the prison hall
He said he hoped Crsbb would live aud the next bresh
sad he had put i've N the a. he was IN himself
DR.. ncMs,ers present. and endeavorcd faithfully
draw his attention 70 the fact q ks approach 70
DEAN. he exhibited penitence rernorse bu. fst
be hoped that God, there any, would fors e
him He sent for Of his coriederses, ami advised
him behave himself when he got OUT and 20, bring
| himself 70 what h. sas before him
| From the bats and passengers, says re Deno-ati
which down nc river 20 dag, VIC earn OTHER par
tculars, which only corrobors,ye AID rot ~ I, M
1 the above despatch
Il Ia stated tina, everything done during the night
10 surprise the convict into capture, but tna he vas
vizIart and bloody from minutes end " tie other
AID amused himself from time 20 time - Pr king he
vc,.rn 9Th the pont of his Knife Il IL cot stated 70 og'
patch time the convict died, but learn frJm
other that lac survived his wounds but shor
| tine.
Lindsey war snt 70 the pen,ernary lst october from
Champaign county Tor robbery he followed N Old AZ
from lad rot 1ei him IN Chsmpa gn county Of 81,
900 NJ was tracked back Indiana and cal .ir q. ~
| formerly rnste OF the pebitentiary under th'
| name Of J. ". Hall.
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