Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1858-02-11
mo. IL.

I nc anu anotner accOmpllce, nearing OF "a
Scotchnan that had received quite a sum
OF money proceeded To rob him of the
treasure. With a pistol to his breast they
demanded their victims money. He told
them he had deposited it in Bank. After
search and not believing his statement.
they proceeded to divest him Of what cloth
ing was necessary and procured live Goals
OF fire, roasted ham upon them; they re-
leased him before death occurred, becoming
satisfied that their victim had told them
the truth.
! McDougal in his confession, qualities by
saying that he held his accomplice's horss
while he did the act We leave the reader
to judge of the executed mans completely
of these acts =
Proof being positive. jury OF citizens.
mot jury oftwelve,) but jury Of hun
dreds decided that Justice required that he
die; and on this memorable day be was ex-
ecnted, not by rabble, not by noisy
mob. not by young men in the heat of pas
sion. but by men who for year. have been
residents of this aud the adjoining counties.
men that were impellcd, not Ly thirst for
blood not to riot in the agonies of one
made in the image of their God, but that
stern justice demanded the offering as an
example to the young in their midst. many
OF whom have already taken the first steps
in the road which leads to death All felt
the solemnity of the hour, all would glad
ly have had it otherwise, if justice could
have been satisfied through another chan
nel But all felt that this was the only re-
sort. During the forepart of the day he
was visited bytwo clergymen. who endeav-
ored to point to Him who holds the desti-
MES of man in His keeping, and who is FREQ
to forg We all, even to the most guilty. a
procession of over 400 horses was formed
with the prisoner and clergyman in advance.
when, In good order and silence. the pro-
cession moved to Diamond Lake Hills.
about four miles. southwest from this vii
( lage
/ They arrived at the place of execution
about 3 o'clock. After some preliminary
arrangements, the wagon containing the
prisoner and his coffin was driven under
an oak tree from a branch in which the ia
tai rope dangled. He seemed calm and
collccted-indeed, he evinccd through the
whole of the terrible scene the utmost rang
Jroia and self possession. The prepara-
tions being completed, the prisoner rose
and addressed the crowd. The following
Is an abstract of his remarks, for report
Of which we are indebted to our friend A.
B. Miller, Esq. ID
81 am happy to see such a-crowd around
me, and hope all young men will take a
warning from me. Nv old father and
mother advised me to do good havo
never committed murder. They say that
killed a man and woman in Ca NADIA, and
that ] bi-le.l man to make him tell
where his money was.. 1t is false. The
( first crime committed was IN New York.
then stole, and hurt man, which long
troubled me: but hegot we'll have stolen
many times and have taken horses. Mr.
Braden has my confession, which | am
willing you should all sce am sorry to
be here, but it might as well be my lor as
anothcrs. 1 say to young men keep from
houses Of ill-fame. and instead Of playing
cards, read your Bible. The frst devia-
ton Is the worst; the progression is then to
robbery, and finally TO murder No man.
| think. has any hard feelings towards me.
and have hard feelings towards none.-
The citizens Of Ligonier have treated me
kindly. 1t is my unhappy portion thai
my doom should be warning to all young
ruen, and am glad to see so many here
It is said that fear neither God, man or
the devil. do fear God. 1t is but few
years since commenced this course.
broke jail in Canada to release nv brother.
was discovered and had to fee my coun.
try, and since have fallen into bad wsys.-
was forced by circumstances into the soci-
ety Of bad men and hence have pursued
bad course -
There are quite number of people who
think the Committee is mistaken in what
they do. | say they are not They arc
justified, and hope they will succeed in
their undertaking. and root out all the
thieving, coming, counterfeiting and horse
stealing. Many present are doubtless as
bad as me. but hope they viii all. especi-
ally the young men, take warning by me-
My only source is God / trust to him
for mercy. l trust in the Lord
he then continued for few moments to
utter disjointcd remarks, partly repetitions
of the above and partly wild appeals to
God to have mercy on his poor soul. AZ
ter touching prayer by Rev. Mr.. Vert. he
bade farewell to Messrs. We-t, Braden and
to the spectators. He was then pinioned
and walked firmly on to the drop. which
consisted of plank running from tho
back end of the wagon, supported at the
other end by two props, to each of which
was attached arope. and at given signal
these props were drawn from under, and
the wretched man was launched info eter-
nifty. His neck was not broken, conse-
quently his death was long and painful.
though ne did not struggle much.
After hanging half an hour life was er-
tinct. He was then cut down, placed in .
coffin and carried to Ligonier. subject to
the disposal of his friends. His last words
were--"Little did think should ever
come to this Let this be warning q
all young men, "Tis hard tits hard, but
itmay just. thrust the Lord viii have
mercy on my soul" e,- -ss..
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