Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-12-23

/ Wise, informing HIM OF the frustrated AZ
tempt of the prisoners. He, in his an
swer. directed that the military should .
immediately take possession of the in
terror OF the jail and guard the prisoners
until they were executed. Sheriff Camp /
bell and Capt. Avis are, of course, much |
ichagrined at this narrow escape o. the
prisoners. especially as they had resisted
all interference of the military with the
interior of the Jail.
The prisoners were shrewd and cum
ming fellows, without any aceompliees in /
their undertaking. Their friends who
were still here were fearful that they
might be suspected of knowledge of their
: attempt. The general opinion is that if
they had waited till midnight or later,
they might have reached the mountains,
but it is presumed they were fearful Of
being watched during the night, or desir-
: ed to have as much as possible of the
darkness TO gain good distance before
daylight would allow general pursuit.
DETAILS OF THE EXECUTION OF GREEN
AND COPELAND.
At nine o'clock the entire military
force in attendance were formed on
Main street. The companies detailed
y, for duty around the gallows took up their
line of march, and at half-past nine were
in the positions assigned them. The
companies detailed for escort duty took
3 up their positions in front of the jail,
awaiting orders. AT half-pa>t ten, Green
=, an Copeland were prepared to go to the
place Of execution. The crowd was
very great, at least five times as numer-
Gus as on the occasion of Browns exc
-. cution. The religious ceremonies in the
cell were very impressive, and were con.
! Quoted by Rev. Mr.. North and Rev. Mr.
49, Waugh.
At quarter before II the prisoner;
: appeared at the Jail door, accompanied
by the Rev. Mr.. North, and their arm
pinioned, moved slowly forward toward
the vehicle in waiting. They SCENE,
" downcast, and were some of that cain
and collected spiIit evinced by Brown
They were helped into the wagon, am
Q took their seats on their coffins withou
scarcely looking to the right or LETT
- The escort moved on, and the WACO
was closely fianked on either side by
company of rihemen, marching in doubl
. file.
At seven minutes before eleven, til
procession entered the field, and the pr
;,,I soners cast a shuddering glance at tn
nh, gallows. In two minutes more, the WACO
iad stopped at the foot of the gallowS, an
ip,, whilst the prisoners we're alighting ii
.ad escort moved off to the position assigne
ra- it The prisoners mounted the galIUv
.an with firm step, and were immediate
the. joined Ivy Sheriff Campbell. After
mn brief prayer by the clergyman, the Cal
:. were drawn over their heads, and Il
49,, ropes affixed around their necks. Du
- ing the few moments they thus stoo
- Copeland remained quiet, but Green W
ooL engaged in earnest prayer up to the m
,,1d ment the trap was drawn away and TIL
h. were launched into eternity. Green di
,an- very easy, his neck being broken by t
MIN fall, and the motion of his body was We
he slight. Copeland seemed to suffer We
wi much, and his body writhed in vIoIe
,ud contortions for several minutes.
f.,y They were accompanied on the gallo
him by Rev. Messrs. Waugh, North a
Lerk, to whom they bid an affections
- farewell, and expressed the hope Of me
h., ing them in heaven. The bodies W,
H. placed in poplar coffins, and carried ba
old to the jail. They will be Inferred
heir morrow Oh the spot where the gallo
h4m stands, though there is party Of medi
,.;r students here who will DOUBTLESS not
,ad4 low them TO remain there long.
rev, THE EXECUTION OF COOK AND coPP
'rto- AT quarter Of twelve, notice '
'ster given TO Cook and Coppie that one IL
rick, more was allowed them. Religious &C
pass monies were held in the cell. Since
tue failure of their attempt to escape
il III night, their assumed compo>ure and
'u>h- parent resignation had given way. II
their were reserved and rather quiet, but j,
took ed with teryor in the religious ceremon
OF conducted by Messrs. North, Lerk
owed Waugh. When called upon by
laced sheriff, they stood quietly whilst ii
ac- arms were being pinioned, and after
work ding farewell to tie guards Of the
rture they were helped into the wagon
took seats on their cofins. Their