Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1859-12-24


might be detained at the ou,posts, as was the case
on the day Of Browns execution. The vigilance
exercised at the railrond depot on the arrival Of a
train, was not as stringent as on the occasion OF
the execution of Brown, aud but little difficulty
was experienced In getting into town.
The prisoners were we're visited yesterday by
the Rev. Messrs. Nassau, Duticn and North, Of
the Presbyterian church, and the Rev. b. Waugh,
! Of the Methodist Episcopal church. The services
t in the cells were of an interesting and solemn
character, and were participated in by all the
condemned, though it is now evident, from subse.
quent eveuts, that Cook and Coppock, at least.
wero playing postum, as their minds must have
been fixed on hopes of life and liberty, rather than
death and eternity, at the time they were making
outward protestations Of resignation. They oil
gave an unqualified assent 30 the conviction Of re-
ligious truth, and each expressed a hope of ealva-
ton in the world to come.
Cook has been visited throughout his imprison-
men. by the Rev. Green North, at the request Of
the prisoner, as also of Gov. Wise and Willard.
The Rev. Mr.. North was present at IN interview
between Coppock and Mr.. Butler, a Quaker gen
tleman from Ohio, who raised the prisoner. lie
describes the interview as an affecting one, and
speaks highly Of Mr., Buffers Christian deport-
ment and advice to the prisoners. Mr.. Butler
says that Coppock was a trusty but very Silful
boy. An uncle Of Coppock of the same name.
from Ohio, his fathers brother, also visited him
yesterday, the interview lasting for over an hous
he seemed in much distress at the sad fate which
awaits his relative.
uNl.. 49,. II - a.. - n - - i - ,t--l
last evening. All apprehensions of an intended
rescue had long since been bsnished ; 80 firmly
had the conviction settled in the public mind, that
military duty was voted a bore, and the finale OF
the tragedy was regarded as at last approached.
At st o'clock last evening the whole town was
thrown into commotion by the report of q rife
under the jail wall, followed by several other
shots fromsth vicinity Of the guard house in
n close proximity to the Jail. The military was call
: ed to arms and the excitement was intense beyond
+. anything that has yet occurred during our evel
!. memorable era Of military occupation. 10 a few
minutes the streets and avenues Of the town were
in possession of armed men, and it was with some
difficulty that the cause of tho turmoil was ascer
f tanned. RumOrs OF every description were ahoat
and it was at one time thought that the prisoners
had ovcrpowered their guards and made their es
cape and then that an attack had been made OF
n the Jail, by parties attempting to rescue the pris
is oners.
n The bodies Of the negroes, after being cut down
were placed in poplar collins and carried back t.
q the Jail they will be inferred tomorrow on til
t, spot where the gallows stands, though there is
e party Of medical students here from Manchester
who will doubtless not allow the Il TO remain Their
t long.
EXECUTION OF Cook AGD CorPocK.-The bcdie
of the two negro prisoners having been brough
$ back to the Jail at about u quarter TO IL o'clock
t notice was given to Cook aud Coppock taat tbei
time was approaching, only one hour more beinI
D allowed them, the military movements similar I
: those at the 6rst execution were repeated, and
n wagon with two more collins was standing at th,
e door of the jan. al hall, past II o'clock the sam,
i military escort was in readiness. Meantime :h,
e closing religious ceremonies aW}er6c progressing ii
,e the cell. Since the failure Of the attempt Of Cool
ID and Coppock to escape last night. their assume,
ir composure and apparent resignation had givel
re way, and they now Looked at the reality Of thei
I'd fate with the full conviction Of its aw ful certainty
They were reserved and rather quiet, but joine,
a with fervor in the religious ceremonies conducte,
e. by the Rev. Messrs. North, Lehr and Waugh
as When called upon by the Sheriff, they stood calm
4 ard after lidiing farewell to the guards Of III
ty Jail. ~erc helped into the wagon and took seats OIL
their cofias.
d, Their appearance was rather that Of heiples
&. despair than of resignation, and they seemed t
~ take but little notice Of anything as the procession
" slowly moved on to the field Of death. The wag
on reached the scaff Id at thirteen minutes befor
one o'clock, and the prisoners assembled with q d
termiued frmness, scarcely surpassed by that {
Capt. Brown. a brief prayer was offered up b
one Of the clergymen, the ropes we're adjusted. til
t. caps drawn over their heads, and both wer
s. launched into eternity in seven minutes after the
assembled the gallows. They both exhibited til
e most unhinching frmness, saying nothing. wi,
d the exception Of bidding farewell to the minister
= and sheriff. After the rope was adjusted a5o,
Cooks neck be exclaimed, "be as quick as poss
ble," which was repeated by Coppock. Ate
a hanging about thirty minutes both bodies wei
taken down and placed in black walnut coffin
prepared for them. That Of Cook was then p!a
ed in a poplar box, labelled and directed as 70
lows :-"Ashbeil P. Willard, aud Robert Crowle,
70 1874 William street. New York" The coffin
Coppock was placed in a similar box, to be 70
wsrded to his mother 10 Iowa.