Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1861-09-06

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CECINNATI, September 3.-Hon. Andrew
johnson spoke to an immense Union meeting
at Newport, KY, yesterday. Strong Union
resolutions were adopted.
AN EXECUTION IN ELLINOIS.-.Ex-
8I40RDINzEEY SCENE.
A man named James White was executed at
Salem, Illinois, or Thursday, the 18th ult., for
the murder OF Andrew J. ApPlegate. The 3D.
UOcgte, giving an account of the preliminary
arrangements for the execution, the assem-
bling Of a large throng OF spectators, etc,
says:
Soon after this time the public were aston
ished by he report that the convict White had
possessed himself Of a chain, and armed with
It, theatened instant death to any man who
should dare to en'er bis prison. The report
was found to be true. There had been chain
strongly fixed in the floor Of the prison, to
which it had become necessary on some OCca-
sions to secure the prisoners; this chain, White,
with almost superhunan strength, had wrench
ed from its fastenings. Il was common
sized ox-chai1, about three feet in length, and
had upon one Of its ends an iron ring nearly
nine inches in circumference. White had
armed himself with this chain, and by running
the links through the ring had made heavy
knot Of iron, which proved formidable weap-
on. andiGg thus armed inside the door Of
tse cell, White declared with terrible Oaths
that no living man should enter. In this di-
lemma z terrible pause ensued in the proceed
iDgs. Sheriff Black made an attempt to enter,
assisted By four resolute and fearless men.
Driven 20 desperation, the hardened criminal
struck tremendous blow, which happily was
but slight injury upon the left hand of the
sheriff.
Il was now proposed to eject ammonia into
the face Of the convict, and thus by his tempo
rarv suffocation enable the officers to take pos
session Of the cell. This was tried, but failed.
The miserable murderer TeColea for an instant
under the effect Of the liquid, but speedily re-
covering himself, he stood again at the door,
armed with his terrible weapon, and looking
the Representation Of a iiend. It really
seemed though the arch fsnd helped him.
ItfnOw was resolved to drench the cell with
cnoroform, and thus lull tue turbulent spirit
within, until he could be safely captured 1he
sheriff was stlIl advised to disable hin By
pistol ball, but answered that be would not
proceed to such harsh measures until all other
less cruel means bad failed. One OF two bot
ties Of ehloroform were procured, and the at
mospbeTe of the cell was thoroughly mpreg-
mated with its fumes; blankets were suspended
outside the grated windows of the cell, and
every step taken to make this effort successful.
At first the furious wretch laughed at this at
tempt. 1t was clear that his wicked course Of
life had made him familiar with The use and
the effects of chloroform. Indeed, he said so,
and told the officers that the article they were
using was weak and poor. He evidently was
acquainted with chemicals. In order to resist |
its effects be wound his bed quilt around his |
face, went occasionally to the window for air, |
and removed portion Of the blanket by reach |
ing out and drawing it through the grating, so |
as to make an opening for the admission Of the |
wind.
More than an hour had been consumed in |
these fTuitless efforts to obtain possession of |
the prisoner and his weapon, and it began 70 |
be apparent that nsrsheT means were necessary. |
At bout twelve O'Clock White was heard to |
say, They have tried hartshorn and chore-
form upon me, but one has neutTalized the |
action of the other they are now going TO try
something else" He evidently saw that he
must ultimately submit, and, though at first
prepared to sell bis life as dearly as possible,
bis courage and strength now began to fail
He, therefore, proposed that if the sheriff
would give him bis dinner, and a drink Of
whisky, and let him live till one O'Clock, he
Eeuld yield bis weapon, and surrender himself
This proposition was accepted, and White gave
lP bis kROtted chain through the gTa ing of the
iOoT, a dinner was prepared for him, and
glass Of water, with slight infusion of
whisky, handed him to drink. It was the last
JllCG OIL apparent uEIGGg ana Tue SleIiU
willingly performed it.
Al one O'Clock the sheriff entered the cell.
White came forward and surrendered himself
His arms were pInioned behind him, and he
Falked resolutelY down the stairs of the Jail,
through the hall, and into the fearful place
prepared for bis terrible death. Here brief
eigious services were held.
The services concluded, White, accompanied
~ the sheriff and his assistants, ascended the
soeAI H. &ko,,G
ion. lie never faIteTed moment, but exam
ned with critical eye all the appliances pre-
pared for his execution. And now occurred
)ne Of the most horrible and painful scenes in |
his terrible drama. When once upon the
scaffsld, and his ankles being bound together,
he usual white cap was produced, and he was
Informed tnat it was necessary to put it upon
lis head. To this White objected insist
ng that no change should be made in his ap-
1are. He wore the little felt cap with which
le had covered his head from his first impris-
,nment. When the sheriff removed the felt cap.
md was about substituting the usual white one,
he prisoner again objected, and, with fearful
mprscatiOns, declared that it should not be put
IN. Sheriff Black, in decided tone, endeav-
'red to persuade the prisoner, but in vain.
For nearly an hour the officers were engaged
n a struggle to enforce compliance. Here in
Iced, was the demoniac character Of the mis-
nj uto Cus 14c ulouc tfcIy tuUIb 10 pre- |
'ent the officers from putting on the white COW
ring. Pinioned and bound as be was. he
ought with desperation. He snapped and bit
It their fingers, be Ieaped into the air, he
toward the ground, and for some
ime it seemed doubtful whether he could be
compelled ts submit.
After severe and protracted struggle the
zap was thrown upon his head and securely ad-
listed about bis face, and the strings drawn
rOund bis neck Nothing now remained of
he diTeful preparations but to put the rope
round his neck and adjust the fatal moose.
\ ith some difficulty this was at length accom-
,lished, the united efforts Of four men being re-
uirsd for this purpose. AS the sheriff drew
be fatal moose closer to its place and placed
be knot beneath the ear of the unhappy man,
e exclaimed with fearful imprecations, "What
q h-ll arc you choking me now for? you are
hokng me, for | can hardly speak" These
we're the last words of the wretched man The
heTif gave the signal that all was ready to bis
epuiy, Mr.. ScHultz; in moment the trigger
7as drawn, the drop fell, and that unhappy
lan, so lately struggling with such desperate
lry, 80 lately busy with his terrible efforts to
efeat the vengeance of the law, fell like lead
lrough the draw and hung, slightly osciIlat-
ng, struggling, violent human being no