Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1862-01-15

March last, took place at hllhihto"n, ouu-
iata county, on the Sd inst, The partlcu-
lars of such an unusual occurrence IN our
region viii of course be read with interest,
and we therefore give the proceedings at
length as reported by. W NJ. Allison,
Esq:
Earlv on the morning of the said day our
town was thronged with an eaSar' anxious
crowd. who found their way hLther IN every
1ossible species of conveyance IRON, s.uFuy
n.;r cf leps 10 q railroad car. As usual,
p~r tpt.hn;ne vas abundant. and its victims
nn1arnus From, the atrocious character OF
the murder, a strong feeling bad been ehgen-
dered in the public mind against the Perpe-
traitors and as two of them had narrowly es'
caned having the forfeit Of their hSes, that
f.aI;pp was rendered more virulent against
moor Lowering, who had not oeeh 50 iortu-
nate. lie has been in Jail tor period Ut
over nine months, and during that time has
behaved himself with the utmost deeorum,
winning a vast amount of sympathy by ms
nenitenfial demeanor Within the last few
weeks however, he has increased that sym
patby by bis complete resignation ana aPpa-
rently christian experience.
We learn from the Sheriff that on the even
ing before Lowering eat hearty supper ana
seemed cheerful and resigned; that ne had
slept soundly FIR about two hours ana had
risen early in the same frame OF nina. Ills
appetite however failed him in the morning
and he eat but sparingly. Otherwise, how
ever, he seemed in good health and spirits.
sHERIFF's jury.
Wm. McMeen, Samuel Watt, Fl. I. Me.
Alister, John North, G. w. NJ. NJ Alister. Nj.
Hoffman, A. Wademan. David Kurtz, R. w.
Jamison, D. Beshoar, E. Margritz-
DEPUTIES.
Geo. Reynolds, Chas. Zeigler, A. Snyder,
JOS. Bell, r. P McWilliams, W. Kenaweil,
J. Peghtly. Elliott Williams, j. NJ. Sellers,
w. NJ. Allison, C. B. Harris, A. g. Bonsal,
j. c. Bonsal.
PHYSICIANS.
Drs. Crawford Greeneaf, Leight, Fisher,
Hamlin, Ruudio and Harshberger.
E. d. Parker, prisoners counsel, j. 4.
Christy, District Attorney, and several 9TH
ers whose names we did not know were pres
ent.
SCENES IN THE CELL.
In the morning about o'clock we visited
him, by request, in his cell, and found him.
with the assistance of Mr.. Charles Zeigler,
one ofthe Sherif's deputies, making his death
toilet, He appeared very pale and serious,
but otherwise manifested nc appearance Of
man lowering on the verge of eternity. With
the assistance of the deputy before mentioned
he arrayed himself in Heat black suit of
clothes, furnished for the occasion by the
County Commissioners After he was dress
ed, we stepped forward and shook hands
with him, and we were much surprised to
Hr1 hin, in, inffor SrTrItS and IoF
frmer nerves than we were. We then pre-
sented to him an article of agreement in rca
ton to his confession, which he had reques
ted US to draw up for hiRl as also the con
Guiding portion Of the confession and a certi
fcate Vi its genuneness, all Of which docu-
uents he signed in hold and manly hand
and returned 10 us. We then conversed
with him few minutes i:s TO his preparation
for the dread event Of the day, in the course
Of which, he repeatedly assured US that he
was fully prepared that he felt happier then
than he had done at any time since his first
commitment; AMI had lUnged for the time
when his tronble, aud rrnws waull end. =
We asked if he was not afraid 10 die? whca
he promptly replied no FIR ] have found
peace We then prepared to leave the ce |.
when he grasped Us By the hand and shook
il cordially We bade hiG farewell. and tx.
horted bin to lear himself brayeiY. wAcu he
replied | will die like a man siIguld =
just as re we're passing out intu the hall ha
call after US 10 he sure and visit him aoain
before the fatal event which we promised 70
do
After our leaving the cell. AIr Zeigler in
formed Us that lowering continued 10 mani
fest the same heroic furtitude, aad frequently
expressed himself IN the same manner as he
did to US.
Shortly after o'clock a. m. Rev Fletcher
visited him in his cell and found him in the
same condition of mind. After few min.
utes Mr.. f. asked him how he bad passed the
night? to which Lowering replied. very well;
slept about two hours. | fell asleep about
y O'Clock ADD wakened up about2' He then
continued, i awoke from a curious dream-I
dreamed | had broken Jail and escaned in
company with another man. Mr.. F. then
asked him how he felt when he awoke and
found himself still in jail He quickly an. /
swsred, i was rather pleased MIR. F then
asked him how he felt in prospect of tb. yio
lent death he Was soon to suffer. He renlied. /
Il feel perfectly calm and at peace, as | have
put my confidence in God The time was
when | used to be lonely in nv cell hut for
come days back | have not Jesus has been
with me and / have felt cheerful Upon Mr..
F. asking him how long it was since he had
experienced the change Of heart. he replied. !
about ten days ago. | first felt that Jesus was
my Saviour, and my faith and confidence have
been increasing daily ever since Mr. F.
then suggested to Lowering that it would be
profitable to him if all the ministers in town
should be sent for. and social prayer meeting
should he held in the cell previous to his ex'
ecution. Lowering gladly assented, and re
quested the Sheriff to send a messenger for
that purpose. After few minutes Reys. AL.
lison, Slime, Burchfeld and Guss, were in at.
tendance. By request of the prisoner sever
al of the phycislans and number of bis .
friends were invited to be present in the cell .
during the solemn services. Appropriate
hymns aud earnest. fervent prayrs were then