Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1863-11-07

asserted, but we know not with what truth
that The doctor had everything in readiness
to facilitate bis escape, and that his friends
were not slow to aid him in it. 1t was
through mere accident that he was rccop.
nlzed. Being taller than the woman, he
stopped as much as he dare 10 make him.
sell appear small. and in doing this he
stumbled while passing through "a door
This caused his detection, as it more clear
ly revealed the shape and size of his body,
which the keen eye of the turnkey was
quick to detect.
P'cpWattonS against any Hostile DEM
onSratlo"S 1t having been rrmored pref
ty freely throughout the city for several
days past that an attempt would lie made
10 rescue the prisoner, the eighth and ff.
tcenth Connecticut and fourth Rhode Is
land regiments were brought across the
river to prevent any such demonstration.
One regiment was stationed around the
prison, while the other two were in good
supporting distance. No surprise or res.
cue was attempted, and the night passed
quietly by.
HoD Yesterday was Spent By lie Con-
denmed The Doctor ihroushous yestcr-
day appeared as cheerful as usual, In
the afternoon the Lords sacrament was
administered to him by the Rev. Mr. Rod
man, Of Chri.ts Church. His family re-
mained with him all night and up to four
o'clock this morning. A portion of the
time was spent in conversation, and the
rest was devoted to religious services
Upon their departure they took their last
farewell. They all appeared to be deeply
moved, and it was truly a solemn and
touching scene. Almost up to the hour
of execution there fingered ray of hope.
Yesterday and even this morning kilograms
were sent to the President asking for
further reprievc All that friends could
do for him was done. His counsel even
used personal influence in his behalf, bu.
all this was of no avail.
Scene At the Ppison 7zis Moming.-
Early this morning the exterior of The
prison was surrounded by gli,tcning bay
onets, and the interior filled by officials
who were preparing everything for the
execution. At nine o'clock, Dr. Wright
was taken from his cell and conducted
through the prison to the street. TO those
who were present he bowed, and several
he addressed with few words. lie was
: supported on either side by clergyman.
After viewing The procession, which was
drawn up into line, he advanced towards
the hearse and requested that the lid of
his coffin might be removed, so that he
; could take last view Of his family, whose
portraits were arranged all along the sides
just above the head
lie seemed to realize his awful position,
though he seemed to be ille detected and
marched with firm step. lie entered his
carriage in company with Captain Shcp-
pard, Assistant Provost Marshal, Rev.
Mtssrs. Rodman and Ovcrson.
The procession, under command of Col
onel Kecse, moved forward in the follow
ing order.
A small detachment Of mounted men,
martial corps and infantry guard, Aearse,
carriage containing DR.. Wright and cler
gymen, carriage containing other clergy
men. TIE one hundred and eighteenth
= New York and twenty-irst Connecticut
regiments brought up the rear.
,, Scene: AIong The Route Of The Pr0ceS-
Si0n,--There were few 10 be seen on the
c thoroughIarcs through which the process
: sion passed, except rcgroes. But tie SOL
II emn line was viewed from the houses by
l. many. In number Of instances women
" were observed crying,
+ Tie Piece Of Erccmjon.- The spot Sc
e ected for the site of execution was the
old Fair Grounds. In the centre of them
$ the gallows was erected.
AT few minutes before ten O'Clock the
+ procession reached here. Already the
Sth and 9th Connecticut regiments the
j. 4th Rhode Island regiment and Regan S
$ Battery, were drawn up in hollow square
d around the gaIlows. The procession pass
if ing inside of it, DR.. Wright's carriage
v was halted before the scafold, which he
y mounted without any apparent nervous
is ness, assisted by DR.. Rodman and another
S clergyman. From the scaffold Captain
: Sheppard now read the charges, finding
IS aud sentence o. the court by which the
|, condemned was tried The order for en-
S ecuton was also read. The Doctor lis
IS tened to them calmly, and without cvincing
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