The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1863-01-09

thing else which might be attempted, and
their chains were thereafter fastened to
the floor. 1t seems however, rather prob
able, that they we're only singing their
death song. ...
AN AFFECTING INTERVIEW.
On Wednesday, each Indian set apart
| for execution, was permitted 10 send for
two or three of his relatives or friends
confined in the main prison, for the pur-
pose of bidding them final adieu. and to
carry such message to absent relatives as
each person might be disposed to send
Major Brown was present duiihg the in
| terviews, and describes them as very sad
and affecting. Zach Indian had some
word to send bis parents or family
When speaking Of their wives and chill
dren almost every one was affected TO
tears
Good counsel was sent to the children.
They were in many cases exhorted to an
adoption of christianity and the life OF
good feeling toward the whites. Most OF
them spoke confidently Of their hopes OF
salvation. TLey had been constantly as
tended by Rev. Dr. Williamson, Rev. Van
Ravanx and Rev. S. r. Riggs, whose ef>
forts in bringing these poor criminals 20
a knowledge Of the merits Of the blessed
Redeemer, had been eminently successful
These gentlemen are all conversan. with
the Dakota language and could cove, Sc
and plead with the Indians IN their own
language.
There is ruling passion with many
Indians, and Ia zoo could not refrain from
its en- oyment even IN this sad hour. Ia
ii mi>ma was sending word TO his rea,
tives not to mourn for his loss lie said
he was old, and could not hope to live
| long under any circumstances, and his ex.
ecu.ion would not shorten his days a erea:
deal, ard dying as lie did innocent of any
white mans blood, he hoped would give
him better chance to be saved, therefore
he hoped his friends would consider his
death bat as removal from this to bet
ter world. / have every hope, said he, OF
going direct to the abode of the Great
Spirit where | shall always be happy
This last remark reached the ears of TIA
200, who was also speaking to his friends
and he elaborated upon it in this wise
Yes, tell our friends that we are being
| removed from this world over the same
path they must shortly travel We 90
! first, but many Of our friends may follow
US in very short time ! expect to %
direct TO the abode of the Great Spirit,
and to be happy when get there but
we are told that The road is long and The
distance great, therefore, as an slow in
all my movements, it will probably take
me "A long time to reach the end of my
journey, and should not be surprised if
some of tie young, active men We will
leave behind US will pass me on the road
before reach the place ofmy destination" ="
On Thursday evening we paid a brief
visit to the condemned prisoners in their
cell. The catholic ministers were baptis~
ing number. All the prison RS seemed
resigned to their fate, and much depre>s
ed in splits. Many sat pelfectl, motion
less, and more Ike statues than living
men. Others were deeply interested in
the ceremony Of baptism.
Tie 2allows, constructed. of heavy
square timbers, is located on the levee op
posite the headquarters. |: is "a feel
square, and in the form ola diamond l.
Is about 20 teet high. The drop is held
By large rope, attached to pole in the
center of the frame
The ORDER OF ExECUTI-N.
We visited the prisoners in their cell
an hour before the execution. Their
arms were tied, some were painted, and
all wore blankets or shawls over their
shoulders. They were seated Oh the floor
comPosedly awaiting the appointed hour.
They seemed cheerful, occasionally emil
ing, or conyerSing together. The las,
hour was occupied by Father Rayaaux in
religious service, the prisoners followed
him in prayer Their time was thus oc
cupel until the hour Of execution
Captain Burt was officer Of The day, and
officer Of the guard.
Capt. G. d. Radield, Provost Marshal
at I q. IN. promptly excluded all persons
from t!er on Of he sentenced conv; G. 5.
and having unmanacled the prisoners,
piuioned their arms and otherwise pre-
pared them FOR execution, theY we're passed
Though the guard room and at the gal
lows delivered to lhe officer Of the day
They were conducted by the guard reIiet,,
unarmel, under direction Of Captain Red
field, 20 the scaffold between two files OF
soldiers stationed on the route
The officer of the day received the con
vicis at the scaffol'. Eight men were
detailed, one to each section Of the plat
form, to act as executoners and two men
armed with axes, we're ready for any emer,
gency.
Upon reaching the gallows they as
cended the steps, and as they took tner
places, commenced singing death song.
Baptis.e Campbell! remained perfectly
quiet. The rope was adjusted and the
caps pulled down, the cu orits all the
while continuing their song.
When all was ready Major Brown, sig
nal officer, beat three distinct taps upon
the drum. A, the third stroke William
Duly, Of the mounted scouts, cut the
rope, the drop fell, and the thirty eight
sayaoe murderers were launched into eter.