Pomeroy weekly telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio) 1860-1866, 1865-09-14
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette.
Execution of the Cambridge Muir.
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Execution of the Cambridge MUIR
derers.
Columbus, Sept. G.-The execution of Hi |
ram. Oliver and John Wesley Hartup, the
murdercrs of J. NJ. Cook, Provost Marshal of |
the nth District of Ohio, took place at Camp
Chase today under orders from Maj. Gen.
Ord 1t appears that the men were quietly
removed. from Cambridge to the camp prison
on the 30th of August, the sentence of the
court being Kept secret from the public The
men evidently had no idea Of their approach
ing doom. On Tuesday the specifications
and sentence of the court, with the indorse-
ment of the department and district COM
manders, was received at Camp Chase. Col.
Woodward, the post commander, being absent
in Cincinnati was informed by telegraph of
the duty before him, and he returned imme-
diately to make the necessary arrangements
The prisoners were informed of the fin lings
of the court, and the orders for their speedy
execu ion. Oliver received the dread inteli-
gence calmly, remarking that it was rough,
but subsequently being permitted to see his
wife and children, he gave way TO the most
violent demonstrations of grief. Hartup was
much affected, but his weakness was that OF
a coward. At twelve clock to day Col. Cox,
Of, Gen. Cox's staff, accompanied by Col. Max
we'll, of the Governors staff, Col. Wilcox,
Provost Marshal General, and the representa-,
tives Of the press, took their departure for the
camp
Upon their arrival the prisoners were led
out from their place of confinement to the
gallows, accompanied by their spiritual ad-
visers, and closely guarded by detachment
of the 22d Veteran Reserve Corps. Every
thing was in perfect order, so that there was
no delay. Prayer was offered up, aiter which
Oliver stepped firmly forward and addressed
those present, in substance, MS follows
| Gentlemen, bid you to take this as
warning, and prepare for the service of God
This is an awful hour, but anrhap9y to tell
yon that God has forgiven my sins. Within
few hours 7 Ravc made full confession, and
hope to be forgiven, and that we shall be re-
ceivcd in heaven. There is nothing like
grace. 1t is but few minutes since expe.
rienced religion; and hope YOU all here will
meet me in heaven. u..
Hartup attempted speech also, but he
trcmbled so violently that little of what he
slid could be understood. He succeeded in
saying that God had blessed his soul in his
conversion.
While speaking, the men stood on the fatal
trap. The nooses were adjusted by soldiers
detailed for the purpose, and after an earnest
prayer by Rev. C. A. Van Anda of the Town
Street NJ Il. Church, the caps were drawn
lover their faces and the cords cut, which
launched them into eternity Apparently
both died easy.
These men, who were brothers-inlaw, were
hardened villains before they entered the
army Oliver was bold, sharp man, deci
sive and energetic-the very opposite of Hart
up, who evidently was the dupe Of the other
Oliver won upon the sympathes of those pres
ent while scarcely anything but contempt fo
Hartup was evnced.
The execution was witnessed by less thar
fifty persons, most of them being officials an;
reporters Everything was conducted 1u.etl,
and orderly.
The confession which Oliver alluded to il
his remarks was made to Capt Wilkinson
and was in reply to question whether or no
he committed the deed for which he had beel
convicted He said: eyes, did it. Hart
, up did not do it Why did it was becaus
, | thought that he Cook would come to I'LL
:. nois and arrest me, and if he did, knew
| would kill him or he would kill me. Yes,
am the one. o, may God forgive me! Yes
i. feel that He has. Lad determined but
, few minutes before not to cenfess | ha
promised Mary motto do it. did it, did il
j. did it." With earncstness and apparen
n contrition he added: 81 had understood tina
Cook knew where we lived in Illinois, and e>
pccted that he was coming on after me"
> TIE MASONIC BODIES.
i The Grand Masonic bodies transacted
f good deal of business to-day, but nothing tina
!, is permitted to be made public The men
|, bers of the National Grand Encampment ar
: partaking of banquet tonight at the res
4 ience of Hon. W. B. Hubbard, the Gran
!. Master. A great banquet will come off at tn
$ Neil House tomorrow evening.
- The Grand Council of Royal and Selet
9 Masters of Ohio elected the following officer
. to-day: VIM. McCunningham of Newark, |
9 &. NJ; Isaac Robertson, of Hamilton, d. /
n G. NJ; Charles Brown, Of Cincinnati, j. {
4 NJ; II. II. Wagner, of Cincinnati, g. Z.
=. w.; Joseph NJ. Stuart of Columbus, G. c. G
!. Flavius j. Phillips, of Georgetown, G. I
- John 4. Caldwell, of Cincinnati, G. R.
, ~ The following were elected officers of tn
y, Grand Chapter of Ohio: George Rex, I
10 Wooster, Grand High Priest; c. G. Keefe
a of Dayton, Deputy Grand High Priest; Pet,
. L. Wilson, of Georgetown, Grand King; Y
: y. Rudenstein, of Massillon, G. S; F. T. Phi
lips, of Georgetown, G. T.; John d. Caldwe
A vote of the subordinate lodges has det
n ded the question of the consolidation Of IL
Il Grand Council in the negative. Acommitt
nd sc rhoo S,orrow Howa rd Mathp,