The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-04-23
THE DAILY EMPIRE.
n. H. ROBINSON.
Execution Of Mary, Queen Of scots.
PuBrIsHER AND PROPRIETOR.


covered with sage, and surrounded with n
low. railing Around this gloomy object
nigh two hundred persons were assembled ;
amongst them were the principal gentle
men OF the country. who obeyed the sum
mons of the sheriff; in total Ignorance of
the object for which they were required to
be present. Behind the block stood the ex-
ecutioner and his assistant clad in snits of
sable velvet, the last holding the one be-
hind him In such a position that it was con-
ccaled from the eyes of Mary. As the sher-
III of Northampton and his officers entered
the hall, there was n profound silence,
many breath was painfully drawn. but
when the queen herself appeared, the most
manly eye was molstened. Mover had
Mary appeared TO greater advantage; she
walked firmly, scarcely leaning on the two
noblemen by whom she was supported |;
her dress, which was that of Queen Dow
ager Of France, adding to the dignity of
her department. Her pointed Golf edged
with bone lace, shaded her wasted features,
and around her neck she wore a'gold cross.
and from her arms was suspended pair of
beads; a falling collar completed "a costume
at once regal and becoming. As she gaZeC
around, neither abashed by the numerous
spectators, nor shrinking from the death
trappings before her, u murinur of admira-
ton and pity was with difficulty suppress
of the scafiold, which was raised about two
feet from the gsOund hut before ascending
she exclaimed to Melville
"Onee more, farewell, good Andrew :;
pray FOR thy mistress and queen. Thou shalt
now see the end of Mary Stuart's trials.r
'Thanks, sir" she continued to Paulet.
who offered his arm with rather penitent
expression of countenance, lit Is the last
trouble you will experience nj my hands"
On the scaffold was a small wooden stool
and cushion. and no sooner had Mary's foot
touched the fatal planks than the execu-
toner, kneeling before her, prayed her to
forgive him for the office he was about to
perform but at this moment her eye fell on
the axe, and she exclaimed quickly
"Ah would rather have my head taken
off by a sword, as they doin France.s
"Blame me not madame" answered the
II am forced 70 disregard your
majcsty's wishes; Twas not reminded to
bring swcrd, and am, ,-perforce, Obliged to
use this axe, whichI found here. That will
not trust, indncc. y0u to withhold your
pardon"
~ do pardon you my friend" said Mary,
giving him her hand to kiss.
stranger she mtrmured, "that your
own queen, when she expected a similar
fate Mt the hands Of an offended sister, 80
dreaded the AK that she told Castlenau she
Intended TO desire an executioner should
be sent from France, skillful in the use OF
The sword"
Mary now seated herself, and with the
assistants grouped around her, prepared to
listen TO the warrant which was read
aloud by Beale. At this moment n little
Bonum "a mvorlte dog, cOntrived TO make
his way noiselessly through the press and,
trembling and shaking in every limb con-
cealed himself MS usual, IN the folds Of the
1neen's robe, without being perceived.
Mary paid slight attention tot he reading,
but when the sonorous voice of Bcale pro-
nounced the concluding "GOd save Queen
Eli2abeth,' she reused herself from her
rcveric, aud, gracefully rising, prepared TO
address the assembly. Her oountenance
was slightly flushed, and Epergoine, who
had known her longest, remarked, "It wore
Lhe look of happier days" Her voice was
clear and ringing, as she called all present
10 witness what she, n sovereign princess,
IN no way subject to the laws or parlia-
ment of England, was about 10 suffer for
the victim of violence and Injustice. She
spoke Of her imprisonment, and the wrongs
she had endured atthe hands of the queens
protested her innccence of ali
Jhe charges brought against her, thanked !
.iod for thus publicly allowing her to con-
less her faith, and prayed that her enemies |
might be forgiven.
madame" interrupted DIR. Fletcher, the /,
lean OF Peterborough, my honored mis- |
,ress has commanded"
Sir" exclaimed Mary, "with you have !
nothing TO do; ] will not hear you, and |
you 10 retire."
DIR. Fletcher by no means approved this |
to his own eloquence; he |
therefore, pertinaeiously continued, "mad- |
ime, you have but moment to live !
'hange your opinions, abjure yonr errors, !
IA order that you may be saved"
sit Is useless" answered the queen, ''you
waste yonr time; leave me 10 die In peace"
Then turning herself round on the stool. |
he began to pray but the dean. making !
he circuit of the scaifold, again addressed ,
Ier. y
Trouble me no farther" repeated Mary,
he Earl of Shrewsbury, heartily ashamed
4 the scene, interposed, to the no small,
notification OF the jealous divine.
Mary then, falling on her knees, recited
portion of the Psalms aloud In Latin, to-
ether with her attendants concluding
With prayer In French, and holding the
rucifix between her clasped hands.
MADAM" interrupted the earl of Kent,
nable longer.t0 contain himself ''cast aside
icse Popish trnmperles.p
But Mary continued her devotiOnR fer
antly exclaiming, 'Lordi Lord receive
le into yonr extended arms, aud pardon
II my sins" As she rcseated herself the
arl OF Kent roughly inquired IL she had
one. For II 40, madam" he concluded,
prepare"
The excutioner now approached, but the
ueen gently repulsed him. II am not
sed," she said with faint smile, ITO am
ress before 80 numerous a company, or to
G served by such grooms." Il
Then calling her attendants. she assisted
'lspcth 10 take the pins from her head
ress, the girl being almost useless from the
iolence Other sObs.
',Do not weep,n said the queen. In French,