Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1866-05-25

paused an instant, then, bending forward,
kissed his cheek. AT this act OF friend.
ship, the man, who had been for years the
attendant of dungeon, habituated to
scenes OF horror, and hardened against
their operation, fell senseless at his feet,
Before his eyes opened again upon this
world those of the youthful sufferer had
closed forever.
The place of execution had been fixed at
the intersection of Thomas and Bridgefoot
streets, where an immense crowd had col.
lected. The gallows was a rude and imper.
ect structure, as the span of life allotted
the young patriot after lis conviction
would not Admit of elaborate preparations.
A triple line Of soldiers with fixed bayo.
nets surrounded the scaford, and held the
excited and sympathetic multitude in
check.
AT half'past one o'clock, Emlnet was
placed in plain covered wagon, and, with
four officers and tho officiating clergyman
inside, and strong guard without, was
driven to the place of execution. Thous.
auds of people lined the streets, and tear
ful eyes gazed after him from a thousand
windows. At his earnest request, the cur
tains of the vehicle were raised, and the
young martyr looked out upon the multi
tude, AID remarked to Colonel Bond "Ey.
cry one of these people would die to.mor-
row for tho independence of their country.
My blood will not insure the subjugalion of
Ireland"
The melancholy cortege moved slowly
along the streets, followed by strong guard
OF infantry and cavalry, who forced back
the eager crowds who rushed forward
to catch last glimpse OF the youthful pa.
triot.
When the nournful procession had near.
ly reached tho place Of execution it passed
a carriage standing by the roadside, on the
line of march. 1t contained solitary fe-
male, who was in tears. When the car.
riage containing the condemned man pas.
sed by, she gave an audible shrek, and,
driving away, was eoon lost in the inn
mense concourse of people. 1t WAS Sarah
Curran, Emmets betrotbed. She had been
refused admission to the Jail, and took this
method of obtaining last look on the OBJ.
ject Of her affection.
The scafold was reached at quarter
before two o'clock. 1t was rude affair.
formed by laying planks across a number
of empty barrels, which were placed for
this purpose nearly in the middle of the
street. Through this rude platform rose
two posts, twelve feel high, with trans
verse beam, from which dangled the fatal
rope. The platform was about six feet
from the ground, and the fall about four
feet.
When Emmet reached the scaffold he
was met by the executioner, who assisted
him to ascend the ladder to the platform,
as his pinioned arms wou Id not admit of
his doing so unassisted.
In the immediate vicinity Of the .droy
were few personal friends, and one or
twa ,college-companions. Els coat and
stock were removed by the executioner !;
and after shaking hands with a-fsw officers
upon the platform, he turned 10 the vast
concourse before him and said: any
friends; Idle in peace, and With sentiments
of fsuniyesat love. and Kindness toward
all men, s.s =. 4: -;
The rope was then adjusted, and he took
his stand upon the fatal dfop, Not n,us.
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Of fear or excitement could be- DETECTED :,
his face wore q pleasant emile, aud his
voice was firm. and scheerfuls Ms Gufran
.aid Of his conduct on that occasion
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