Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-01-18

which the Southern States have no voice-is
whether the old form of government shall
be continued, or new one fashioned after
the theories of Sumner and Stevens.
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The Hanging Of n Simpieton-A Tragic
Scene.
From the New York Times Jan. H..
The execution, by hanging, Of Morris
Ellsworth, at Newark, yesterday, was one Of
the most remarkable events in the annals Of
American Jurisprudence, and many years
must pass before the parties connected with
the scene officially, or even as spectators will
recover from its effects, mental or noral.---
Ellsworth was born in Bergen, Hudson eoun-
ty, New jersey, where he always lived. As
boy he was kind-hearted, good-natured,
full Of fun, but rather simple. Without per-
manent occupation, he found enough to do
in, waiting upon restaurant tables, going err
rands, DC, until he became enamored of a
young and pretty girl of loose morals. from
whose society he seemed utterly unable to
tear himself. Early in the war he enlisted,
receiving $500 bounty, and went out as SER
want to Col Cooper, of the Second New ler-
sey, having first married the woman, who
wanted his money. During his absence his
well known in Newark as an exceedingly bad,
though very beautiful woman When Els
worth returned his wife refused to live with
him. He obtained work in a restaurant and
exerted himself TO please and regain her.
She was obstinate, he became furious, andon
several occasions threatened to shoot her,
hoping thereby to induce her to live with
him. On one occasion he provided himself
with a pistol to shoot cats, and while he had
the pistol in his pocket he accepted an in
vitation to go to a picnic. There he met his
wife, and urged her to go home with him ;
she refused, and, after scene, they separated.
He watched, and saw her leave the place
with two men and anotherwoman. lie fol-
lowed them to house in Market street, and
on opening the door of room, saw her on
the floor, and her paramour standing beside
her. Quite naturally a scene ensued, and he
was put out Of the room by his wile's friend.
He went second time, finding her in the
same position. Thinking to frighten her,
he saws. he drew and discharged his pistol,
surprising the slug would pass over her head.
She was frightened, aad attempting TO rise,
received the bali, and died. Morris was ar
rested. tried before Judge Haynes, Of the Oyer
and Terminer, CortlandsParker, Esq, being
the prosecutor. IN. Abeel, Esq, Of Newark,
ably defended him, but the jury gave a YER
dict of guilty. He was sentenced to be
hung on the 23d of December, 1865, but in
consequence Of an application made to the
Governor by his counsel, he was reprieved
until the 10th january, in order that the
physicians might examine him and report
as to his mental status. The Governor in
New Jersey is not vested with the pardonlng
power: the Court Of Pardons alone can in
terfere with sentence. Before them the
evidence was laid, but they did not deem il
sufficient to warrant their interference. The
fact is, that although the man was not idiotiC
or insane, he was simple-minded; with all
the afectionate insticts of an animal, but
destitute of mental power beyond that of an
intelligent dog.
II being officially announced that he must
hang on the appointed day, be was transfer
red to the custody of Sheriff Ricord, high
minded gentlemen OF rare courtesy and
Christian sympathy. Preparations were
made for the execution, Invitations extended
to the proper parties, and every care taken
Of the condemned.
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sire to see clergyman. Several have beer
in constant attendance upon him, but on thi
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