The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1870-12-15

0uAs-SOOuO3 VI LILO pCdl-
fold-The Last of Earth.
KINGSTON. Ontario, Dec. IA, 1870.
Two murderers Daniel Mann ana James Deacon,
suffered the extreme penalty OF the law this morn
ing, at eight O'clock such being the hour appointed
by an order in council regulating the execution OF
criminals under new regulations. Both the con-
demned had during the past week expressed
themselves sincerely penitent and fully
prepared to meet their fate. Their spiritual
welfare had been most attentively cared for
by all denominations In Kingston, more particularly
by clergymen Of the Methodist Church. TO which
creed both men expressed themselves as having
formerly belonged.
Both men were victed the last sitting OF the
assizes held In Kingston Deacon being found guilty
KILLING HIS WIFE BY POISON
The evidence at the trial was most conclusive,
and proved that he had for two months prior to her
death been In the regular habit OF dosing her
with srrychnne. The amount given, however,
each time proved an overdose, and only
tended to sicken her. The cause Of Deacons da-
bolica sacrifice OF his wiie's life was Illicit inter-
course existing between himself and half idotic
Dutch girl living in the house in capacity OF servant
girl This girl according to the prisoners statement
urged him to the commission Of the deed. Tile last
and fatal dose administered In EPSON salts in
the evening OF the 9th OF July last, and death
sued In few hours. On the following day
the body was buried In q hurried manner, and
the neghbors' suspicious being aroused o
coroner's warrant was issued to resjrrect the body
and hold an inquest ON the same. When lifting
the body from the grave the prisoner, who had not
then been arrested, made some brutal remark about
THE STENCIL ARISING FROM THE wIrE's CORPSE.
IA NIL ivn1v
proved the presence of strychnine In the stomach.
The prisoner was immediately arrested conveyed 10
Kingston jan and stood his trial with the before
mentioned result
Daniel Mann, the second murderer, executed side
by side with Deacon this morning, has been from
youth up q desperate character His father, mother
and himself were members Of a gang OF thieves
known as Malahide Rangers. which some three
years ago infested the county OF Middlesex, in the
estern section of Ontario.
HORSE STEALING AND GENERAL PLUMBER
OF everything they could get hold of was the motto
of the band Their acts at last became 50 bold that
vigilance committees were appointed in different
sections to ferret them out. The arrest and break
up OF band was brought ABOUT In the following
manner:-The band attacked the house OF
wealthy farmer suspected OF having large amount
Of money on hand. Efectng an entrance they pm.
searc '"a the Inc nose made by them
awoke hired boy who slept i'll the Ralret, who
was so much afraid that ne would De Killed nv ne
desperadoes that he jumped from his WINDOW and
and reused the neighbors with news Of the outrage,
In very short time band OF men wen armed
started for the dwelling, which was then being ran
sacked by the raiders The latter seeing their APP
proach, fired several shots to intmidate their pur-
suers. but finding their course OF no avail, fed 10
the woods. few days afterwards several OF the
gang were arrested while cndeavOrfng 10 arrange
crossing Of the river into the state OF MI Michigan
and half-brother At their trial evidence somewhat
IMPLICATED THE MOTHER,
who was put on trial, and, with all the others,
guilty the hye years a N e
While serving out this term OF Imprisonment he
committed the deed which to-day brought him to
the gallows. Himself and fellow convict named
joining the Penitentary. While engaged at this the
worKmen planned their escape After weary
attempt chance at last presented ITSELF All the
cOnyicts but Mann and Smith were marched back 10
the Penltentiary for dinner, the two former being
left, under charge OF guard, to keep the Kiln nfes
burning. The guard, unconscious OF danger, was
sitting on the edge OF a wheebarrow, his loaded
musket leaning against his arms. Mann Wmspereu
to Smith 10 step in front Of their intended vicrm
and draw his attention which was done lone.
of wood across the back OF the necksby Mann, Kill
ing MIN instantly. Botn men thsn escaped TO the
once instituted by at least ffty-ve eficlent men,
aided also by company OF military. Severa
times during the pursuit the pursuers were wthn
q few Ieet Of the murderers, but Ialleu 10
unearth them. For nine days the fugtlves
subssted reeds and NERDS. At last driven
by hunger, they emerged from the woods 10 seek
something to eat They were soon again followed
finally hunted down and captured. on trial sinIn
got or with ten years Imprisonment. Mann, now
ever, was found guilty. OF wiilul murder. ana re-
celved the sentence carried out to-day Inc loho"-
ing Is the result OF
James Deacon first visited, Is about thirty years
OF age an understood man. I'VE ieet SIX inches lilgn
with dark eyes, heavy black beard ana mtlslache,
aauillne nose forehead low but broad; general eA-
preston of his face ANYTHING but repusve ana ro
MOUTH MOUTH chin and lower part Of the face
bear strong proof OF a weakness, a th
bloodhound ierocty with which for months ner per,
sistenty administered poison to his Wife, I'll at last
he succeeded in numbering both her and the UNBORN
R la am truly sorry, Deacon, to see you
in the awful position you occupy -, Inventive,
DEACoN-God knows l am equally suffering
anguish for my crimes.
REpoRTER-Wbat forced the crime with which you
are charged ,,.
DEACoN-My resistless passions and the influence
REPoRTER-What have been your thoughts since
your condemnation Ill regard TO your muruereu
DEAcoN-My suffering mas been at times fearful
when thought Of it, but my earlier love 1or ner
has returned and honestly affirm long 10 meet
her. | hope, In better world
REPORTER-Have you any brothers or s1slersr
DEACON-Yes, | am one OF family OF twenty
three children, all alive at the present time. ,,o
young, or experience the benefits OF religious Train
mgr a
DEACON-NO. When was mere Doy Was
allowed TO run wild, according to my own whim
anc was never caused by my parents 10 pay any
attention to religion. The example was never SET
me OF going church, and fear was but TOO wen
pleased with the liberty Of the lie was allowed 10
lead.
Mann gave ready replies to all questions asked by
your correspondents.
REPoRTEa-Did you and smith, when concerning
your plan OF escape from the Penlentiary, mediate
the murder OF the guard, Trals
MANN-God knows | did not. When ! struck
Trail never intended 10 DO more than stun nun.
mad no idea that had Killed him, or i should not
have remained to bind his limb.
KEPoRTER--What thought was uppcrm0st In your
mind when you approached the guard, Trail, TO
strike him
MAMA desire for lberty-a hope that might
be able to make my escape l attacked the guard
AS necessary proceeding TO further my chances Oh