The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-07-16
side Of the axe ne only struck ner one dow. wnen

20 FRED, YOU'VE RUINED nEP
The children were up stairs at the time. he found
the axe in the house. II Bob Stanton had been there
ne would have killed him instead OF ner. He was
the intention to kin Bob II he found him there.
r THE VICTIM
Of the jealousy OF Lawrence was most eStlma-
Bile muiatto woman VINO bore q remarkably good
character. She was small In stature and rather
ine-lookin2 and was uniyersally Deioved III NV, !me
by those OF his own color was very bitter the con-
fession above reced was declared to he correct by
Lawrence last evening, and Is probably the true YER
At very early hour to-day long lines Of carriages
D peg an g ,' co aoM both White and coored
whose curiosity had drawn them here TO witness
the terrible scenes that were ABOUT 70 ranspre, an
with people. Among the citizens that were passing
and repassng all the morning were
of the Maryland National Guard, who were TO De
used In preserving order. Within this crowd were
also large number Of men VINO wore badges ira.
designated them as deputy sherins. showing tlat
every rrecautiOn had been taken 10 preserve We
peace In addition to all this array OF peace conser-
valors the barrooms were all closed and no liqjor
could be procured in The town. which unGoubteGiy
lad grSa aeal to 40 w, w the aa
Al about nine O'Clock a. M, fane AZ Sss tIsy
hustle without we We, mere b by aS 81 Tao couny
allowed 10 visis the jail and witness the so.enn
and . It'll.
that were then gong on within. AS we approached
the edifice that Is set apart to hold the lawess Of
the nomely antiqaatcd appearance o: the structure
be ore us with the modern PRISON OF our metro
poan clues and 70 wonder th now re i5ms W nn
III them. a little two story brick building
IT ~ aoout forty by Gfty furnished he'd within and nd
paint. Ii has stood the storms OF many years, nav
ing been erected just after the Revolution and is
sti ample we are informed, FOR all the needs Of the
county ior CRIMINALS. Ascending porch we were
first ushered into that portion occupied by the
hes
prayer In his dungeon below. Ihose must nave
been
lie was alone, and for the last time on earth,
while chains that canXering 1ron-hound MN 10
the walls Of his cell, he was praying for the repose
Of a spirit that would soon leave lis mortal home
for ITS unknown flight into ct rnty. Aher ne had
closed his suppicaions the Sherln raised the TRAP
doOr-thc entrance
TO THE DUNGEON
stood u in the Sresence OF the doomed man. Sitting
on q rude cnair, he was wiplnS on the
great drops OF perspration with q towel
Ne him sat u water bucket, and Just back OF where
he atsioOd rude couch, that nal given repose TO
IRON links, to which was attached chain about SIX
feet long That connected with another cham that
enc.rcled each ankle. Upon tnc 1ei Jay new men
ar0und the wall the rude hewn stone was visible,
touched up with coat OF Wntewasn. single
small window near the top OF the ground
GAVE ITS DIM 1GliT
to aid us In the survey Of this prison house, com.
aud surroundings. THIS cell mas successfully he!d
several men that have ended their lives upon the
we P beSe our dark Reso about
medium height, liz personal appearance quite good
LOOKING for one Of mis- color with close curling hair
ana a gOOdly supply OF straight Chin whlsKers. In
answer to inquiries as 10 how he felt he replied,
81 feel good am perfectly prepared to de-"
Not much more was said, as he seemed TO evlnce
considerable emotion ana the gentlemen left after
bidding him gooaDy.
hon
our VISIT and weeping bitterly, begged his father to
let him IN, which seemed 10 excite MIN greatly and
he cvluced great emotion so piteOusly ld the child
plead that tho authorities were Obliged to take 1t
away.
children some real property he mad saved as the
fruits OF his labor for he always bore the reputation
OF violent passions, and seems even In ihiS
HIS AWFUL PERIL
to have the sympathy OF great number or TINS peo-
pie, among whom lie has always lived. Indeed,
a petition largely signed by the best citizens OF this
county, was gotten up asking Governor Bowie TO
commute his sentence TO imprisonment for life; but
Executive clemency was not extended In his
HIS LAST NIGHT ON EARTH
was one Of restless activity. He spent great
ten ss NJ Ss Ra;gs
sssss bis IS! @ nsppS R soesns
Influences Of sleep the recollection Of
TUE TkRRIBLE, tERTAiE b0oN
that awaited him Tor great length OF time, and al
A. NJ ne e ar ae 81 taS a
Ing this hour Of his sore distress All night long
did ne keep up his prayers internded Win sacre1
moved during The Solemn stiffness OF tnat awful
night while listening to the suppcations OF llat
POOR wre.chel man. SO earnest were his prayers
that all the residents in the vicinity OF the jail were
awakened by the sound OF his voice, ald forced to
listen to his appeals lor divihc grace 10 support
MS LAST HOURS UPON EARTH.
breakfast was served to MIN about seven O'CLOCK
~ Of wi no
riediately alter resumed his devotion with his
spiritual adviser, Rev. Wesley J. Parker, co!ored
OF the Methodist Church. and continued them con
stanfiy either alone or with the ministers tina,
attended INN up to to the hour Of his death; Abou
pronounced ms nervous system quiet.
At eleven O'Clock the Sheriff descended to the Gel
and pegan the solemn du,y Oh preparing
for his DEATH lie bound his hands securely behind
him and threw over his shoulders black cape
which enveloped his body TO the knees. A white
cap was then placed upon his head, deep enough u
admit Of its being drawn over his face wnen
THE FATAL MOOSE
should DC adjusted. A prayer was then offered; ant
ut ten minutes past eleven O'Clock the Irons fell IRON
his feet and he began his march TO the grave
pie, eager to catch glimpse OF the prisoner, ana
detachment OF soldiers was required 10 keep them
back from the wagon IN which was the CONN OF tn(
condemned Lawrence without emotion took his
seat by the driver OF the wagon. WINE the ram REL
in torrents and clements seemed 10 ir0wn upoL
THE TERRIBLE SCENES
Lawrence got up benlnu MIN III the wagon anu tn'
solemn PROCESSION moved toward
THE SCAFFOID,
that was erected IN an open field upon the west side
OF the town. AS soon as the wagon began u
move
THE PRISONER BEGAN SINGING
Fare you well, Fare you WE'LL
May the Lord Almighty bless you all
Until meet again. ....
Fare you WE'LL Fare you WE'LL
When we meet again we'll all meet In heavenl
Wen all in heaven to part more
Fare you well Fare you well
| and continued until the fatal spot was reached
| Around the engine OF death had gathered Of lcas
| five thou and people of both sexes and OF all age
! and conditons-tho old, the young, the rich ant
! poor were all there miugled IN one common herd
TO WITNESS THIS DEATH SCENE.
| Two companies or the noted Fifth regiment, Mary
land National Guard, had been detailed and forme
hollow square around tue scanold. Upon reach
| ing the enclosure the doomed man alighted, AM
| with n firm AMI steady step, at sixteen minute
| naSL eleven. heRau the awful aacent 10 the RlQu