The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-05-27

enclosure was erected adjoining the jail, and
sas sce sSe a In @
Country, and the machinery attracted great curl
oslty. Eacker slept well and ate q good breakfast.
On Thursday morning he heard the noise OF the
preparations, and when Deputy Sheriff Rue said,
'.Charley, don't you think yoa can walk out nkes
under that gallows, and you'll have TO carry me.'
The same morning the clergyman called but got
io ,su All MS ana the Reply indicated
the love OF his old grudges Eo also again OK
pressed h anger against his counsel III very bitter
manner. That afternoon several OF his brothers
called, They all have that look which indicates
poverty. ignorance and vice. one or them was quito
remarked II tink, Nick, DAT we ought TO put him in
dc Old spot" referring TO the graveyard at Palalinc
many has been proof agast three 1eneraons Of
progress CAarles death on the tree OF justice Is
the hrst thar has occurred IN this group, who ap.
aud the lower order OF intellect
NE EACkBR'5 LAST NIGHT ON EARTH. f4f~
The last night or his lie the prisoner slept not
until alter two O'CLOCK The time was passed in
silence. broken by occasional conversation. Deputy
ssTea 10 M, me" ne ougnI ne rsnsa
1--WE dont know what the day viii bring f0rth.n
Then the case OF Rullof was mentioned aud Eackcr
seemed familiar with IT, Mr.. Rue dscriminated be-
tween RuoT ana Eacker, r-ynarking he was a bad
man IN everything. .but you Charley, were DIFF.
ABOUT Haekr
Rue 10 read, and designated the twenty thtrd
nsaims About TWO oeooH the psoer fell into an
easy slumber which continued until six. The wind
had during the night, blown down part Of the fence
and the NOISE OF the w0rkren restoring II may nave
wakencd him. Breakfast was served unusually
early in The prison., and ct seven tho HERALD re-
one OF whom was tho Waterman, taxing their
breakfast. EaekeI drank apnt Of coffee and ate
physical CONDITION, and spoke about the great mum.
Der icalls he had the day previously, adding las
THIS IS my last day wanted these 70 take breakfast
with me- We must all CO. but didn't think 10 20 III
- TnE JUSTICE OF MS PUNISHMENT DENIED
He was then asked by gentleman do you adInlt
and s , gepSsd, mo- DON'T; but but must submit s''
A SPECULATION SPOILED. 49,
The next train brought moro reporters and a
company OF soldiers from Amsterdam, Next TO the
al y road IN winch huge platform had just been
price for seat ncre but the soldiers cleared
the place and the speculation failed. The weather
PARTING WITH HIS FAMILY.
At ten the prisoner took farewell Of his family.
The scene was very affecting, and he was moved
to tears. The arrangements were now completed,
ais @ BEARD sd u cpsd @ S9
previously. clean shirt was put ON ana also his
nice black coat black pantoons and polished boots.
well filled with visitors, among whom were Sherlfs
Campbell, Of Rochester, Bnrch, Of Albany, and
Adll dozen Otnor Vinccfa
MPERT.NEST CURIOSITY RHBUKED.
:. The prisoners took farewsil OF Eacker and were
soner G Renamed in his Room smoking and sur
rounded by 4 dozen persons Of mixed character
DR.. 7. Burdick, cousin Of tho murdered man. and
manner, out tho latter declined to receive
relate to his CUNT, and he was determined i
to avoid answering; He was urged to listen to the
said Would prefer to wait FOR them questions It'll til
we meet again. He again said lie did not acknOw-
ss s he ms spa a IN
for lie. He said he was glad he had failed IN his
attempt at suicide and fell now better pre-. AIRED TO
i aoat n * il H su 'n'nA hanging panu o'"'n'
Eacker replied, sYou never was hung, yetn
The chaplain Of the Jail Immediately said, al pro-
test against such questions frivolous ami inhu.
Ihe fellow was, after that, SILENT Eackor then
referred 70 his funeral, and requested the chaplain
to repeat The text, "Though walk through the val
Icy or the shadow OF death will lear no evil for
Thou ART With me. Thy rod and Thy stan, they
fort me-"
the grounds required all the vigilance OF the sol
dicrs. The prohibition oil the use OF the scafTod
alluded so above created great disappoinsment. In
with two children wendell her way to the chap
lain's house TO remain until all should be over. II
the crowd must have grated OH their ears!
INSIDE THE JAIL c&N @
All was quiet and they waited the signal to march.
The reporters were ready to note the last event. and
the crowd was impatient to hear that the tnns was
an opportunity OF pecping through the cracks. The
roof or she'd near BY was crushed In by Its human
Height @. t W .
At one O'Clock the procession started, led by the
Sheriff and prisoner ana followed BY .ne clergy.
sUH BENEATH THE sCAFroLD. 5000
The prisoner walked firmly, ana was not dismaycd
at The sight oi the black scafod, beneath which he
took his seat by the side OF an elegant casket.
Prayer was offered BY Rev. Mr. SarKs, OF the MethC-
di.L Church, and the death warrant read, after
which the sherin asked Ii the prisoner had ANYTHING
To say why the sentence should not be executed.
He replied In his usual thick way Of speaking,
munibinY,
..Tne sentence OF the law. submt.n tHA
As the sheriff put the cap on Eacker ne said:-
DON'T put on that cap. Iwant my spirit to 60
UP ike a butternY.n ~F
TIE EXECUTION.
At ten minutes past one the rope was cut. He
die easily and without struggle. While the body
was hanging District Attorney Baker took up col
lection for tue hereaved family. After hanging
tycnty-one minutes the body was lowered and an
inquest held, after which It was delivered TO the
friends for burial. The funeral will be held at his
native place, Stone Arabia, twelve miles distant,
next Sabbath. e.s.a+.t.e .eH s8nH# NMn
Revenge has done its work. leaving two widows
AMI two sets OF orphans. Shall We remember tho
lesson Of the ST. townsville tragedyf