Connecticut western news., 1872-11-22
ExecutiOn0Of a Wife Murderer.

was executed at Washington, D. O., for the murder of his wife on the 14th of May last. There had been trouble be- tween them resulting from jealousy, which was followed by separation. But at the time of the deed they were living together with their two children. Jen- kins's wife was sound asleep at four o'clock in the morning when her hus- band assaulted her with butchers cleaver, almost instantly killing her. The little children sleeping with her alone gave the alarm, and Jenkins es- capped. Jenkins's brother went up stairs and found the dead body of tLe woman lying on the bed, her head and face mangled almost beyond recognition the bed, clothing, and floor were soaked with blood and spattered with brains, and at the foot of the bed lay the cleaver, bearing crimson evidence that with it police were summoned, and mob col. lected about the house of such humor that the murderer would Fperhaps have been lynched had he fallen into their hands. After the inquest Jenkins was arrested and charged with the crime. On the 27th of June the Grand Jury pre- sented true bill against him, and on the Sd of October his trial was begun. It lasted but day and the prisoner was brought in guilty and sentenced by Judge Humphreys to be hanged. Jen- kins was light mulatto, and not par ticularly ill-looking. During his i'm prisonment his conduct was so exemplary as to warrant the remark from his iailers that he was the best-conducted prisoner they had ever had. He conversed fre- quently and long with spiritual advisers, and was, as he said, ready and willing te die. In the manner of such men, he kindly "forgave" judge, jury, and wit nesses who had been instrumental in bringing him to justice. When Judge Humphreys sentenced him, he also ad- monished him to hope for no pardon, communication of sentence, or reprieve i; he expected no leniency, and smiled at death as those are said to do who perish in the consciousness of having passed life of good deeds. He has frequently been visited by his mother, his niece, and two children, of whom he was very fond. Before going to bed on the last night he conversed pleasantly, and then slept s'calmly as child, and undisturbed by thoughts of his coming execution. Jenkins resolutely met his fate. At the conclusion of the reading of the death warrant by the warden, Jenkins said
 We'll, MT. Crocker, it is your duty. Gods will be done, and soon shall be with Christ.''
 General Crocker-Well, Jenkins, it affords us all consolation that you are prepared to meet your Lord.
 Jenkins (emphatically) sure as the deed is done my soul will wait to glory. I'm prepared to meet my God, thanks be to his holy name. I know that he has crown prepared for me, and shaR soon wear it. My respects to your officers. Yoa have treated me kindly. All I can say to you is, continue in the path of virtue and I'll meet you.
 His brother had entered the room while the death-warrant was being read, and stood with his head bowed, in one corner of the room, and as Jenkins fin lshed the above remarks he took him by the hand, and throwing one arm about his neck said, while the tears were stream ing down his cheeks,
 o God. here is my brother. I have done all I could for him now I leave him to thee."
 The brother then retired, with tears trickling down his cheeks. Jenkins then bld each one in the room goodbye, call ing all by name, saying to them: "There's crown that awaits us in glory. Press on. We will soon meet where there is no trouble. Glory to God. I'm going home." Having bid adieu to each one guard advanced and commenced to pinion his arms, and while doing so Jenkins jumped up, exclaiming. "Oh, I'll soon put on my crown. All things to hope, nothing to fear"
 There were few dry eyes among the spectators. The procession walked out of the jail, the warden and deputy in advance, then two guards, then the pris- oner, with a guard on either side, Jen- kins walking with firm step, and the colored ministers following him. He walked with firm tread up to the steps, and immediately took his position be- meath the fatal moose. The officers and ministers took their positions near the railing, and Rev. MT. Draper lined out the hymn sfFather, I stretch my hands to thee" which was sung by the minis ters and others, Jenkins leading off and singing with a clear voice. Rev. Mir. Johnson offered Q prayer, which, owing to the noise and confusion sf the crowds on the outside of the walls, could not be heard by the spectators. He prayed God to receive Jenkins's soul as it crossed the shadow. On rising from their knees, the ministers bade the unfortunate man goodbye, and turned their heads Jen- kins then with loud voice exclaimed " Farewell, world farewell, friendsI ] am going to live with Jes11s and all I can say IS, follow me. Hallelujah."
 His legs had been tied while this was being said, and the black cap having been produced, the guards taking him by the hand, he said to them " Good. bye; want to see you in paradise"
 To General Crocker he said: " I thank you for your kindness. I'm going tc Jesus in glory. Will you meet me there ? To James Nelson, the colored cook, he said : "Jim, I wish you well, and hope to meet you in heaven. God bless yor all, and I hope to meet you all 1T heaven"
 The black cap was then drawn over hi! face, and the signal was given, the tray fell with plunge, and Jenkins wa launched into eternity. The shoulder! gave two or three shrugs and the leg quivered few moments.
 There are eight persons in the jai who have been indicted for murder il the first degree, and one under sentenc, to be hung.
 DEATH OF MRS. VINCENT CoLYER.- Mrs. Vincent Colyer, wife of the lat
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