The democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-11-18

George W. jenkins, colored MN,
was executed at Washington, D. G., for
the mHrder 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
Mt 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
cleayer, almost instantly killing her.
The little children sleeping with her
alone gave the alarm, and jenkins cs-
capped. Jenkins's brother went up stairs
and found the lOad body Of tie woman
lying on the bed, her head and face
mangled almost beyond recognition
the bed, clothing. and floor were soaked
with blood and spatterGd with brains,
and at the foot OF the bed 10y the cleayer,
bearing crimson evidence that with it
the awful deed had been done. The
police were summoned, and mob col
iected about tue house Of such humor
that the murderer would perhaps have
been lynched Ind he fallen into their
hands. After the inquest jenkins was
arrested and charged with tho crime.
On the 9th Of June the Grand Jury pre-.
sented true bill against him, and on
tho Cd OF October his trial wns begun.
1t lasted but day and the prisoner was
brought in guilty and sentenced by
Judge Humphreys to be hanged. Jen-
Bins WINS light mulatto, aud not par
ticularly Unlocking. During his i'm
prisonment his conduct was so exemplary
MS to wnrrant the remark from his jailers
that he was the best.Conducted prisoner
they had ever had. He conversed fre-
lucntly and long with spiritual advisers,
aud was, rs he said, ready and willing 10
die. In tho manner OF such men, he
kindly "forgaveH judge, Jury, and wit
nesses who had been instrumental in
bringing him to justice. When Judge
Humphreys sentenced him, he also adj
monished him to hope Tor no pardon,
Communication OF sentence, or reprieve;
he expected no lOniency, and smiled Mt
death as those are said 70 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 lie was very
fond. Before going 10 bed on the last
night he convcrsed pleasantly, and then
slept Us calmly rs child, and undisturbed
by thoughts OF his coming execution.
Jenkins resolutely met his fate. At the
conclusion OF tho reading Of the death
warrant by the warden, jenkins sAid
DWELL, Mr.. Orocker, II Is your duty.
Gods will be done, and soon l shall be
with Christ.
General Crocker-Well, jenkins, 1t
affords us oil consolation that you are
prepared to meet your Lord.
jenkins (emphaticallyD-As sure rs the
deed is done my soul will watt to glory.
I'm prepared to meet my God, thanks
be TO his holy name. l know that he
has n crown prepared for me, aud I shall
soon wear 1t. My respects to your officers.
YoN have treated mo kindly. All l can
say to you is, continue in the path Of
virtue and TIL meet yoli.
His brt tier had entered the room
while the death.wnrrant WINS being read,
and stood with his head bowed, in one
corner Of tho room, and us jenkins fin.
ished the above remarks he took him by
the hand, and throwing one arm about
his neck said, while the tears wercstream.
ing down his checks,
80 God, here is my brother. I have
done all I could for him now leave
him to thee"
The brother then retired, with tears
trickling down his cheeks. jenkins then
bid each one in the room goodbye, call.
ing oil by pame, saying 10 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" Hnving 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 pat oil 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 guard on either side, Jcn.
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 tho fatal moose. The officers and
ministers took their positions near the
rniling, and Rev. Mr.. Draper lined oat
the hymn "Father, l stretch my hands
to thee" which was sung by the minis.
tiers and Others, jenkins leading of and
singing with n clear voice. Rev. Mr..
johnson offered q prayer which, owing
TO the noise and confusion Of the crowds
on the outside OF the walls, could not be
heard by the spectators. He PRAYED
God to receive Jenkinss soul rs IL crossed
the shadow. On rising from their knees,
the ministers babe the unfortunate man
goodbye, and turned their heads. Jan.
kins then with loud voice exclaimed
Farewell, world farewell, friends I
am going to live with Jesus, and nil l
can say Is, follow me. Hallelujnh."
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 SEQ you in paradise"
To General Crocker he said: ~ thank
you for your kindness. I'm going TO
Jesus In glory. viii you meet me there ?"
To James Nelson, the colored cook, hc
said: "Jim, l wish you we'll, and hope
TO meet you in heaven. God bless You
all, and hope to meet you all in
heaven"
The black cap was then drawn over his
face, and tho signal was given, the trap
fell with q plunge, and jenkins was