The New York herald., 1872-10-05


blow stunned him. and he reeled and began to
cover. drew back again to strike a harder lick,
the bridge under the wagon. At this caught linn
by the shoulders and pitched him out OF the wagon
He struck the pfage on n ds ,e rsht nto as u ca e
and commenced to
He began to get up, and to hollow murder. Then
kicked him in the neck and on the shoulders and
ran and picked up the hammer and struck him with
could not say for certain whether it was over his
forehead or not When struck him twice he con-
Dpg to ss asa 5 pretty
and did not make any more resistance. struck
him twice in front OF his head''
The wretched man then at great length spoke OF
his past lie and the precious days that he had
wasted In wrong doing.
THE USUAL TENDERNESS FOR MUHDERERs.
As Barclay was born and reared near here great
interest has naturally been taken in his case and
during I tn the past few days he has been allowed to
hundreds OF people go to see him. Many OF them
carry him flowers, others dellcaces to sat, and
terday was the last day tney were allowed to see
him and at least three thousand called to take
final leave OF the condemned man. lie received
them In the corridor or the jail. and many ladies
were moved to tears as they took him by the hand,
bade him goodby and said to him some kind
the people who called to see him and spoke to all
cheerfully. He said to all that he was prepared
for his fate and deserved the punishment lie to
endure.
THE LAST NIGHT ON EARTH.
At ten O'Clock the doors were closed and Barclay
reluctantly quilted the corridor and returned to
his lonely cell, never again to leave il until his
march to death. After the reception TO his friends
in the morning Barclay spent the day in prayer and
reading his spiritual advisers being with him. He
evinced little emotion at any time and talked pleas
antly with his ministerial friends and the prisoners
to his cell door TO talk with him.
At five O'Clock yesterday evening all the prisoners
were locked up on the left corridor OF the jail and
Barclay was also moved to that side OF the prison,
and the carpenters began the erection OF the scaf
coa ea e Vey ccs Of e
that was preparing the instrument for his execu-
ton, yet he remained quiet and unmoved, reading
most OF the time some religious work or praying.
1t took but short time 10 erect the scaold as it
was nearly ready when carried In, and by ten
O'Clock all was in readiness for the fearful scene OF
JOKING AT THE GRAVE SIDE.
Hardly had the condemned man been left alone
by the retirement OF his spiritual advisers than he
was joined by young fellow prisoner named Muir
On earth. they both retired soon alter the door Was
closed upon them and the watchman stated that
both were soon asleep. Barclay slept soundy until
about three O'Clock, when he awoke, got up and
came to the front OF the cell ana entered into con-
yersation with the guard, who gave him cigar.
heartily while relating some OF the pranks he
had perpetrated in early HE. After smoking
esry ate mopg apPs n akR pns With the Of guans
and his companion Murphy. He told great many
stories and seemed as happy as ever. He told
remember him by, and he thought he would bite
piece from his ear. Later he talked of his eXecu-
ton, aud said boldly that he wanted the SheIi iff
who had been SO kind to him to do the terrible
work Of his execution just as though he were kill
ing hog, for that was the way lie would do it.
EARLY in the morning the Deputy brought the con.
demned man an entire new suit OF clothes. which
the Sheriff had bought on purpose for HIM, consist
Ing OF black casSmere pants, coat and vest, white
shirt, black necktie and gloves and black morocco
slippers. The sight OF these clothes seemed to i'm
press Barclay considerably and he took Off his old
ones with reluctance and put them on without q
word, and during the remainder OF the morning
II. Moore and Rev. Rob Roy McNulty, his spiritual
| advisers, accompanied by Mrs. Lewis, the lady to
| Van and Mrs. Deseum and Mr.. Rusk, came in to
| hold
| THE FINAL RELIGIOUS SERVICES
When the officers unlocked the cell and the con-
| demned man saw his friends who were to give him
final preparation for death he seemed considerably
impressed and for the first time showed some emo
tion. The religious exercises began after they
came in and continued until after ten O'Clock, and
| rites of baptism and the sacrament. In all OF the
exercises barclay joined and seemed impressed.
| Near eleven O'Clock the few persons who had re-
ceiyed cards OF admission, and they were not more
than twenty In all and were mostly members OF the
press. Wercsasimtted and at TWENTY-FIVE minutes
Barclay was with his spiritual advisers AS
the SheriG knowing well that his time had now come
Yet there was not the slightest evidence Of giving
death warrant he listened attentlvely. When he
| had finished reading the condemned man, without
word from any one stepped out Of ms cell took the
THE WALK OF DEATH,
stopping now ana then at the different cells on the
way TO bid his fellow prisoners goodby, and TO say
kind word to each. AS he arrived at the foot Of
s throasS % the e srass% wndoW SS' rnSe and he
1Sa aaf ds naea time it's oraS, admire rhsn for
| with a firm step he began to ascend the steps.
When on the scatfold he took seat between his
two spiritual advisers, and, after moments rest,
hQ RaU y MC.
Nulty arose and read passage Of Scripture, ana
then Rev. Mr.. Moore followed with an impressive
was finished Sherifr Thompson came forward and
said:--.John Barclay, it now becomes my duty to
THE SENTENCE OF THE LAW.
II you have anything to say you will now have an
opportunity" Barcayr rose rom MS seat, advanced
to the trap with q firm step and aid:-"Gentle
men,
I AM GUILTY ~
of horrible crime, and you here to witness the
execution which Is to be enforced upon me- and now
commend you to your heavenly Father and trust
and hope that you will fulfil His will NV love TO
you oil beware OF rum. God bless you; goodby.'
He then quietly asked the Sheriff where he should
stand % ana % moved % on at once to the spot desig-
Deputy Sheriff Larbery then advanced and began
to pnion him. and as he did so Barclay said to him.
DRAW it tight" and turned toward the spectators
and smiled. His whole manner upon the scanold
showed no giving way, and, while not bold he
on, he assisting to do it. The rope was then ad
justed by the Sheriff. lie quietly raising his chin
Cnat IL mgnt De tlgntened properly. AS the Shern
stepped back Barclay began to pray. Deputy Sheriff
Larbery came forward, put on the black cap, and
at eleven minutes to twelve the drop fell and
THE EXECUTION
OF one Of the most remarkable young criminals OF
the day was over. He died very easy, the arrange
ments for the execution having been perfect. The
heart of the wretched man ceased to beat eight
minutes after the drop fell, and he pronounced
dead five minutes after twelve. Ten minutes after
wards the body was cut down. placed In common
black coffin and delivered to the Coroner. AS the
deceased had consented that "the Young Rosters
at the college could have his body IL was placed in
wagon and driven rapidly to Starring Medical Col
lege. where a powerful battery had been placed in
position for the purpose OF trying the effect of
electricity as medium to restore life. At twenty
four minutes to one O'Clock six students carried tile
body into the automica lecturing room OF the col.
lege, where were assembled the students and all
the prominent medical gentlemen Of the city,
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