The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-06-09
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EXECUTION AT WASHINGTON.

~ NAoniNbiVNs
Tom Wright, the murderer of Rogerski,
the jew peddler, was hung in the jail-yard
at Washington, at noon Friday, in the
presence of some 400 people, while the
housetops in the vicinity were crowded
with spectators. Before being hung he had
o short interview with Young, in Jail, the
murderer simply saying GIVE got to go.
Good-by." His neck was not broken, but
in II minutes he choked to death. He made
u written confession, previous to his eXecu-
ton, closing in this curious way Now
that am made an example to the world,
let me advise you young gentlemen to avoid
any appearance of evil. Keep out of all
bad company and mind those old widows
who will take you in their house and make
you at home. Don't delay, but stop now
and shun all nice-taliing women who are
so anxious and willing to take you in. You
all had better listen to my advice, and let
my suffering OH the gallOws he an example
for all hereafter. Yours respectfully,
THOMAS DErso WEIGHT
THE POLAHls
Capt. Tyson of the Poaris is reported TO
have told Secretary Robson that he had
no fears for the safety of the Polaris and
gave some instances where she proved her
great strength, and said she would I'M
doubtcdly arrive safe, this summer Those
of the expedition who have arrived are in
good health.
THE LAST OF THE MoDoCs
Brig. Gen. John +. Ross, commanding
the Oregon militia, has sent disdatch to
Gov. Grover from Lost river, under
date of Wednesday. announcing the cap
~ Of tln Loot ri 81 Nnl,ns
of five men, including the notorious Black
jim, four women and three children. They
were taken to Iinksville and placed in
irons, to await the orders of the governor,
who sent the following dispatch to Gen.
Ross If you have any of the Lost river
murdcrcrs, standing indicted in the circuit
court of Jackson county, deliver them into
the custody of the sheriff of said county.
| Deliver all other captives to the command
ing officer of the United States forces in
the lake basin. Return the volunteers and
muster them out. Assuring your officers
4 and men of my highest appreciation OF
their brilliant conduct in behalf of the state
| congratulate you on your success.
SINGULAR POISONING CASE AT BROOKLYN.
Louisa Bangcrt and her son, boy of II
years, were arrested at Brooklyn, Thursday
who claimed that the boy had attempted t.
poison him,a the instigation of his mother
On examination, the boy confesses that fo
several weeks past, he has been dosing hi
fathers beverages with lead filings and th'
heads Of lucifer matches, at the instigatiol
of his mother.
THE MODOC CArTIVES.
Boyles Camp, headquarters Modoc Expo
dition, June 5, via Yreka, June 6.-Gcn
Davis was preparing evidence to-day t
prove the identity of the Modoc murlerers
intending to hang eight or ten leaders t
morrow evening. lie received a dispatcl
from Washington to hold them subject t
decision there, and probable court-martia
here. The delay occasioned great dissati'
faction among the citizens and in camp
and is calculated to cause wrong impre.
sion among the surrounding tribes, VIII
are disaifected. The action of Gen. Day
would relieve the civil authorities of a
trouble, and satisfy public opinion, an
will leave the army free to go clscwhei
when needed.