Wilmington daily commercial. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1866-1877, 1873-12-10

| AN IMMENsE CROWD AND GREAT EXCITEMENT A
NEW oAsrLE-THE FOUR BURGLARS PiLLoRIEl
AND wHIPPED-DETAILs OF THE AFFAIR.
Especial Corresponds CO of the Commercial =
Nav CASTLE. Dec 10. 1873.
To-day, the day ixed by the Court for the p.l
lorying and whipping of the convicted Banl
Robbers has bsen au eventual one to New Gas
tie. Never, perhaps in the whole history Of tn,
ancient town has occurrence transpire,
which has attracted go much public attention
Long before the hour Of pillorying, vast crowds
on foot, in carriages and vehicles OF all kinds
might have been seen pressing on to the one
centre of attraction. and at 10 30, when the
gates were thrown open, an immense eoscourse
OF people was standing in front OF them, who
rushed ia pell nell aud flied up all she space
allotted TO them.
RFPoRrs OF ATTEMPTED RESCUE
But before narrating the evants Of
to-day it will be well to speak Of the pre-
cqutions which were taken last night.
kilograms had been sent. both from
Philadelphia and Wilmington, conveying
to the Sheriff information, which purported to
be genuine, that 1890 men were preparing to
visit New Castle for the purpose OF reseuing the
prisoners One Dispatch stated that 800 men
lully armed had already shipped for Nsw Castle,
and that 500 more were preparing TO embark
within an hour Suspecing that all was not true
with the operator at Philadelphia, who assured
him that the despatch sent was purely sensa-
tIOnal.
THE sHERIFF's PRECAUTIONS.
However, the Sheriff took all due precautions
to prevent any attempt TO rescue the prisoners.
aud paced about 75 men under arms maintain-
ing patrol throughout the night Guards we're
stationed at the wnarves and at Rogers woods,
to prevent the landing or approach to the town
OF suspicious men, and every precauiion was ta-
ken to prevent any infraction of the peace or
surprise TO the guards OF the prison. layor
Sinms also sent over posse OF men, who main.
tained a guard over the prison. The night
passed in quietneas, and we have no attempt al
Interference to relate.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE AFFAIR.
Bright and eatly. this morning, Sheriff Arm
strong began his preparations for the carrying
out of the sentance of the Court A high board
fence was stretched across the prison yard to
keep back the crowd, and space about 3Gx40
feet Mt the entrance TO tine prison was set apart
The spectators. The remainder of the space
in the yard was devoted to press reporters, many
of whom we're present from Philadelphia, New
York aud Baltimore and those to whom the
Sheriff had granted passes Of admission. The
number thus admitted would reach, probably
200 or 800.
THE WHIPPING POST AND pILLoRY
OF New Castle are located in the all yard, inside
the walls. There is, however. a large doorway
usually shut up by heavy folding doors. These
were to-day thrown open, to admit such small
portion Of the immense congregation as could be
inside The ''porl" is planted upright,
aud at height of seven or eight feet platform
is fixed on il. upon which the cuprit stands 'in
the pilory' Beneath the platform, he stands
while being whipped. He faces the post, and
his arms are stretched upward along its Sides
and secured by iron hasps which shut down on
his wrists. These hasps were padded 30 as to
be comfortable to the wrists.
Shortly after ten o'clock every thing being in
Garter aud Hope were led out to the
piilory. Just before til cir appearance in the pris-
OIL yard twelve men armed with Springfield iihos
with bayonets affixed, (whioh did not glisten in
the SUM were stationed along the fence and
dressed up" by OK Councilman Quinn. Po-
cemeu also took up their stations in the intervals
between the guards. When Carter aud Hope
we're led out to the pillory they walked firmly.
but there was an unusual palior upon the face
Of the former. Hope manifested but little
but beneath the outward calm
sxlerOr it was evident he was suffering
panied to the pillory by the Sheriff
and his deputy, Mr.. Herdman, and when they
itEt mounted the platform they faced the crowd
Out subsequently shifted their position to the
other side Mr. Herdman adjusted the stocks
'or Hope and the Sheriff for Carter. Owing to an
The shortness of Hope in stature,
le was allowed to stand little more erect than
jarter, aud the stocks were not fastened by the |
Usual hooks but were tied down with strings. |
Garter was securely locked in them, placing his |
ong, sandy beard under his throat as an easy |
est TO, the neck.
When Hurlbert and Lawler were led out, the |
ormer looked eomtemplstiUgly upon the object |
Df punishment before him. Lawer evidently |
elt that the Disgrace was far more matter OF |
oacern than the bodily pain which he would be |
'alled upon TO endure, and his eyes were down
,ast. MIR. Herdman accompanied them to the |
platform and adjusted their necks to the stocks, |
which, as in the case of Hope, wou d not close |
iown aud were fastened with strings While |
4AWlers neck was being fitted, Hurlburt laugh
ngly contemplated the scene, which provoked
much comment fromlthe crowd outside. The
sheriff promptly repressed all tumult, and sta
ed that no remarks wou'E be allowed from
he spectators. as / le punishment itself was suf-
iclent for the prisoners to bear.
The prisoners behaved themselves beoomngly |
nd were wrapped up, or rather blankets aud
oats were thrown over their shoulders, and
heir hats were placed upon their heads. When
heir hour had expired, they:were removed from
lie stocks, and both EXPIRE ,sed the hope that
Delaware law had been 30 far appeased. Carter
emarked that his greatest difficulty was in the
over part of the chest he being tall and much
'ent over. Hope complained more Of pain in
lis wrists than anywhere else.
THE wHIPPINds.
Immediately after the release of Lawler and
Iurlburt from the stocks, whicn was left by
Iurlburt on the bound, as il glad that that
much of the sentence was gone through with,
nd they were led back to, their cell the Will
ings began. But before the commencement,
herif Armstrong, with cat" in hand, took an
levated position and notified the crowd, which
las surging about in the yard, that any distur-
.nce or comments upon that which was about
0 transpire would lead to the Improvement of
he party This quilted down matters, and the
'hippings passed OF without noise or confusion.
big FRANK" UNDER THE LASH.
The first of the prisoners led to the whipping
ost was Big Frank" He wore his dress coat
bout his body. which was removed as soon
3 he was ready to be fastened to the post, and
physique Of only ordinary mould and strength
as revesed He bowed his head between his
rms and took the castigation without shrinking
finching under the stings of the thongs. HIS
ack was considerably REDEEMED aud slight welts
ere raisel. but no blood Maa drawn.