Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-03-28


In the corridur-a narrow passage l6by 4 feet,
the meeting took place, its accomplishments
being of the simplest character, but 1t dealt with
u solemn reality that impressed its cariestness
upon ali who We're present.
At the end OF the corridor was hung print
ed placard inscribed II believe in Gcd my
Father aud in Jesus Christ my Saviour and 10
the Holy Spirit who comforts me aud leads HE
to all truth"
RELIGIOUS EXERCISES.
The ministers opened the exercises with
solemn prayer and then hymns iptcr&lcr>cl the
exortations and the familiar airs and words Of
Am | a soldier OF the cross and Rock OF
ages cleft FOR me-, &C., were heard.
| Eicn Ut the ministers IN turn made an cX-
hortation, and then prayers We're offered. Take
Thou my feet from the mre and the clay" was
the burden Of them Sometimes an unusually
touching plant would be Invoked 10y the solcu-
nifty OF the occasion. The prisoner was alluded
to as one about to take w his cross and fellow
his Lord, and told to rtinice that it was This
fate Oh, Father TO die in Thy cause" Touching
entrcaties were offered for his mother, the
prisoner being alluded to as 'her only son,
only gone on beiorc,' AMI anicipaions were
expressed that he would strike glad hands on
the shor' OF Etc. nal Bliss.
Is my shepherd shall not want" and then TX
horted saying. Jesus has promised to stick
| closer than a brother, and he will give the rod
which will support you through the valley OF
death which is but the gate ot hravcn, Jesus
has said will be your support II your heart
| Is STAYED on him like the thief On the cross you
will hear the words come ye blessed 81 my
| father.
The hymn "Vain decisive world adcal,' was
then sung then spoke Rev. S. ". Madden yes
Jesus Christ that is your hope. II you have
he witness of Jesus in Your heat, cast your
care on Jesus, it will be we'll. \ minister
then said brother Manl@y has requested US to
sing the l3 hymn,
FAREWELL Farewell to all below
My Jesus calls aud must co.
| | auch my boat upon the sea,
This land is not the land Tor me.
When this hymn was sung Manley ioine( in.
Mr.. Vim. Atwcl! then .XHorted lie said
Christ Jesus came to save .nacrs. What else
could We tell him. He has sought him and he
tells Us that he has found him, and Is willing to
die. When the law Is about TO bc executed,
then sympathy comes naturally Tor the crllll-
nal He lit proud to say (wccpngJ that II
any men should feel sympathy Tor our coIored
brethren, and assist them 10 rise, II was the
aud whose eyes pcrhap, opened fist on color
ed nurse H. spoke in praise u capt. Stcua:t;
Il stroug man with heart rs tender as
womanS. Mr.. Cline and Alr. Ward had Both
been kind TO him, and had al lrtie the ASSo-
catlou every facility
The hymns, "Wc shall met On that b>autl
full shore, and then Say brothers viii you
meet us, Oh Cauan's happy shore were sung.
Aanley's only uttcrauco during the meeting
was Il am going 10 Jesus. lily Jesus tells me
not to fear.
At ll:53 the accused requested ali present to
withdraw that ne nigh have an Interview with
his wife All lett the corridor.
ON TIE scAFFoLD.
At 1910 the guard fell in line, aud Rcvs
Marshall Cook, Parker and Madden, all
cplored went upon the scatfnid with the
condemned ulan Alan:ey walked with as firm
step as any of the guards.
The City Sergeant read the sentence OF the
court conicmning the prisoner to be hung by
| the neck until lie be dead on the Is b day OF
March.
Rev Henry Marshall then standing on the
scatfold said Friends, what seek ye; II ye seek
DEATH mere it Is The jury Of the Corporatl"n
Court has said we have law, aid By that law
Manley must die. Behold the maui Thank
God that he has prote$s"d faith in the Lord
Jesus Christ. lie saw in the papers some days
ago that The reporter found Mauley with
book-the Billie. 1t is good to read the Bible,
for in them sc think yc have eternal HE, as
thew are they that testify Of Christ. lie con
| tlnued for some minutes.
Rev. S. w. Madden offered prayer, asking
that the doomed man be strengthened, and
was almost overcome with the tears that chock-
ed his uttcrauce He prayed God to bow the
gentle heavens down" to the prisoner.
During all this time the accused, VINO seem
ed to increase III hrmncss rs he approached
death, displayed scarce sigu OF emotion.
The hymn,
why do we start and fear to die
Jesus can make dying bed as soft as downy
pillows are.
was sung.
The ministers now left the scaifold, the City
Sargeaut and Messrs. Cline and Ward alone
remaining upon it. Marley asked to kiss his
child, but his mother had lett With 1t tor home'
Marley with his hands pinioued then came
70 the west side of the scatfJld He was dress
ed in black suit He appeared TO be but little
agi,ated and spoke as follows:
MANLEY's WORDS on TIE sCAFFoLD.
After some words in low voice, which were
understood to be wish to see his Child again,
| he said that he wanted 10 say lew words 10
his fricnds-here his voice became clearer. lie
continued: "Whiskey, will say, has been the
death of me, but Christ has power to save me
after death hope to meet YOU all in heaven,
which I've got u hope Of. hopelt VIII not DC
long before will be there. am not afraid to
die. blame nobody but - whlsk"y. You
all see what whskry has brought me to. Take
nv advice on the Scattod and leave it alone.
The Christian Association have been as kind as
brothers to me; il il was not for them tonight
Would have seen me make my bed in he'll |
thank God that I've got to die in his mercy.
Mr. Cline and his family have been more than
brothers to me. All farewell [ am going home
to Jesus
THE EXECUTION.
He stood upright on the drop without sign
If emotion, and whie City Sergeant Steuart
| slaal thn nonse around bis neck, said .'don