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CAPITAL PUNISHMENT IN PENNSYLVANIA.
EXECUTION OF LOUIS ROsENTINE AND JOHN MOODY
FOR THE MURDER OF ABRAM BENIN.

EXECUTION OF LOUIS ROsENTINE AND JOHN MOODY
FOR THE MURDER OF ABRAM BENIN.
HARRISBURG, Penn, July 9.-TO- day at 1850
p Louis Rosentine and John Moody hanged for
the murder of Abram Benin, an old farmer, living
short distance from Middleton, Dauphin County the
evening Of Nov, "A, 1873. They both made confessions
short time after of death had pronounced
upon them. Their statements differed IN some points,
but showed that both guilty OF the horrible crime,
which they had premedtaed. Rosenstine had for
time expressed himself as being prepared TO die, who
Moody acted sueny and seem ed to hope for Executive
cemency up within few days Of the time set for the
execution, when meeting Of the condemned mon
brought about at which Moody also expressed his read
to die. The Rev. Dr. steng Of the First English
Lutheran Church of Harrisburg and the Rev Mr. Baker
coored have been very attentive TO the prisoners and
given them all the religious aid that lay in their power
From TO 1880 this morning divine service held in
the cells Of the doomed They manifested great
interest and appeared much impressed. Fervent
prayers for the salvation Of their souls ogered by
the clergy In attendance.
At least 200 persons present in the Jail yard The
scaold which had been several times. erected
close to the southwestern wall Of the yard as posi-
bio in order TO prevent outsiders from viewing the exc
cution from the housetOps, trees &c. overlooking tho
yard. At II o. 10. Moody and Rosentne were brought
together for religious The meeting
friendly. lunch served. of which they partooR
with relish Rosentine made remark that IT was
their last meal earth and hoped that their next
would be IN Heaven. Moody seemed recOnciled to his
fate. wilkins Grey and JnO Preston, both witnesses
against condemned, brought from their cells 20
those Of the prisoners, where reconciliation took place
between At 1925 O'Clock the prisoners were taken
into the Jail yard accompanied by the clergy and
MOody's wife and father. Moody and Rosentlne as
cended the scaffold with very firm steps. hymn Was
sung the prisoners Joining with great animation Inc
Rev. Mr. Baker read appropriate chapter from Tue
Bible, and offered ferveut prayer Inc Rev Dr. ote4l
ing followed in prayer.
At l240 D. M the spiritual exercises being concluded,
Rosentne made a short address. He hoped every man
would forgive him, as lie knew God had forgiven NM
He hoped to meet them all in Heaven. he sdld: -
bless all who pray for hope to meet you all again.
thank God die now; have done wrong, ana am
sorry for 1t; bad feelings against any one;
[ murdered Abram Benin; bid you all goodbye. May
God have mercy my soul. Amen" Moody theh
made long speech, but II very lnc0htront' Inc
substance OF II that he along with ROsentne
and deserved TO die He hoped for forgiveness lie
thanked the attendants for their KIND treatment ne
prayed God to bless all his friends. He hoped TO meet
ms mother In Heaven. White bags being placed over
their heads their hands and feet pnioned at l25O
the drop fell loud thud. ROsentlne died almost
Instantly, movement being noticeable win the eN-
oepton OF "a slight heaving OF the chest Moody sIuR-
| eed considerably for three or four mlnutes AItcr
hanging about 30 minutes life was pronounced extinct
MoOdy's remains viii be handed TO his family KOsen-
tines the county The only eligible spot from WIeie
the execution be was from tue rOOi OF the
Courthouse where about 100 persons were gathered