The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-11

Long before ~eleven O'Clock all the available
tops, fences and trees were occupied with young
and old OF both races-and sexes-eageriy await
lngethe advent OF the condemned criminal On
the trst ding observed was the making
Of the comm Oy two carpenters. little before
seen going INTO tie jan with the manila
rope, which he speedily prepared for its
rd ~ ssasng ,os 50 noo st
signed Tor IL. The roof OF a shed, on which a lot
OF colored people had assembled at this time fell
down with u crash leaving It's occupants sprawliDg
IN dire confusion among the ruins, much TO the
amusement Of the crowd. Fortunately no person
was hurt 1vsr 10 people were present IL. anx
ready csre!uiy adjusted the nooses During the
morning clsrgymen Of different reiglous denom,
nations ne4 yellgiOuS services with the condemned
man, VR#appeared truly peni.ent
Ns III oCIN0 TO THE GALLOwS.
~ O'Clock the condemned man, pre-
c. .Snerln, Ia his Official robes, emerged
~ ~ the jail into the yard where the
ga1g Deen erected The prisoner was
hong white gown, with his hands
mnaQ99 Ind his back. He viewed the gal
}2ws. a48g merged rom the jail. without mani
4e9 emotion. he was then assisted upon
V4VI one OF the Sherlffs deputies, iO-
(Dy his spiritual adviser, who admin
sntere8 consolation in his power under the
~, And am born 10 die,
yassnE and was heartily joined In by the con-
,dsWHd ha4s At the conclusion OF the singing The
Prisoner sddHssea the crowd IN firm voice.
~ PHILOSOPHY LITTLE TOO LATE.
He stated substantially that ne had killed Cor
nelius Robinson that he was guilty Of murder and
minutes hrsa wSuS g s n sna
when my breath is gone that band dts6ngelg are
ready to bear my soul to God. l helped Paul
Brown, VINO vas hung Jour years. ago. up on the
platform, little thinking that to-day would be
here myself. Thanks be to God that am Wiling
to part with the world and 20 to Jesus. God be
mercilm 70 me, sinner. know that have to
meet my Father and know Hel meet me smiling
Young men, killed the man; did not intend to
hn no
levetn shall not die, but only pass away. The best
VIII that you can give this world is to give the
the Father to wipe away my tears and he answered.
my prayer. Young men, please take warning;
throw your Knives and pistols and sticks away
man then commenced to sing
I Ia am no on my. my lonesome journey
the crowd joining IN the chorus, ne led the sing
ing OF the hymn all through III firm, clear
voice. At this time great many women in the
crowd became very much excited, and wept and
shouted aloud. He again proceeded 30 speak and
said - want to say q word more trust will
meet the man That killed in heaven" A very
by the Rev. MIR. Middleton on the scafrold. The
prisoner sneelag and Joining heartily and FIRE.
my God: yes, Jesus have mercyp
THE FINAL CEREMONIES
Az the conclusion OF prayer the sheriff read the
bidding "G0Odby" to the Sheriff and chaplain,
said, Goodby, all; l trust your prayers Will help
The deputy adjusted tho wnites cap around the
head OF the condemned, closing forever from his
view the faces OF those around him, the earth
clothed with verdnre and all the glores OF spring
The moose was then adjusted closely around
his neck and the prisoner lief; alone on the
scanold.s AT the word OF command the rope sus.
tanning the platform was cut by the single blow OF
an axe, and
THE DROP FELL,
az haf-past twelve O'Clock precisely, amid Cry OF
horror. HUNTERS heavy frame was cOnvulsed for
u fey moments and all was over; his body re-
NAMED stillea few moments and was again con-
vulsed slightly. DR.. j. Lunney examined the body
six minutes after the drop fell and found the heart
stil pulsaJingj the pulsations At the wrist could
not be felt; It's pulsavi0ns were very frequent
weak and intermittent. In eight minutes the pu.
sations were still intermittent and much slower !;
IN eleven minutes the heart ceased 10 beat and
life was pronounced extinct by Drs. Lunney and
Dargon. The body was permitted to hang thirty
minutes precisely, when 1t was ordered TO be cut
down by the Snerin and placed in the pine comm
which awaited the remains. The body was shen
put In the CONN, the lid nailed down and the re-
mains were turned over TO his trends Tor inter-
ment