The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1876-12-14
Sentence of the Younger Brothers.


field Bank by which the cashier lost his
life, has already been published The
three brothers who were Of the gang, and
captured in their flight, are now in the
Minnesota state prison, sentenced for life
The laws OF that state provide that per-
| son indicted Tor murder who pleads guilty.
shall be sentenced to prison; but Shall be
hanged, if he demands trial and is con-
victed. The following is from the St. Paul
Press
Court did not meet this morning till 10
O'clock, but long before that hour the room
was filled with anxious spectators awaiting
the arraignment OF the prisoners, while in
the streets were crowds who watched for
the approach Of the procession from the
Jail to the courtroom The three brothers
were made ready for appearance in court,
the shacl;les from their feet removed, and
the three handcutied together, Cole in the
middle, Bob upon the right, and jim up
on the left, Sheriff Barton and two depu-
ties the guard OF men armed with needle
guns, and the aunt and sister OF the plis-
oners made up the escort. the bows step
p4IS vi DttON stulIN anu tlidllIllG rs lllth
marched. The courtroom was reached by
the back stairs while the crowd rushed in
at the front door. The prisoners took seats
near the Judges bench Mrs Twyman and
Miss Younger at their side The ladies
were heavily yelled, but one could not but
mark the striking resemblance hctwccn
the sister and Jim, and the very distinct
traces of family features alike IN the face
at Cole, the Older OF the brothers. The
| boys looked Well-they were neatly dress
ed, and were cool and collected, bctraying
no nervousness. Bob smiled screncly a.
he turned to make a remark to Cole, at
which the baldheadcd brother seemed
somewhat amused Jim deferred t. Cole
as usual, and chattcd now and tnen with
Mrs. TWyman, who sat tanning herself
with Jims biacH, felt hat ron Mis-.
\ 0mgerS face there Wa, no other expire
sion than unuttelable sadness, and, with
the exception Of but now and then Glance
Al her three brothers, ehc seemed ohiNi-
oaa 90 what was about her, and taken up
with her own thoughts. Court was called
t. order Sheriff Barton ordered the crowd
to lind seat and Mr. Ea%ter advancing to
the Judge stand, holding in biz hand the
three indictments, said:
The state calls !ur the ..Ir;ii"Hintut Of
Thomas Coleman Cunger. James Young.
er and Robert Younger upon Indictment
No. L. tonnd against them on the 18th
INST, for the murder OF Joseph Lee Hey
wood"
''Ih prisoners are in court ana pre-
pared 10 plead, said Mr.. RntIed@e, RISING
from his seat and advancing
81 suppose the IRON, should be removed,
remarked Mr.. Baxter
I'VE waive that ceremony, We waive
it," said Mr. Bachclder. at i only a GER
emonv, and not essential" ana lie al |
yanced and poke TO Mrs Iwyman and !
Miss Younger The prisoners remained
inplacablc !" it'll no changed in their expire /
sion, and only one or two nervous move |
menta OF the hands upon the part IL Cole |
Then the counsel Tor the drirn y and tie
prosecuting attorney entered into consul |
titipn ior :: few moments, At thc conrlll- |
sion OF which the irons iroli thu Wii-la Of |
the prisoners We're removed!
call the prisoners up, one hy one, "
stld the court
=! rall for the arraignmcnt OF Thomas
Coleman Younger. said Mr.. Baxter:
Cole rose slowly. walked conlly to-. ~
aitlon directly in front of the Judge and |
near to Mr. Baxter, HE Two looking each
other completely in the eye His hands |
were behind his back, and they tell merry !
ously at his side
"You are called to plead to Indictment |
40. T. sad Mr. Baxter. you understand /
which one that is? For Tie lnurlcr OF
Haywood
Yes, plead guilty, . ne said. /. was
uttered III Il low, bat distinct tone oi voice |
and was not heard beyond the railing in
closing the part OF the courtroom set
apart for the use Of the attorneys. The
court moved his hand and Cole marched
coolly back to his seal and settled in his
char, while an expression OF satisfaction
and relief swept over his face Then came
jim, and the same scene was gone through
with, and lastly, Bob, more cool and IN
different than ever. All plead guilty to
the Indictment Tor the murder OF Haywood.
"IIave you anything to sav-any rca-
son why sentence should not BE pro.
nounced ?" asked the court
The three brothers simultaneously shook
their heads, and responded indistmclly,
NO :"
Not one of You p again asked the
court, addressing Cole
1T becomes my duty. then, said Judge
Lord, 'to pass sentence upon YOU
have no words Of comfort lor you. nor a.
Sire to reproach or derile You While the
law leaves you life, ALI its pleasures. ali
It's hopes all It's Joys are gone out from
You, and all that is len is the empty shell.
/ sentence YOU, Thomas Coleman Young
cr, 70 he confined in the state prison at
l.tl 10, I,,i-
and You James Younger, that Won be con
fined in the state prison at hare! labor to
the end Of your natural life; and YOU Rob
ert Younger, that yon be confined in the
state prison to the en-! Of Your natural
life -
The sentence was received BY the three
brothers without movement Of muscle
or change of expression When Judge
Lord had finished they turned and took
their seats, while an Repression Of satislac-
ton and react swept over their faces. j i'm
sat next his sister, Il modest ana rather
young woman, who during all
these proceedings had sat with sorrow de-
pcted upon her face and occupied with
her own thoughts He leaned over to
comfort her, and She burst into tears.
dropping her head on his shoulder, while
the only arm at liberty was thrown about
her with rarest gentleneS5 to support her.
He made some remarks to Mrs. TWyman.
who, too, had given way to her feelings,
but there was no expression Of giving way
upon the faces Of the three nurdercr3,
The handouts had meantime been affixed
and the brothers were led away, while
Messrs. Eachelder and RutIedge advanced
and gave to the weeping women the sup
port they 50 much needed
The Highest Monument in the World.