The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-22

will take place IN PotsviIle viii be Munley's.
At Tamaqua great crowd gathered, but there wa
and children OF tho men who to-day forfeited thei
lives to the law as the penalty oftheir crimes.
FIVE MOLLY MAGUIREs SUFFER THE ExTREMI
PENALTY AT MAUcH CHUNK.
icy TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
MAucH CHUNK, June 81, 1871
The execution or the Ave convicted Molly Magurcs
who have been awaiting death in Aauch Chunk Jail
took place this morning, fortunately without ths
attempted interruption by violent aud lawiess mob
which it was feared might happen. The awful event
of to-day has been dreaded and yet wished tor by the
law abiding citizens OF the region. who have had
good reason to ioe that terrible warning was
sary to prevent the continuance Of like outrages "a
that Tor which John Donahue. Alexander Campbell,
Edward Kelly and Michael J. Doyle this morning suf-
tered death upon the scaifoh. Now that II is over
there is feeling Of reof upon all sides. For the hrst
time in many days Mauch Chunk breathes freely, for
while these leaders and recognized instruments Of
tho Thugs OF the coal region alive every man
felt that attack by mob might BIO made upon the
Jail containing the notorious Mollios the rescued
and bloody scene OF riot and violence DO enacted NJ
their very doors.
THE PREPARATIONS.
The town was carly astir this morning and the
the coming execution. But there were not
many strangers in town, probably owing to the fact
that It had boon published far and wide that
the hanging would take place in the privacy OF the
iaiI corridor The Quot and remained so,
every place where liquor sold being closed since last
evening.
PRAYERS.
Tho doors OF the jail still strongly guarded and
no ono was permitted to approach save at signal
from within. The first 10 enter after this time were
tho priests who were TO pay their last visit to the
condemned and remain with them until all was over
They did not come until quarter past nine. Father
Bunce went to Doyle's CELL Father Heinan minislercd
to Donohuo, Father McElhine to Kelly, and Father
Wynne 10 Campbell
At twenty-five minutes past ten O'Clock the Sheriu
placed white cap each OF the four cornors OF the
PLATFORM while four deputies in the gallery each lifted
Tho sus pei ropes, that thcy would not dange IN
the OF the condemned when they took their places
under the beam.
At twonty-six minutes past ten the doors OF Camp
bc's cell were opened and he camo out i'm immediately
preceded by his spiritual guide and conessor Father
Wynne, one OF whose parishoners at Summit Hill he
had been before he Tell INTO evil ways Campbell
mounted the Steps quickly. With his hands clasped
before his breast anu his eyes raised heavenward.
He had had his mustache shaved OF last evening and
his lace had all OF its fierce character He stepped
firmly his place At the lett hand back corner of the
platform, his lips moving in prayer. IN unison with
the priest who stood at his side.
The door OF Doyle's cell was then opened, and he
came slowly form, the holy father by his side He
went up Tue totteIuB upOu hst
step, that policeman quickly placed his strong
han upon his shoulders 10 steady HIM. &c took his
station at the back OF the scaod 10 the right facing
Campbell.
Kelly and Dononue were then led out, the former
with eyes and head bent downward a. though dread
ing the sight of the awful instrument OF death. Dono
hue seemed firm. He was directed by the Sheriff 10
stand the portion Of the PLATFORM TO the felt,
Donohue standing beside Campbell and Kelly beside
Doyle. All held crucihxes in their casped hands.
Tine Sheriff then addressing o.|P p. asked him 1 he
voice ~ have not IN enemy IN this world forgive
them all, as | hope Coo viii forgive me. and have
Kelly, who seemed to dwell upon the words of the
priest who attended him, and who fervently casped
the crucix 10 his breast presented strong contrast
to Donohuc his extrcme youth and rather pleasing
lace apparent readiness Tor death and consolation
in regonal beng in marked relief 70 the hard stern
countenance Of his older companion, as tho two men
stood face to face for tho last time on earth When
Kelly was asked BY the Sheriff what no
in the voice Of the Official, with whom KcIy has al
ways been iavorilo prisoner The young man replied
In strong clear, firm voice:-"ll had taken the ad
vice OF my bishops and priests would not be here.
l ask pardon OF Almighty God tor all my sins; ask
pardon OF all whom have sinncd against; and we
mighty God hope they will forgive me my trans-
grcssons. they hope to be forgiven" The last
words spoken after the priest, % whom no had
looked TO prompt him.
SERVICE FOR THE DYING.
Tho reverend fathers then began tho service for the
dying oil knceng with the prisoners on the scatloid
and recing the prayers and responses in this beautiful
and impressive service, the prisoners beating their
breasts with closed fist, and Donohue occasionally
wpIng cold sweat from his face with his handkerchief
At sixteen minutes to eleven Father Bunce pro-
nounced the bcnedicon, commencing the souls Of the
condemned 10 Divine mercy, and the priests lot the
platform. The snacklcs were then repascd upon the
ankles vi the men, from which thcy had been removed
just before they lott their cells; thoir hands were
manacled behind them and tho moses adjusted
under their loft ear, Campbell continuing 10 look up
ward as though commencing himself TO God, and all
men seeming TO assist By tho movements OF their
heads IN the adjustment OF the knots properly
AT quarter 10 eleven the white caps were put on
the heads OF the condemned and pulled down over
their faces
HANGING IN CHAINS.
The sheriff and bis assistants then loft the platform,
and there awful interval OF deathlike silence
Suddenly, at fourteen minutes TO eleven, the trap
sprang the four bodies dropped heavily
forgotten when heard, and four human
beings hang twrling and writhing canking
BELLS lower limbs twtched Tor lew moments; Doyle's
legs raised and lowered slightly aud KelIey's
arms trembled Donohue struggled terribly, swinging
and kicking, and his hands twisting and turning until
he managed TO almost reach his neck. He died very
hard and his Commissions were sickening TO look upon
Mono OF tue men had the vercbra dislocatcd, but
died lingering death by strangulaticn, invariable
consequences using the drop gallows ALWAYS resorted
to in this State. No blame can possibly be attached 10
the Sheriff, however He did his work well and faith
fully.
Alter the fall Drs Horace De Young Bertan S.
Irwin, j. w. Schremer and ). ID. Adds who had been
officially appointed, stepped forward to notice the pull
sations of the dying men,
After hanging about hfy minutes the bodies were
down and placed In the collins prepared for them.
When the faces exposed Kelley eyes and mouth
were open and his tongue protruded. his 1esn blood
less and the features horribly distorted. The other
mems faces were calm and composed. There was q
small spot Of blood on the shirt front OF Donohue.
The bodies OF Doyle and Donohuc were sent away on
the 10 train the lormer going TO Mount Lace where
II Will be walked until SUNDAY, when 1t will be buried
at Nncrsvllle. Kelly will also be walked at Mount Lar
tee and buried AT Posville ponohue's remains were
conveyed TO Tuscarora, to be buried on Sunday.
IT. has Just been ascertaned that when tho Sher II
visited the condemned men last evening to ascertain
II they had any last requests to MAKE Campbell
asked earnestly that two OF his friends DO permitted
him THIS morning. This was against the rule
which had beeu adopted requiring that nnal wells
should be said yesterday. But he granted the
favor. The two men with him this morning early
james sweeny, oil summit Hill tCampbelIs
homc) ana Bernard Gallagher, OF Goa! Dale. Whio
they the prisoners cell II Is known tnat Camp
bel. Entrusted TO them written paper IL is probably
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