The New York herald., 1878-10-12

OF town and divided tho ST. 500 He returned TO Tsxss
again, visited his home, and went TO Fro CITY, where
he Incurred ne tenth trouble which consisted In the
killing OF Mexican. Later, Longley made improper
advances to a Texan belle. Her brother heard OF is
and arranged with Longiey to hght duel about II,
Dot MS trends nteriered and LongIey left that meek
OF the woods" He went to old Fort well, where he
remained short time, and had a ngnt with noted
gambler named Dave CLARK whom he wounded. He
then went East and passed through the country 10.
habIted by his sweetheart, whom ne met Tor the last
time. He continued eastward TO The sabine River,
where he killed another negro near place called
Ioganspori The negro had insuited an old
gentleman in that neghborhood who was
accom- modate his friend. His crimo was
characteristic While he was riding along road, four
teen miles from Homer, Angelina county, he over.
took whito man aud a negro who were nghting. II
seemed that the white man had driven his wagon
against one that Was driven oy tns negro and having
broke tue heel the negro concluded TO thrash the
wbito Tor his carelessness Longiey was In good
humor and atop the difficulty he rode up and gave
the negro shot--oniy one, as ne laughing related
aiterward-and il broke his neck. He continued
westward until be reached Lovelady, where he
knock ed a negro the head with the butt OF six
shooter, and, being nearly cut OF money he put
his horse at raflis. He took TWO chances aud the
arst throw wnne the other chance holders were
casting their throws Longley walked out mounted
horse and rodo OF with the proceeds
TIE MuKpER ANDERSON
His next performances consisted In killing four In.
dams, worthy Methodist preacher Rev. Mr. Lay, who
lived IN Dolta county, "Lew" Sawyer desperate nv.
ing 10 Uvalde county, and Mr.. Thomas, iariner, OF
Mcclellan county Alter all these terrible exploits he
went TO Boslrop county where he and aisbrotherlook
service
tnat his ,ousin, Gale Lougey, had ocen killed by Will
Anderson, the 3lst day OF March, 1873, ne
shot him with a doube-barreiied shot gun. He was
speedily arrested Tor tins, ried convicted and, after
several legal delays ordered TO be hung to-day.
GREAT THE scAFFoLD.
The mo, N ns oi execution broke amid deep gloom.
Heavy and lowering clouds, emoiens OF the DARK
deeds tor which Longey was 10 die. hung ever the
town. Toward noon however. tho CLOUDS began q
break AS a precautionary measure the sheri9
loO additional enrolled ana armed
10 preserve the peace. Another measure
sn ~as close aavap ~ every rosa sns
the town was nned with people, old and young.
male ana female. the negroes predomnating Cottoa
pa chss for miles around deserted. Toe crowd
estimated at SIX thousand. The scafTold was Of
modern structure with drop OF eight feet,
space.
OF coURsE-ssFAIrH IN GoD.n
Longley, who rested well last night, had the sf.
frontsry say to Jailor who visited hun this morn.
ing. that II was hts laith IN God'' that kept him
up; NV were y mot ior 'nAr no ~oaa W. weAhs hsd
said ne would rather kill man than
take the Lords name in vain II was his ruling pas
son He visited last n Ight ana this morning bY
Rev Father Spilard, OF the Austn Catholic Church.
AT the last visit the holy sacrament was administered
Jesus" ana was ..wiling TO d,en Visitors including
reporters al the request Of Longoy, were denied ad-
mission 70 the jail to-day Al O'Clock ne was pus
In wagon and conveyed to tho gailows, the sheriff
and priest riding with him and strong guard In a..
tendance.
VERY LATE CONFESSION
II 10 learned now from parties who were ON the
Coropsr's jury that sat over Bill Long'ey's cousins
Gale Longloy, that tho latter was killed by beng
thrown from horse while GrunK, hts head striKinR
against tree; and Bin also admitted that ho de-
served hanging for killing Anderson, as Anderson did
not XIII his cousin. Father Spilisrd remained with
the culprit TO the last Upon the priests retirement
Longley asked hls guard 10 sing hm "some good
old Methodist tunes." They comolied, with '.Amaz-
ing Grace How Sweet the Sound" The only relaiive
who visited MIN tenyear old niece, Lizzie
Carnea The scene at their parting was truly Affect
ing Upon reaching the gallows and alter the eom-
Ple.on Of all tho preliminary :.ransemsun.
and gave directons how to tie the
rope, Bhatchet asked for. Longley
He walked up the STAIRS with q light mime, military
tread, smile upon his face and lighted cigar In
mouth. Fearing the steps might give wsy, when
about half way he stopped and laughlnRly said ho
didn't want "io be crippled"
LoS0LxY AS A scAPFoLD ORATOR
Sheriff Brown addressed a few appropriate rernarks
upon perform, and then, turning 10 Longey, read
the death warrant. Longley then took his cigar ouo
of hts mouth and addressed the crowd, saying
well, l haven't got much TO say. l see good
many enomiss around me, mighty few friends.
Hope 10 GOD you Will forgive me- wall you
hate to die, OF course; any man hates -
who loved lie well as do. If have any friends
here hope they Will do nothing to avengs my death
tney want TO help mo let them pray for mo. hear
my brother is in the crowd hope amt, but II he
mine. have done enough Of that deserve tEis
tate. II Is debt owe Tor my wild, reckless life.
VIII all forgive viii forgive you whether ysu do
SO or not May God forgive me-"
His arms end limbs wero tnsu pinioned. He kissed
the priests, shook hands with the officers and said,
"Good bye every body" The black cap was tnen put
on and the drop fell The body hung !or eleven
minutes, when the doctor declared life extinct ana it
Thus enoed the career Of the champion assassin Of
the United States.