The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-01-29
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/ Long before daylight a stream Of people
poured out of Madrid on the roads leading to
the Saladero prison, and to the spot called
Campo de Guardias," beyond the northern
suburb OF Chambery. 1t is q lonely wild
dreary field, something like common, in
view of the distant chain of the Guardarrama,
and full in sight of Madrid. 1t stands be-:
tween two high roads. and the scaffold had
been raised about three feet above the ground,
upon large square blocks Of stone. 1t is rude
sort of platform, upon which rises a pole or
gibhet and a wooden bench. Tho prisoner Ia
made to sit against the gibbet, and is there
rapidly strangled by two or three executioners.
They had been down to the Campo dc Guardias
during the night to prepare the scaffold, and
they Were-yaiting at daybreak at the Saladero
prison to go through the formality of asking
pardon of the convict. In the Saladero it had
been sleepless night with the authorities and
those who watched the doing criminal. Be-
fore the day had broke on that cold, chilly
morning the priests had aroused Juan Olivia,
and had said three masses in succession, while
he knelt at last, quite moved and weary, we
are told by the vicar himself He, however,
never, in the course of those twenty -four hours.
expressed any repentance at having attempted
to kill the king. He submitted almost cheer
fully to be fobed in dark-colored penitent
belt and on his hat GROSS He had his hands
bound, and he very quietly told his execntioner
that he willingly pardoned him. At 8 d clock
precisely Judge Moline gave the. signal, and all
the soldiers in the halls and passages OF the
Saladero stood TO attention. The prisoner was
led down stairs by the priests and brethren of
the Pazy Carload. Many Of the Warders seemed
much moved as Moncasi passed, and he nodded
to one or two of them. AT the door Of the
Saladero prison a strong detachment of soldiers
OF the line was drawn up near to q closed car
riage drawn by two mules An uncouth-lo8k-
ing and ragged driver on the box. and
Moncasi stepped into it without assistance
The two priests sat by his side, and the officer
gave the order to march with fixed hayonets.
First in The sad procession went two strange
pale individuals, accompanied by warders.
They We're the Calcrafts of Yalladolid and Jaan
he of Madrid having died lately. Next came
the brotherhood with lighted tapers, snd a
priest in robes bearing aloft crucifx. Next
was the coach, surrounded by the brethren and
a double line of soldiers and police. The crowd
became silent, and then took their caps off as
the procession moved slowly past. 1t is curl
GUS that the vast majority Of those present on
the road and at the Campo de Guardias were
women and young boys. Such a collection of
young rogues and ragged youths could hardly
be imagined. The female part Of this herd
was mostly composed of young girls from the
populous suburbs, and here and there you
coulu Catch slgat OF slght-seeES, VINO inspire
you with the idea that they oftener than they
choose pay the Saladero visits Of a permanent
character. The crowd on the spot Of the execu-
/ ton, hear from trustworthy authority, was
so great that it was impossible to approach the
scafold. The prisoner was led in the carriage,
and amid profound silence, within a square
formed around the scaffold sby hussars and III
fantry. He alighted with the priests, and
stepped up to the gibbet very coolly. He SAT
down, quite surrounded by the priests and
brethren of the Pazy Carload When they left
| his side the Valladolid Calcraft had done his
| work. and Juan Oliyay Moneasi had ceased 10
! live The crowd very soon dispersed, and not
| many people remained to gaze on the body,
which is exposed until dusk, according q
| Spanish law, with face uncovered. This even
| ing it will be Inferred. In the crowd on the
! route and during the execution some sympathy
! was expressed for the death of SO young d
criminal, but no demonstration Of any kind
took place. IL; 5tG# z$ 81