Huntsville gazette., 1885-11-21
RtEL HANGED.

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Louis d. Riel, the Leader of the Northwest
Rebellion Expiates His OHense On the
ScaffOld and Dies Game-The Effect Of
the Execution In Montreal and Quebec.
REGINA, N. w. T., November 16.-
Louis David Riel was executed on the
scaffold at the barracks of the mounted
police force near this city for high trea.
son against the Queen of Great Britain at
S:2S a. m. to-day.
REGINA, N. W. T., November lex
frsordinary precaution against the possi-
Bile escape of Riel or intrusion into the
barracks OF unauthorized persons was
observed this morning. At one mile
from the barracks mounted patrols chal-
lenged all persons and compelled them
to disclose written passes. Two other
lines OF guards were stationed at
points nearer the post, where
the same precautions were
again observed. No one was permitted
to enter the guard room until 8:12 a. m.
The scene presented there was that Of
Riel on the scaffold with Pere Andre and
Father McWilliams with him, celebrating
mass. Riel was on his bended knees,
wearing loose woolen suriout, gray
trousers, and q wooden shirt. On his
feet were mocassins, the only feature Of
his dress that partook OF Indian blood
tnat was in him.
he received the notice TO proceed to
the scaffold with the same composed
manner shown the preceding night on re-
ceiving the warning of his fate. His face
was full of color, and he appeared to
have complete self possession, respond
Ing to the service In clear tone. The
prisoner decided only moment before
starting for the scafold not to make a
speech. This was owing to the earnest
solicitation of both the priests attending.
He displayed IA inclination at the last
moment to make an address, but Pere
Andre reminded him of his promise, and
he then arose and walked toward the
executioner, repeating his prayer to the
last moment, the final words escaping
him being:
"MERCI JEsU."
He died without a struggle. Not to
exceed twenty persons were permitted
within the confines of the barracks to
witness the execution, and it was GER
tainly performed with decorum and dis
patch. His body was taken in charge by
the Coroner, and the verdict usual to all
State executions was rendered.
CABINET OFFICERS BURNED IN EFFIGY.
MONTREAL, CAM, November 17.-After
the news Of the hanging Of Riel came,
nags were put at half mast on the dome
of the French Canadian newspaper Of
fees, and pictures of Chapleau and other
French-C Canadian Cabinet Ministers were
exposed in the windows with representa-
tions of Riel's blood upon their fore
heads. Loud threats were made against
Chapieau, Langevin, Sir John Macdonald
and other members of the Government.
At a regular meeting OF the City Council
yesterday afternoon Alderman Gamer
moved a vote of censure upon the Gov
ernment for having hanged Riel, and that
the Council adjourn out OF respect to his
memory. The Council chambers were
packed with sympaihizers, and after sew
eral speeches had been made, the motion
was carried, two of The seven English
speaking aldermen present voting in the
Affirmative, and the Council adjourned.
Last night crowd of about 1000
French Canadians assembled on the
Champ de Mars, the number swelling by
the usual curiosity seekers. Eff1gies of
Sir John, Chapleau, Langevin and other
Cabinet Ministers were burned, and
procession was formed and marched
through the principal streets singing
"La Marseillaise" and carrying notices
inscribed: "To Our Martyr Hero, Riel;"
"Down With Judge Richard
son:n "Down With Chapleau."
Passing the English newspaper
office groans were given, which compli-
ment was repeated at the Windsor Hotel
aud other public places. The procession
was quite orderly and, apart fr m their
signing, which was well done, no breach
of the peace was committed. They re-
turned home In little knots. No further
trouble is anticipated. The arnories
are all under guard, and the Victoria
Rifles are under arms, their annual in
spection taking place last night at ten
O'Clock.
CABINET OFFICERS DENOUNCED.
QUEBEC, November IT, - The ex-
citement here over Rie's execution is
indescrible. Many French Canadians
shed tears when the news was received
but their feelings turned to rejoicing
when the dispatch was received that ne
died game. Although agitated in the ex-
treme, no outbreak has occurred. The
Cabinet ministers are criticized greatly
on all sides. A public meeting took
place at st. Roches last night. Some
trouble is expected there.
THE NEWS QUIETLY RECEIVED.
ToRoNTo, ONT, November 7-By
eleven O'Clock yesterday morning Gro wds
began to gather in front of the newspa-
per Offices, quietly awaiting news OF RiePs
hanging. Even then the BELIEF was
freely EXPRESSED that something might
occur to prevent his execution, ana oets
were made. one man betting 5000 he
won,d not be han ged. When news of
the hanging was received tne crowas
quietly dispersed. 1here was no ois'
turbance.
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