The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-11-27

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Rko,NA, N. w. T.. November Ia
Louis David Riel was exscuted on ths
scsGold II the barracks Of thc mounted
police force near this city for high trea.
SIN against ths Queen Of Great Britain a
S;sS .. N. to-day.
REGl>A, N. w. T.. November Is. -Ex-
trsordinary precaution asaIns, the posi-
BILE escape Of Ricl or Intrusion into the
barracks Of Unauthorized persons was
observed this morning. Al one mile
from the barracks mounted patrols caal-
lenged all persons and compelled them
20 Disclose written passes Two other
lines OF guards were stationed al
points nearer the post where
the same precautions were
again observed. No one was permitted
70 enter The guard room until e:ls Z. %.
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 Bonded knees,
wearing loose wooden surtout, gray
trousers, and wooden shirt. On his
feet we're mccassins. the only feature Of
his dress that partook Of Indian blood
that was IN him.
He received the notice to proceed K
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manner shown the preceding night on re-
ce.ving the warning Of bis fate. His face
was full Of color. and be appeared TO
have complete self possession, respond
Ing TO the service In clear sone The
prisoner decided onlg q moment before
starting for the scafoid not to make 4
speech. This was owing to the earnest
solicitation Of both the priee;s attending.
He displayed an inclination at the last
moment TO make an address. bur Pcre
Andre reminded him Of his promise, aud
be then arose aud walked toward the
execuiioner, repeating his prayer 70 the
last moment the deal words escaping
him being;
"MERcI JEsU."
He died without q struggle. Not t.
exceed twenty persons were permitted
within the combines Of the barracks to
witness the execution. and IL was GER
tainly performed with decorum end dis
patch. His BODY was taken in charge By
the Coroner, and the verdict usual to al
State executions was rendered.
CABINET OFFICERS BURNED n EFFiGY.
MONTREAL, CAN, November l7.-After
the news Of the hanging Of Riel came,
Tags were put At hslf-mast on the dome
Of the French Canadian newspaper Of
ices, and pictures OF Chaplain and other
French Canadian Cabinet Ministers were
exposed In the windows with representa-
lions Of Riel's blood upon their fore
heads. Loud threats were made against
Chapieau. Langevin, Sir John Mac Donald
and other members Of the Government.
At . regular meeting Of the City Council
yesterday afternoon Alderman Gamer
moved vote Of censure uron the Gov
eminent for having hanged Riel, and that
ne Council adjourn out OF respect to his
memory. The Council chambers were
packed with sympaihizers, and after sew
erai speeches had been made. the motion
was carried, two OF The seven English
speaking aldermen present voting In the
affirmative, and the Council adjourned.
1850 1f~8A NlVWA VI A30uA lsUA y i
French Canadians assembled on the l
hamp de Mars. the number swelling BY !
he usual curiosity seekers. Efiries OF I
Sir John, Chspleau, Langevin and other |
,abinet Ministers were burned, and = l
procession was formed and marched /
through the principal streets singing
la Narseillaise" and earring notices
Inscribed: ITO Our Martyr Hero, Riel;" 4
Down With Judge Richard
on;" Down with Chaplain"
'sssing the English newspaper
'ffice groans were given, which comrli-
nent was repeated ct the Windsor Hotel
nd other public places. The procession
Tas quite orderly and, apart fr m their
igniug. which was well done, no brezcA
{ the peace was committed. They re-
1rned home In little knots. No further
rouble ID anticipated. The armorirs
re all under guard. and the victoria
ines are under arms. their annual in
pection taking place last night At ten
clock.
CABINET OFFICERS DENOUNCED.
QUKBEc, November IL. ~ The e.
itement here over Riel's execution II
ldcscribie- Many French Canadians
bed tears when the news was received.
ut their feelings turned to rejoicing
hen the dispatch was received that be
led game Although agitated Ia the ex-
RENE. no outbreak has occurred. The
abinet ministers are criticized greatly
. al sides. A public meeting took
lace at St. Roches last night Some
'ouble Ii expected there.
THE NEWS QUIETLY RECEIVED.
ToRoSTD, O~r., November l7.-By
even O'Clock yesterday morning Gro wds
egan 70 gather In front Of the pewspa-
er ofIlces, quietly awaiting news Of RIel's
angling. Even then the belief was
RELY expressed that something might
ccur to prevent his execution, and bets
ere made, one NJ an betting $500 he
ouid not be han ged. When news Of
&c hanging was received the crowds
uleiIy dispersed There was no dis
lrbance.
The President Kisses baby.
WAsHTSGroS, ID. G., November IT,
ew Of those present at the White
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