Weekly commercial herald. (Vicksburg, Miss.) 1884-18??, 1885-11-20
EXIT RIEL.
The Noted Canadian Insurgent
Hanged at Regina Yesterday,

REGINA, Gov. 10 Louis David Riel was exc
cuted on a scaffOd at the barracks of the
mounted police, near this city, for high treason
against the Queen of Great Britain at 70 O'Clock
this morning, mountain time. Some extrlor
dinary precautions against the possible escape
OF Riel, or the intrusion in the barracks by
unauthorized persons was observed again this
morning. Al mile from the barracks mounted
ponce challenged all persons and compelled
them TO disclose written pass. other lines Of
guards were stationed ut points nearer the post,
where the same precautions were again
observed Ihe scene presented was one OF klel
OH the ScatfOld, with ere Andie and Father
McWilliams with him, celebrating mass, hiel
was on bended knees, wearing a loose
W00len surtout, gray trousers and
wOolen shirt. On his feet were moe
caSins, the only feature of his dress that
partOok of Indian that W s in him. He re-
Ceived he notice TO proceed to the scafOld In the
same composed manner shown the proceeding
night on receiving the warning OF his fate. His
face was full OF color, and he appeared to have
complete self-possession responding to tile ser
vice in a clear tone. The prisoner decided only
a moment before starting for the scatfOld, not to
make speech. This was owing t. the earnest
solicitation OF both priests attending him. He
displayed an inclination at the last in ment to
make an address, but Pere Andre reminded him
Of his promise, and he then arose ana walked
toward the eXecutlOner, repeating his prayers to
the last moment, the final words escaping from
hin being Mercy Jesus" He died without
struggle. Not to exceed twenty persons were
permitted within the confines of the barrack to
witness the execution, and it was cernalnly per-
formed with dec0rum and dispatch. His body
was taken in charge of by the coroner, and the
verdict usual Ill State executions was r. tndered
MONTREAL, Nov. 1G-There was considerable
excitement among the French Canadian citizens
here when The news of Rell'S execution was re-
ceived. French-Canadian students to the num-
Der OF 500 carrying a tri-cO!Or, marched through
several streets Of the city, giving vent to cheers
ior Rel and denOuncng Sir John Mcdonald
They gr0aned as they passed the La Mnerve"
Office. Flags are at half mast in many parts of
the city. There will likely be a demonstration
t j-nght.
QUEBEC, Nov 16.-The excitement here over
the execution Of Riel is intense, When the
news was received that Riel had paid the last
penalty of the law, many a french Canadian
was seen to wipe te drops from his eyes, but it
seemed as, If a thunderbOlt had fallen amOUg
them, reversing thei~ feeling to one OF rejoicing
when a dispatch was received saying that he
had died game. 1t would seem as though they
only required this news to start them to pouring
forth their torrent Of feeling. Although the
French Canadians are agitated in the extreme,
there had been lrO difficulty experienced. The !
French cabinet ministers are being criticized
greatly on all sides A public meeting Will be
leld at 81. ROchs, and some trouble is expected
JO rise therefrOm.