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FOR THE STATE SENATE.
2Rtln District

S. B. BRIGGS of Yancey,
II. S. BLAIR ofCaldwell.
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Regular Friday night german at
Battery Park this evening.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-02-03
JOHN SCOTT.

WILLIAM CAMPBELL JOHN SCOTT.
FIVE OF THE RAIDERS EXECUTED.
We had often said to each other that no
matter who else might perish, Ross in
some way would escape by reason Of his
high standing as Mason. Probably
the following narrative shows better than
anything else the fearful resolution with
which this deed of blood was carried
through. Mr.. Scott continues:
AS we rose from our knees one OF them-I am
not sure at this late day whether Ross or Camp
bell gave me Masonic signal which craftsmen
are only permitted TO use in seasons of supreme
peril recognized II Instantly and took him
aside and satisfied myself that he was "son of
light" No one who has never been raised from
dead level to living perpendicular can appre-
ciate my feelings said with faltering voice:
MY brother, will do what can for you con-
sistently with my obligations to the government
to which owe allegiance"
He replied: II nsk for nothing moro We nre
about TO be executed with only few hours
notice. We had no intimation Of IL until you In
formed us. Now, can you not prevail on the mil
itary authorities to respite us one or two daysY"
Ireplied: II will make an honest effort"
The other prisoners must have heard O portion
Of tho conversation. for they seemed quite elated
knew that must act promptly, so leaving
brother MacDonel to talk with them, left the
cell and went down into the front prison yard
where q squadron of cavalry were already drawn
up. They had, found. been waiting quietly for
our appearance. Col w. j. Iawton had on that
day assumed command of the post He was an
old and highly esteemed personal friend I told
him what had transpred In the cell, and urged
him to respite them at least until the next day;
that to execute them on such short notice would
be utterly indefensible; that he could easily cut
on all possibility OF escape. He was q man of
generous impulses, and saw he was greatly
troubled and perplexed. He replied:
~ agree TO all you say. 1 would most gladly
AFFORD them relief, but, he continued "my orders
are percmptory. I am required to execute them
today and have not the slightest discretion II
disobey my orders am liable to be cashiered
and disgraced."
He proposed to show me his orders, but told
him his statement was sufficient.
was compelled TO return and announce nv
failure. Twas then asked IL would transmit
some messages to their friends. said certainly.
IL the military authorities would allow It. They
then dictated their messages brother MacDonell
writing three In his memorandum book and
writing four in mine. There were but slight
verbal differences In their messages and the fol-
lowing may be taken as a sample OF the whole:
II am tosuffer death this afternoon for my
loyalty. am true to the old flag and. trust In
Gods mercy for salvation"
The name of the party and number OF his re3i.
ment was attached.
The messages were not sent because of some
technical objections at the war department.
Immediately after this failure TO get the
least respite In the inexorable orders, the
cQRcers read the sentence of the court
pvt1aL which directal tsa L.. -'-..- 20
go ar'a's,-. '',s s,"'n as rr,S cs,iaT asa.. ne
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-02-03
CHAPTER xxx.
A DAY OF BLOOD.

The 18th OF June was n bright summer
day. Our party in the Jail were making
merry with games and songs, utterly un-
suspicious of immediate injury. But one
OF our number, looking out OF the win
dow, saw squadron of cavalry approach
ing and called attention to it. There was
nothing unusual about this, for we often
noticed bands of troops on the streets;
but they now halted ct our gate and sur
rounded our prison. This was unusual
aud startling.
The doors down stairs opened. We
heard the shuttle Of feet in the hall and
the clink of officers sabers as they
assembled the stairway. We held our
breath in painful attention, while they
paused at our door, unlocked and threw
It open, and then one of the number,
stepping before the others, read the names
OF the seven tried ut Knoxville. They
were ordered to respond and stand in n
line before him, which they did. Robin
son was sick with fever. but guard as
sisted him to rise, and he stood with the
rest. Then they were all tod to follow
over into the opposite room, while the
Tennesseeans there were brought in re-
turn 10 us.
With throbbing hearts we asked one
another the meaning of these strange pro-
ceedings. Some supposed our comrades
were about to receive their acquittal;
others, still more sanguine, that they
would be paroled, preparatory to an en-
change. But VIC had no confidence in
these suggestions even while we made
them. 1t would not have been necessary
to surround the prison for such purposes;
and the faces of the officers who had en-
tered our room were solemn and stern
was sick, too, having suffered a good
deal recently with malarial fever, but
rose to my feet oppressed with unutter-
able fear-the most deadly ever remem-
ber feeling. A half witted fellow who
had been put in with the Tennesseeans
came to me and wanted To play q game OF
cardsl had been fond of the game, but
never played H. after this dayl Now
struck the greasy pack from his hand and
babe him leave me.
From over the way we heard the sound
Of voices, muffied and indistinct because
Of the two iron doors between; then the
opening and shutting Of doors, the passage
If several persons up and down the stair
why. and last the sound az of solemn
reading.
a little while after--I cannot Judge of
the length OF time spent In such fearful
ngony--the ministers in the other room
think Il must have been moro than an
hour--thc door opened and our comrades
camc back, one by one; but the change in
them wagfearful- Myown friend, George
! y. Wilsob, was leading, Ms step firm, Ms
form erect. brt his hands 6v'''''' 'i-s - :
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-02-03

their foes. Capt. Fuller had attenaeu
many military executions during the war,
for such things were fearfully frequent on
the Confederate side; yet he says that he
never saw men die as bravely as these.
With uncovered faces they looked steadily
and serenely on the surrounding foe. But
they were not To die without a word of
testimony that should be long remem-
bered, and which TO some hearts then
present seemed the death knell of the Con-
federacy.
Wilson was their spokesman. He asked
permission to say word before death.
and it was freely accorded. Possibly the
surrounding hundreds expected to hear
some word of pleading or confession
some solution of what still seemed mys-
ferrous in the great raid. But IL so they
were mistaken. / have received an ac-'
count of this address from more than
score of persons who were present-sOl-
diers, citizens and negroes-and il made
tho same impression on all. Wilson was
n born orator, and he now spoke with
marvellous skill and persuasive eloquence.
He had conquered fear and banished all
resentment; and his calm and dispassion-
ate earnestness was such as became a
man on the threshold of another world.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-02-03
CHAPTER XXI.
ON THE scAFFoLr


The cemetery is beautifully located and
finely kept. The scaffold had been built
in little wood at the southeastern side
Of the yard, then outside, but since in
cluded in its boundaries. A monument
to the Confederate dead had since been
erected in this cemetery, and large por-
ton of land decided by the cemetery asso-
citation for their BURIAL and it was at the
edge Of this plot that the great tragedy
took place. No element Of melancholy
horror was omitted. A shallow trench
had been already dug within few feet Of
the long and hideous scaffold, 50 that the
men as they drove up could look upon
their own open grave. The scaffold, which
had Just been completed, consisted of u
single long beam extending from one tree
to another, to which the ropes were at
tached, and narrow platform of loose
plank extending under this, so arranged
that the knocking ont of props would
cause it to fall. A considerable number
of spectators were present, but not nearly
so many as attended the execution Of An.
drews-no general gathering of the citi-
zens being permitted-indeed the prepare
tons had been carried on as secretly as
possible.
Capt. Fuller, who had chased the men
on tne CHTS anu Httenueu inc trlal III
Knoxville, was here also to see the end.
He had been moved to come by promise
which he as q Mason had made to Ross,
that he would mark the spot of his burial,
and notify his father, in Ohio. He was
faithful to his promise, though the notifi-
cation, owing to the policy of the Con-
federate war department, could not DO
made until the close of the war.
Our comrades mounted the scafrold by
means of steps from behind, and then
stood, all seven, side by side, with the
ropes dangling beside them. At the foot
of the steps Fuller shook hands with Ross,
for whom he declares he had como to feel
deep friendship. The clergymen, with
their souls In indignant protest against
the manner Of death, had not accompanied
tho procession. There was no help, and
in q few moments death in its most awful
form was to come.
Yet the bravery of the seven was such
M to command the admiration even of
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-02-03

nis race pale as deaun. ~ nat IS it.'
some one asked in whisper, for his APP
peararce silenced every one.
eve are to be executed Immediately, +"
was the appalling reply, given in low
tone, but with thrilling distinctness. The
others followed him into the room, all
tied ready for the scaffold. The officers
were standing in the door, and barely
granted them the privilege of taking us
once more by the hand before death
Then came the farewells, hopeless in this
world. 1t was q moment that seemed an
age of measureless, heart breaking sorrow
What had occurred in the other room
while we were separated The narrative
Of the ministers win make that plain.
Rev. w. j. Scott was requested by Col.
G.. j. Foreacre, then provost marshal in
Atlanta, to visit some Federal prisoners
at the city Jail who were about to die. On
his way Mr.. Scott called on Rev. George
G.. N. MacDoneli and asked him to go
along. At the Jail they were taken into
the room where our comrades were.
Scott says:
''They impressed me ut once as body
of remarkably fine looking young men.
could but notice also their cheerfulness
under such painful environments. He
told them that he was the bearer Of I'M
welcome tidings. This arrested their
attention but they were still unprepared
for the blow that followed. Then Scott.
with the brevity which was the best kind
ness, with a few questions answered,
gave the full truth, every word being like
an added stab, telling them that they
had been found guilty at KnoXville-of
being spies-that they were to die-to die
by hanging-and at oncel Their natural
and indignant protests were waved aside
as something with which the ministers
had nothing to do; their only business
was to help the doomed men by prayer
and. counsel TO prepare for DEATH and the
hour was Mt hand. Anxiety and even
horror was in an instant depicted on every
countenance. When they asked, GLOW
soon?" he answered, GIN less than two
hours" This was probably merciful
)verstatement. The hearts of the preach
crs, upon whom had been rolled the fear
full task Of first communicating this ter
rible intelligence, were very heavy. Scott
adds: "They were gallant men, who
would have stood mistaken in the immi-
nent deadly breach. They were picked
men, chosen for their soldiery qualities;
yet in moment every cheek blanched to
TIA ily's Wilderness II another moment
however, they rallied and appeared firm
aud unflinching" Scott and MacDonell
then gave them such counsel as the dying
need, recited to them appropriate Scrip
ture passages, and prayed with them.
What followed is so extraordinary that
it IS fully given in Mr.. Scott's own Ian
guage with only two remarks. The STEW
hours notice" was virtually no notice al
all, as, according to Mr.. Scott's own
words, all the time was taken up with
clerical and official preparation. From
the moment the awful news was COM
municated there was no pause save for
the prayer of the minister, the reading of
the sentence, the binding for the scaffold
and the clasp Of hands with friends. This
was all.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-02-03


He began by telling them that though he
was condemned to death as n spy, he was
no spy, but simply soldier in the per.
Torrance Of duty; he said he did not re-
greet dying for his country, for that was q
soldiers duty, but only the manner of
death, which was unbecoming to n soldier.
Even those who condemned then' well
knew that they were not spies; then leav-
ing the personal question, lie declared
that he lad no hard feelings toward the
south or her people, with whom he had
long been well acquainted; that they were
generous and brave; he knew they were
fighting for what they believed TO be
right, but they were terribly deceived.
Their leaders had not permitted them to
know the facts in the case, and they were
bringing blood and destruction upon their
section Of the nation for mere delusion.
He declared that the people Of the north
loved tho whole nation and the flag, and
were fighting TO uphold them, not to do
any injury to the south, and that when
victory came the south would reap the
benefit as well as the north. The guilt Of
the war would rest upon those who had
misled the southern people, and induced
them to engage in Il causeless and hope
less rebellion. He told them that all
whose lives were spared for but n short
time would regret the part they had taken
in this rebellion, and that the old Union
would yet be restored, and the flag OF our
common country wave over the very
ground occupied by this scafrold.
There were tears coursing rapidly down
the cheeks Of many Confederate soldiers;
The emotion of IL number of negroes who
were II long way off, yet in easy hearing
of the trumpet like voice, was almost I'M
controllable. One of them said to Capt.
Sarratt two years after, "Massa, if that
mCn had only spoke few minutes longer
they could never have hung him in the
world.n A rebel officer was heard to
;nutter, "Why don't they stop him? What
do they allow such talk for!' But it was
not so easy to stop dying man, whose
words were so kind and persuasive, and
whose eloquence was Of that highest type
which throws q spell over friend and
enemy.
So the tide Of truthful speech flowed on
till many of the poor men in the rebel
ranks heard for the first time the full ar
raignment of their own guilty government
with clearness which carried conviction,
and then with the bold prophecy Of COM
ing triumph for the glorious cause-a
prospect which seemed to lift the speaker
above all fear of his own death-the hero
closed, giving the sign for the deed of
shame-dving with this glorious predic-
ton on his lips!
No collins had been provided. As soon
as life was pronounced extinct the bodies
were laid in the shallow trench, just wide
enough for their length, and long enough
for all the seven to lie close together-a
brotherhood in death rs they had been in
life. Here the earth was filled in, and
they remained till, at the close of the war,
the national government removed their
bodies to an honored spot in the beautiful
national cemetery at Chattanooga. A
monument should mark both this spot and
that in Atlanta. where heroism in death
shOne so briohtiv
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State issues were quiet, and the sales were
covered by Virginia 6s deferred receipts, at Ia
all 3-S Or city bank stocks, Ninth National
sold 90 at 1873, Republic I'D at li1 IL, and
Western National t50l at 81 81. Sales at auction
OF an unusual number OF issues reported be-
low
The general bond market ruled strong, with
fairly distributed business. Erie second 6s,
after opening ut 100, again were sold for effect
at 90 3D. and closed at 90. Philadelphia ard
Reading first IS were up to 90. the seconds firm
ut 80 5-S. and the thirds easier at 63. Missouri,
Kansas and Texas Is were active at 81 1-4a62 rs.
Reference Is made 10 full report Of bond sales.
In the unlisted department Of the Stock EX
change Cotton Oil Certificates again were active,
and sold 10. 700 at 56a57 .,-Sa51 is against
sc IL last evening. Chicago Gas was active,
selling g. 600 at Al 3-4a4l l-4a42 against a. 4
last evening. Georgia Pacific firsis sold fSl 00O)
AT 10. Virginia Midland guaranteed IS Isl 10000
at sc IA. Lehgh and Wllilesbarre Coal Il OOl at
20, Newport News and Mississippi Valley ~ at
II. Brunswick Co. $500 at 3, and Buffalo Iron
$500 at Sc 25aS6.
which rate the bulk of business was done.
The Clearing House statement to-day was as
follows Exchanges, si0s, GA ,O7s; balances,
S5,300.4lS
The b-Treasury to-day was debtor at the Clear
ing Hohse s994, 1871 Its net loss balance was
1927, $50, made up by losses of s724l5 currency
and s255, 344 coin. The days operations COW
cred: ReceiIts, sl,S14,220; payments, s2,l3l,-
300: resulting in general balance of 81 81, 10
s17. consisting of 81 - coin and 81 5063,
73i currency.
REPORTS FROM WASHINGTON
The United States Treasury at Washington re-
ceived to-day 81 5000 National bank notes for
redemption.
The customs receipts were S4992l9 and the in
ternal revenue receipts were SEA-, 800
To-day's Washington Treasury statement Of
cash on hand and deposits in bank compares with
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COTTON MARKErs-pY TELEGRAPH

LIVERPOOL, Nov IA n m-Coon-The ssles Of tho diy
Included 300 bales American Futures closed steady.
Upands Low Middng clause November delivery, sod
sellers November and December delivery 3264d buyers
December and January delivery 80 Sad buyers January and
February delivery 30 6id buyers February ami March
delivery 3l6iG sellers March and April delivery. o.
6id sellers Apri. and MAY delivery 33oid sellers May
and June delivery S04d sellers June aud July delivery
B 36-6id value
GALVESTON, Nov I4-Cotton Arm Mdding. lI.i6i Low
Ming 81 Good Ordinary, ZIG net and receipts,
s,s5 bales exports coastwse 4,95 bales sales @lVs
bales stock, a 1877 bales.
NORFOLK, Nov ii.-Cotton steady. Mhidling. ON; net
ana receipts 1856 bales exports coastwiso 2fS5
pales; sales. $50 bales: stock. is.osU bales
SAVANNAH, Nov IA Cotton steady. Mdtine. "a Low
Miltling Sa Good Ordinary lid MT snd gross receipts,
S,Os bales exports cOaswsa 420l bales; sales, loOO
bales stock los glO bales
CHARLESTON Nov. liCotton nominal Middiing osi net
and receipts 202i bales exports 10 the contnenb
1900 bales sales, - bales stock. So ls6 bales
,Nxw ORLEANS Nov l3cotton firm Mlddlng gs; i sss
Middlng Ga Good Ordinary, ga; net receipts l3bov
bales receip S54 bales exports 70 the continents
bales coastwiss 202l bales sales $500 bales stoo
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EUROPEAN FINANCIAL MARKETS

LONDON. Nov IA p. m.-C0nsols 97i. for money ana
97S fer the account United States per cent bonds 100 IL
Atlantic and Great Western first mortgage Trustees Certh
Gates 3g do. second mortgage ~ Canadian Pacific 56i
Erie 27i9 do second oonscls 100 Illinois Central lisa.
Mexican Ordinary. 46; ~. Paul Common. 66A; New York
Central. 1903 Mexican Central first mortgage bonds G6s
Reading, 2i2; Pennsylvania sis
Money IL per cent
Bar silver IL quoted at t3d per
Tho OF discount open market for short bills
is per cent, and for three months bills per cent
Spanish L. 723..
Paris aivices quote per - francs 10
cenmcs for the account and London at 20 francs
81 centimes for checks.
India Council bills allotted to day at decline Of
llOd
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Hlnsiral 1nstrnments.

NUMBER of slightly used upright and square panos.
"A OF our make which specially selected and used
by the artists Of the Metropolitan Opera House Company
1uriDQ the past season. VIII DO SOLD 81 LIBERAL
sSdpcton from our regular prtceA q