The New York Herald Newspaper, November 22, 1842, Page 1

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Printice, Speare. ‘Tyrone, ales, Wate Westehester, Ferris. Greeny Cd. Cloud, emerson, New York, Niven. ‘Warsaw, Griffiths. Qo Finiapehires Hard . ire, Handing, Robert aac, "Trueman. Virginia, Baton. Europe, Batcheldor. A fies pmueage rom the different ports, of Ireland and Seot ani, can algo be sectred, and draite furnished Yor any amount payable at the National and (Provincial, Berks of Ireland an ‘ wand also. om Messrs. J. & W. [tobior Sheir rpepective Utweh are paid free of any. ehacge, throughout Jom, Rds ere EN 1 Neptune st., Waterloo Dock, Liverpool. he Unite For farther or aulG 3 Me fi is th jULAR n of thone intends tush ~ iaverpool h that h hy ¥ N Wi ireland W. Itoi Rev. Dr. Anthon’s Statement. Notes of Interview with John Cc, Colt. 1842. November 14— Monday—I called at 10 A. M. by ogreement, on Colonel Graham, at the post of. fice, and he accompanied me to the prison in Centre street ; was introduced tothe keeper,Colonel Jones, and he was apprised of the object of my visit. He mentioned to us that the prisoner had passed the night in “tears,” and probally would be willing to admit me, On proceeding to the. cell, we were in- formed that Mr. Colt’s brother was with him. He was called out at our request, and told that I was ready to see the prisoner, but that if the hour was inconvenient, any other might be named. Mr. Colt readily acquiesced Stirred. his willingness that the jaterview should be had. He re-entered the cell, a a few minutes apprised us that his bro- dto admit us, I passed in with Col. Grah roduced, and after a few words of explanation the Colonel, was left alone with the conde: He courteou-ly requested me to be seated, a a short pause said that I had z him, in consequence of the intima- tion he had sent to me the evening before, by Colo, nel Graham—that I felt therefore that it was not an act of intrasion on his privacy by a stranger. I was there in compliance with his own expressed wish, and thatas the servant of my master, and “your servant,” T added, “for Christ’s sake,” I sought to do him all the good in my power, and would wil- lingly minister to his great need. He thanked me and said in reply that my visit was in compliance with his desire, adding to this etlect, that he had “in his youth been educated religiously—brought up in the strictest sect of Presbyterrans—under the Kev. Mr. Hawes, whom” said he “you must know by reputa+ tion if not personnally,” but that there were certain tenets to which, as held ii them, he could not sub ‘ crive, viz: their views of “original sin and infinite punishment.” Tt was‘at this point of the conversa- tion, 1 think, that he mentioned also that “he thought he once had experienced. religrion under Mr. Mafit.” After alluding thus briefly and hurriedly to his early bringing up, he went on tocomplain of certain individua's ‘seeking interviews with him for religious purposes,” and “dealing with him severely,” and then observed that he had sent for me as one “who,he supposed from what he had heard, held more li- beral views.” _He complained also of the course pursued toward him by the press—the conduct of his trial, and the concluding act of the Executive. Without interrupt. ing him, | seized the first opportunity to say that he ought to harbor no unkind thoughts towards the indi- viduals of whom he first had spoken—(who they were I know 10t)—that they probably meant well, even if they had wounded his teelings. To this he readily assented. That with reference to the recent course of the press, Iknew nothing. As to his tri- al, I came not to discuss the verdict or the subse- quent action of the Governor. Asa citizen, | bow- ed to both. As a fellow creature and an embassa- dor of Christ, 1 came to remind him that time to him was measured out, not by days, nor by hours, but by moments, and to beg isa to prepare to meet his ‘od. Was he prepared to meet Him 1 He spoke somewhat hurriedly in reply. ‘* Yes,” said he, Mh time is measured by moments,” and he paus- ed. He went on to remark somewhat to this effect, that he had endeavored * to live justly and fulfil his obligations to men,” and at this stage ot the interview expressed, Ithink, hus belief in the Bible. I endea- vored to meet himon this ground, and my remarks were made to bear upon the character and require- ments of God’s holy law, and the consequent nature and evil of sin as a transgression of that law—as re- bellion egainstGod. And I implored him to search his heart and examine his life by God’s standard and netby his own; tolook athis condition by nature,and by actual manifested transgressions during his en- tire career ; te say nothing at preseut of the one last act which had brought him there. Here it was, if I mistake not, that I asked—* If these things are so— what is your hope, your refuge, your stay? He co- vered his face with his handkerchief and wept.— During our interview of three quarters of an hour, he acquiesced in several of my observations, and ima general way acknowledged his sinfulness, and a re- hance on the Saviour. What that reliance must be if he would entertain any valid hope in Christ, 1 pointed out and referred him to several texts which {thought were applicable, _ Supposing his brother to be waiting at the door ef his cell, as [had interrupted their interview when I came to the prison, I prepared to leave. Lasked if he would let me visit him again, and when. He said,“ certainly, it was his wish that Ishould do so every day,” and 9 o’clock to-morrow was the hour agreed on. When I rose to leave him, 1 tock his hand and reminded him that his hours were hurry- ing to their end—that here in his cell the eye of God—his offended God—was fixed upon him, and I begged kim to cali mightily and earnestly for merey through his son. “Have you prayed? do you pray?’ I asked. “* Ido, I do,” said he, much afected. Commending him to Ged, as I held his hand, the paintul interview ended, and I hurried away. AVote.—I left him a tract on repentance, a copy of Bishop Meade’s Prayers, referring him particularly to the latter part, viz :—‘* A Guide to the Peniteat,” and the following scripture references—Isaiah 1, 18; Isaiah 57, 15; Proverb 28, 13; 1 John, 1,9; Luke, 15th chapter. 1842, Nov, 15—Twesday.—I repaired this morning at 9 o’clock to the prisoa, and on reaching the cel , found Mr. Colt was taking his breakfast, and that the sheriff was with him. I waited in the: halla short time by his request, and when the sheriff came out was admitted. e prisoner seemed glad to see me, and anologised for the detention. He was pre- ceeding, after we were seated, to make some re- marks in reference to the sheriff ’s being timid, &c. {In reference to this remark I have a word of expla- nation, which I madeto the coroner’s inquest. While Iwas waiting near the cell, some remark was made by some one, whom I took for an officer, to another person near me, as to ‘the desperate character of some of the prisoners then in confinement—that if they were permitted to walk about, they would be ready to take any one’s life ia order to escape. I did not hear the whole of the conversation, Bul it left the impression, that perhaps some of the prisoners had been turbulent, and — to escape. When Mr. Colt, therefore, made the above remark about the sheriff’s timidity, my first thought was that he had heard that that officer had been making ar- rangements to prevent an outbreak. In the eyening, however, in conversation with iy son, he mention- ed that he had heard that the sheriff had de- ieee the prisoner of his knife and razor, and that ir. Colt had told him: he was timid, and that such precautions were useless, inasmuch as if he wishec to kill himself he could open his veins with his teeth. } Tinterrupted him as soon as it could be done, to bring betore him the object of my visit. I told him that I had come again at his own request, and was there with the intention of speaking the truth to him in love—that [had a duty to discharge asa minis- ter of God, and that he (the prisoner), must bear with me while I endeavored to do so, even if I wounded his feelings. The truth must be told to him. He acquiesed in these remarks, and express- edhis belief that I meant him well, and that from what he had learned of my character he had thought that 1 could feel for one in his situation. He was seated on the foot of the bed, near the table, on which was lying the volume I gave him yesterday. Perceiving me to cast my eyes in that direction, he took up the book and observed, that “he had read portions of it, together with the tract, and had de- rived great comfort from the perusal of both and the prayers. That he had notnoticed at first the part which I had marked, viz: ‘ The guide for the penitent’— but that he had afterward read it, and found it ap- plicable to himself,” or something to this effect.— Je then took up a bible, and observed that he had found, among portions of scripture which I had handed him yesterday on a slip of paper, I had noted one which he had himself chosen as applicable to hissituation. | asked which it was. He said “the With, of St. Luke—the parable of the prodigal.”»— Availing mysell of a pause in his remarks, 1 observ- ed that my aim in leaving the book and tract, and in noting certain texts, was to minister to his great necessity, but I begged him “not to deceive him- Ht” mfortable as such declarations of Holy rit are, sir—rich and abundant asare the promises ot God in his own book, you must bear in mind that they are for the penitent alone. You have no right to lean upon them, or to appropriate them to your case, unless yours is broken and contrite heart.” He admitted the justice of what I said ; and this led the conversation to the nature of repentence, its constituent and essential parts—the grievous char- acter of sin making so wide a separation between God and man, ‘that nothing but the blood of his be- loved Son could suffice as an atonement—the ingra- titnde of sin and ics cons-quences, I pressed upon him “ the indispensable necessity, as one mark of true penitence, of the confession an bewailing of his sinfulness to Almighty God, with a full purpose of reparation and satisfaction, to the uttermost of hispower, for all injuries and wrongs done by him to any other, and the ity, like- wise, of his being ready to forgive others wit had offended him as he would have forgiveness at God's hand.” The pohapy man was not effended at the course of remark. I may be mistaken, but I would fain believe that the emotion he manifested was the work of God’s powerful grace, and that He who of his infimte goodness did aceept the conversion of 1842, Price Two Cents, a sinner on the cross, was opening upon him an eye of mercy. And now I know not how to pen what followed, LU proposed to him that we should unite in religious exercises. He eagerly assented. [And here he apologised that he had not asked me on Monday to pray with him, Isaid in reply ‘ that had also to blame myself; that being an entire stranger to him I did not know how far T might venture upon a first interview ; that I had deeply re proached myself for the omission as soon as f left his cell on Monday.” ‘This explanation I gave the inquest on my examination. ] then said to him, “before we pray, I feel it, my duty as a minister of God, and a servant of his Church, to address to you words of mon:tion, some of which perhaps you may think severe, but I con- ceive them suited to your situation, and hop? that God will accompany them with his blessin x ” Ile rosefrom the foot of his bed, and. aking a folded blanket from under his pillow, laidit on the floor by my chair, knelt upon it, and buried h st ice in the coverlid. I commenced reading the ex\.orta- tion to a “ Criminal under sentence of death,” and when I reached the second sentence: “ You are shortly to suffer death in such a manner that others, warned by your example, may be more afraid to of- fend; and we pray God that you may make such use of your punishment in this world that your soul may be saved in the world to come”—[I would ask it asa favor of the reader to refer, when he comes to this, to the “ Exhortation” in the ‘ Office for the Visitauon of Prisoners,” in the Prayer Book.]—his sobbings were audible and continued. From the ex- hortation, 1 proceeded at once to pray with him as “a malefactor after condemnation.” He wept bit- terly; repeated after me the petitions and expres: sions, at the conclusion said more than ence, * Amen.” When I rose from my kneeshe remain- ed ia the same. position, with his face hidden, for at ieast WO. minutes, murmuring, it stemed. to me, broken supplications. I offered to leave him my Prayer Book, and opened it at the Office. for the Visitation of Prisoners. He gladly accepted it, say- ing “that he was not acquainted with such pray- ers.” | offered him alsoa prayer which I had writ- ten out for him before I left home, and several scripture references. He thanked me for them, and when Ireminded him of Ps, 60. 15, and implored him to, ‘ofit by its advice there in his solitary cell —‘‘Call upon God ia the day of trouble”’—he wrung my hand and begged me not to think him so great a wretch as some did, or something tothat effect. I told him I came not to judge him; I was but a “* sinner endeavoring to minister to a wretched fel- low sinner, and I prayed to God to bless the work to his soul’s salvation.” We parted. 1312. Nov. 16—MWednesday.—At half past 10 0’- clock this morning I went to the prison; and on en- tering was informed by one of the door-keepers. that two ministers of another denomination were desir- ous of an interview with Colt. He asked if I, had seen either of them, and seemed to wish my opinion as to, the propriety of their admission to the cell. said in reply that Thad not seen either of the gentle- men—that | came at Mr. Colt’s request, and that it was tur him to deeide, 1 thought, whether others should be admitted. While an officer went to ap- prize him that [ was there, another individual asked if | had any apprehensions as to his committing sui- cide, I observed that such an apprehension had not crossed my mind since I had seen him, and that such aresult, in my judgment, in the prisoner’s present frame, was not to be expected. I then passed into the cell, Mr. Colt extended to me his hand, and saying to him ‘God be with vou, sir,” I apolo- gized for being somewhat behind the hour appoint- ed. He replied that such apology was unnecessary, and as soon as I seated myself, took a letter from his table, sand asked me if I knew a clergyman named James. T replied, not personally, but by reputation—that I believed he belonged to the Presbyterian denomi- nation, and was of highly respectable character and standing. He said that he only wished to know in- asmuch as Mr. James had written to him a very kind letter. I took occasion to mention to him. what I understood was the desire of other clerica’ gentlemen to visit him, and that it was of course a matter which he must decide. He said that he would rather decline the offer, for the reasons which he had before assigned, and objected to individuals coming there to ascertain his views, and afterwards distorting them through the press or the pulpit, and examining him on “ doctrinal points.” “Now doctrinal points”—I understood him to say, “ have nothing to do with my case.” Sucha declaration startled me, and I immediately said, “ the first principles and doctrines of Christ certain- bear on your case? There are cardinal, vital joctrines, the glory and life of the Gospel, which, from what has passed between us I have been led to entertain the hope. would apie in this hour your stay. You must have found them summed up in the visitation office,” taking up as I spoke the prayer book, which I had left with him, and repeat- ing as I did so the Apostles’ creed—* here,” said !, pointing to the creed in the morning service; “here ig a summary of the essential doctrines of Chris- tianity, held to by other Christian denominations as well as by the ehurch of which I am a minister. A hwrable and living faith in these we hold to be es sential to salvation.” ‘ He said very promptly, ‘‘ Oh, I believe all these— I believe in ‘Christ, and I don’t see how any man can do otherwise.” He then proceeded to say to this eflect: that the “doctrinal points” to which he had referred were certain views in reference to the sin of our first parents and predestination. He pro- fessed his belief that our first parents having fallen from God and corrupted themselves, all who de- scended from them must be corrupt—but his disbe- lief that our first parents’ sin was our personal sin. Nor could he subscribe to the views entertained on the subject of predestination and reprobation, as held in the denomination in which he had been edu- cated. Man was accountable for yielding to his corrupt propensities—for giving. bay to temptation —but that the Son of God had died for original and actual tranggression, and that His atonement would avail the sinner who had faith, and applied it to his heart and conscience: bene ‘The general tenor of his remarks at this point in- terested me much. Ican only attempt an outline. He held that man was born with “religious in- stincts.” He dwelt upon the case of the savage be- lieving in the Great Spirit, and compared with him an individual living under the Gospol. The errors asd mistakes of man 1n religioa proved him a reli- gious being. I could coincide with much that he said on this latter topic, and when I referred in cor- roboration of his remarks to the heathen system of religion, their sacrifices, &c., I recollect his obser- vation. ** Yes, seeking for something net revealed to them, but to us—an atonement for sin.” Mr. Colt asked me several direct questions as to human re- sponsibility, and expressed it to be his full convic- tion that God would deal hereafter with every one according to his privileges, means, and opportuni- ties ; that he was a just God, and would do right. Among other questions he said to me in words te this eflect:—* Why, now, take the case of a poor laborer, with a family of children growing up in want and without the means of instruction, and compare it with your situation, sir, and your chil- dren, and don’t you suppose that God wiif make al- lowances for one which he will not for the other After some further conversation on these topics, I turned it to a roint on which, I was aware the com- munity felt, as 1 did myself, 2 deep interest, and where they had a right for unformation if it could be obtained. The Episcopal Church, in the office for the * Vi- sitation of Prisoners,” requires her ministers, after an examination of the individual concerning his faith and repentence, to exhort him to a parti cular confession of the sin for which he is condemned. fealled Mr. Colt’s attention to the rubric on this subject, and found that he was aware of its requ ments, Reminding him then of the circumst under which we had first met, and the character and results of our interviews, I appealed to him in the strongest and kindest terms I was master of, for the manifestation on his part of farther confidence. He met the appeal as it was meant. He solemnly declared that he committed the act in eelf defence. “Thave said #0,” sa.d he, ‘ in and a & but where is the use? They will not believe it, they will not believe it” His face was covered with his handkerchief, and he wept bitterly. His manner and words affected me deep- y him, after a pause, several ques tions. Among others this, ‘ will you carry this as your confession tothe bar of God?” He assured me solemnly that he was prepared so to do, and not to die with a lie upoa his lips. 1 inquired of him, “Taking your own account then to be the truth, doyou think God has dealt harshly with you, under present circumstances?” ‘‘ No,” said he, “ God as not done it, Man has done it.” 1 inquired of him farther, “ You declare that you acted in self-de- fence. Still, must you not feel deep sorrow and distress for having hurried a fellow creature with- out a moment’s preparation into the presence of his God, and brought such woe upon his family?” He assented with much emotion I teld himI was constrained to believe he spoke the truth. — I then prayed with himoffered him again, after coneluding, a prayer which I had written out that iornies, and several scripture references, such as the six penitential psalms, &c. He thaakfully ac- cepted them. Rising to depart, I quoted Matthew xi, 28, &c., and closed an interesting though patn- ful visit of one hour and a half. I have omitted to mention that Mr. Colt complained of the course taken by the press, especially the false and unwar- rantable statements of some of the “ penny papers.” I gave him every assurance that I was not the au- thor, or responsible for one jot or tittle, and begged of him not to look at any newspaper. I took his Bible as I left the eell and put it into his hands-— “there,” said I, “my dear sir, is Heaven’s best gift to one in your situation; read that, and let lying oracles alone.” Sig o'clock P.M.—At the prisoner’s request I was to renew my visit to-morrow morning. But upon reflection, and forthe purpose of ascertaining his determination in relation to one point in particular, I repaired at this hour to his cell. He seemed gla to see me, and his attention was asked at_once to the matter on my mind. He was much aflected as soon.as I touched upon it—the situation of his child and its mother. Upon my expressing a hope that he was ready to repair to the utmost of his power the wrong done, he said ‘Oh, certainly, it was his wish,” and when I added, ‘ perhaps you do not fully my meaning. Are you ready to admit her rights of a wife?” He gave his ready as- sent, But added—* Perhaps his relatives ought to be ask He did notknow what their feelings were,” or words to this eflect. He then went on of his own accord to detail the circumstances under which the acquaintance was formed, spoke of ——— with kindness, and whenever he referred to the child, manitested great emotion. He promised to men- tion the matter to his friends as soon as he had an opportunity. 1 prayed with him and bade him farewell. 1842, Thursday, Nov. 17.—When I reached the prison ut a quarter past 11 to day, | was in- fommed.afia rumor eing in circulation that the Ex- ecutive respited the prisoner until January. Thioking it very important to have certain informa- tion on this point before an interview with Mr.Colt, Icalled on Mr. Graham, who coincided with me in opinions and kindly accompanied meto the Sheriff's office. ‘The result ofan application for delaywas made known to us, and { was requested to communicate it to Mr. Colt, together with a request that he would fix the hour on the morrow. Betore [reached his cell he had been informed by some friends, of the Governor's renewed refusal to interfere. He grasp- ed my hand as | entered, and we were both too much overcome to say a word. I prayed at his side for some time, both audibly and nilenily, and he re- mained on his knees for some minutes alter 1 had concluded. His acknowledgments of his sinfulness and of his hope that he would find mercy at his heavenly Father’s hand, for his Savior's sake, came unprompted, and were humble and fervent. ‘To comforthim, I found myself unequal to any thing more for awhile than amily to repeat God’s own assurances to the penitent and believing, from the hale volume, and put up brief ejaculations that he would strengthen and support my brother sinner in this hour of his sore calamity. Inexpressibly pain- ful as this interview was, before it closed [implored him and adjured him as well as I was able, to tell me once more whether he would stand by his ac knowledgements of yesterday touching the sad act for which he was to suffer, as the truth, the whole treth, and nothing but the truth, ‘ O, yes—yes,”” was his reply. ‘‘Can you, my dear sir,” I asked, “throw any more light upon what passed ? If so, confide inme. I willdo what I can to have justice done to your memory.” ‘‘ No,” said he, “I have nothing more to add to what these letters contain,” handing me at the Same time n felch copy, in an envelope, of a paper called “ Exwa Tattler, Oct. 23, 1842,” When the sheriff and another gentleman (I believe Mr. Hart’s brother) entered the cell to an- nounce, as it was their painful duty,his approachin, end, ‘*Q, Mr. Hart, may God forgive you,” | thin! was the exclamation of the unfortunate man, as he threw himself upon hisface on his bed and wept. _ When asked at what hour, ‘ Let it be,” said he, ‘‘at the setting of the sun.” I did not remain very long after they withdrew, as he had, as he said, letters to write, and many friends who would wish to see him, and must for a time be left alone. I re- collect well before we separated how he took his handkerchief from his face, and looking up with streaming eyes to heaven, said, ‘* O, Lbelieve God —I believe God will, for the Savior, forgive me.” After again praying with him, I bade him farewell, with a promise to return on Friday morning at nine o'clock, to be with him from nine to ten, athis own request. 33 5% Memorandum—Before I visited Mr. Colt this day, Irode over at 9, to my friend the Rey. Dr. Smith, Reetor of St. Peter’s, and laid all my notes before him, and asked his advice. He thought I ought to mention to the prisoner the apprehension on the minds of some that he would commit suicide, which I did at this point of the conversation ; and told him solemnly if such an idea crossed his mind at an} time, to dismiss it at once as the delusion of the a versary, as he valued his hopes of eternal salvation. He was much affected at the time, and disavowed expressly all such intention. Dr. Smith, so far as he could form an opinion from my ‘ notes” and con- yersation, encouraged me in the course I was adopt- ing. We discussed for sometime whether in, what T supposed to be the prisoner's state of mind, it was expedient that I should mention to him the appre- hension which others entertained of his destroying himself. After much conversation with my rever- end and dear friend we came tothe conclusion that it was my dutysoto do. Again, [ do notremember to haye stated in my examination why I threw all mention of this matter into the form of a memoran- dum and not into the ‘notes of interviews.” On Thursday night, after consulting with one in whose judgment I could confide, we came to the conclu- stun that in case the prisoner met hisdeath according to thesentence of the law, and [should deem it my duty to lay before the public these ‘‘ notes,” as they were first written, it would be better, in order to spare the feelings of survivors, to avoid all mention of my having made to him this appeal. __ The statement which follows, the public will bear in mind, is founded upon afew notes in pencil taken hastily on Friday, which I read at my examination before the inquest, and upon my subsequent recollec- tions of the events in the prison, where I remained from9 until 5 o’clock. 18h, Friday—9 A. M. When Ireached the cell door, I stated to the officer on duty that as I was to be with the prisoner by his own appointment from 9 to 10, I begged that we might not be interrupted, to which he kindly consented. As I entered Mr. Colt advanced and received me in a manner so calm and kind asaffected me deeply. 1 cannot deseribe it. The remains of his breakfast he hastened to remove, and asl stood epposite to him, before seating my- self, he informed me that Miss Henshaw would soon be present—of his wish to have the marriage cere- mony performed—that he had no doubt she would consent—that his brother had gone to bring her to the prison, and would be there shortly. Tle sat down on the toot of his bed, and I drew a chair near to it. He immediately handed to mea small package Sparing as he said $500, and asked me to countit. Iopened the package so as to see that it was a sum in goid and notes, and without counting it, took it in charge, saying that I supposed itwas correct. (‘The sum was subsequently counted in the presence of witnesses, and found to be $250 in American gold, and the remainder in notes ot the city banks )_ He then showed me a pone drawn hr himself to the above effect, and finding upon examination of it that it reterred to Migs Henshaw as his wedded wife, L advised him to defer the com- pleting of this instrument until she had become so, and then have my signature attested by a competent witness. He acquiesced, a was afterward signed by me and attested by Mr. Payne ). wht ly tHe then went on to explain more fully his wishes, and the arrangements which he had made in the matter—read a letter which he intended to give, as he said, ‘‘to Caroline,”—spoke of both mother end child with deep emotion, and said how anxious he was that the mother should lead a virtuous life,and the child be duly educated. Here it was, I recollect, he gave his views with so much correctness, in my. opinion, of the influence of the ‘‘associations of home,” in training up children, that my feelings gave way. I expressed, as soon as 1 could, my thoughts at seeing him so disposed—my readiness to comply with his wish in reference to, the marriage, and my hope that this anxiety on_his part to repair in this matter wrong done was evidence of sincere repentence. [He at once, and so cordially, respond- ed to my sentiments, that I was overpowered. I suggested the propriety of aed Mid marriage over immediately, and at his request knocked at the cell door to ascertain if his brother had completed the arrangements. I understood him to say he had gone for Miss Hensiaw and witnesses. But we could not make ourselves heard in consequence of the unlock- ing of several cell doors. ht * Ife observed that they were “feeding the prison- ers,” i. e. “giving them breakfast, and we must wait.” A little circumstance at this time struck me as a proot of hiscollectedness. He had touched his face with his hand as he seated ing to look fat his hand he sai blackened my face.” He exat f looking-glass, and either with his handkerchief, or a towel, removed the stain. Finding that we could notmake ourselvesheard by knocking at the inner iron door, 1 took up his Bible, as we resumed our seats, Gn remarked that we could spend, I hoped, the time until they came, profitably, and inquired it there was any passage in particular he wished to have read. My object was to tum conyersation at once into the only proper channel. He left the selection to myself. “The Bible, I found on opening it, was folded down at several places. . One of the first I struck upon was the 15th of St Luke. [dwelt fora time upon the first seven verses —the joy in Heaven overarepentingsinner. I tried him again here; and 1 distinctly recollect, in the course of my remarks, touching upen the siluation of one in his terrible circumstances, having a con science clear from wilful blood-guiltiness,and asking him again (as I was sitting directly in front of him) if it was not so with himself; his protestations were the same as they had been. Several passages of Scripture caught my eye in consequence of the pages being turned down, and led to brief comments, just as my feelings prompted. I can now recollect 2d Corinthians, 5th chapter, Ist and 2d verses—“For we know if the earthly house of this tabernacle be dissolved,” &e.—which led to his asking me some questions as to the resurrection of the body, its identity, &c., all of wich points (the difficulties as toa resurrection) he appeared fully to accord with me in sentiment could be solved and dissipated by simply recognizing the power of God. At the third verse, ‘If so be that being clothed upon we shall not be found naked,” I now have it on my mind how I struggled to find words simple yet strong to show him how naked indeed is the sinner if he be not covered with the Son ot God’s righteousness, nel all was as pointed to him by questions as | was able. ie The case of the blind man begging of Jesus by the way side (Luke xviii, 35,) was also brought be- fore this unfortunate man, and the only available plea for acceptance in such an hour—merey through the Saviour—urged I cannot tell how often, nor can Itell the effect produced upon me by his manner and his expressions at this interview. ‘There seem- ed to be aload lifted from offme. If I mistake not, about 10, ora little before, I knocked again at the door, at his request, or his brother entered to make some enquiry. My recollection here is not so clear. My pencil note, which I made some time afte shal is as follows: “His, brother entering, ar- rangemeuts were made to bring C. H., and we left the cell together, Mr Colt wishing to'be alone. T am to wait until his brother returns.” ‘The time in- tervening until 12 o’clock was passed by mein the galleries adjacent to the prisoner’s cell, and in a va- eant cell which one of the keepers allowed me to occupy. % ‘There was a great anxiety manifested by many individuals as soon as the first interview ended, to learn from me the unhappy man’s behavior and state of mind, so far as I could judge; and I could not avoid expressing my humble hope and belief, to such as accosted me, that he was prepared to submit to his sentence. About 12 o’elock, Mr. Colt’s brother in- formed me thatall the arrangements were made tor the marriage. Tentered the cell again, and at once proceeded with the ceremony, several persons be- ing present as witnesses. | dwell not upon the scene. When left with the parties I counselled, comforted and prayed with them. When I had con- cluded, he spoke to her with an intensity of feeling, respecting her future course of life and the welfare ofthe child. His request to be left alone with his wife was indeed to me a great relief. I think it was about 1 P. M., when [ was request- ed toask Mr. Samuel Colt if he had made arrange- ments to provide for the interment. He came at my request to the vacant cell, the third from his bro- ther’s, where I was sitting, and upon my putting to him the question he was completely overcome, and exclaimed, ‘‘ Oh, I did not think it would come to this”.—showing me that until that moment he en tertained a hope of his brother's reprieve. Finding that he had made no arrangements, gnd that he wished a place for temporary interment, to relieve him from his agony I felt no hesitation in offering the temporary use of a vault at St. Mark’s, end the services of the sexton. He referred me to Mr. Sel- den, and after conferring with that gentleman, the necessary order was sent by me to Mr, Disbrow. It wag, if I recollect, about half past one, when the prisoner again asked to see me. As soon as I entered his cell and the door was closed, he ad- vanced, and taking me by the arm, said, ‘Now let us pray.” Weknelt, and first he poured out, (as it seemed te me,) his soul in prayer. I recollect that his first words were, ‘Oh, my Gud, Icome to thee.” He supplicated for his wite, child, friends and ene- mies. His expressions were without eflort, fervent, and touching. 1 cannot say how long he prayed. In conclusion, he implored God’s blessing upon me, and all was asked through our Lord and Saviour. ‘When he ended 1 prayed with him, when and he rose from his knees, ‘I have asked,” he said, “for a watch.” { gave the signal at the door of the cell, and when it was opened, and the wateh handed to him, he asked to compare the time with the sheriff’s, and found that it wanted 20 minutes of 2 “Now,” said he, “if any wish to bid me farewe!l let them come, asI wish to be left alone—I wish to pray.” As they were entering, I took him by the hand and hoped that he would meet the end with Christain fortitude, and saying aused. “Yes,” said he, and before Trelinquished is hand, I begged of him to lean upon the Saviour for acceptance, and look to Him, the Lord Jehovah, for everlasting stength. Tt was his request as we parted, that I should come at 4 o’clock. intervening moments were spent by me inthe adjacent cell. About twenty minutes ales 3the sheriff came to me and ob:erved to this eflect, that there would be but fittle light after four, and as some preparations were to be made when the religious services were ended in the prisoner’s cell, he usked my opinion about shortening the time stated. It was agreed between us that the sheriff should give the signal a few minutes after I had been in the cell. At on the sheriff called me. The public are informed already of what followed. The prisoner, instead of dying as the sentence of thelaw demanded, passed to his final account by lay- ing violent hands on himself. f have nothing more to add, exeetia put up for my readers and myself, a prayer which is taught by the Church to which I belong, to her people, at the Advent season just opening :— “Almighty God! Give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness and put upon us the armor of light, now in the time of this mor'af lite, in which thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great homility, that in the last day, when He shall come again, in his glorious majesty, to ude both the quick and the dead, we may rise to the life im- mortal, through him who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, now and ever—Amen.” Henry ANTuon, Rector of St, Mark’s Church, N. Y. November 21, 1842. Me egdar tke ope I. r his a or Apenmen.—Monday evening, Nov. 21.— Eresoat, the President and a full Board. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Communication from his honor the or read, return- ing with his objections, the resolution ordering the “coun- sefof the corporation to defend a suit instituted by Mr. Norris, for an infringement of his patent for tapping the Croton water pipes. Some considerable discussion here took place between Alderman Davies and Alderman Purpr, in relation to the subject of the Mayor’s communication. ‘Alderman Porpy moved that this veto message be pub- lished in two papers (one other besides the American.) Alderman Jones wanted the Standard added, The Ple- beian was also named. Alderman Purpy also named the Journal of Commerce. ‘The question was first taken on the New York Standard. It was carried. Next on the New York American—carried. Then on the Courier & Enquirer ond the New York Plebeian—lost. Presentations of Petitions.—Communication from the Public School Society—read. It complained of several of the provisions of the School Law of 1812. Referred to the Committee on Arts, Sciences and Schools. Several pe. titions were here presented for the removal of the dead. Leave was granted. Of the Committee of the Alms House for $2000 for re-building a bake-house at Bellevue, theold one having been ournt down—granted. Of the Third Congregational Church in &th street, to erect some pillars in front oftheir church. Of butchers, fishermen, and others of Union Market, for the enforcement of the market laws in the 1th ward. Laidon the table. Ofthe inhabitants of Houston street and vicinity for putting that street, between Lewis street and the Ferry, in a passable eov.dition,it having been rendered impassible by the dig- ging to lay pipes. Referred to the Croton Aqueduct mmitt ‘\eaere'ay Committees—Alderman Davies offered a re- solntion to appropriate $1400 to defray the expense of ii trolucing the Croton water into the old Alms How Adopted. Report of committee on the New Yoi and Albany il Road. It was a long and able report. Several resolutions were submitted — by the committee favorable to the construction of the rail- road, and were passed. They were ordered to be printed. Ald. Purpy desired that double the usual number of copies be printed, that the public might be universally informed on the subject. This ‘was seconded by Ald. Davies. Car- Of the Finance Committee, one petition of G. H. Win- ter, to purchase a lot of land. They ask $1000 for the lot of ground on 13th street. Concurred in. Of the Commit- tee on Finanee, relative to a gore of land on Ist Avenue ond 2d street, It was recommended to sell it for $100, Concurredin. Of the Finance Committee, relative to the sale of a lot of land on the southeast corner of Duane st. and City Hall Place, to Martin Waters, for $3,600. Con. curred in, Committee on Lamps and,Gas, ht the south side of Grand street with Do Concarred of same committee, relative to lighting that part of Market street with gas, where mains are laid. Cencurred in. Of same committee, against lighting all streets with gas,where mains sre laid. Ald. West stated that there are tome 90 streets where mains are now laid by the Gas pen but which are not Jighted with gas; that it wo seein some 1200 new Inmp posts, at He expense of $25 each—at a total cont of some $80,000, HTe opposed incurring (this expense. The Alderman of the Free ae gE EE ON ee AS. 5 BERD EEE ERA 2 17th, Lex, said there was very little difference inthe ex- pense between lighting with gas and lighting with oil. Some further discussion took place, in which Ald Da- vies, Balis and others took part. ‘The resolution was against the general lighting, &c. It was stated that were sayed on every oil lamp, and the best of sperm oi can be bought for 6ocents per gallon. Ald. West said that the committee had granted every petition that had been presented for lighting particular streets with gas, and therefore he could see nonecessity for going to the vast outlay at this time. The question was on laying the resolution on the table. Carried. Laid on thetab Of some Committee, oj Broadway to West stre ton Place, and Broadway t lighting Spring street from " also Union Place, Washing~ ‘as {ar as Ninth street. ‘This Committee ask to be discharged. Ald. Geoxey, of the 8th ward, wanted a division of the question. He was in favor of lighting one half of Spring street, as petitioned, and opposed dis tee until this ‘done. He now already lig) though no resolution could be found ordering the He claimed that Spring street is agreater thoroughiare than any other from Chambers street up town he question was on accepting Spri Carried. Next on accepting Washington Place. opting Bro dway to Ninth er streets and places above nama mittee. g of the report of the committee of the Bourd of nts, in favor of increasing the pay of w: from $1 to $1,25 per ni —also to pay 25 ce! ince Sep- in addition. ‘The question was on laying these resolutions on the table and printing them. Carried. Laid on the table and printed. Preamble and resolution from the Board of As to inquire into the origin of the fire at the Tombs onthe 18th inst. Concurred in. Ald. Jones moved to take up document No. 31 on the Meat Market Laws. It was carried. The document was read. It appeared that the report had not been signed by a majority of the committee, and was not therefore pro- perly before the Board. ‘Ald. Leoxaup moved to rofer the report back again to thecommittee. The question, after much discussion, was taken on receiving the report of the committee in its’ pre- sent state. It was received, The document was then taken up article par article. ‘The first article was read, end then there was some dia- cussion. Ald. West moved to lay the document on the table, to be the special order of the next meeting. Carried. The \‘oard then adjourned. Boanp oF Assistant ALornaen, Monday, Nov. 21, 1642. —The Board met at 5 o’clock Y'.M., President Wm. Apams, Esq. in the chair, The minutes of the last meeting wereread and approv- ed. Petition of Joseph Strong for permission to remove the remains of his daughter from the cemetery in 2d avenue to the one in Second street, was granted. Reports.—-Of the Committee on Publie Offices, Sc. stat ing that accommodations for the clerk of the Board of Education cannot be provided in the City Hull or Alms House buildings, and recommending that the committee be authorised to enquire into aud report on the expedien- cy of altering the basement of Alms House buildings for public offices. Adopted. Of Commuttee on Wharves, No. 37, and repairing pier Ni in, By the same, concurring with the Board of Aldermen in the resolution to deepen slip at the footof Delancy street; also in favor of cleaning the slips on either side of said slip. Adopted. OF By the same, in favor of building a wharf at the foot of oth Street, East River. Adopted. Of the Committee on Arts and Sciences, in favor of the application of James Rogers to be appointed regulator of the public clocks, Referred to Committee on applications for office, By the same, in favor of concurring in the ordinance adopting Collon & Cawtrcll’s plan for removing the bodies dead animals from the strect, with the addition of a id ‘firm accede to the ordi- in favor of rebuilding pier 6 East River, Concurred ed by the President, settin; ments under which the new school law of April Jast, placed them. They were restrained from expending any money except for the payment of teachers, leaving no pro- visious for the payment of the interest on their debts, and they would be compelled at once to close thirty of their schools or call on the parents of the pupils to furnish means to purchase books and fuel ; alco leaving the mortgages on their property liable to be forenlosed on the Ist of Februa- next, in consequence of non-payment of interest, and thus shutting up the schools extivaly-—Ralerred to Com- mittee on Arts, Sciences and Schools, and ordered print- ed. Ofthe Committee on Laws—adverse to paying Childs & Carman $133, for damage done to National Hall by a mob at a former election.—Adopted. : By the same —in favor of applying to the LegisIature. for an amendment to the Revised Statutes, so as to require the Clerks of the Courts of this city, to pay all fines, &c., col- lected by them, directly into the City Treasury, instead of tothe Sheriff, as they now do.— Adopted. By the same—in favor of pay ing George Hyatt $90, for damage done to his carriage and hors.s, by falling into an open trench in Broome street.—Coneurred in. Report by Mr. Pettranew, from a special committee, against continuing to use the present Potter’s field as @ place of burial, and recommending the appointment of a committee to select a site for a new one—Adopted, and ‘Messrs. Pottigrew, Allerton and Scoles, appointed such committee. ‘Mr. Watenstax, of tha Ninth ward, presented a pream- ble, setting forth the extraordinary excitement in the pub- lic mind, in regard to the occurrences, last Friday, atthe Tombs, and the remarkable coincidence of the cupola on that buiding bursting forth in flames at the very moment John ©. Colt was to have been brought forth for execution, implying a great neglect of duty, at least on the part of some of our officers, and concluding with a resolution di rectiug the Police Committees of both boards to fully in- vestigate the cause of the buroing of the cugola, and re- port the same to the Common Council. Mr. Sco: did not think the Police Committee the proper on the matter to go before ; he thought it should be placed in the hands of the Fire and Water Com- mittee, as the bell-ringers were under their immediate di- rection, and it was clear that if the bell-ringer at the Tombs had attended to his duty, there would have been no fire. Mr, Warenmas rejoined that ail this might be perfectly clear to the gentlemen residing in the vicinity of the Tombs; but there were many people in the upper wards who were not so easly satisfied, and many of them belie ed that John ©. Colt, instead of having escaped this life had merely escaped the country, and that the remarkabl coincidence of the fire at the cupola at the moment he was to have been led forth to execution, was believed \by some to be the management of some one of the Police to enable him to escape, and, therefore, the matter should go to a committee conversant with the movements of that depart- ment. ‘The resolution was then unanimously adopted. A petition wus presented by Mr. Pertiorew from the cartmen, Jaborers, &c., on the public works in the ot! avenue, complaining that their wages were in arr for several weeks, and that the contractor Munsen had abeconded, and praying the Common Council for relief.— Referred to a committee consisting of Messrs. Pettigrew, * and Mead. Mr. W. Doar: offered @ resolution deprecating the con- duct of the contractor, ana instructing the ofticers of the Corporation’ in future eontracts, to provide for the pay- ment of his hire to the laborer, which was adopted. Papers from the other Board.—Ordinance prohibiting any fexton to inter a body in any burial ground of thin city without a certificate trom a physician, or the coro- ner, under a penalty of $250, and affixing the like penalty on any person conveying a body out of the city for burial without a certificate. Concurred in. In favor of removing mud from Fulton slip, East River. Can iavor of expending $400 to put 1 paint a picket a In favor of ex ing jo put _up and paint a pic! fence around the Market square’ at Harlem, and to All up and gradethe same. Concurred in. In favor of discontinuing the payment of premiums for removing dead animais from the streets —Concurred im. Resolution directing all officers of the corporation en trusted with collecting or expending public moneys, to exhibit their booke and vouchers to any member of the Common Council who may require it. Concurred in. In favor of working a road through 155th street, and building a wharf. Referred. In favor of paying John Anithon, Exq., $260 as counsel fees for defending the suit of Sturtevant vs. the Corpora- tion. In favor of permitting Alexander 'T. Watson, Rev. Dr. Schroeder, Ralph Mead and Joseph 81 to remove the bodies of their relatives from certain burial places. Con- curred in. In favor of nt street and City Hal Concurred in. In favor of appropriating $1,470 69 to defray theexpense of introducing the Croton water into the Alms House buildings. Concurred in. Empowering the Superintendent of Streets to place the certificates for manure sold, into the hands of some justice for collection. Concurred in. In favor of appropriating $2000 to rebuild the bake- by fire. Concurred in. house at Bellevue, destroy Communicatien’ from Jacob Acker, late sheriff, stating that he has already rendered an account of all fines, &C-, collected by him while in office, and that he still holds an unsettled claim against the Lt enti Referred to Fi- nance Committee and Comptroller. ; In fayor of allowing Samuel B, Ruggles to temporaril md in front ot hie ‘jon of the public Sryerd. Gunetired: lot on the southeast corner of Duan Place, to Martin Waters for $3,500,— fence in a premises on the 4th Avenue, for acourt 04 of 4743 ith iro stones, lly the bosom Woted tthe ay Tae vaneide down and restoring tsp efforts RED chy AE a ‘ou the Thside and freeing herself from water : bottor ing on a rocky shore and then rowed oat to i. wh Nother boats swam tak Trew irom a wreck in Sorry et bea, ith te bow oat; barding a ane with the bort.am bro inking wreek of hee iFrame © gaty making we sswamped 5 bebe the deck 0 ring mone tue, an be nba bmarine explosion, and ‘ fore ‘Office No.7 Wall st., at Adame we ime