The New York Herald Newspaper, April 9, 1859, Page 1

THE NEW YORK HERALD. WHOLE NO. 8252, ——__— PRICE TWO CENTS. MORNING EDITION—SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 1859. QUADRUPLE EXECUTION ‘W BALTIMORE, Hanging of Henry Gambrill, Marion Crop, Peter Corrie and John Cyphus. Rise and Progress of Rowdyism in Baltimore. The Plug Uglies, Rip-Raps, Red Necks, Tigers, Black Snakes, &c., in Tears. History of the Recent Assassinations, and Sketch of the Murderers. ‘The Efforts Made to Save the Lives of the Criminals. THE DAY BEFORE THE EXHCUTION. Seenes and Incidents Attending the Hanging. BETTERS AND SPEECHES OF THE CRIMINALS, ae, ke, &. Welegraphic from the Special Correspondent of the New York Herald. Baxrmworg, April 8, 1859, ‘The quadruple execution of Heary Gm).1ll, for tho murder of policeman Benton; of Marion Crop and Peter Corrie, for the murder of policeman Rigdon, and of John Oyphusalias Stevens, for the murder of Joan King, took Inee inthe yard of the county jail this forenoon. ‘The event caused great excitement among t'o rowdics. Verily, a severe blow has been dealt to the progress of Plog Ugiyiem in this city. Themen executed—at least, Abree of them—were chiefs among these rowdy organiza- tions, and their loss will be sensibly felt by every member Of the “Plugs,” “Rip Raps,” “Blacksnakes,”” &, In the hanging of Gambrill & Co. the conservative portion of the eommunity have gained a signal victory over the forces of the shoulder hitters, which will serve for a timo to check the spread of crime and bloodshed with which the fair fame of our city has so long been tarnished. At last the wajesty of the law has been vindicated, and these savage outlaws, who made crimea mere pastime, have been made to suffer for their misdeeds. For years they and their companions have perpetrated the most atrocious outrages with impunity; but the day of retribution has come, and @ stain—a bloody stain—has been removed from the escutcbeon of Maryland. ~ ROWDY ORGANIZATIONS IN BALTIMORE. Before calling the attention of your readers to the scenes and incidents attending the executioa of the above named men, it would be well perhaps to give them some insight into the system of rowdyism which has go long been ram. panthere. In Baltimore there are some twenty-five or thirty well organized clubs, ostensibly of a political cha- racter, but really composed of persons who have no other motive than that of bloodshed and riot. At our elections they appear armed with knives, pistols, muskets, andeven cannon on many occasions have been brought into the field, The authorities, until within © few months past, have beed awed and intimidated by these clubs, and re- spectablewitizens have been driven away from the polls, ‘antil the privilege of the elective franchise has become a gullity anda farce. With such impunity could these or. ganizations perpetrate crime that the public prosecutor and the courts could not punish them, and itis only now that the blow has ever been etruck at the roots of ‘this crying evil. God grant that the blow may be a tell- ing one, for we certainly need it. Foremost among these dangerous and ever to be dreads ed organizations is the Plug Ugly Club. The Plug” number some two or three thousand, and predominate ia the Twentieth ward. Young Gambrill was a member of this band, and always took an active part in its move- ments. The Twelfth ward is also controlled by this fac- thon, and whenever assistance is needed, the entire force an be concentrated here by hoisting a flag, which is the signal used for a grand rally of the Pluge on election days, and never fails to bring out the club in ite full organiza- tion. ‘The RipRaps bail from the Fourteenth ward, and aro eonsidered secon! to none in point of ferocity and rascali- ty. Crop was a member of this club, as also Bony Lee, new in jail for assaulting some respectable citizens who ‘were out on a target excursion, The Rip Raps were or_ ganized in 1864, and have been in active operation ever since. It wasthis club that raised the riot in Washington in June, 1857, to which I will bereafter refer in connec. tion with a sketch I purpose giving of one of its leaders, Marion Crop. The Biacksnakes inhabit the Fleventh ward, on the out- skiris of the city, where Nally was murdered, some two Years ago, and are a much dreaded gang. The Empire and Pioneer clubs hold out in the First, Se- ond and Third wards, and at one time were powerful or. ganizations. They are composed of democrats, and deadly opposed to the Plug Uglies, Rip Raps and Biack enakes. The St. Lawrence Club of the Fifth ward deserves a parsing notice. When policeman Jourdon was killet in ‘the November election of 1856, the S. Lawreace Club made a deadly assault on the Limerick Boys, and wounded meveral of the latter, including the chief. ‘Then we have the Blood Tubs and Live Oaks in the First ward, the Rough Skins in the Second, the Stay Lates and Red Necks inthe Third, and the Babes inthe Fourth ‘ward. The latter is a poorly organized affair, and has do- generated much since the defeat of Fillmore. A flourishing organization called the Ashlanders hold eway inthe Sixth ward, and date as far back as 1844, when Henry Clay was running for President, Inthe Eighth ward the Limerick Boys predominate. ‘This is the only democratic ward in the city, and bears the same relation to Baltimore that the Sixth ward does to New York. Hero the Plug Uglies and Rip Raps never en- ter without encountering severe opposition at the of their enemies. ‘The Swann Club of the Thirteonth ward, got up in fur- therance of Mayor Swann's election, is not noted for any ye acts of rowdyism. the Fifteenth ward there isa club called the “‘ Hicks- ites; in the Sixteenth ward the Thunderbolts and Gladiators predominate, In the Seventeenth ward the » Of which the famous Joe Edwards is chiof; also the Ewbolts and Hunters. ‘The Eighteenth and Nineteonth wards are controlled by ‘the Little Fellows, the Ione Stars and the Mount Clair ‘Club—the organization being com) of mechanics em. ed in the machine shops of the Baltimore and Ohio Besides the above there are the Mug Mashers, Yellow Skins, Double Pumps and other clubs of less note scatter: ed here and there all over the city, and composed chiefl of boys from fifteen to eighteen years old, which are hard- Jy worth any further reference. A large number of the ee, eens bg oe ‘origin to parties, got up for the purpose of soc amusement. rer summer the Red Necks, Plug Ugties ‘and other clubs proceed down the bay on fishing excur- sions, sometimes remaining away from the city for two or three weeks. They fish (ae? ‘the day and camp on shore at night, leading a most primitive life. Most of the clubs owe ir origin to politics, however, and it may not be uninteresting to know that haif’a dozen of them, at least, commenced to have an existence when the Know Nothing oxcitement itated a = try and raised false hopes in the hearts of the Ame rican party. From political or; izations they have de erated mto tho worst sort. rowdy ciubs, having for Peivpally of tbe otheouriogs of bosily, they can avo 1@ oO uring society, they can havo Eo etter object than lawlonanoes and pay of violence. ‘Tho recent murders which have been perpetrated here by members of these clubs, and the attempat mado to intimi- date the Court and Prosecuting Attorney, show plainly enovgh the true character of men composing thess organizations. THE MURDERS AND THR MURDERERS. ‘Tho assangination of Policeman Benton is no doubt fresh ‘a the memory of your readers; but I will send you for ‘ward some facts in relation thereto which have never ‘Deen made public, A party of the Plug Uglicn was aere- wading at the house of Mrs. Green, in Biddle street, near Pennsylvania avenue. Some of them were intoxicated, and conducted themselves in such a Inwlens manner that the occupants of the house had to call upon the police, Policemen Benton and Rigdon immodiately repalre.t to the need wae Hone of ‘tho ringleaders, named Hoek Conve, Prisonor to tho station house,the crow yashed after the officers with the intention of rescuing ‘Houck. bapt Gambrill, it was proved was foremost in the crowd, to the reel, of officer Rig- shot Renton, while the latter was the discharge of his duty. Gambrill was arrentod thi be bed mee Legend a hg. denied the charge preferred sgainat him, saying the shot was fired by some of his party and not by him. The feeling in the commund ty was strong against Gambrill. It was bat pe AS wi « in, sylvania avenue. ton was the chief 'w ease, having caught the incendiary in the the match, and bis subsequent murder was ‘a feeling of revenge on the part of Heary Gambri the trial roe Bae was the only witness who fixed enime of mee young Gambrill. was seme contradictory lence, but the jury believed in the {WIL Of the prisomer and rendered their ely. rE it i E HENRY GAMBRILL ‘Was a native of this city, and was about twenty-one years of age. He was the leader of a faction of the American Party called the Plug Uglies, but bad never been known to have committed any crime previous to the marder of offi-+ cer Benton. His parents were respectable and influential citizens, and his sisters, especially, are noted for their beauty and graceful manners, His political position wa such that, even up to the moment of the execution, he com manded a host of friends who worked day and night fo: him to procure a pardon from the Governor. The inila ence that wes brought to bear on the Executive was as tonisbing, some of the first men in Baltimore being amon the petitioners for a commutation of the sentence. A friend of the condemned, named Harris, wrote a letter t» Goyernor Hicks in relation to the murder of officer Ben ton, in which he solemnly affirmed that he knew who wa the real murderer, and tbat Henry Gampriil was not tha man. Infact, be intumated that he was the person who fire the shot, and that Gambrill was an innocent and muc injured man. Still the determination of the Executive was ‘not moved one particle. Gambrill had been found guilty of the murder w th which he was charged, and Governor Hicks decided that the law should take its course. The White House at Annapolis swarmed with the friends of the condemned, but all their efforts availed nothing. No greater boon than a reprieve would be granted; but bardly had the Governor ted this request when the wurder of policeman Rigdon filled the community with horror. Gambrili’s fate was sealed. Although no act of his caused the murder of Rigdon, still the community held him morally responsible for the crime. The following letter, written a few days after the murder, shows quite plainly that uo one regretted the occurrence more than Gembrill:— TO THE PUBLIC. If a few words from an unfortunate man will be received calmly, and fairly judged, I desire to say to those who once were my fellow citizens—to thone algo who knew me in child- aia Cpe pee pa ry fearful munter of Mr Rigdon swuck on much terror to my Peart aeit did tothatof hia bereavet widow. Much as I love dear 1afber who clung tome with ail the tenacity of he rent’s love during my recent trial, I would have preferred death by violence to that of the victim of last Friday evening. 1 deaire thus to expreen earnestly my feelings, as I said betore, Bot on my own account, but for the sake of others, I earnest ly, besought and entreated eas On (a of all those Who showed any interest in my behalf. I asked but a fair trial, ‘he remult ia known, apd Tam In the sell of acondemned felon. y cup of m: ‘consequently full, umbly entrest that the world. will not edd a drop by ‘connecting my name, which I derived from the Lert of fatbers, with what o> Curved sipee my convietion. It was as uaexpected to ma ag it ld have been to any one, and as much re; ed by me. e HENAY GAMBHILL. Well might Gambrill regret the assassination of po- liceman Rigdon, for it sealed his fate and Jeft his friends without bi Whatever chance of pardon there might have been before the last murder, there certainly has been none since, No. The effect of these murders was such that the Governor dared not interfere, There was no alternative but to vindicate tho law in all its majesty, or to give up the city to the brutal terrorism of savage outlaws, and he choge the former, THE MURDER OF POLICEMAN RIGDON Was, without exception, one of the most cold-blooded and atrocious acts ever perpetrated in a Christian commu- nity. The agsageination occurred about eight.o’clock on the evening of November 5, while deceased was in the midst of bis family. The facts of the case are briely as follows:—On the evening in question officer Rigdon left the Western station house for his home, in Baltimore, near Pearl street, and was cautioned by Capt. Lineweaver not to go out, as threats had been made against his life on account of the testimony he had given io the case of Gam- brill, to the effect that he should die on the day that Gam- brill was convicted. These threats had also reached the ears of the deceased, but he was unable to trace them to eny direct source, and considered them as idle or drunken threats. On leaving tho station house he proceoded di- rect to his home, and was in his sitting room ajotning the store, talking to his wifeat the time of his death. At tho corner of the sitting room a small window opens into the yard, and Mr. Rigdon was standing leaning on the mantel Piece, with his back to the window, from which he was hot two feet distant. Hie wife was sitting on the other side of the room, and a little lost child, which he had | oy up in tho strect, was sitting on the carpet at his fect. The assagsin went up a small alley at the side of the houge, and with a large horse pistol fired at him through the window, a heavy load of slugs entering his right side and causing instant death. He exclaimed oaly, “Iam shot,” and fell dead on the floor, having ceased breathing after one heavy groap, A large horse pistol, with which the ceed was committed, was left lying in the yard, im- mediately under, the window, Police officer John Oook ‘was on the opposite side of Baltimore street, and hearing the report of the pistol, started across to Mr. Rigdon’: house, when a man came running out of the side alley with a revolver in his hand, and as ofl cer Cook started to arrest him he fired twice at him, neither of which took effect. The officer immediately drew his revolver and started in pursuit, firing twice « the aseassin ag he ran up Baltimore street. On turning the corner of Pine street the assassin and the officer again exchanged shots without effect, and continued the race on to Pena street, when officer Cook succeeded in knocking him down with his pistol, and, with the assistance of offi- cers Jamison and ' Higgins, carried him to the station houge. It proved to be Peter Corrie, a butcher, residing on the Hookstown road, and an associate of Gambrill’s. It should, however, be stated that this man Corrie was in the store pretending to look at some shirts a few minutes before the fatal shot was fired, his object being doubtless to ascertain whether Mr. Rigdon was at home, aod if eo, in what part of the house he would be likely to fiod him, Mayor Swann, accompaniet by Mr. Pinkney, immediately proceeded to tho Western tation, where he found Marshal Herring actively engaged in giving necessary orders. The Mayor immeciatel; orcered the prisoner, Peter Corrie, to be brought before him, when he made a full confesrion of bis participation in the murder, declaring, however, that he did not commit the deed himsolf, but tbat he remained at the mouth of the alley on Baltimore street, whilst Marion Crop went up the alley and fired the pistol. A warrant was immediately issued for the arrest of Crop, and the Mayor committed Peter Cor- rie as an accessory to the murder, and also charged with attempting the lite of ofticer Cook.” On examining the bat of Corrie it was found tbat, one of the bullets fred at him by officer Cook had passed tbeough it, grazing bis head. The Mayor then went to the Middle station, when oflicers McOommas and Carmichael brought in Marion Orop. whom they had arrested at Erasmus Levy’s tavern, on Holiday street. He was brought before the Mayor, and fully committed to jail on the charge of murder. This prisoner, it is eaid, came into the house of Rigdon, imme. diately after the shooting, along with the crowd attracted by the firig, andon seeing the body exclaimed, “I would like to go Jack Ketch for the ——— who commit ted the deed;”’ and turning to officer Stinchcomb remark- ed, “Rig was a good fellow; he often loaned me a quarter when I was hard up.” His conduct was such as to have removed any evgpicion that might have attached to him It is supposed that he quietly came out of the alley, leay- ing his weapon behind, when officer Cook started in pur. suit of Corrie. When arrested he asked the officers the charge against him, and they made no reply. He then asked if it was for killing Robert Rigdon, and they told him that was the charge. MARION CROP Had the reputation of being one of the worst men in this city. He was a well known character to the police, and had been arrested time and again on charges of riot, felonious assanit, drunkenness ana disorderly conduct. He was the leading spirit in the riot at Washington, D. C., in June, 1857, and commanded the party who had pos- feesion of the cannon, Crop tried to fire off the howitzer no less than five times, but happily without suc- cess. Had he succeded, the lors of life would have been terrible, for the wea) ‘was loaded to tho muzzle with ape shot. After the rioters had been dispersed, he ped into a lager beer saloon near by, and passed an hoor in conversing with some of the marines upon the subject of the riot. Then watching a favorable oppor- tunity he left the premises and took the cars for this city. When Gambrill was convicted of the murder of officer Benton, Crop Ve himself at the head of a gang of the Rip Raps and Plug Uglies and made an avortive attempt to rescue tho prisoner as he was being conducted to jail. This act of lawlessness was followed up with the asgasaination of policeman Rigdon. In this, bis last step in crime, Crop aud he was assisted by a third party, not in custody, who fired the fatal shot. This statement docs not accord, however, with the evi- Gence of Corrie before the Mayor at the time of the ocour rence, Corrie, it will be remembered, fastens the crime upon Crop, and says the latter was the’ person who fired the pistol. Crop was ive of Pennaylvevia, and about twenty five years of He came to Baltimore when he was a mere child, and when he loft school wen into the butcher business. Of late = ho had no call ing his whole time being spent in drinking saloons and other equally bad places. His parents aro reapoctable hard working people, and during the trial clung to thoi gon with that tenacity which characterizes a father's or a mother’s love for their child. When confined at firs Crop was the most careless and unconcerned of the entir, batch. By degrees, however, he yielded ty the influence of his spiritual adviser, and for weeks back he appeared the most contrite and changed man of tho A day or two ago he wrotoa letter to Bony Loo, urg- ing him to reform and leave off those associations which would ultimately, he said, ruin both body and soul, and mayhap bring hin to the ecaffold also: For three. several days previous to the execution Crop was at. tended duty by his aged father and sisters, who nevor failed to ira upon the mind of the condemned the necesnity of taking alvantage of the few hours that were left bim in making atonement for the past. PRTER CORRIE ‘Was quits a different man from bis companion, Marion Cropps. He waa never arrested for any crime previous to the murder in Bnitimore street, but nevertholess, his habite and associations were bad—very bad, aa his untimely fate clearly shows. His love for drink mado him careless and reckless, aud it was whilo ip thiy mood that he cov-«nted to ascompany Crop on the night of ihe murder. Probably if Corrie had been sober he never would bave consented to the commission of the crime for which he has so fully expiated. But argument on thie point if unnecestary. ‘The law does not justify the crimi- nal while acting under the influence of drink, nor the community either. ‘The unfortonate man wa reenectsbly connected and well known throughos! a large circle of acquaintances. Ho was the son of James Corrie, an extensive builder and carpenter, who died some ten years ago, und could, if be chose, have oocapied a high in society. mother is said to be worth $50,c00, the whole of which abe would willingly bave = with if it could bave saved the life of her son. uring his incarceration Corrie was attended by the Rev. Mr. Foley, of the Roman Catholic cathedral, and alao by the Sisters of Mercy. To his spiritual adviser he manifest- ed Ley egy for the past, and appeared quite resigned to bis fate. Corrie was about twenty-five years of age He had been absent in the West for some time previons t the murder of an Rigdon. He returned in th) midet of the excitement attending the trial of Gambril! and was accquainted with Crop but a few days before th murder, It is of probable, from what I can learn, that Crop and a third party found him in a state of intoxica tion, and used bim asa tool,as they donbleas did many others before. JOHN CYPHUS, ALTAS STEVENS. A colored man, about 30 years old, completes the list 0 those who were executed today. Cyphus was convicted of the murder of a negro named King, in Cider alley, near Rabony street. King and Cyphus’ wife were on rather too intimate terms, which aroused the jealousy of the hus- band. Mecting King one night last summer, at the above mentioned place, Cyphus assaulted him witha dirk knife and murdered him on the spot. On the trial his wife tried to prove an alibi, but failed completely, leaving no doubt in the minds of the jury as to the guiltof her hasband. The jury rendered a verdict of guilty against the prisoner, and be was tentented to be executed. THE RESPITE—CURIOUS PETITION. The condemned were all to have been executed on the 18th of March, but through the influence of some of Gambrill’s friends a respite of three weeks was granted by the Governor, Prior to the respite, and while the day of the execution remained fixed for the 18th of March, the condemned drew up @ joint letter to the Sheriff, requesting him not io hang them in shrouds, as is the usual custom in this State. The petition read as follows:— Barrrwore Crry Jar. March 6, 189, THOMAS CREAMER, Feq.. Sheriff of Baltimore City:— Deak Sin—We, the undersigned, take this opoortunity of addressing you a tew lines tn regard to our execution We ask asa favor—the only one we ever will ask again on this earth; it is this:—For the love of God do not compe! us to wear sbrouds on the 18th of March. As you area Christian do not do ft it would be death itself for to put a shroud on us, for God knows we have enough to bear up under. We want 10 die like Ohrirtians and men. Ob, you cannot refuse the only boon erbaps that it will ever be in Our power to ask. We know it js 0 your ontion togrant this request or no. We de not think you will refuse us. We now beg leave to clost, hoping that we may receive @ favorable answer, Your unfortunate ,fellow MARION CROP, PETER CORR: HENRY GAMBRILL, JOHN H. CYPHUS, ‘There being no law requiring the Sheriff to use shrouds, it being a custom only, he acceded to the wishes of the petitioners, and gent them word that they would be oxe- cuted in their every day clothes, only wearing the neces- sary cap to be drawn over their faces when the fatal mo- ment had arrived. Ever since the 18th of March the friends of the condemned have been using their exertions to procure executive clemency at the hands of the Gover- nor ; at the same time the criminals were not led to hope for success, but bade to prepare themselves for a future world. The Governor was represented as having no sym. pathy for them, notwithstanding the frequent appeals wi bad been made to him in their behalf. THE FAILURE €0 PROCURE A PARDON Was communicated to the condemned on Wednesday night. All the efforts that were brought to bear upon Gov. Hicks proved of no avail. Political friends of high ®tanding warmly interceded for Gambrill, and claimed the exercise of executive clemency in his case on the ground of his innocence, Strange as it may appear, there are thousands in this city who believe in the innocence of Henry Gambrill. The new evidence they claim, which was brought to light after his conviction, exonerates Gambrill ma the actual killing of Policeman Benton. The affidavits of Mre. Beard, Mre. Young and Mrs. Al- Daugh, together with the correspondence between Gam. brill and Richard Harris, makes out, they hold, a chain of evidence perfect and complete, such as no reasonable jury could or would reject. Strong, clear and over- whelm! ag was the conviction in the minds of Gam- brilt’s friends that be was an innocent man, still the Execut efased to interfere. The ill success of the miemon to Annapolis caused a good deal of feeling among Gambrill’s friends, and there was loud talk of attacking the jail and rescuing the prisoner that very night, but no demonstration of the kind was attempted. Crop ani Corrie bad but little hope of pardon, 0 they were not wuch disappointed on hearing the fina! decision of the Governor; but Gambrill took the matter much to heart and wept bitterly for having to die, ag he said, for another man’s offence. THE DAY BEFORE THE EXECUTION Was a busy one at our county jail. At an early hour pre- parations for the coming event were being conducted under the superintendence of Sheriif Creamer and the warden of the prison, Mr. Thomas. James. In a larg yard in the rear of the jail a scaffold twenty-four feet in height was erected. It wag placed in such a position that it overlooked the walls of the jail, and could be distinctly visible from the outside, #0 that all who desired to witness ye, execution could do so, tickets or no tickets. The s€aifold was erected on the drop plan, and mado to accom- modate a large number of persous. It was quite new, and its construction was different from that generally used on such occasions. Atan early hour that morning Crop was soized with the sudden ides of making a full and truthful confession of bis crime. He called for a pen, ink and paper, and had actually commenced the work, when he changed his mind and gent word for Milton Whitney, Beq., the District Attorney, saying he wanted to sco him on a matter of vital importance. When Mr. Whituey arrived at the prison Crop told him that he was willing to make 4 confession if he thought his Ife would be spared; and farthermore, that he would im plicate five otbers in the murder of’Policeman Rigdon The District Attorney informed him that he had no power to interfere in the matter, but if Crop thought proper to make a confeesion he might do so, and he would place itin the hands of the Governor. Crop said he would shink over the matter, and so here it dropped. During the day the clergy were unremitting in their at- tentions upon the condemned. Gambrill was visited by the Rev. Mr. Brooke, of the Methodist Episcopal church; Crop by the Rey. Mr. Hedges and tha Rev. Mr. Hilat, und Corrie by the Rey. Mr. Foley und the Sisters of Mercy; Cypbus was attended by the Rev. Mr. Chase, of the Pro teatant Ep'scopal church. Crop and Gambrill both par- took of the communton and then prayed for an hour or so; after which the clergymen took their leave. The ro- istions and such of the friends of the condemned as could obtain admission to the jail were in attendance all day, ministering to the comfort of the unhappy men. Among those present I noticed Gambrill’s brother and two sis- ters, and Crop’s father cud sisters. Corrio’s relatives were also present and joined in the religious exercises. THE EXECUTION. The Morning of the Execution. As carly as eight o'clock the crowd commenced to as- semble on the high places and streets ovorlooking the jail yard. There was but little excitement at first, but by | degrees the concourse grew larger and the feeling increased in proportion, THE POLICE ARRANGEMENTS. The police arrangements for keeping order wore excel- lent; two hundred and eighty men in all were detailed in and about the prison, forty were stationed at tho gate, forty in the jail yard, and two hundred on the outside of the wall fronting on Eager street, The police were on the ground at daybreak, and up to the moment of the execu- tion acted with much promptness and efficiency. The condemned passed a tolorably good night, Crop especiaily, Cambrill, however, was much exhausted, and it was feared that he would have to bo carried to the scaffold. THE SPIRITUAL, EXERCISES. The clergy and friends of the unfortunate men were early in attendance, ministering to the spiritual wolfare and comfort the calprita to the last. ‘The condemned were engaged in prayer and religious exercises from an early hour. At eight o'clock they par- ook of the communion, Corrie was anointed aocordio ‘o the rites of the Roman Catholic church, the Rev. Mr Foley officiating. THE CONFESSION OF CROP. Crop made a partial confession of bis guilt to the Re Mr. Brooks, in which he states that he, Corrie and four | others conspired to murder officer Rigdon; that although bc did not fire the fatal shot, still he deemed himalf am gulity as the man who did, He refused to give the names of th conspirators, alleging aga reason that too much misery and derolation had been brought to the homes of his ac. quaintances without adoing anything farther. He re ferred to his griof stricken parents and those of Gambrill and Corrie, and did not desire, ho eaid, to Have the Parents of the unknown conspirators suffer aa his father ond mother had. This was his ouly motive for concealing as names, 0 different members of the clergy agreed apon a plan of arrangement which did away with any singing or Lae in tea scant, he Foligious exercises wore © cells, Done bel ‘esent save the imme- the condemned: “ie diate relatives of The clorgy aro still with the solar but Pa 7 paring to take their eave. It hag boon arranged that the members of the prees shall bo allowed to visit the celle of the Culprits a8 soon as the olor, at e leave, which will be about ten o'elook, Aaa aha if | | GREAT ANXIETY AMONG THE MULTITUDE. Persons who have been furnished with tickets of ai. mission to the jail yard, five hundred im umber, have pearly allarrived, and already the scaffold is crowded with an anxions concourse. The mnititude on the ouside increaser, aud every available epot is occupied for half a mile around the prison euchwure, The strictest order deo Doth inside and outside of the jail, and all are reathless with attention for the fatal moment to arrive, THE SHERIFP’S VISIT TO THE CONDEMNED. The clergy having concluded the necessary religious exercises, Sheriff Creamer, at half-past ten o'clock, pro- ceeded, in company with four deputies, to the cells of the culprits, for the purpose of preparing the condemned |, for the’ fatal moment, which was then fast draw- tog digb. He first evtered the cell of Gambrill, The Rey. Mr. Hedges was with bim, together with Mr. Brooks, the private guard, The Sheriff informed Gam- Drill he came to make his final preparation. WHAT GAMBRILL SAID, AND HOW HE LOOKED. Gambril!, who was on his knees, arose quick!y, and put his coat on without aid. He looked pale, yet very calm, and stood with great firmness. He said to the Sheriff: “Sheriff, this ie un innocent man you take out of the world.” The Sheriff replied that he regretted it, but it was bis stern duty to perform it. Gambrill remarked, “1 die innocent of the murder or of having any connec- tion with it. I die innocent, God’s will is my will.”” GAMBRILL DECLARES 113 INNOCENCE, AND TRUSTS IN THE LORD. Gambrill was drevsed neatly in black. Deputy Daneker told him to trust in the Lord. He said ho was sustained by the grace of God. A friend, the Rey. Mr. French, asked him how he felt. He said he was prepared to die; that be did not commit the act, nor had any knowledge of it in any shape or form—no knowledge of any ar- rangement to take the life of any one. Sheriff asked Gambrill if he had any objection to wearing a shawl; it was damp and chilly out, aud he had put it on the others. Gambrill replied that he had no objection, and a dark shaw) was placed over him. Ho remuarked that it made no difference how cool the air was now: he would be out of the air before long. hinge sie shoesge were made in a few minutes, and the Rey. Mr. French whispered words of consolation in Gam- brill’sear. A cap was placed over the wuite cap, to pull over the eyes, £0 a8 to nearly bide it as he walked out. Whilst itieg the leaving of the cell he stood up firmly. The Rev. Mesers. Hedges and French buoyed him up with the congolations his position required. By request of those with bim he sat dowo in a rocking chair a short time. Although nerving himself for the dread moment, his face betokened the woe of despair. Mr. Hedges sat beside him, and talked to nim in low whisper He closed his eyes and listened intently. THE VISIT TO CROP—A SAD PARTING. The Sheriff then entered the vell of Crop. The lattor was calm, and though evidently suffering some cmotion, bore bimeelf with much nerve. He joined in the religious exercises, and seemed earnest in his devotions. Crop said he could bear all but giving up his father and mother and brothers and sisters. They were near to his heart, and God only knew how hard it was to part with them. ‘This hi ting was a most affecting scene. No can give a description of it, Hope had died out, and de- spair, with all its horrors, was alone left to them. Cries and Jamentationg that awakened feelings of the profound- ped sh came from the cell of the doomed mau. The mother and father left the jail scarcely able to walk, wpe and mourning, and giving vent to bursts of ar The parting between the prisoner and his father is said to have been a most affecting scene. He clung around his father’s neck, kigeed him, and wept with the fulness of a child, gIn parting with his mother, for her sako, he ap- peared calmer than in parting with any of his other rela- tives, but when she had gone tho strong map sank. LETIER 70 HIS SPIRITUAL ADVISERS. ‘The following letter was handed to Rev. B. F. Brooke by Crop at nine o'clock, intended for himself and Rev. George Hildt, who was witb him, and who attended to him from the time of his conviction:— Frinay Morxinc—Nivg 0’C100K. To My Srmirvan ApvirERs:— By your kind instruction I have bright hope of going to that land where the parting hand is never taken; and my dear friends, if you should ever havpon to see any of my old companious, tell them to turn to God, for He is a merciful God, And now farewell ! farewell, till we meet in heaven! MARION. CROP. HOW CORRIE APPEARED—HE PROTESTS HIS INNO- CENCE, AND SAYS THE ORIME WAS CAUSED BY TOE EXCITEMENT OF DRUNKENNESS. Corrie was next visited. He showed much anxiety and appeared somewhat timid, but by degrees he nerved him self for the occasion, and bore the pinioning of the Deput Sheriff with great composure. The Rev. Mr. Foley wa with him when the Sheriffentered, and signified his inten tion of accompanying the culprit to the gallows. The parting between Corrie and his mother the nigh previous had left visible effects. It shook him severely and rendered him somewhat nervous. The culprit maintamed bis innocence to the last, saying to bis counsel, “I never conspired or consented to take the life of Sigdon. He was a stranger to me. malice againet him whatever. My mistake was the reault of drunken excitement. I was drawn into it Others pushed us on. Ibope God will forgive us—will forgive all, Sir,I bave weked for pardon, and through the blessed influence of religion I hope may be pardoned. In the death of the vnfortunate man I had nothing to gain. I cever consent’ tohis death—-never. But, sir, perhaps it ig better Tebould die, My agony is that my kind mother and gisters should suffer on my account. fort them.” The prisoner wept bitterly, the cell joined in bis grief. THE VISIT TO CYPRUS. ‘The Sheriff then visited the cell of Cyphus. His hands were bound and bis arms tied from behind. While the officer was performing this duty the doomed man fre- quently raiged his eye and ejaculated a “Thank God.” Rey. J. F, Hoffand Rev. Mr. Webb, colored, and Samuel Chase, colored, were then with him. Mr. Hoff then ap- proached and asked him if he still declared bis innocence, to which he replied, This is all for nothiog—I am no murderer, God don’t hold me as a murderer.” He said, “It bes been said I mace a confession; but such is not the fact.” He spoke of his childreo—two boys, one aged eleven years and the other seven years, both of whom were w th bis mother in Cider alley, near Green street. The Sheriff then approached Cyphus and laid a shawl over his shoulders to bide the binding of hie arms and protect bim from the cold at the time, telling him that it was time to go to another cell, and he would return when he was ready to remove him. Cyphas then said the path was a peasant one to him, and he had no fear, THE PROCESSION TO THE GALLOWS. At ten minutes past eleven o'clock the procession start- ed from the prison in the following order:— First came the Sheriff, followed by Gambrill and Corrie, then Crop, and last of all the negro, Cyphus. The cul. prits were attired in black clothes, each having a shawl of the same color thrown over his shoulders to conceal the pinions. They walked witha firm step through the file of spectatorr. Gambrill especially was manly and col- lected, and attracted most attention. The Hp Scat were very pale, but all bore up with re- marable firmness ag the cortege slowly passed on ita way to the scaffold. . TMMENSE CROWD OF SPECTATORS. Soon the multitude on the ontside caught a glimpss of the procession, and a suppressed shudder ran through the frames of fifty thousand persons. Mever shall I forget the sight that I this day beheld. For half a mile en every side of the scaffold the streets were linod with men, wo- men and children. Tne rich and the alike crowded forward in order to obtain a view of the proceedings, yet the strictest order appeared to reign among that ty gathering—all were breathless with attention. The house- tops inthe vicinity of the jail were biack with human beings; in fact, as far as the eye could reach, there was noting but heads, It was an imposing and melancholy spectacle, : ARRIVAL AT THE SCAFFOLD. And now the procession reaches the front of the scaf- fold, The Sheriff, in company with Gambrill, first asconds the steps. Then Corrie followed, slowly, but unfalteripg. Next comes Crop, & stout, thick set man—a perfect model of physical strength. He, too, seeme collected, but thero is not that air of composure and resignation about him which characterizes Gambrill. He appears the most ner- yous of the party. ‘The negro reaches tho gallows Inst, and rangeé himself by the siae of Crop. He appears golf. poreested, but like Crop, is somewhat agitated. SPEKOH ON THE GALLOWS, IN WHICH GAMBRILL AS SERTS HI8 INNOCENCE. Gambrill was the first to break the silence which retgn- ed supreme at thet moment. Stepping forward to tho frort of the platform, in a clear and manly voice, which could be heard far and near, he thus addressed the im © gathering: — citizens—T am about to die, but before God T am i iruecent man, When you eee this trap fall from un- der me, you will See an innocent man depart from you. Good bye, fellow citizens, good bye! The culprit then resumed his place in the line, when Crop advanced a pace or two and sang tho following ap: propriate hymn, in which all joined:— Former friends I now must All my earthly bopes are o'e: But in Heaven [ hope wo greet you, ‘There to meet to part no more. When a few more moments wasted, wid {hit dying noone in o'er; ” en rea: T've tasted, I shall tise to fall be more’ : Fast my sun of jife’s deciining, ismy bone pe dre pure and revi , Rio to fatrer worlds of light,” Cease this mourning, trembiin Death shatl burst it ‘i Then m; Shall May God com- and all within sighing, it, Hutte, ag opal ir! ring, y beyond the tom! Gambrili's voice wae expecially clear, soundiog louder ond more distinct than Crop’s even. At the close of the hymn Crop exclaimed “Farewell,” in a loud voice, in which be was followed by Corrie and Gambriil. CYPHUS ALSO ABSERTS HIS INNOCENCE. Cyphus then atepped forward, and addressed the crowd as followa:— You are now going to hang another iano- cept man. I was wrongfully convicted, and am pow to be unjustly punished, Thank . [ bave the opportunity of telling you all that J am an innocent man. Farewwell. THE LAST OF EARTH. All being now in readiness, the executioner took charge of the culprits. The white caps were drawn over tho faces of the unhappy men. The ropes were then drawn down from the cross beam above, the knots were pro- Perly adjusted, the condemned uttered their last farewell wo the world, and in & moment afterwards the trap was sprupg, and the uufortunate men were lauuched into eternity. THE CLOSING SCENES. The fall varied in ed@h case from four to five feet. Gambrill and Corrie, who had the lowest fall, appeared to suffer least. ‘Indeed, their bodies were motionless three minutes after the trap fell, With Crop and Cyphus the case was different. They hada fall of fully five feet» yet they struggled violently for six or seven minutea® Crop especialiy died very hard, and his spasms gent a cold shudder through all who were spectators of the awfal scene. Cyphus, too, struggled hard, bis boly swinging to and fro in the air, and presented a horrid picture. As the platform fell a suppressed wail burst from the aseembled multitude. Then, all was still as death itself. The struggles of the dying men were watched with breath- lees attention; and not a word was spoken above a whis. Per, opti! all signs of jife had gradually ceased. Intent tbat vast concourse gazed upon the bodies of the crimi- nals, as ())°y dangled bigh in mid air and remained fixed in their posiions, until the corpses were lowered and re- moved from their sight. After being suspended for half an hour, the bodies were lowered ais. <:mined by the physicians. Life being ex- tinct in each co, the dead were placed in neat mahogany coffins prepare ‘heir reception, and then handed over bes ‘tends {i ial. dat ‘or young Gam! "there was a great de: sympa. thy, and his unfii: and conduct on the scaf- foid rather increas reat of the culprits: their bard fate, but ai the punishment that wi & memorable day in th: may the fate of Gambrii! ag a warning aud exampl: with impunity upon the liv Justitia fiat in mat calum. feeling in his favor. For the was po aympaty. Many pitied od that they rightly des:rved ved out to them. Truly it was © of Baltimore, and long Corrie and Cyphus serve ‘hose wuo would trample roperty of her citizens, CONFESSION « 10P. After the death of the partic ‘owing note was handed to Sheriff Creamer and 0 him:— It was me that shot Rigdon, but | ropented of it. The above note was written by > Crop on the morning of his execution, about ten * before nine o'clock, with the request that it be nor ved until he ‘was dead. ¥ "tOOKE, « error. Messrs. Brooke and Hildt were the clergy 0 ho at- tended Crop during his confinement, and tsi. to the truth of the above confession. The following letter to the public was also wr by Crop, with the desire that it should be publiahed wiv. death :-— To my FxLLOW-MORTAIS:— Dear Friexps—Within a few hours of the moment wh life apd I shail part, and feeling the awful position in which I now stand, and knowing that shall soon appear in the pregence of the Almighty, I desire to say a fow words, in taking leave of you, by way of expressing sincere sorrow for past acts and admonition towards those with whom I have associated. With regard to the causes which impelled me to yield to the groseer paesions of my nature I with to eay nothing; let the veil of chari- ty cover them, as it should cover my sins, now that I am about to expiate them. It is scarcely necessary that I should remind you of the necessity to avoid the influ- ences which led me into my present position, but to my former companions I wish to give some advice; and, oh! that it may be considered ag a voice from the grave, ex- horting and compelling them to avoid what has brought me to this, Liquor and bad associations are the bane which hag ruined others, as wellas me; and, ob! let me entreat you to remember the fate which has followed my tranegressions, and profit by it. Let it stand ont in after years,as the sign post, warning others from the wrong road into the rigbt one, and reminding them, when dis- d to engage in similar acta, of what may await them. the ignominious death which I am to die, and by the Dleeding hearts of agovy which I and my companions bave caused,1 are have been in my ceil four weeks with mo. Finally, bye to all. God bless you! STATEMENT OF CROP TO F. PINKNEY, ESQ. On Wednesday night Marion Crop requested to see the State Attorney, Mr. Whitney, to make certain reveiations. Mr. Pinkney, Deputy State Attorney, called at the reques of Mr. Whitney, to see him. Crop evidently tried to make conditions for himself, but he was told that none could be promised; that what he made must be free and voluntary, and that it would be submitted to Mr. Whit ‘Dey, as the superior officer of the State, and he could de termine whether there was anything in it to create any change of opinion relative to his guilt. Crop then said that on the night of the killing of Rigdon be and Corrie were at a bouse on Holli street, and went from there up town; that another » Whom he pamed, gave Corrie the pistol; they went up, and two other men were in company—one formerly a police officer and the other a constable; that he (Crop) and Corrie did not commit tho murder; that the other two men did it, and that neither he nor Gorrie were in the alley or at the house when the murder was dove: the pistol Corrie carried up was taken by another, one of the men whom he named, who fired it. Crop said that after the murder he and Kitty Chambers went into Rigdon’s house and saw the body, but they had notbing to do with the killing. Mr. Pinkney told him the statement would not, in his judgment, affect his case at all ; that it was incousistent, and he, Mr. Pinkney would be doing bim injustice to say that he could have any hope of his life. Crop and his father stipulated that the statement should not be given as written down by Mr. Pinkney for publication, nor anything said about it till after all hope of executive clemency had failed. The statement was evidently mace for effect, to obtain conditions or stipula- tious relative to his fa Mtr. Pinkney, with Captain James, the warden, remained in the cell til about three o'clock on Friday morning, knocking at the iron door to get out, and the deputy not hearing him for several minutes, Crop broke out into a loud laugh and said to Mr, Pinkney “Why you are a pri- In conclusion, your correspondent would take this method of offering his thanks to Milton Whitney, Fsq., the District Attorney, and his partner John L. Thomas, Esq, also to Captain Thomas ©. James, warden of the jail, and Sheriff Croamer, for their extreme kindness and courtesy to him while engaged in his professional pursuit. ‘The Old Police. THE COMMISSIONERS STILL IN A QUANDARY—BACK- ING OUT—WAITING FOR ADVICE OF COUNSEL— MORE OF THE OLD POLICE REPORTING FOR DUTY. The office ot the Police Commissioners was yesterday besieged with members of tho old force, anxious to ascer- tain what would be done with regard to their cases. The publication in the morning papers, of the rumored de- termination of the Commissioners to proceed with the trials to-day, attracted quite a crowd of interested spectators. Tt will be remembered that, although at the office of the Commissioners the information was withheld, the report: ers learned from Mayors Tiemann aad Powell that a reso lution had been offered by Mr. Bowen, and passed, to ths effect that the Boerd should meet from day to day to pro- ceed with the trials of the members of the old force claiming to be illegally discharged. Upon application at the office of the Commissioners for this resolution, the chief clerk, acting, it is said, under the direction of the Tepublican ‘commissioners, declined to furnish it, at the same time stating that he believed it was nearly to the effect that the Board should meet from day to day for the purpose of considering such business as might come up in relation to this affair, Upon appli- cation to Stillman, that loman = stated that the purport of the resolution was to the effect that the General Superintendent should bo directed to notify the members of the old force claiming reinstate. ment, to eppear for trial. Mr. Stillman said he voted for this under the supposition that it was recommended by thoir counsel; but learning subsequently that it was not, be was oppored to ite ‘on the record, and in favor reseinding it In fact, he thought it was decided tho samo evening not to adhere to it; but he would not say that it bad been officially rescinded. He declined to authorise the clerk to give the reporters the resolution, etating that the purport was as set forth above. He szid that the Board could take no action without advice of counsel, and that counsel would meet to-day to consider the matter and report to the Board. Upon visiting Mayor Tiemann again, that gentleman re. pented in snbstance the same statement of toe purport of the resolution offered by Mr. Bowen, which ho had given to the reporters on Thuraday, #0 that between the Mayor, Mr, Suliman and Mr. Embree there are three different versions of this wonderful resolution. Mr. Bowen de- clined to say anything on the subjeot, except that the men were bot being tried yeater ’ Throvghout the city the loove manner of doing buriness by the Commissioners, which haa subjectad them to these serious consequences, and the city to the payment of over & million of collars, for which ‘thoy have prevented it from receiving any equivalent, was a subject of comment ‘and congure. Mx. Esrety’s Wercome Concert will take place this evening at the Academy of Music. There is a capital Programme, with several grand instrumental works by the Philharmonic orchestra, and Mr. S. B. Mills, pianist, Among the vocalists is Miss Juliana May, who will sing a Bolero from Verdi's ““Vepres Siciliennes.”’ gern, Por aan Se the deeds which my thanks to the Warden and his deputy ior their kind. uees,and to Mr. James Prior and Robert Ramsey, who good MARION CROP. THE WASHINGTON TRASEDY. Trial of Daniel E. Sickles for Killing Philip Barton Key. Testimony of Thomas Woodward, the Coroner, Eugene Pendleton, Dr. Coolidge and Charles H. Wilder. The Pistol and Ball Put in Evidence. THE PISTOL NOT IDENTIFIED. Interesting Discussion Motion to Compel the Prosecution to Examine Messrs, But+ terworth, Walker and Woeldridge. Decision of Judge Crawford Against the Motion. CLOSE OF THE PROSECUTION, &o., &., do. SPECIAL REPORT TO THE HERALD. Wasnrvaroy, April 8, 1859. ‘The prosecution closed to-day. The pistol shown, no one could say to whom it belonged The ball taken from the body of Key was very small, and did not fit the pistol produced. The examination of the medical men excited great in- tesest. One wound only they pronounced as mortal, and they could not say in what attitude the deceased received this. ‘The prosecution declined to call Mr. Butterworth, who was kuown to be an eye witness of the tragedy. The €nimated discussion that ensued absorbed public atten- tion, and it was supposed that the Judge would order the prosecution to put this important witnees on the stand, as had been done in similar cases before; but, to the surprise of all, he declined to ¢o so. The principal points proven by the witnesses for the prosecution are as follows:— Firet—That Key and Sickles were engaged ina street fight. Second—That three shots were fired by Sickles. Third—That the pistol of Sickles was a revolver, and not a Derringer, as mentioned in the indictment. Fourth—That a Derringer pistol was found on the ground. Fifth—That two shots occurred which are not accounted for. Sixth—That no premeditation is proved against Mr. Sickles. -eventh—That Mr. Butterworth did not approach Mr, «'\-s UII after other parties had done so. ceneral impression is that the prosecution hag brok«: own on the charge of murder. ‘The ce will open to-morrow, who will consume the greater) tof the day, , On Mons y the evidence of defence will begin, and pro- «» Wednesday. The summing up will then vraday and Friday, and the cage will go ii\L NEWSPAPER REPORT. Wasuinctoy, April 8, 1859. The examination of ‘ho witnesses for the prosecution relative to the facts immediately connected with the kill- ing of Mr. Key was resnmed to-day, ‘The Coroner produced the bloody clothes of the de- deased, several bracs keys,a handkerchief, opera glass and bor, and = Deringer pistol, the Inter having bees handed him by Mr. Downer shortly after the tragedy. Much sensation was produced thereby, THE PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE COURT. Wastinctox, April 8, 1859. The Court was opened at ten minutes past ten this morning. ‘The pressure for admittance into the court room was greater than on previous days, and ina few momeuts after the doors were opened the space reserved for tho audience was completely filled. Mr. Butterworth is in town, but has not yet appeared in Court. Besides tho New Yorkers already mentioned as being here in attendance upon the trial, we notice this morn- ing Messre, Edward C. Weet and Richard Connolly. Messrs. West and Dillon are summoned on both sides, but most of the New Yorkers present have been sum- moned for the defence, with a view to support the cha- racter and reputation of Mr. Wooldridge, the principal Witness for Mr. Sickles, an attempt to invalidate Mr. W.’s testimony being apprehended. The object of the prosecution in summoning Messrs. West and Dillon is supposed to be connected with the mar- riage of Mr. Sickles. Doubt is expressed as to the admission of justificatory evidence, and a long argument is anticipated on that point. If not admitted, the trial may end on Tuesday or Wednesday next; but if admitted the trial will likely not end under a week. Judge Crawford took his seat on the bench at 10:20 A M., and the court was then opened in the usual anti- quated style of “Oyez, oyez,” by the Deputy Marshal. Mr. Collins Lee, of Baltimore, Judge of the Court of Appeals of Maryland, occupied a seat beside Judge Craw- ford. There was great stillness in the crowded court as the arrival of the prisoner was awaited. A quarter of an hour elapsed before he came in, He was accompanied by the Deputy Marebal and several friends. ‘The prisoner took his seat in the dock, and then tho names of the jurors were called. They all answered. The first witness called was Eugene Pendleton. Mr. Pendleton did not answer. The District Attorney represented to the Court that Mr. Pendleton was an important witness. He did not make his appearance here yesterday, nor is he here to day. He (the District Attorney) understood from his brother that Mr. Pendleton was slightly ailing at his residence in Georgetown. He was, perhaps, the only other witness he would examine as to the facts of the transaction. If he was sick he would not insist on his being present; but he ‘was a very important witness, and he (the District Attor- ney) wis very anxious to have his testimony, and there- fore asked that an attachment might issue, Judge—If the District Attorney promised to do go. Mr. Chilton informed the District Attorney over the table that Mr. Pendleton was sick. The officer who served the subpona informed the Court that Mr. Pendleton had been in attendance since he was summoned. The attachment was ordered. Mr. Chilton informod the Court that a neighbor of Mr. Pendleton’s stated that he was at his brother’s house last night, and that he knew that he was sick. The District Attorney had no objection to the Court in- structing the Marshal to report the condition of Mr. Pen- dleton’s health. Mr. Carlisle—The certificate of bis physician will be sa- tisfactory. The Judge—The detrer course is to issue an attachment. If be is not able to come that report can be made; if able his attendance should be compeiled. EVIDENCE OF THOMAS WOODWARD, THE CORONER. ‘Thoms Woodward, Coroner, was next called, but he was not in attendance, and was gent for, He came into Court and was examined by the District Attorney. He testified as foltows:—Am Coroner of the county; held the inquest on the body of Mr. Key on that occasion a pistol was delivered to his keeping (produces it); it is @ Deringer pistol, stocked to the muzzle, plated, and about seven inches long, with » wide rifle bore; ramrod absent; the maker's name, J... Syms, is on the lock ; Mr. Downer deltvered it to him ; it is in the same condition as when delivered to him ; examined the body and clothes of Mr. Key ; have the clothes here if the District Atworney wants them nnties @ handkerchief and takes from it two keys and we Noddy ed gga ; Cannot say whether tie case ‘was Opened or ¢ ‘The counsel for the defence examined the keys; axe ordi- nary brags door keys, about three inches jong. ‘tnere-—This handkerchief was also in tae pocket; I examined the body of the deceased: one ball had entered his side, another the thigh, near the grest artery, and there was a broise on the right elde; also slight wound on the band (anfolds the bundle conteining the clothes, and produces @ white abirt, blocdstained, and a pau of gray