Page 24. MAINE COASTAL NEWS October 2017 29 August DIED At sea, on his passage from New Orle-


ans, Rev. Horace Holley, D.D. late president of Transylvania University, and formally pastor of the church in Hollis Street, Boston.


MARINE LIST Port of Belfast Arrived


August 22 – schooners HARMONY,


Macy, Nantucket; CAROLINE, Coombs, Salem; ROB ROY, Donnell, Newburyport; CHARLES AUSTIN, Davis, Hingham; sloops ABIGAIL, Gilman, Cape Cod; LYD- IA & LUCY, Boston. August 25th


RETURN, Bramhall, from a fi shing voyage. August 26th


ward, Hingham.


Sloop BRILIANT, Chatham. * * * * *


Tuesday morning – Sailed a large num-


ber of coasting vessels bound to western ports, with a fair wind.


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EXECUTION OF THE PIRATES Richmond, August 18, 1827. – Yes-


terday, the three Spaniards, Pepe, Couro, and Felix were executed in the vicinity of this city in pursuance of the sentence of the Federal Court. The public are already in possession of the history of the atrocious crimes of which they had been guilty. They were taken from the jail of Henrico County, about eleven o’clock, and, under the escort of an infantry and Artillery Company, and the Public Guard, they were conducted to the gallows. A multitude of our citizens and others, from the country, attended them through the streets. The procession, for such it may be termed, was imposing in its appearance. The three uniform companies, the throng of citizens, both on foot and horseback, the open carriage or wagon, in which were seated the criminals, clad in pur- ple robes with hoods, covering their heads and faces, all contributed to make the scene solemn and impressive. Business seemed to be suspended, and universal interest was felt in the solemnities of the occasion. The procession having arrived at the gallows which had been for some time crowded by anxious spectators, the prisoners were con- ducted to the platform on the gallows. They were attended by the Roman Catholic priest, Mr. Hore, and two other citizens who spoke the Spanish language, and were disposed to off er their services and sympathies on the occasion. The conduct of these individuals in thus kindly ministering to the consolation of the unhappy and wretched suff erers, was not confi ned to the solemn ceremonies of their execution. They had visited them in jail, and being among the few who could converse with them in the Spanish language, they had not been unmindful of what the precepts of humanity and religion enjoined. The prisoners appeared to be deeply


aff ected at the awful fate that awaited them. They, however, appeared to be resigned, and mounted the platform of the gallows with a fi rm and determined step. If either of the three appeared at this time more unmanned than the rest, it was Pepe. But his excite- ment appeared to be more the result of his conscious guilt, and of the ignominious end to which it had brought him, then the fear of death. They were all sensibly alive to the situation in which they were placed. They prayed with great fervor to the throne of Grace, fi rst standing and then on their knees. In this situation, attended by the Minister of their religion, and three gentlemen who spoke the Spanish language, they continued


– schooner WELCOME – schooner FAME, Wood-


HISTORY FROM THE PAST - Hancock Gazette - 1827 The bodies remained suspended some-


about three quarters of an hour. Having ended their devotions, they desired Doctor Lemosy to announce to the assembled mul- titude, that they were guilty of the crimes alleged against them and of many; that they deserved the fate that awaited them; that they asked the forgiveness of the People, and begged that they would join in prayer for their salvation. The offi cers of justice were then in-


formed that they were ready. Several of the Clergy of this city then ascended the platform. Mr. Kerr of the Baptist church, delivered an eloquent address to the sur- rounding multitude; and was followed by an appropriate prayer from Mr. Taylor, of the Presbyterian Church. The Ministers of the Gospel, and those who had any intercourse with the prisoners, then took their leave of them. They seemed to be resigned; and parted with those who had offi ciated on the occasion, with evident marks of grateful feeling. The offi cers then proceeded to the execution of their unpleasant duty. The gallows was so constructed that all three were to be fastened to as many staples in the horizontal bar above, at once; and the platform, by means of hinges, was to be suddenly removed from under them. The ropes had been fastened about their necks before their removal from the jail, and only required to be fastened to the staples. This was soon done by the deputy marshals, who descended to withdraw the support, and allow the platform to sink, and leave them suspended. During the whole of this operation, (which required several minutes, as all three had to be fastened to the crossbar at the same time) the prisoners continued to pray aloud. When the prop was withdrawn, they fell so suddenly, that the ropes by which Pepe and Couro were suspended, broke, and they fell to the ground. Felix, being not so heavy, remained suspended. The others were considerably injured by the fall, and the pressure of the cords around their necks. They struggled upon the ground for a few seconds, apparently in great pain. Pepe soon rose upon his feet, and threw himself in the attitude of supplication to Heaven. Couro remained on the ground. As soon as possible, the Deputy Marshals had the platform again raised, placing the legs of Felix (who, by this time was dead) upon the top of it, his body remaining still suspended. Pepe was then again conducted up, and ascended the steps with apparent strength, and resolution. Couro had only the appearance of life, and was carried up. The ropes were again fi xed. Couro was able to stand after being upon his feet. Neither spoke, and Pepe remained in a supplicating attitude. The prop being again removed, they were left suspended, and soon breathed their last. The accident that occurred elicited the


deepest sympathy of all present. Much as it may be regretted, every precaution was taken, that was thought necessary to avoid such an occurrence. The ropes had been selected with great care; they had been tried in the morning and sustained the weight of four hundred and seventy lbs. and were believed to be suffi ciently strong. Indeed, the Marshall and his deputies had, from the moment these unfortunate beings were com- mitted to their charge, endeavored to make their situations as comfortable as possible. In the construction of the gallows, and in the execution of all three at once, they humanely endeavored to relieve them from protracted agonies. If the trial of these men excited great


interest in our population, their execution excited still more. According to our esti- mate, there could not have been less than 7000 persons present. Many came from a distance in the country.


thing less than an hour, when a physician, upon examination, pronounced them dead, and they were cut down. The prisoners had requested just before execution, that they might be interred and that their bodies might be permitted to remain. The Deputy Marshall assured them for himself and for the Marshall, who was present, that they should be interred in the manner usual on such occasions, and that after that, they could have no further control over them. The bodies however, were afterwards dis- interred, and Dr. Cullen and other medical gentlemen attempted galvanic experiments upon one or more of them. We understand that these experiments were unsuccessful, in consequence of the period that had elapsed after their execution. – Compiler


A New Fire. Capt. Parry, in preparing


for the singular expedition in which he is now engaged, found great diffi culty, we believe, in providing for the necessary process of cooking during the period he and his companions would be likely to be absent from the ship. At length he fi xed on the lamp with combustible wick, which he fed with spirits of wine. This sort of fi re is not only very weak, but expensive, and is, of course, incapable of being applied upon a large scale. We have very recently seen another description of fi re, which is procured from a very cheap and common liquid, without the interposition of wicks of any kind. The heat which it produces is so intense, that it boils a kettle of water in a few minutes, and causes a much greater obuli- tion than coal-fi re. It is applicable to all the purposes of cookery, to any extent that may be required. In would, therefore, been pecu- liarly convenient to the naval and merchant service. In the summer season, it would be the most agreeable, economical fi re which families could wish for, as it may be kindled in a moment, and extinguished merely by closing a valve. It is free from all danger, as the liquid will ignite only in the cauldron in which it is used. Experiments are about to be undertaken for applying it to the boilers of steam engines; and if they be favorable, as there is no reason to doubt that they will be, steamboats may soon travers all the seas on the face of the globe, as the liquid that supplies the fi re may be contained within a very moderate compass. This important discovery has, as yet, been exhibited only to 2 or 3 persons – we were of the number, and received permission to describe it to this extent. We have only to add that we have repeatedly seen it in operation, and that we have no doubt whatever, that it will fully answer the expectations entertained of it. Like all extraordinary things of that kind, this discovery was the result of accident, and it is so simple, that when it is made public, everybody will be surprised that it has not been in use since the beginning of the world. Monthly Review


An action has been brought at London


against the brig BETSEY, for running down a smack. The BETSEY, is the same vessel which, 132 years ago, brought King William the Third from Holland to England.


The European Squadron. – The Med-


iterranean will soon become an interesting theatre. The meeting of the Russian, French and British squadrons in that quarter of the world, is designed for so important an object, and one so worthy to employ the forces of Christendom, that none can regard it with indiff erence. While the negotiations which have led to this measure were going on, the result was so uncertain that the Greeks were still regarded as in all probability devoted


New York, August 30. – The ship CHANCELLOR, Capt. Baker, which carried to Greece a part of the donations collected here for the suff ering inhabitants of that country, return to this port yesterday. The following are copies of letters from the Agent who went out in the ship. – Mer. Adv. To the Greek Executive Committee in


New York Gentleman,


victims; but as soon as the navy yards of Russia and France began to show signs to extensive and active preparation, and the frigates and line ships spread their canvas for Greece, our anxiety is relieved. The vessels in the Tagus, which had been ordered into the Mediterranean, according to our latest advices, were on the eve of their departure. Even Sweden lends her force for this


great object of humanity; and the Dutch squadron is to be increase. It is remarked by a Paris paper, a little to our regret, that our government have no part in the matter; and that the squadron of the United States is the only one in the Mediterranean which is to undergo no augmentation.


N. Y. D. Adv. FOREIGN From the Boston Gazette, 30th ult.


at this port on Monday evening from Liver- pool, whence she sailed 22nd papers to the 20th


By the ship COWPER, which arrived July, London


have been received. …The British government ship PRIM-


ROSE had arrived in England from Mexico, with Mr. Ward the British minister, and a valuable freight of specie. Mr. Rocafuerte, late Mexican Minister, had returned in the PRIMROSE, and was bearer of the Mexican treaty to be submitted for ratifi cation to the British government. Upwards of million of dollars, one half an government account, it is said was received by the PRIMROSE.


Extract of a letter from an offi cer of the


U. S. Army, dated Saut de St. Marie, August 16, 1827: Capt. Franklin, of the British Arctic


land expedition, left here yesterday, on his return, via Montréal and New York, to England. Dr. Richardson accompanies him. Lieut. Bach, with the rest of the party, return by Hudson’s Bay.


DIED In Sandbornton, 13th ult. Captain Joshua Woodman, aged 91 years.


MARINE LIST Port of Belfast Arrived


August 30th – schooner LINITY, Board-


man, Boston; RABBIT, Welch, Boston; sloop JULIA ANN, Lunt, Eastport; BRU- TUS, Clark, Boston; RAPID, Nickerson, Chatham. August 31st – schooner BETSEY,


Wood, New London; PERSEVERANCE, Harwich.


September 1st – BOSTON PACKET,


Shute, Boston; EXPERIMENT, Cothrell, Nantucket.


September 2nd port.


September 3rd – sloop PENOBSCOT, Ross, Portland.


12 September A sloop, with seventy men on board, suspected of an intention to join a Mexican brig of war off the Balize, has been detained and carried into New Orleans. Ten of the men were discharged, twenty-four admitted to bail, and the remainder were lodged in prison!


– EDNA, Hewes, East-


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