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From a letter from Augusta, Ge,. we CLEAN the


following particulars Of the execution Of the


two slaye.


After the minister had prayed with shc crini.
mails, the one who instigated the murder was
chained 10 the stake by the neck. Vie wa. thcn
permitted 10 see his wife, and a mos, alactin,
scene of tenierosss and anguish ensued Thev
were separated by orler Of the Marshal, ard the
criminal exclaimed II his wife, God Almighty
bless vou." Hi, hands, feet, &c. were than tied
to the stake, and pitch pine splntcr., over which
we're poured spirits of turpentine, were piled up
a. high "a his head. After several !" respectable
men" had heard what he had to say the wood
was set on fire. AMI in an instant the wretch was
enveiopei in flames fie screamed dreadfily
twice. but WAS so,a silent, ant the flesh was
spe eediy burat from the bones. other, who
had in the mean tine leaned with his hsai avert.
ed against the gallows, was placed on the scaf.
fsld, from which he endesvoarei to throw him
self backward, but was prevented. and was
launched into eternity. After hanging - min.
utes, he was taken down, and his head, after sev.
IN ~ eight blows with dull axe, was severed
from his body TO he placed upor pole, near Az
gusta, where four roads meet. His trunk was
thrown into a grave. under the gallows. The
execution took place in valley. and guard IT
soldiers prevented the spectators. who were con.
siderahly numereus, and composed about eenally
ofhlack. and whites, from prossh,ng very near
the criminals.