Her limbs and body strewed about,
In hedges, lanes, and fields.
H. Disley, Printer, 57, High street, St. Giles, London.—W.C.
THE EXECUTION OF
JOHN DEVINE,
In front of Newgate, for the Murder of JOSEPH DUCK, at Marylebone.
THE EXECUTION.
On Monday morning, at Eight o’clock, John Devine suffered the extreme penalty of the law, in front of Newgate. Not so much excitement was created as we have noticed on similar occasions, although a very large concourse of persons had assembled to witness the shocking spectacle. In fact, we might say every available spot was occupied by both male and female, all of whom were anxious to get a “good place,” to see the wretched culprit on the drop. Precisely at the appointed time the sheriffs, with their usual attendants, arrived at the prison, and, after the necessary ceremonies had been observed, of demanding the body of the prisoner to be delivered into their custody, they were conducted to the waiting room. The executioner then commenced pinioning the arms, which operation he quickly dispatched. During the awful preparations the unhappy prisoner appeared to feel his sad position deeply.