Execution of Andrews.
--We have already announced the execution of this daring man. The Atlanta Confederacy, of Tuesday gives the following particulars:‘ Yesterday evening's train from Chattanooga brought to this place, to be executed. Andrews, the leader of the engine thieves, under sentence of death, convicted by court martial of being a spy.--He was carried out Peachtree street read, accompanied by three clergymen, and escorted by a guard. A considerable crowd followed to witness the execution.
He was a native of Hancock county, Va., born in 1829, brought up by pious Presbyterian parents, who now reside in Southwestern Missouri. A good portion of his life had been spent in Fleming county, Ky. He had no family, but was engaged to be married during this month.
He said he was induced to attempt the stealing of the engine under promise of a large reward by the Federal, and the privilege of smuggling through from the North $5,000 worth of goods per month: that he did not intend to burn the bridge whom to take the engine to the Federal and that he was not an enemy to the Confederate Government or people.
He seemed to be very penitent — was competed till he came on the straittold when a slight tremor was perceptible.
These statements were made by Rev. Mr. Scott at his request. Rev. Mr. Conner offered up a feeling prayer. Rev. Mr. Conner administered a few reasonable words of connect. The three men took leave of him and he was launched into eternity.
Thus ended the list of this daring adventurer, who, according to his own confession was playing into the hands of both passion in this war to make gain — always however, in the confidence of the enemy, but who was convicted of being a spy.
Mr. Scott behaves he was not a man of much ability — had but little cultivation and was victorized by shrewder men than himself.
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