John Riley was just saved the rope, to the fierceness of many, on the grounds that he had abandoned before war among Mexico and the US had been announced. In the biggest instance of mass executions ever of United States, 50 Saint Patrick's were held tight three diverse days at three separate areas. 14, including Riley, were stripped to the abdomen and flagellated by a Mexican Muleteer, with directing General Twiggs 'overlooking his check', and in this manner, rather than 50 lashes, 59 lashes were put upon the Saint Patrick's backs.