Saint Paul weekly Minnesotian., 1859-11-05

must DC pTemlSeu tnat CnarleS b. Harding,
Esq, assisted by Andrew Hunter, Esq, rep
represent the Prosecution.
CHARLEsTowN, Oct. 25.
Mr.. Harding addressed Brown, and asked
Giin if he was willing to accept Messrs Chas
J Faulkner and Lawson Bolts, as COUNSEL.
Brown repled--I wish to say that have
sent for counsel. l did apply through the ad-
vice of some persons, to some persons whose
names do not now recollect, to act as coun-
sci for me, and have sent for other counsel
who have had no possible opportunity to see
me- I wish for counsel if am to have a
trial; but if am to have nothing but the
mocEery of a trial, as said, do not care any,
thing about counsel 1t is unnecessary to
trouble any gentleman with that duty.
Harding-You are to have fair trial.
Brown am stranger here. do not
know the disposition or character of the gen.
temen named have applied for counsel Of
my own, and doubtless could have them, if |
am not, as said before, to be hurried to ex-
ecution before they can reach here but if
this is the disposition that is to be made of
me, all this trouble and expense can be
saved. ---- s--------
Harding-The question is: Do you desire
the aid of Messrs. Faulkner and Bolts as
your counsel? Please answer yes or no.
Brown-I cannot regard this as an exam
ination, under any circumstances. would
prefer that they should exercise their own
pleasure. feel as if it was matter of very
little account to me. Ifthey had designed to
assist me as counsel, I should have wanted an
opportunity to consult them at my leisure.
Harding-Are you willing these gentlemen
should act as your counsel?
Stevens-I am willing that gentleman shall,
(pointing to Bolts
Harding-Do you object to Faulkner?
Stevens-No; / am willing to take both
Harding addressed each Of the prisoners
separately, and each stated their willingness
to be defended by the counsel named.
The Court issued peremptory order that
ny, as it would render the getting of jury
then testified.
A.M. Kitzmiller gave particulars of his be-
ing taken prisoner and locked up; subse-
quently had several interviews with Brown,
who always treated them with great deal of
respect and courtesy; endeavored to ascer
tain from Brown what object he had in view,
and he repeatedly told him his only object
was to free slaves, and he was willing to fight
pro-slavery men to accomplish that object
On one occasion, during the attack, said to
Brown, "This is getting hot work, and if you
will allow me to interfere, l can possibly &C
commodate matters. He went out with Stev-
ems with a .taag Of truce on Monday after
noon. He requested Stevens to remain
whilst he went forward, when he (StevenS)
was fired on and tsN. I recognize only
Brown and Stevens. 7 counted % men early
in the morning with Sharp's rifles. When
Stevens was lying wounded he remarked to
me, ~ have been cruelty deceived" By the
flag of truce.
John Alstadt, one OF the slave owners, who
was brought into the Armory with slaves, de-
tailed particulars of battering down his doors
and seizure by six armed men.
At this point Sterens appeared TO be faint
ing, and a mattress was procured for him, en-
Which he laid during the balance of tie ex-
animation. a. ....-r -
The preliminary examination being conclu-
ded, the Couat iremanded the prisoners for
trial before the Circuit Court. The examina-
ton to-day is merely to see whether the char
ges are of sufficient importance to 60 before
the Grand Jury tomorrow. The jury will
report a bill OfindictInent, and the case will be
Immediately called up for trial.
There is an euident Intention to hurry the
trial through and execute the prisoners as soon
as possible, slor fear Of attempts being made
to rescue them. ..s ..
In cases of servile insurrection, thirty DAYS
is not required between the conviction and
execution, as in other capital convictions.
CIRCUIT COURT, Jefferson County.-Judge
Richard Parker on the Bench.-Court assem-
bled at 2 o'clock. The Grand Jury, at 5 o.
clock returned into Court and stated that they
had not finished the examination of witnesses
and were discharged until 10 o'clock to-mor.
row morning. ..r.t ......4.: ..
1t is ru,aored that Brown is desirous to
make full statement Of his motives and in.
tentions through the press, but the Court has
refused all further access to him by reporters
fearing he may put forth something calcula.
ted to influence the public mind and to have
bad effect on slaves.
The trial will commence tomorrow morn
ing beyond doubt, though much difficulty is
anticipated in obtaining jury.
Capt Browns object in refusing counsel is
that if he has counsel be will not be allowed tc
speak himself, and Southern counsel will moi
be willing to express his views .
The reason given for hwrying the trial j:
that the people of the whole country is KEEP
in state OF excitement, and a large force il
required to prevent attempts to rescue the
prisoners. ..... .. 8"
1t is presumed they viii demand separate
trials. ... ....... 81
After conviction but few days will be giver
them before execution, though all but Brown
will make full confessions.
The prisoners, as brought before the Court
present pitiable sight, Brown and Stevens
being unable to stand without assistance.
Brown has three sword stabs in his body, ant
! one saber cut on his head. Stevens has thre
| balls in his head and had two in his breas
and one in his arm. He was also cut on tn
forehead with rifle bullet which glanced of
leaving bad wound. D, r. s.- l..r
.r-., ,.ft gi CHARLEsrowN, Va, Oct. 26.
The excitement is unabatcd. d The crow,
from the surrounding country is very large
An event regarded as proving the faitifulneS
of their slaves, no fears are entertained O
them-bat a military guard is kep. up 70
fear OF an attempt to rescue the prisoners =
The CONSERVATION among the slaves is cause,
by fear Of being seized like those of Col
Washington, and they firmly believe the oh
ject OF the prisoners was to carry them Sout
and sell them. Not single slave has ye
been implicated as even sympathizing wit
the einsuzTectionists. Those carried of hay
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