The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-10

rom the mouth FOR moment, the smoking went ON a6
object court a. he ounged back in his chair, with his
feet raised TO the table before him. and considerable
learned counsel were si further Illustrated BY his coming
INTO court one morning bearing upon his countenance the
marks OF hscun encounter in which he had been in
and with the particulars Of which he was ready 10 enter
niger.
fgr I'M
Has but few OF the outward characteristics OF prison.
save that the windows fronting the streets defended
by iron rails. The front door is approached by some
by iron railing The jail is not apportioned into cells,
so far rs saw but into fair sized rooms aording the
prisoners space to walk about and take exercise The
jailer, Captain Avis, is gentleman naturally inclined 70
perform bis duties correctly and considerably
THE r0sr OFFICE
u held IN Q small musty shop, presided over by
small, musty dried up looking Old gentleman, who,
having scrutnized q new conner over his spectaces,
peeps into his pigeon holes and announces whether there
letter or not During the excitement OF the trials,
winch not only drew number OF strangers 70 the place,
but created among the citizens great desire TO procure
type Of himself had great deal Of extra work thrown on
their hands They, however, adopted plan which gave
them some time 70 get through their work They closed
ehop Immediately after the mail came in and kept the
crowd waiting outside while they scanned and sorted the
cns s nsae wnsn ey opened again as only two
business, 70 their own satisfaction at least.
~ CHAMEnowN, Nov. 4, 1850
Vi1l to Old Ryos-7hs Qxssiom Of Consultation Of Sea-
tencs-Green's nial-Ccppie and Cook, &C., dc.
lhave just been in to sec Old Captain Brown Like
an ustrious General just before writing DESPATCH he
had just taken plate Of SOUP whether hasy not de-
pcnent don't say and was sitting up enjoying the New
YoRx HERALD. Inquired amer his health and condition;
he replied that his recent wounds had caused some in
nammaton in an old one received doubtless in some Of
his Kansas work. with that exception he was easy in
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and it was decreed that he should suffer for it;
very well; Of but small consequence to him. He
cared but little any way asked him he had regret
for the valuable lives he had destroyed The old sinner
replied he had not intended that In to the query
81 he thought his designs could be carried out without
bloodshed9" he replied, It had been done in Missouri
Just at that point the interview terminated.
The prisoners are still guarded with the greatest vigil
lance Hundreds Of men all the time under arms are
stationed at the JAIL which, by the way in its external APP
pearance looks much more like private residence than
Jail, with it's curained windows and porch soop, to
speak in Yankee parance leading out the street
but il is very strong and secure within.
The talk OF Brown being respited by Governor Wise
Ia, you may rely it, all mistake. mentioned II in con-
versation with Member Congress of high standing
In the State In the least prosavery district Of ALL he
thought Wise would not entertain such proposition for
an instant he knew which side his bread butered
in short, he did not wish to risk being hung himself
N inc ual OF Oreen To-Day, nS counsei, lawyer, OF
Boston-who bears striking resemblance 10 the "gift
book enterprise man, and who by the way once taught
school In Clarke, the adjoining couny-labored hard to
prove that the statute under which he was indicted was
too loosely drawn to admit Of his conviction under IT,
emitting as did to specify against whom this insurrec
ton was to be made; that it devolved on the
also that he had not conspired with slaves TO make in
surrecon, nor had advised induced them 10 do So
And even II he had, he was mere object OF pity only
tool Of Browns that had acted under his compulsion
During this effort brother Of the famous Ned Pendeton
the gambler sat by him. and at its conclusion the legal
gentleman INDUCED In such quiet laugh in his sleeve
to induce the belief in close observer that he did not
really have the interest Of his poor client so much at
heart might have appeared from his pathetic appeal
After being absent about hour the jury brought in
verdict OF guilty motion was made for arrest Of judg
ment but not argued.
There little change in the appearance OF the
prsoner-perhaps from the that he already look
ed begone that there small room for his look
ing worse Invent into his cell afterwards asked him
II he free in Pennsylvania, why he left homo TO
NEEDLE in others affairs. BE replied that he had been
completely deceived and taken in in this business;
late One OF the visiters spoke harshly
him about his deserving his fate but the a0r instantly
rebuked 1t by saying the prisoners should not be In
suited.
Coppie was sitting in the same room reading lette,
the aor brought him. and looking miserable enough
but small remove from his fellow convict for who's
he has manifested such unfortunate and misguided
sympathy. "Old Brown" is the only one, in fact wht
visible He presumed to be acting under the advice
Of his brother inaw Governor Willard, and preparing
full confession he makes clean breast of it, he may
through Governor WIS influence with Governor Wise
have some hope for his life.
Mr. Voorhees, the Attorney General Of Indiana also
Charestown with Governor Willard They both speak in
high of the kindness courtesy shown them and
will remain till Cook Is trial is over