Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1859-11-25

zov:! wise Says the rrisonsss Must
Hang
HARPsl's FRRRY, Nov. 10.

" 8f1OuS IOulOT6 nave Qeon 1uO8I, VO-O0y, -
) the approach Of armed men from Ohio in
he direction of Wheeling. The respectable
ource from which the report originated has
reated some excitement about Charlestpwn,
,ut none, heres Our people are very quiet,
lot expecting any attempt at rescue, nor do
hey fear any force, however Formidable
because they are prepared for any emergency.
The numerous fires about Charlestown have
induced the citizens to anticipate some annoy |
lnce. They are more easily excited, but no
,ne is at all afraid of the result, even if the
attempt should be made.
Sunday Eoening The fresh excitement
was caused by the arrival from Ballairc, near
Wheeling, of a man named Smith Crane, who
states that he had accidentally overheard a
between some men who had
band Of 500 to release Brown and
the other prisoners at Charlestown. He
started for Harper's Ferry, to
apprise the inhabitants. It was also rumored
at Charlestown that fight had occurred in
Clark county, between some citizens and a
party of strangers, and detachment Of troops
was sent to the scene of disturbance.
Col. Davis sent dispatches to Gov. Wise for
500 more troops, who have arrived here this
VNVuluSS lAO 0otCluOl UClnR Will tuCIuS 0lu
our town is again bristling with baysnets, and
the people are considerably excited. The
Governor says it will give Virginia military
experience, even if the rumors should be false.
They will know how to protect their borders
hereafter, if occasion should occur.
Wise, with three companies, has just
started for Charlestown. The others will
remain here until tomorrow.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20.
The regiment from Richmond, accompanied
by Gov. Wise, arrived here at o'clock this
morning, and will leave for Charlestown on
special train at ID o'clock. On arriving at
Charlestown, the troops will 60 into encamp-
ment, and remain until after the execution.
Nothing has been received confirmatory Of
the rumor of body of men having crossed
the Ohio near Wheeling.
The Petersburg battalion Of four companies
arrived here in the boat this P. NJ, and are
awaiting instructions from the Governor.
Roger A. Pryor and the venerable Hugh
Peasants are privates in the battalion. g,.
.''8.T ..~ ''' RICHMOND, Nov. 20.
It is authoritatively stated that the present
movement of troops is more to quiet the
alarmed population Of the upper counties, and
by the presence of an overpowering force
prevent any futile attempt at rescue which
might otherwise result in bloody work, than
from fears Of the approach of any armed body
of men from Ohio or elsewhere. 1t is known
that it was Gov. Wise's intention to order q
regiment to Charlestown, in few days, for
camp duty previous to the execution, but the
prevalence of these groundless alarms has
tended to accelerate the movement.
CHARLESTON, Va, Nov. 81.
The excitement of Saturday has subsidized
and no suspicious parties have yet been dis
covered. Governor Wise has letters from
intelligent and responsible parties North and
West, assuring him of the organization of
parties for the rescue of the prisoners. The
presence of the military has restored conf
dence and calmness in the public mind. The
military are preparing an encamptment. The
Governor will return to Richmond tomorrow
We have Cavalry, Artillery and Infantry
sufficient to encounter q small army of SYM
pathizers. -a.... s... ..s..
1t is rumored that Governor Wise has
received a despatch from Governor Chase, of
Ohio, informing him that large body of
men, numbering from 600 to 1000, are arm.
ing for rescue, under John Brown, jr., and
will undoubtedly start for Charleston. Gov.
Wise is said to have replied that if he Chase
allowed them to cross the line, he would enter
proceedings against him on the charge of
treason.
A despatch was also received on Saturday
from United States Marshal johnson, of
Ohio, stating that from 600 to 1000 men were
meeting for rescue in that State, under John
Brown. ir.. Commander.
CLEVELAND, Nov. %.
Marshal johnson, of Ohio, says that the
report of his having sent message to Gov.
Wise, relative to the rescue of John Brown,
is untrue
CHARLESTON, Va, Nov %.
Yesterday was spent in grand military
parade and review by Gov. Wise. During
the afternoon the Governor and his staff had
a long interview with the condemned. The
Governor urged upon them the necessity of
for death, as the sentence of the
Court would be carried out without any in
reference on his part Brown declared him
self prepared to die. He justified his course,
only regretting his error in not letting the
train pass without interruption. Cook said
he was willing to be shot, but always had a
great repugnance to hanging.
Gov. Wise said that Coppic was the only
one that he had ever thought of committing,
but he had now determined to hang them all.
The Governor yesterday received despatch
from the Governor of South Cal DINA, tender
ing him any amount Of military aid in defence
Of Virginia. Mr.. Wise replied by thanking
him for the offer, assuring the Gov. that Vir-
ginia was able to defend herself.
The Richmond military were all ordered to
return home yesterday, but the people pro-
tested against such course, declaring that if
there was any necessity for them to come,
hat necessity still existed. Finally Gov.
Wise ordered two Richmond Companies to
.emain, and also the Petersburg Artillery.
Several of the Richmond Companies started
or home this morning, and others will go
tomorrow. Gov. Wise and his staff left this |
morning. He expressed his intention of
having one thousand military present on the
lay of execution.
HARPER's FERRY, Nov 22-Evening.
Gov. Wise and Staff are here stopping
With Col. Barbour, Superintendent of the |
Armory. The Governor states that he has
made provisions to protect the prisoners.
lie has no doubt of determined and thor
'ughly organized movement throughout the
Northern and Western States to rescue
Brown, and exhibits number of letters from
parties in Pennsylvania, Ohio
nd New York, urging him to be prepared
or parties forming in those States. The
Blues 90 to Martinsburg tonight, and Col.
'mith, of the Virginia Military Institute, with
he cadets and howitzers, has been ordered to
charleston. Gov. Wise will return to Rich
nond tomorrow.
NORFOLK, Nov. %.
A special messenger has arrived from
Northampton, the eastern shore of Virginia,
Or volunteers, it having been ascertained that
n attempt is to be made on Friday, the 25th,
> run slaves to Canada. Great excitement
revails.
~ The Ohio State Journal says: "John