Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-12-09

named to the scafiold by a dozen slave
children and good old slave mother,
with their appeal to God for blessings on
his soul. than all the eloqnence Of the
clergy of the Commonwealth combined.
During the past week several letters,
checks aud drafts had been
forwarded to him by his friends in differ
ent sections of the country. These he
endorsed, and made payable to his wife,
Mary A. Brown, Gone of them was for
500, and one for s50), and handed
them to her.
JOHN BROWNS INTERVIEW WITH his
WIFE.
Charlestown, Dec 2.-The interview
between Brown and bis wife, Yesterday,
lasted from 4 o'clock in the afternoon
until near s o'clock in the evening, when
Gen. Taliaferro informed her that the
period allowed had elapsed, and that she
must prepare for departure TO the Ferry.
A carriage was again brought to the door.
The military took possession OF the square,
and with an escort OF twenty mounted
men, the cortege moved off, Capt Moore,
of the Montgomery Guards accompany
ing her.
The interview was, learn, not a very
affecting one, rather of a practical char
aeter, with regard to the future Of her
self and children, and the arrangement
and settlement of business affairs. They
seemed considerably affected when they
/ first met, and Mrs. Brown was for few
moments, quite overcome, but Brown
was as firm as rock, and she soon re-
covered her composure.
There was an impression that the
prisoner might possibly be furnished with
weapon, or strychnine, by his wife, and
before the interview her person was
searched by the wife Of the jailer.
A strict watch was kept over them du-
ring the time they were together. At
the time OF the separation they both seem.
ed to be fully self-possessed, and the part
ing, especially on his part, exhibited q
composure, either feigned or real, that
was surprising.
learn from Capt. Moore that she
rather repealed all attempts on his part
to express sympathy with her under her
affections. She resented the idea that
Capt. Brown had done anything 10 de-
serve death or to attant his name with
dishonor, and declared that the ignomini-
Gus character Of the punishment that was
about to be inflicted upon him was as
cruel as it was unjust.
She regarded him as a martyr in a
righteous cause, and was proud to be the
wife Of such man. The gaUows, she
said had no terror5 for her or for him
, She stated that she had not seen him
? since last June, about six months ago,
and that they had been separate, with the
exception of few days, for nearly two
1 years. They had, however, correspond
ed, and she had always felt deep inter-
j est in the cause in which he was engaged.
d The character of the interview may be
Judged to some extent from his CONVEX
J. >ation with Capt. Moore, which took
place previous TO it.
learn from Capt. Avis, the jailor, that
u the interview between the prisoner and
} wife was characteristic of the man, and
i the direction given for the management
d and distribution of his property embraced
all the minor details of his last will aud
i testament.
% Gen. Taliaferro was also present, and
Capt. Brown urged that his wife be al
e lowed 10 remain with him al night Tc
II this the General refused assent allowing
. them but four hours.
On first meeting, they kissed and affect,
u ionatey embraced, and Mrs. Brown shed
few tears, but Immediately checked bel
* feelings. They stood, embraced. and
: she sobbing, for nearly five minutes, and
he was apparently unable to speak. The
= prisoner only gave way for moment
and was soon calm and collected and re
er manned firm throughout the Interview
u at the close they shook hands, but di'
I'd not embrace, and as they parted he said
i. :" God bless you and the children" Mrs
he Brown replied, GOD have mercy OIL
ID you" and continued calm until she lei
e. the room, when she remained in tears
m few moments, and then prepared to de
re part.
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