The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-04
Our Chnriestovvn Correspondence.

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Our CharlestOvvn Correspondence.
CHARISsTowS. Va, Nov. so, 1859
Appears~oe of Precautionary Measures 70 H.
trcers the Pasageef Strangers into the 7bwn-Arrcas
a Member Of Congress from Ohio aoith c,0is for N.
Booy Of Od Brow~--Bro,vn R5ascs the OmsoIItion Of
ReligoS- AIRED Of 7h,ee Suspicious Persons AZ Airiu
buryon their Way from Wheeiing-Ayrea cf Nan
Supposed to Be C0ppte's Brother Bro0ns Sos-Mr.
Martin, United States Marshal Aoaaing the Surresdcr
If Saews for Trial in he United Mates 0ourt- eroca
marion and CITY Ordinonces-BroDn to b Prereatd
from Sdying Awsthi"g on the Gsilsos-Repsu Of his
hostn1 Written his Autobiography, d., dc.
In all but physical outlines Chsresown to-day presents
the appearance Of strongly "a risoned fort The towa
literally alive with troops. and with the exception Of tho
immediate residents and few Of the farmers in tho sur
rounding neighborhood, there scarcely civilians
enough present to give shade of diversity tothe
military character Of the scene Tho spectacle OF
cessant military parade and drill the marching aud coua-
tes marching Of military companies, the srOt vigilance
exercised in reference to Strangers the meetings con-
suaons Of officers at the headquarters Of The General
in oommand-a betoken state OF things peculiar TO
great military rendezvous in war time. Everything il
short, tho aspect Of war; and tho discipline ana
regularity observed speak favoraby for the efficiency
and vigilance Of General VIM b Taslorro, the General
in command Of the troops here He dispaysa military
skill and capacity to command equal, perhaps, TO any
officer in the United States service. This, however, might
be expected view Of the experience which he acquired
during the Mexican war; in which he was an active par
dcipant.
From this day FORTH until after the execution of Brown.
tho srctest vigilance will be observed in regard to stran
gers coming into the town. Arrangements made with
the several railroad companies between this New
York, to intercept the passage this direction of any
suspicious parsonage, especially such may be
found armed. Every coming In this direction
will be subjected to strict examination to the object
Of his coming and the officers appointed for that purpose
will have full discretion to search every suspicious person
for firearms Especially will this be the In regard to
all lersons travelling west east the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad. The Winchester and Potomac Railroad
which connects with the Baltimore and Ohio and
this town. and hence to Winchester, twenty two miles
farther up this valley Will be under the exclusive control
Of the State authorities from this time until saur lay
next. positive prohibition has been issued to permit
no one to travel on it, except troops destined for this
town.
as further measure of precau.ion General Tacferro
has oday decided upon placing guard at every main
avenue leading into the town. TO intercept the passage OF
every Individual except such Of the nehborhood
coming on business as may be recognized by reliable
member of the jefferson Guard who shall be posted with
the Seutlnels SuaTu kuaru
be posted the town, who shall place under ar
rest every individual not duly accredited by the member
of the Jefferson Guard
member Of Congress named s Egcrton, from West
Ohio, arrived here yesterday with coffin, take
away the body OF old Brown after execution He said
he came on this mission at tho earnest request Of
friends and zeaously sought the privilege OF az inter
view with him. This peremptorily refused and he
was ordered to leave forthwith AT drst he appeared
somewhat confident and free of apprehension but after
witnessing the display OF troops and the active military
spirit which pervaded the town, be became alarmed and
Harpers Ferry, seated beside negro driver in wagon
containing the coffin under escort Of Ave dragons
Brown was waited upon the day before yesterday by
cergymen Of different persuasons, administer him
the consultations OF religion but he positively refused the
services Of all He seems, as understand, perfectly
stolid, and exhibits signs of repentance He has
given up all hope Of rescue and said TO await his doom
with considerable resignation In conversation with
Colonel Browne. of Stafford county he sad ne was bad
formed erroneous opinion as to the feeling among the
negroes Of this section his idea being that they would
He said that he calculated the operation
of many persons in Virginia. well of thousands Of
him He visited by Governor Wise during his recent
stay here, accompanied by Gen. VIM. Scott, of Pow
batan county, who was candidate for Congress 1866
in opposition to Judge Corke for the Third Congressional
district In reply to General Scott as to whether the
charge Of bis having murdered five innocent men at
Pottawatomie creek Kansas, true he said in an
evasivc manner, the facts wereno published he did
not however, deny the general correctness of the CHARGE
was justfabe nasmuch as the murdered parties offered
serious obstacles to his plan OF freedom for Kansas Az
regards tho contemplated design to him, he OBJ
served, that while he considered it feasible sometime
ago. and satisfied Of spch purpose being entertained
by his friends he would, IF he had opportunity now
admonsh he against any such attempt-believing TO
be utterly impraccabe in view of the formidable prepa
ratons now made by the authorities here.
Information reached here to-day Of tho arrest at Mar
nsburg Of three suspicious persons their way East by
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad train. There was re-
port of papers being found in their possession re-
vcang their completely in the plan Of Browns rescue
This report, however, has been confirmed
suspicious character arrested yesterday evening at
Winchester and brought here to day to be examined He
was suspected OF being brother OF Coppie and
say he admitted the fact; but the general opinion
seems to be that he is John Browns SON The only
ground for this opinion is strong likeness old con-
ct which those who entertain this idea seem able to
trace He gave satisfactory Of himself and
was therefore ordered back TO jail at Winchester There
were several other arrests made in this town to-day.
Every man. in fact arriving is put under arrest I'M
less ho can come well accredited by some responsible
person, or show that he is on legitimate business.
Mr. Martini United states Marshal for the Western dis
tic Of Virginia here to take stevens in charge prepa
ratory his trial in the United States Court at stanton
There is an ndispostion the part of the authorities
here to hand him until further instructions on the
subject received from Gov. WISE
The following procla nations have been posted in all
quarters ofhe town They exhibit the degree precau
ton taken here
white and Copeland and Grssn fee
confined In TIE jail tn condemned DEATH
is unprecedented that attempt be made them
sui now, therefore the officers commanding tie mill
anca here that may be seat here or such
s%sp q asoct
such regulators oud orders their Judgment best
vent such the Of the said prisoners
In addition to The penalties which bs other pre-
scented her. by ordered that in of any alarm by day
or night arising out OF tae existing apprehension of attempt
to rescue the the streets for the distance
square from the jail 10 every direction be kept OF
citizens And any citizen IN such being found in the
Streets within the prescribed limits shall be fined more
than ten dollars for each offence
In addition the penalties otherwise prescribed hereby
ordered thai for violation Of of regulations
orders made or TO he made by the military authorities p
by the Seyor Of said town not exceeding s. for oeoce
BY order Of the Council.
THOMAS c. GREEN, Mayor of Charlesowu.
NOVEMBER % 1859
B-1he violation of the above ordinances wiz be re.
garded as breach of good behavior and addition
penalties above presented shall deal all such offenders
as persons not Of good behavior
THOMAS @. GREEN. Mayor.
PROCLAMATION. -
In case OF an the citizens of charesown
to remain In their toise and all citizens proh ad
In such from being the within ,ne
Of the jail The main street from the residence OF Mrs Nckn
TO The store OF Mr. Cramer and the from the sta
bling Of the Seppngton Hotel residence OF Mr Green
must be left clear In OF alarm whether BY ay or
night and any citizen 10 such being the street
within the prescribed limits will be arrested and
brought before Mayor to be dealt with according 10 law