The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-29

ncss,s he desired subpenaed in his behalf Though II
was late at night called up the Sheriff and informed him
that wished subp0enaes issued early In the morning
This was DONE and there here Messrs Phelps, VII
liams and Grst, and they have been examined
Mr.. HurKR-l do not rise for he purpose of protract-
ing the ar. UNI interpos ng sgh est mpediment
Ia any way 10 far ira This is far Whether it was
promised Brown or not eed by our laws TO
every prison er, and so far am cerned have stu
dously avoided suggesting anything 10 the Court which
would in tie slghiet degree interfere with il. | beg
leave 70 my reference to tins application that supposed
the Court under these circumstances win have to
be satisfied in some way, through counsel or other
WIS.,, ns esi.mony is mr.rai testimony
81 lar any has been examined tho evidence
a'cs TO ,ec due, OF Captain Brown in treating his
prisoners with leniy respect and courtesy and this add
tona nauer ha his Tags Of truce-- you choose 10
gad them fc-were no; expected by the c;.zens, and
iha, some Of hi me- Shot II the defence choose 10
take that course perfectly willing admit these
fts IN any form they desire Unless the Court shall be
satisfied that this testimony which have DOUBT is
every particle Of IL, here which could be COTS really
material to the defence, submit that the appIca-
ton for delay on that score should not be granted
Some Of these witnesses have been here and might have
be asked 10 remain hest Of witnesses have been
here and gone away without being called testify
simply suggest that is in justice 10 tho
wealth. which has right as well as the prisoner,
that information be given the Court showing that add
tonal testimony Is relevant to the issue. The simple
q counsel do not think would be sufficient
Mr.. Ghnx arose to state that Mr.. Bolts and himself
would both withdraw from the case, and could no
,,n5or at in behalf u the prisoner, he having got up
declared here that no has no confidence in the
rnse! who have been assigned him Feeling confident
that have done my whole duty so far as ! have
been abe, or this statement Of his, should feel
elf intruder uIon this case, to nc. for him
from this time forward. had not disposition to under
~ he de erce bu, accepted the duty imposed me;
and do think, under these circumstances, when
fe mlelled withdraw from the case, that the Court
could insist tia should remain in such unwelcome
position.
Mir IAIpSc-We have been delayed from t'mo 10 time
by similar applications, in the expectation of the arrival
Of counsel Until e ha reached the point Of time
when lead to submit the case to the jury upon
the evidence and aw when another application arises for
continue The very witness that they now consider
mats rial Mr. Dangerleld, here summoned by
Ives, int decming that had testimony enough, we
did n; xamine him.
The CouEr--The idea Of waiting for counsel to study
our code through could be admitted As to the other
ground l 40 not know whether the process has been
ex ,cuted or not, as return has been made.
Mr. Borrs-I have endeayored TO do my duty in this
matter but cannot how, consistently with my
feelings remain any longer in this case when the
accu SEQ whom have been laboring TO defend declares
in open Court that he has confidence in his counsel
make this suggestion, tina. as now retire from this
casc-,le especially since there is now here
gentleman from Boston who has on
to volunteer his services for tho prsoner-that
~,
Nv notes my once and my services shall be at his COM
mand will set up with him oil night to put him in pos
session Of all the law and facts in relation to this
cannot do more and in the meantime the Sheriff can
be directed TO have the other witnesses here tomorrow
morning.
The Court would not compel the gentleman remain
on the case and accordingly granted the desired post
ponement and adjourned at six o'clock.
The town is greatly excited. The guard has been In
creased
The conduct Of Brown generally regarded trick.
OUR SPECIAL DESPATCH FROM WASHING.
w. TON.
TROOPS TO BE STATIONED AT HARpERs FERRY-rHE
COMPLETELY OF MEN IN HIGH POSiTlON-ISvES
TIGATloS AT WASHINGTON, ETC.
WASHINGTON, Oct. %, 1852
The President up to this evening" has received in
e,pence from Secretary Floyd, who left for Harpers
Ferry yesterday evening II Is believed that the
mored attack upon Harpcr's Ferry and Charlestown
which the citizens apprehended, was uufounded II is
very probable however that the Secretary will deem il
Advisable to station company Of troops there until the
excitement attending this affair is over.
The government have received information from the
United States Marshal at Charlestown that Gerrit Smith is
deep,y implicated in the Harpers Ferry affair, by recent
disclosures made by Of the prisoners The despatch
saws that large number Of ether gentlemen in high po-
sitiops in New York aso implicated also number in
Ohio including Governor Chase
It's understood that the officers Of the federal govern
ment are engaged in Etrct and thorough investigation
with view TO discover how far certain leading rcpub
cans including Senators Seward, Wilson, Hale and Sum
ner Messrs Gerrit Smith, Greeley Giddiugs and others
are implicated in the Harpcrs Ferry treason. 1t is IN
dersood that the in the hands of the author
ties iplicate several prominent members OF the repnb
can party as accessories before the fact
ARRIVAL OF COOKS FRIENDS AT CHARLES
TOWN.
CHaRIlrsrowS. Oct 2s-Evening.
Governor willard of Indiana, brother nlaw Of Cook
accompanied by j. F. Mcdonald Attorney General Of the
same State and d. W. voorhees, and N. H. Randolph. ar
rived here 70. day. and have had long interview with
Cook.
SPECIMEN OF JOHN BROWNS Pixies.
We are indebted to Mr. Hoey, Of Adams Express Com
pany for view of Of John Browns pixies, sent or
from Harpers Ferry ts clumsy topheavy but rather
formidable looking implement The blade is about egh
inches in length and two inches in breadth tits part
tapering down in the shape Of lance Where the blade
enters the socket there guard formed Of ron somt
four inches long, intended to ward OF sword cuts The
handle is of ash and is entirely too light for the blade
tr and lv NUT n
cethcr This sort Of weapon might do very well fol
Savage nations would be entirely out Of place in tho
| hands Of Americans, or even OF niggcrs
CARD FROM A SUPPOSED CORRESPONDENT
OF BROWNS.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
fhuIApEiPHIA. Oct. &c, 1859.
Twas much surprised at finding published the following
letter as having been found among the papers OF Brown
| of Uarper's Ferry notoriety--