New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-03
MRS. BROWNS INTERVIEW WITH HER
HUSBAND.

from O'Clock in the afternoon until near O'Clock in
the evening when Gen. Taliaferro informed them that
The period allowed had elapsed, and that she must pre-
pare for departure 10 the Ferry. carriage again
brought 10 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 accompanying her. Fhe interview was
learn not very affecting One-rather Of practical
character, with regard to the future OF herself and
children and the arrangement and settlement Of bus-
nefs anairs. They seemed considerably affected
when they first met, and Mrs. Brown was, for
few moments quite overcome but Brown was
A. firm a. a rock and she recovered her compo-
suIe There was impression that the prisoner
might possibly be furnished with weapon or with
suychnine by his WIFE, and before the interview her
pefson was searched by the wife OF the ailer, and
strict watch kept upon them during the time they were
togeher AZ the time OF separation they 10th seemed
10 be fully seipOssesred aud the parting, especially
on his pait, exhibited composure, either fegned or
real that was truly surprising learn from Captain
Moore that che rather repealed all attempts ON his part
10 express sympathy with her under her Affections
She resented the idea that Capt. Brown had done
ANYTHING 10 deserve death or to atsnt his name with
die onoT and declared that the ignOminous charact
o. Il punsh that was about to be inflicted upon
him was az cruel "a il was unlutt. She regarded him
as a martyr In righteous cause and was proud TO be
the " lie OF such man. The rallows, she said, had
no terrors for her or for him.
The character of the interview may be judged to
some extent from this conversation with Capt. Moore,
which took place previous 70 II.
She stated that she had not Ism since last June,
about six months ago. and that they had been separated
with the exception of few days Tor nearly two years.
They had however, corresponded, and she had always
felt deep interest IN the cause IN Wmch ne was en-
gagged.
learn from Capt. Avis, the taller, that the inter
view between the prisoner and his wife was ciairc-
terrific OF the man, and the direction given Tor the
l.-fr.I .tfigf Of mo fV m
b,aced all the minor detas Of his last will and tesla
ment.
GIN. Taliaferro was also present. and Capt. Brown
urged that his wife be allowed 10 remain with him all
mis- ht To this the General refused to assent allowing
On 6rrt meeting, they kissed, and afectionately
braeed and Mrs. Brown shed few tears, but imme-
ue,,iately checked her feelings. They stood en-
hra ed and she sobbng for nearly five minutes and ne
was apparently unable TO speak. The prisoner only
gave way for few moments, and was soon calm
ard collected and remained firm throughout the inter-
view AT the close, they shook hands, but did not
embrace and IA they parted he said, God bless you
and the children" Mrs. Brown replied, " God nave
mercy on you" and continued calm until she lett Tue
room when she remained in tears few moments, and
then prepared to depart. The interview took place IN
the paror of Captain Avis, and the prisoner was Tree
from manacles of any kind. =
They sat side BY side on sofa, and, amer discussing
family matters proceeded 10 business. lie stated that
he desired his property TO pass entirely into her pos
session and appeared 10 place full confidence III her
ability to manage il properly for the heneht OF MS
Younger children. He requested her 10 remain at
North Eba N Y. Oh her farm, where she now resides,
and which belongs to her. He desired that his younger
children should be educated, and she could not ob-
tain facilities for their education at home to have them
sent 10 boardng-sehool He then gave directions and
dictated TO Sheriff Campbell whl, whicn ufec'eu ota
All his property should go to his wife, with the excep-
ton of a few presents and requests when no nide
To one Of his he gave double spyglass ana 10
another watch, while third was directed 70 TAKE
Il. -lras la Af Ina tail her
at North Eba and have his name, age and the manner
of his death together with the cause Tor which he
had suffered, inscribed thereon. lie directs that
shall remain at North Elba as long as
his family continues TO reside there. 10 esoh
of his children he bequeathed the sum of 3d. and to
each Of his daughters Bible TO cost So 70 be Pur-
chased out of money coming to HIM from hs ls'her 8
estate Also, he directs that Bible, 70 cost - sha
be presented 70 each Of his grandchildren ana that
$50 each be paid to three individuals, whom he named,
If they can 80 found, and if not to their legal repre-
| sentatves. =,
asked HIM if he had heard that Gerrt Smith had be-
come insane and had been sent TO the Asylum al Uuea
lie reI lied that he had read of IN the papers and was
sorry 10 hear H. but Immediately changed The subject
The subject Of the death of his two sons was oxen
~ md Mrs Brown remarked that she had made some
efforts while at Harpers Ferry for the recovery OF
their bodies to which end, abe said, Col Barbour mao
kLdly consented 10 give his assistance tap, Brown
remarked that he would also Ike tho remains OF
oesied that would be best 20 take h b dy with the
bodies OF his sons and get pile of pine logs and
burn them all together; that would be m9cn better
and les eNpensiVe thus gather up all their ashes
toyeiber and take them to their final resting paee.
Sheriff Campbell told him that this would not DC per-
nitted within the State and Mrs Brown objected to
/ tie proposition altogether.
Tie prisoner said that be contemplated HIS death
with composure and calmness II would undoubtedly
be pleasant 10 live longer but az Il was the VIII OF tod
he should close bis career he was content. ~ was
doubtless best that he shonld be thus legally murdered
Tor the good OF the cause and he was prepared 70 sud-
mi. 10 his late without murInur. Mrs. Brown becou-
ing depressed at these remarks he babe her cheer mp
telling her that his spirit would be with hersgain,
and that they would be reunited In Heaven.
With regard To his execution he said that he desred
no religious ceremonies either in the Jail or on the
scafod from ministers who consent or approve OF the
eusavement of their felow-creaares; that be would
prefer rather 10 be accompanied TO the scahold by
aox slave children and good old slave mother, with
their appeal 10 God for blessings ON MS soul IMAM al
| the eloduenoe of the whole Clergy OF the Common
/ Wealth combined.
During the past week several letters containing
checks and drafts had been forwarded 20 him by hi'
friends in different sections Of the country. These he
in5orsed and made payable TO hs wife Mary 4. Brown
one of them was for 500 and for $50 and handee
| them 10 her.
The nrisonsr was brought out OF Jail AZ eleven. Be
fore Having be babe adeu 10 al his fellow prisoners
and was very aAectona;e 70 all excep, Cooke: HI
charged Cooke Win having ueVV'Neu 'nl - -
In relation 70 the support he was to receive nom tn'
slaves. be was led 70 believe that they were ripe To-
;nsnyrse,on and had found that his representation
were false. Cooke denied the charge, but made htt
reply.
The prisoner then told the Sheriff be was ready
His arms were ppioned, and with black sioneh IA
on and the same clothes he wore during TIE trial,
proeeeded 10 the door, apparently calm and cheerful
As be came cut the six companies OF infantry sii
one roop Of horse with Gen. slaferro and his enir
ltaa, were dcployng n front Of the J"ii, "h''e