The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1859-11-29

any and everything he knew in reference to a
contemplated rescue of the prisoners. MIR Crane,
who is beyond doubt entirely reliable man, stated
that the excitement in regard to the affair was very
great among the antl-slayery men In Kansas, and
he knew for certainty that they were armlng IN
large numbers, and that they openly proclaimed
their intention of making Browns rescue. He
states that at least FIVE hundred can be raised i'll
few hours notice, and that they are determined
and desperate men, and have never failed to rescue
Brown from the many narrow straits In which he
had placed himself in the southern part OF Kansas
He also states that Brown is the idol of the anti
slavery rufians of Kansas, and that he had only
to give the command and they would follOw-Mr
Crane states that amongst the number who declare
their intention to attempt rescue are some Danltes
who hold Brown in high esteem. After leaving
Kansas. Mr. Crane travelled on until he reached
Bellair, Ohio, where he taken sick. One
night whilst lying awake in his bed, he says he
heard a party of Abolitionists in the next room
conversing in regard to Brown and the means OF
his rescue One Of the men said they could raise
three thousand in less than "a hours, to 60 by way
of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and that the
rescue would be made at all hazards.
Few hours after the arrival of Mr. Crane in town
the Hon. Andrew Hunter received Geographic
despatch from United States Marshal johnson, OF
Ohio, stating that large number of men, from
600 to 200, were arming, under the leadership
of John Brown, Jr., son of Old Brown, and would
certainly make an attempt to rescue the prisoners;
thus confirming all that reported by MIR Crane.
The Governor exhibits numbers of letters from
responsible parties in Pennsylvania and Ohio,
urging him to be prepared for parties in those
States.
Governor Wise has received despatch from
Governor Chase of Ohio, informing him that large
body of men from 100 to 900 are arming in that
State for rescue of Brown, and that they will
undoubtedly start for Charlestown.
Gov. Wise is said to have replied that if he
allowed them to cross the line he would enter
proceedings against him on the charge of treason.
GOV. WISE AND STAFF VISIT THE PRISONERS
CuARLEsTowN, Nov gu. S. Marshal John
son, of Ohio, denies having given information Of
large body of men preparing to cross over into
Virginia.
Yesterday was real gala day, and spent in a
grand military parade and review by Gov. Wise.
During the afternoon, the Governor and his
staff had long interview with the prisoners,
urging them to prepare for death, as the sentence
Of the Court would certainly be carried into effect
without any interference on his part.
Old Ossawatomie declared himself prepared to
die and justified his course, regretting only the
great error he had committed on that Sunday night
at the Ferry, in allowing the train TO pass on to
Baltimore.
Cook said he was willing to be shot, but always
had horrid idea of death by hanging
Gov. Wise said that Coppie the only one
of the gang whose sentence he had ever had any
idea of committing, but he now determined to
let the whole party swing.
Gov. Wise on yesterday, received dispatch
from the Governor of South Carolina, rendering
any amount of military aid in de ence of Virginia.
The Governor responded, thanking his Exceency
of South Carolina for the offer, bus assured him
that Virginia was fully able to defend herself.
The prisoner Stevens is recovering from the
effects of his wounds, and is able to walk about in
his CELL He will soon be as we'll as ever. Captain
Brown has also recovered and is getting quite
active He refuses to receive an, ministers who
countenance slavery, telling them to 90 home and
read their Bibles Rev. Alfred Griffith had an
interview with him few days since, which lasted
for nearly an hour principally on the subject of
slavery. They quoted Scripture to sustain their
views, and had quite clashing time of it, but
neither was able to convince the other Of the
correctness of their peculiar doctrines.