The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1859-12-14
Details of the Execution.
CHARLESTON, Dec. 2, p. m

ShAKEEsIoN, Dec. z, p. m.
The despatch sent at noon today has
already put the public in possession Of
the man features OF the execution Of
/ Capt John Brown for his reasonable
aud 'psHrreetlouary doings at uarper's
Ferry. The following embraces all tie
I particulars OF the memorable event that
seem worthy Of recording
AT an early hour the town was in
more than usual stir, even for the stirring
TINES. that have !nlen upon this neigh
: borhUod. Soon the mo,eme2ls of the
military drew all tue cirizeus of the place
and others who had been able To gam
adm'tlance TO the town TO the vicinity OF
the place assigned Tor the execution.
l"e prisoner MAS brought out OF jail at
eleven O'Clock. Beiore leaving he uL
adeu 10 ali his fellow prisoners, and WAS
very ahec,lOnate to all except Cook. lie
charged Cook with havin. deceived and
insIed Elm in relation To the support he
WAS 10 receive from the slaves He said
he was led by him to believe they were
RTE for iusurrectiou, but ne had found
that his representations were false. Cook
denied the charge, aud made but lutte
reply TO Brown. The prisoner then told
Tie Sheriff he WAS, ready, when his arms
were pniOnel, and lie walked 10 the
door, apparently calm and cheerful. lie
wore black sIouch hat, and lie same
clothes worn during his trial. As he
came out, hc was taken under guard of
The military. Six companies of Infantry
and one Upop OF horse, with Gen. Talla
terro and his staff, we're depoying il
'front.' OF the jsIl.
At ihe door Of the Jail AN open wagon,
with pre- box, IN which was u fine oak
coffin, WAS waiting fo- him. He looked
around aud spoke TO several persons
whom he recognized, and walking down
the steps, was assisted 10 enter the way'
on, and took his seat on tiie box contain
ING his collin, along with J.iIor Avis. He
looked with intees. on the fine military
display, but made no remark The wag
on moved otf rs soon AS he had taken his
seat, hankad with two files OF rtlrinen in
close order.
On reaching the field the military had
already full possession, and pickcrs were
stationed AT various points. The citizens
were kept back at the point Of the bayo
net from taking any position except that
assigned them--neany quarter Of
mile from the scaifod, Through the de
termined persistence Of DR.. Rawlings, Of
Frank Leslle's paper, the order excluding
the press WAS partially rescindcd, and the
reporters were assigned a position near
the Generals staff.
The prisoner walked up the steps firm.
Iy and Was the first man on the ga!lows
Jaior Avis and Sheriff Campbell stood
!y his side, and after shaking hands aud
Lidding An atiectunate adieu, thanked
them for their kindness. lie then put
the cap over his face aud the rope arouud
his neck. Mr.. Avis then asked him to
step forward on the trap. He replied,
You must lead ne, for cannot see'-
The rope now beirg adjusted, and the
military order given. the soldiers march.
ed and conntermarched, and took their
position as il al enemy was in sight
NearIy.ten minutes was thus occupied,
the prisoner standing meanwhile. Mr..
Avs inquired II he WAS not tired. Brown
replied, No but don't keep me waiting
longer than necessary
AT hfteen minutes past eleven the trap
fell a slight grasping Of The hands and
twitching of tie muscles was visible, and
: then all WAS quiet.
The body was several times examined,
and his rulse did not cease heating for
thirty five minutes. Ii was then cut
down and placed in the coffin, and con.
veyed under military. escort to the de.
pot, and there put in car % be convey
ed 10 Hsrper's Ferry by special train at
four o'clock.
The whole arrangements we're carried
out with procession and military strict.
ness that was most annoying.
The general conviction is every where
entertained that the rumors Of intended
reacue we're altogether an egregious hoax.
! This morning Capt. Brown executed
az. instrument empowering Sheriff Camp
bell TO administer on all property OF his
in this State, with directions to pay over
the proceeds OF the sale OF his weapons, If
recovered, to bis widow and children.
BKowN's INTERVIEW WITH HIS YELLOW
PRIsoSERs.
Sheriff Campbell bid the prisoners fare.
well in his cell, and Brown returned his
thanks to him for his kindness, and spoke
Of Captain Pate asa brave man. lie
! was then conducted to the cells Of his fel.