The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-17

zhe Hanging Of Green, Copeland,
Cook and 0oppie,
To-, &C., 90.
Sn,elds Green and John Copeland, black men, and
Jim Cook and Edwin COppis white men, were hanged
NJ Charlestown, Va, yesterday Below We give an &C
ssunt Of the attempted escape Of Cook and Coppe and
MN particulars Of the executions
Oar Charlestown Correspondenco.
CnAMzrows, Va, Dec. IA, 1859.
Ntctim1 E.seruiesu Bpeen Cook and his Sisers1 Part
S~o-Disposisow Of Ae Bodies otter Esscstton-JoAn
Byc,sn Adssited as an attempt to Rescue Him In
GbetesplaHon-Lears Of Coincidence Received By Cook
end Ae OAey PrisoWns-xAe Delivery of BrOscn's Body
% Nc Wyt-Lesr from Wsus J. Hasuks-0utifoats Of
~ Gss.isssss 1 John BrosSns 0Ommerss Bsecher's
Srmom-Kam Shot at Adstinsbssp, DC.
M arrival yesterday Of Governor Willard, accompanied
Dy Mr. VOORHEES,, Mrs. Crowley and Mrs. Stanton, sisters
q Cock and Mis Hughes cousin Of Cooks wife, created
esA interest," and was the theme Of various comments
AaAaN past two O'Clock Mrs. Crowley and Mrs. Stanton
escorted by Governor willard visited the jail and
emitted 70 see Cook. Sheriff Campbell accompa-
uiel them TO the room. He informs me that never
n hA life has he witnessed such deeply affecting and
painful scene When Captain Avis, the jaor, opened the
door OF the Cell, Mrs. Crowley rushed into the cell,
screaming, Brother! oh, brother never thought
expected to you thus, throwing herself m his
and sobbng hystericay for many minutes Captain Avis
Gays he could not stand IT, and had to leave the CELL
was the duty Of Sheriff Campbell TO remain and be wit
ne To the distressing interview, and requred all the
rtude OF which he possessed 70 keep from shedding
TEARS. When the time for parting came-they re-
manned with Cosk about three hours-Captain Avis
came to the door 70 let them out. he in.
NSms that the scene was now really
and truly heartrending; such picture Of and e.
eme sorrow he has seen. After Governor willard
had taken final leave Of Cook he rushed from the CELL
1Arew himself upon Capt. Avis chung to him for support
I'D wept and sobbed for many minutes Last evening"
abest hapas eight Governor W. and those accompany.
ing him took their departure for Harper Ferry on their
way TO New York. where they viii remain until the body
- Csok A sent The ladies were treated with the
most marked kindness and respect and every attention
shown them Our worthy Mayor, Thos. c. Green invited
Mrs. Crowley, Mrs Stanton and Miss Hughes to make his
house their home whilst they remained His kind invita-
Non would have been accepted but Tor the short time they
ysnaned.
mentioned in my last letter that there was some little
dsuy existing between Cen TsliaErro and the shcfr
and TAILOR regards thsir respective anfhority In the
charge cg The psbossrs. am gina 70 usye II m my
pswer 70 state that has been happily adjusted Judge
Richard Parker Judge Of this circuit arrived yesterday
he course taken by the Sheriff. and thus all has been
made satisfactory. M
The execution on Friday will be public, and expect
temendous crowd win be present in consequence. Mr..
Campbell, Sheriff. has given notice to that effect in the
papers Of the place. The two negroes Copeland and
aseen, viii be hung at quarter 10 twelve; the white
men, Cook and Coppe, will then be Immediately taken
cut and hung that by O'Clock Of the 10th, the
criminals will have satisfied the law, and the community
be relieved Of much Of the uneasness and excitement
cident TO the circumstances. The bodies Of Cook and
Uoppie win be- by direction Of Governor Willard forward
Cd on Friday night TO New York in charge Of Adams'
REpress From thence, suppose, they will be taken
eir respective native places for burial The bodies Of
me two negroes WILL suppose, be handed over to the
surgeons for such disposal they may deem necessary
few words in relation TO the rescue Of Brown. am
Informed by one of the jail guard that in conversation
with B., he assured by B. that 1t his confident
belief that his friends would certainly have made the at
iempt, they had known how small force here for
now, he hoped and trusted his men would not make
the effort, as y would only result in disaster
that rescue was IN contemplation. thus too are Gov
Wees prudent precautions fully justified.
sasly letters from numerous friends from different sec
tsns Of the Union urging them 70 bear up brAvey and
meet ss doom ss men , oSOes ss a WE e.. = expected 70
1hursday he does not wish to see her. - will only
nerve him. he does not wish TO die other than abrave
Wells J. Hawks, Esq, Of this place. addressed 70 Mr..
aaaher. 1t in explanation Of the manner in which the
body Of Brown was delivered to Mrs. Brown at Harpers
Ferry
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lp.omne1 m my previous letter TO send you Stevens'
oerunca,e snes ne saw Brown write his comments on
cecner nnxPofs Ferry sermon, delivered by him Oc
eoser 30 1852 Brooklyn, and published IN the SDrial
1d8NGph and Nrc@e Preacher Of Novembcr ia iH5o
and afterwards pabshed Ia the HERALD Win Tho noss
Now then, let the Lndqpdcn& deny the renursross o.
Guthfuness Of Tho printed report also send vo T. -
Avis certncats about the sanc:-- -. S"p"
a CnARIserowN JAN, Dee 10 ,aso
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ne Spiritual Telegraph. A. D. STEVEE& !"
WV. b. 0AILAHER Witness
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hereby certify that W. W B. Galahcr TO Captain John
brown copy Of vpaper VIII hat would
eiye opinton Of therein Published by te Rev
b. Ward Bseqber that Capt Brown did make upon
ilank places Of sad paper.
also certify ek heard Captain Brown deny that h com
,ents cro Incorrectly printed the YoRx HERAIr
iaso cery That s certificate Of A. Stevens signed
h my psenence. JOHN AVIS, Jauor.
j. w. 0AILAHER, JAN kuard
AsI write It 10 snowingy there is about three inches Of
snow on the ground Tho weather may deter many from
~orcnc 10 the execution on Friday. am promised the
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