The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1859-12-08

SIR: When John Brown IS executed, On
Friday the I'd proximo. you Will place us
mortal remains under strict guard, and pro
tect them from mutilation. Place them II a
plain, decent coffin aud have them taken 70
Harper's Ferry; there TO await the orders
and appeal OF Mrs Mary a. Brown, who has
a duplicate Of this order. You viii also az
low the bodies Of her sons. who fell at Har-
prs Ferry. to be disinterreI, and taken b.
her, or her agent, or order.
Respectfully,
Henry 4 WISE.
LAST INTERVIEW OF Mr.. AND MRS. BROWN.
The following is succinct and truthful
account OF the concluding interview between
Mr.. and Mrs Brown. An escort of cavalry
/ accompanied Mrs Brown from Harpers Fer
~ under command Of Captain Moore. of the
Richmond Montgomery Guards. The car
riage which conveyed her was stopped at the
outskirts of town. All the military were Or
dered out, and the streets was thronged with
aids and plumed officials, who appeared an
Xious to convey TO the distressed woman an
idea of their consequence. The carriage
was driven slowly through town while the
women and children CAPPED from the windows,
and mushroom soldery strutted on the streets
On arriving at the Jail, which was closely
guarded. the carriage stopped, and Capt
Moore, who rode with Mrs Brown, Jumped
from the vehicle, and rendering her his arm,
escorted her into the jail
Capt. Blown was informed OF his wiie's
arrival and requested that She might be al
lowed 10 enter his room as soon as possible.
In few minutes the jailor conducted her
into his presence. The meeting was affec-
ting, and at first neither party spoke
Brown embraced her. pressed her to his
bosom aud exclaimed, My wife'' No tears
were shed, but deep drawn sigh told TOO
well of the intensity OF the feeling whicI
each was undergoing.
After few moments thus spent, the Cap
tain drew chair, aud Ms. Bro vi sat dou n
He then spoke to her of his nIition, told
her he was contented, and if it was not for
parting with her and others whom he loved
he would have no regret in diving. Mrs.
Brown entered fully iuto the feelings of her
husband, and both were resigned 10 the fate
which awaited him.
Capt Brown referred to the disposition Of
his property and the welfare Of his children
and after pending an hour in conversation
supper was brought ia by the kind TAILOR, aud
the husband and wife 81. down together to
part'she Of their last meal. The Captain
raised Ills hands, and asked God to bless the
meal, and then with cheer(uluess which
has nc parallel they commenced lhair repast.
From the time Mrs. b. arrived old Capt b.
spirits rose and he exhibited light hearted
ness, which surprised those who were around
him. Mrs. Brown remained with her bus
band until half past SIX o'clock, when she
was informed that the interview must end
The Captain desired that his wife might re
main with him during the night but the or
ders from headquarters were to the contrary
and accordingly they separated. While the
parting scene was one which showed muci
intensity Of feeling, there was no exhibition
OF passion aud after an embrace, aud kiss
and kind admontion from Brown, thew part
ed forever.
Mrs. Brown was conducted to her carriage
and under similar escort with Capt, Moore
who was kind aId gentlemanly in his deport
ment, the carriage started for the Ferry.
The substance Of Browns interview with
his wife was relative TO a settlement Of his
monetary affairs and the disposition of his
body. Previous to her arrival he had de
sired that is body should be burned. and
the ashes thereof urned, and in that condi-
ton removed. He also expressed a desire
that the bodies of his two sons who were
killed at Harper's Ferry should be disinter-
red, and after undergoing similar process,
be placed in the same urn with his own, and
taken North.
This would have been impossible, as the
physicians of Winchester had secured their
bodies and dis>ccted them.
Gov. Wise had given an order to the eff
tect that II any person called for the body ct
Brown, who was entitled to it, that the Sher-
if should hand the same over, and Mrs.
Brown was assured by the authorities that
t1a ], Il !
Harper's Ferry Brown spent some two or
three hours, last night, writing and reading.
and then retired to rest. lie slept seundlv,
and rose about six O'Clock, cheerful and ap-
parenuy unconcerned about the fate which
awaited him. About half past seven O'Clock.
after partaking of his breakfast. TAILOR Cant.
Avis, who had been very kind 10 Brown.
and who had endeared himself thereby. IN
formed him that he could visit Cook. Comic
aud the other prisoners, if be desired Ac-
he was conducted to the room OF
Cook first.
INTERVIEW BETWEEN BROWN AND HIS Eel
Low PRISONERS.
On entering. kindly recognition took
lace, when Capt. Brown said, addressing
'oos: Il am sorry You have not confined
Yourself to truth in your staten emf called
oar confession. never sent You TO Harp
RS Ferry as spy, and Jour statrnent TO that
feet is false
Cook-"l on certainly did
Caps. Brown in a commanding tone -
i lid nos, sir; you have. by your course,
leli yourself up as az object OF contempt,
nd deservedly So
At this remark. Cooks head fed AMI he
made 20 reply. Brown was next conducted
. Stevens room. The meeting between
hem was cordial. Brown remarked that he
vas about to die, Sieveas sal. Il feel assured
has yeu VIII 20 - better world than ibis
1apt Brown said. Conduct yourself ike