Nebraska advertiser., 1859-12-08
John Brown Executed.

John Brown Executed. s1n1a
For the past few weeks our exchanges
have been filed with Geographic dis
patches, correspondence and communi-
cations in regard to John Brown and his
associates, the feeling prevailing in Vir-
ginia, and the extraordinary precautions
taken blythe civil and military authorities
of that State in anticipation of an attempt
to rescue the prisoners. AS the time fixed
for the execution of Brown drew near,
the excitement increased, and a panic
peryaded all classes in Charlestown.
Reports that thousands of men in the
North only awaited the signal to invade
Virginia were readily credited, and even
the presence of nearly 5000 troops and
the taking of every possible measure to
guard against any surprise, could not
allay the apprehensions Of an invasion.
1t would seem that these precautions
were either unnecessary, or hat they eff
fectually prevented any attack by Great
ing the impression that 1t would be hope
less. Everything passed eff quietly as
will be seen blythe following kilograms:
all-s1 mo1t Charlestown. Dec! :.
The Reporter of the Associated Press
telegraphed yesterday to Governor Wise
for permission to attend the execution
The reply was that the Governor declined
to aecede to the request, and no facilities
will be extended to reporters.
Yesterday was passed quietly with the
exception of a great military hustle on
the reception of Mrs. Brown. Mrs.
Brown was escorted over from Harper's
Ferry at three O'Clock in the afternoon.
and the entire military force was brought
out to make a demonstration. She was
received with full military honors, buther
companions were not allowed TO accom-
pany her from Harper's Ferry.
After remaining four hours with her
husband, Mrs. Brown was escorted back
to Harper's Ferry at 9 o'clock last night,
where she will await the reception fher
husbands body. saoH23
No'one will be allowed near enough 10
the place Of execution TO hear any re-
marks that may be made by Brown.
Re a-.fa.alH arper'S Ferrg, Dec. 2.
Brown was hung a tquarter past eleven.
The military assembled at nine O'Clock,
and were posted in the field leading 10
the execution, and also at various points,
as laid down ingeneral oordersg Every
thing was conducted under the strictest
discipline, as if the town was ina state
of siege. Mounted scouts were stationed
in the woods to the left of the scafold,
and picket guards stationed out towards
! Shenandoah Mountains IN the rear. The
military on field formed two hollow
squares. Within the inner one was the
Lscaffeld, and within the inner line and
outer lines the citizens were admitted
no one being allowed outside of The lines
exceptthe mounted guards. AtI1o'cbock
the prisoner avas brooght;out of the Jail,
accompanied by Sheriff Campbell and
assistants, and Capt. Avis, the jaiIor,
when atsmal wagons ~containinga white
pine coffin was driven mp, upon which he
took his seat. Six companies of Infantry
and Rifles, and one company horse, and
Generaland Staff, numbering twenty-five
officers, headed the procession and nov-
edtowards the place Of execution. Brown
was accompanied By no minister. desiring
no religious ceremonies either ia the iail
or on the scaffolda He looked calmly
around on the people, fully p-ossessed;
mounted the scahold with firm step his
arms pinioned by the Sheriff; bid fare
well to Capt Avis and Sheriff Campbell;
aid at half-past eleven the trap of the
seafold was pulled away, and with a few
slight struggles John Brown yieldedsup
his spirit. His body was placed ina cof-
fin, and is now on It's way to Harper's
Ferry, to be delivered to his wife, under
strict military escort.
The fighting men Of New York are in
a mandarv. Warrants have been n;nned