New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-25
JOHN BROWNS INVASION.
Corrrspondsaos oGths n. Y. Tribune
CHsRLgsTowE Va Nov. 81 1859

CHARLEsTowE. Va, Nov. %, 1872
WHAT BROWN HAS ACCOMPLISHED.
The oomposure and oontentment which Brown man
fests in his confinement and the cslmness with which
he views his certain fate ill his visitors with amaze
meut. To me il eeems less matter for sStonishEent
The conviction Of having accomplished Ear than
he could ever have hoped for in his widest anticipa
tions the knowledge that greater results than he ever
looked forward to in bis strange scheme have been Of
fected comfort him exceedingly in his last days. Con-
sidered from his own point Browns invasion was no
failure but vast advantage gained. l have heard
him say that he believed his final triumph would be
upon the scaod and that his that his death
at this time would contribute to advance the cause he
has at heart made him feel il was best for him not TO
encourage any Of the efforts made BY his friends IN ds
behalf The Yirginians although the last thing they
would wish to do would be TO cheer old Browns
spirits have not bad wit enough to keep from him the
consequences of his movement. He knows, almost as
well as any person in the country the extent OF the
shock he has given. He has been told how Virginia
ouakes and that almost the whole South trembes IN
sympathy. He has seen the frightened fury
which has spread over the DeghbohOod Of the scene
of his exploit He cannot fail to understand, for many
have made it plain to him, what great events have
sprung from bis weak and W.advised attempts the
entire State of Virginia blinded with madness, and
thrilled through al its limits with reckless terror; the
people rising in arms against an invisible enemy and
rushing 10 and fro with objectless tumult in an alarm
which they strive in vain 10 copceal-heeing when no
man pursueth; the neighboring States kindled with
the same fame the whole South echong the chorus Of
alright whose key note is forth from the Old Do
minion. All this Brown knows, and is consoled by.
But he shows no exultatiOn over it, simply speaking of
it earnestly and TRANQUILITY, successful result much
beyond anything to which be had aspired. Others of
biz party in the prison see the ludicous side of the
present condition of affairs and laugh at it. Brown
never does.
And indeed it does appear to be getting too serious
matter to be considered in any light way. The State
of Virginia il struggling to throw off perfect paraly
ss Of dread that has beset it. People who come in
here from the Southern and other districts bring woe
ful stories of the cessation of business the pervading
apprebensious of DANGER and the great public inse
curity that have infected every part of the common
wealth. have even heard of families who have pro-
claimed their determination to migrate to some less
troubled land. A stakeholder near Charestown, Mr.
s. said to me the other day. that he felt be was sac
rfcing too much Of interest an happiness in remain
ing in his present position With white labor on his
farm, he added everything would be well with him;
but many obstacles rendered that contamination i'm
possible for him. Undoubtedly there are plenty Of
others who share his ideas and his difficulties. AT any
rate there are certainly some indications of an ap-
preaching division Of sentiment on the subject Of the
active power of the institution There none, of
course on the question of Browns invasion; but there
is something lying behind that, as the rising tokens
show.
THE MILITARY IN CHARLIsTOwN.
Gov. Wise has returned home after looking at the
assembled troops, holding some improving converse
ton with John Brown, and shedding benefcence upon
the community at large. The Governor, like that ia
nous King of France who, with forty thousand men,
marched up hill and then marched down again, hay-
ing brought his Richmond regiments to Charlestown,
proposed to take them straightway back with him.
But the people, who have not for long while
much of a show inteposed entreated and portion OF
the troops were suffered to remain. do not think
they are very happy here. The Owspeople are in the
condition of the gentleman who drew the elephant in
rattle; now they have got them, they don't know what
TO do with their guests / think, however, that
if there are many ouch nights as last night they
will be very willing to part with them There was fine
share of uproar from evening till dawn. Some of the
inhabitants deported themselves quite spitefuy as
DIR. Bartolo when infested by uniforms. And they
were justified. The new soldiers are more prone to
excitement than the old ones. There were number
Of shots fired last nighfor what or at what, there is
difficulty in discovering Public opinion points strongly
TO COW. There was a rumor that citizen had been
shot all over but this suppose an exsggerston of
the Davis order. Anyway, the people are beginning
to consider whether paying by loss of sleep and gain
of anxietes for the luxury of military eneamPmcnt is
not enjoying ii at little too high figure.