The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-24
The EXCITEMENT IN RICHMOND.
OUR RICHMOND CORRESPONDENCE.

OUR RICHMOND CORRESPONDENCE.
RICHMOND, Va, Nov. a. 1852
Interesting Ertrdcs from Le<rs seM Governor Wise on
The Subject of Old Brons Rescue-7he Negroes Tsdering
their Srvces TO the Mayor TO Fight the Abolitionists-Au
Quid at Harprs Ferry, DC, dc.
herewith send you interesting extracts from let
sent to Governor Wise by responsible parties They
vndicate the Of the Governor in taking the
sary precaution prevent consummaton of the pur-
pore pausby set forth these extracts The sources
whence they come perfectly reliable.
EXTRACT FROM LETTER FROM PENNSYLVANIA.
lEwlsBuRs, Union County, Pa, Nov. IS, 1885,
As friend TO the constitution and the Union, feel IL
my duty to apprise you Of sworn secret. Ia xess
band Of fanatca aboltonts and black republicans now
forming in this as well several other counties in this
State. The principal organization ia in this village and
auxiliary societies in the neighboring They call
themselves "The Noble Sons Of Liberty as far as
number about Ave hundred In ALL and are led
by Captain James Smelly, alias climber JIM ultra
Of Colts revovers EACH and design dropping into Charles
town and the adjacent places by ones and twos,
as 70 avoid suspicious; and when all are col
upon the Jail and demand tho release Of that
old villain, John Brown, prisoner IN the hands of
that they be carried about their persons with
out attracting attention or exciting suspicion The
toned could not ascertain but they viii 60 to Charles
town in disguise and mostly by night, which, believe is
the plan ADOPTED by their rngeader Thus far they have
observed the utmost secresy to the existence and OBJ
ect OF this association, and TO avoid suspicion the part
their motives will not be suspected until day two pre-
vious TO the execution OF Brown. was ushered
into large room, where, to my astonishmeht, found
converspg upon some topic which they wished Kept
secret While was in the room, several persons were
initiated and took the oath OF membership.
EXTRACT OF LETTER FROM OHIO.
ENoN, Clarke County, Ohio.
although we s are personally entirely strangers to each
Whether they will be Of any benefit to you not know
not Since the breaking out Of trouble at Hapers Ferry
hocH Aottll ho ~
fear and anxiety with regard to its result and object
in addressing you is 10 let You know what is the
will be desperate effort made to save the notori-
Gus Brown from being executed and that must be
done by a sudden and tremendous rush on the guard
will not dictate; but think You will need heavy and
efficient guard, well arranged and well postedoherwiseI
shall be fearful Of the eiusion Of blood. II reports be
true you may prepare for struggle. II Is reasonable TO
suppose that Brown having rendered efficient services for
the republican party in Kansas and elsewhere they will
not see him swung If they avoid it, **
trouble on the day OF execution (and may be rush
the prison % previous 70 the day Of exscsSn we would
with strangers few days before the day Of execution all
secretly armed.
EXTRACT FROM A LETTER FROM NEW YORK.
NEW YORK. Nov. IA, 1850
My object addressing you is to inform you Of the ex
Boston and the Of this State which has for It's
object the rescue OF John Brown the nsurrectonist
the Gay and in the event Of the execaton This organ
runaway negroes and yet their plans very extensive
and apparently practicable, and, il carried out well cal
however they should fail in the attempt TO release Brown
they propose to wreak their vengeance upon those who
% cs for the criminal which ss'u'as he 50 % richly 1s
deserves. My informant Is person of character
nssSe & 10 Of strict integrity who Identified 10 some
deavored 10 dssuade him from engaging such enter
prise An ,na nave ..ernsd in relation to this srsir
was impard to me in conadahe PVT an fressupe ssgse
Of duty, and the hope that the wnv.s ar my os .a9s
@ha
,.,n.,rs,u ne 10 Acquaint vnr vn. with the facts.
YfRlte ~ A LETTER FROM HARRISBURG, PA.
will reveal 10 you conversation between myself and
from this town who has travelled recently through
New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Illinois. His state
ment is ths:--He oonverscd with man in Ga,o who
ou him that you (wise knew the North too well not TO
reprieye those men under sentence and that II you d
not repreve them they would certainly rescue the He
was then told there by who was favorable 70 the
South that there was certainly movement on foot TO
the fugitiyes now urder sentens He was also
told by the sanc person. that there was conpany of
men DNmoeihg TWO hundred and Atty, who had left that
state upocr preface of gcing out hunting excursion
But the state-4ent false their intention TO
come TO Virginia and skuk around until the day of the
execnon OF the prisoners and then TO rescue them with
aid from New York. He says the New York people
decidedly favor Of rescuing him {rown) Consequent
y, think would berigh and proper be well fortified
in care Of an emergency. think it would he we'll TO
have considerable force at Charestown preceding the
day Of execution"
have received letter from friend In the North,
telling that II is the intention Of the abotionists
rescue Old Brown and his party. was Northern man,
but have sympathy with those scoundres who would
murder innocent and children The writer of the
letter supposed that would keep every thing he
| wrote but be Is egregousy mistaken.
These letters are all sufficiently authenticated to justify
the fullest confidence in the Information which they
munca,e series Of Others OF an anonymous character,
revealing similar plots in other States have been also
ceved Enough, however, is contained in the above
tracts TO admonsh Governor of the proprety Of hav
ynS sufcent force at Charlcstown to foil any such
attempt to be contemplated. The plotters will
hardly venture upon daring enterprise, In view OF
| the warm reception which inevitably awaits Mem.
Many Of most respectable negroes waited on the
Mayor Of this city Saturday night last, aud rendered
him their services go Charlcstown To fight the dn
aboiiiopiss There aoubt OF their readiness TO
der active aid In repelng any attempt 10 rescue Brown