The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-12-05
,xEcUrIoN OF JOHN BROWN
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INTERESTING INCIDENTS,

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INTERESTiNG INCIDENTS.
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SEEN *sS AT THE SCAETOr.D.
DISPOSITION OF THE BODY.
FANATIC FURY OF THE NORTH.
Bells Teiicd In Northern Cities s-sfeesinss Of
s,mpathixers- Browns Interview with
hi. acknowledgements Upbraid~d for
bis Faisehoed-T Departure from the
Jass-CoaSact Of the Prisoner on the way
DisFesisssa Of sh~ Body. Ae.. sc.
The execution Of John Brown, for murder.
treason aud ineiting slaves to insarrection,
took place at Chariessown. Va. on Friday
lsst. The boay, which was delivered IL his
wife. passed through Baltimore Saturday
morning en- route for North Eibs. N. Y.
where she resides. From our own reports. and
other sources, we make up an account Of
the exeea;ion.
ARRIVAL OF MRS. BROWN.
Ata o'clock = dress parade of the entire
military here assembled, aud eight companies,
were directed 10 form in front Of the jait from
whence they were ordered to clear an open
spsce of about three hundred yards on each
side, forming = hollow squars with all the
pomp of grand military reception. The four
brass howitxers were stationed In the centre OF
the square, and there seemed to be an evident
military majesty of the Commonwealth OF
Virginia, All the citizens were compelled to
fall back, aad there was even some disposition
TO prevent them from standing in their own
doors 10 witness the spectacle.
At half-past O'Clock. the cayaicade from
the Ferry, surrounding the carriage contain
ing Mrs. Brown, and Captain Moore, of the
BACK hawk Rangers. who had been delegated
10 accompany her, arrived in front of the
C5urt-Eouse, when the military escort ie.
ported TO General Talisferro the accomp piish-
ment of their mission. After q delay of about
ten minutes, during which time fhrong Of
curious people crowded around to get sight
OF the wife of the prisoner, opening was
made by the military and the cavalcade passed
on 10 the front OF the jail. During this scene,
Mrs. Brown seemed calm and collected, but
bore on her fea ures the evidence of inter-
nal anguish that was unmistakable. She was
met at the steps of the Jail by Sheriff Camp
bell, who took her arm aud escorted her with
in the walls TO take her last interview with
her husband.
A few minutes after the doors were closed
the companies formed in line again, and pro-
cecded 10 the parade ground, where the dis
play was onhiediy very fine, and attracted
the whole population TO witness ii. Although
there are some awkward squads" here, taken
asa whole the military display and excellence
of dr.n is equal TO any have ever witnessed
In the larger cities. Most of the companies are
also well uniformed. and make a flne military
appearance.
, learn that il is the in tention to allow Mrs
Brown 10 remain with her husband until 8
O'Clock this moraing, when she will take her
final leave of him, and proceed underan armed
escort to Harper's Ferry, To await the arrival
of his remains in the evening. After the exc
cutou his body will be placed in a coffin and
conducted under an armed cavalry escort to
await the arrival of the midnight train for
Baltimore and from thence 10 Phiiadel phia
New York, and, it is thought, TO Boston. The
people here are rather ayerse TO giving up his
body to be canoniz'd at the North, but all ad-
init that the appeal of his wife could not be
d,regarded by the Governor. She has un-
dvubSedly been received with every courtesy
ana respect, and her coming gives general sat
isfac tica 10 the comm unity.
DEPARTURE OF MRS. BROWN.
The interview between Capt. Brown and his
wife lasted from four O'Clock in the afternoon
until near eight oc lock in the evening when
Gen Tailaferro informed them that the Pc
riod allowed shem had elapsed, and that she
must prepare for her departure to the Ferry.
TIE carriage was again brought MP to the
door, the military took possession of the
square and with an escort of twenty mounted
mea, the eortese moved off. Captain Moore
OF the Montgomery Guards, accompany &
her.
The interview was we learn. not a very af-
feeling one, but rather of a practical charac-
ter, with regard to the future of herself and
children, aud the arrangement ard settlement
OF business affairs. They seemed eonsidera-
bly, affected when they first met, and Mrs.
Brown was, TOR a few moments, quite over
come; but he was as firm as q rock, and she
soon recovered her composure. There was
an impression that the prisoner might possi-
bly, be furnished with a weapon or with
sTychnine, by his wife, and before the in ter
view her person was searched by the wife of
The jailor, and strict watch kept over them
during the time they were together. AT the
time of their separation they both seemed to
be fully self-possessed, and the parting, es
peSially on his part, exhibited a composure
either feigned or real, that was truly surpris-
ing
Mrs. Brown, however, learn from Capt
Moore. in conversation with him on the way
frarv, Ia For rat har mol! !ad all
attempt On his part to express sympathy with
her under her Affections. Sheresen ted the idea
that Capt. Brown had done anything to de-
serve death or TO ataint his name with dis
honor by the ignominious character of the
Dunishment that vas about to be Inflicted
upon him. She regarded him as a martyr in ~
righ teotis cause, and was proud to be the wife
OF such man-that the gallows had no terrors
TO her or To him. She stated that she had not
seen him since last June, about six months
ago, aad that they had been separated, with
the exception of a few days, for nearly two
years They had, however, corresponded, and
she always felt deep interest in the cause in
which he was engaged. The character of the
interview between them may be Judged to
some eX tent from this conversation with Capt
Moore previous 10 the interview.
INTERVIEW.
Ilearu from Capt. Avis, the jailor, that the in
teryew between the prisoner and his wife was
characteristic of the man, and the directions
given for the management and distribution of
his property etn braced all the minor details of
a last will and testament. General Taliaferro
was also present, and Captain Brown urged
that his wife be allowed to remain with him
all night. To this the General refused 10 as
sent, allowing them but four hours. On first
meeting they kissed and afectionateiy EN-
praced, and Mrs. Brown shed a few tears, but
Immediately checked her feelings. They stood
embraced and she sobbing for nearly five min
u,ss, and ne WAS apparently unable to speak.
The prisoner only gave way for momenta aud
was soon calm and collected, and remained
arm throughout the interview. At the close
they shook hands but did not embrace, and as
they parted he said, "God bless you and the
children" Mrs. Brown replied, "God have
mercy on you," and continued calm until she
left The room, when she remained in tears a
fsw moments and then prepared to depart
Yce interviews took place in the parlor OF
sptain Avis, and The prisoner was free from
Inanacles of any kind.
They then sat side by side on the sofa, and,
after discussing family matters, proceeded to
business. He stated that he desired his pro.
perty TO pass entirely into her possession, and
appeared 10 place full confidence in her ability
&c manage ii properly for the benefit or his
younger children. He requested her to re-
main at North Elba in New York, on thefarm
where she now resides, which belongs to her.-
He was desirous that his younger children
ehouid be educated, and IL she could NOT OBJ
tain facilities for their education at home, TO
have them sent to boarding school, He then
gave directions aud dictated TO Sheriff Camp
bell his will, which directed that sil MS pro-
perty should 60 10 his wife, with iheexcepton
of a few presen Is and beq uests which he made.
To one OF his sons he gave double spy glass;
To another one a watch; to another he gave d.
Jeciions that be should take q tomb or tnonu-
ment that marks the grave of his father, al
North Eliza, and have engraved on IL his name,
age, and tbs manner OF his delth--t0gether
with the cause for which he had suffered death
which he directs shall remain at North Eiba
as long as his family resides there. To each of