Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-12-09
The Execution of John Brown.
RRows CALM AND DIGNIFIED TO
THE LAST.
DETAILS OF THE EXECUTION.

or was brought out of Jail at II o'clock
Before leaving, he bid adieu TO all his
fellow-prisoners, and was very affection
ate TO all except Cook. He charged
Cook with having deceived and misled
him in relation TO the support he was 70
from the slaves. He was led TO
believe that they were ripe for insurrec-
ton, and had found that his representa-
tons were false. Cook denied the caarge,
but made little reply.
The prisoner then told the Sheriff he
was ready. His arms were pinioned,
and. with a black SLOUGH hat on, and the
same clothes he wore during the trial, he
proceeded to the door, apparently calm
and cheerful.
AS he came out, the six companies OF
infantry, and one troop Of. horse, with
Gen. Taliaferro and his entire Staff,
were deploying in front Of the Jail, whilst
an open wagon, with pine box, in which
was fine oak coffin, was waiting for
him.
He looked round and spoke to several
persons he recognized, aud walking down
the steps, took seat on the coffin-box
along with the jallor, Avis.
He looked with interest on the fine
military display, but made no remark
The wagon moved of, fanked by two
files of rifemen, in close order.
On reaching the field, the military had
already full possession.
Pickets were stationed, and the citiz-
ems kept back at the point of the bay
onet from taking any position but that
assigned them.
Through the determined persistence
Of DR.. Rawlings, of Frank Lesbos, the
order excluding the press was partially
rescinded, and they were assigned a posi-
ton near the Major Generals Staff.
The prisoner walked up the steps firm
/ ", and was the first man on the gallows
Avis and Sheriff Campbell stood by hi,
side, and after shaking hands and bid
ding an affectionate adieu, he thanked
them for their kindness.
The cap was then put on his face, anC
the rope around his neck.
Avis asked him to step forward OF
the trap. He replied, =" You must leac
mel cannot see"
The rope was adjusted, and the mill
tary order given Not ready yet"
The soldiers marched, countermarch
ed, and took position as if an enem,
were in sight, and were thus occupie,
for nearly ten minutes.
The prisoner standing all the time
Avis inquired if he was tired. Brow
said" No, not tired-but don't keep m
waiting longer than necessary"
He was swung off at 10 minutes pas
ii.
A slight grasping of the hands an
twitching of the muscles was seen, an
then all was quiet.
The body was several times examined
and the pulse did not cease until 80 mil
utes had passed.
The body was then cut down, place
in a coffin, and conveyed, under miitar
escort, to the depot, where it was put
a car, to be carried TO the Ferry, by
special train at 4 o'clock.
All the arrangements were carried OF
with RECESSION and military strictne
that was most annoying.
: The general conviction everywhet
d entertained was that the exciteme
y about the rescue was an egregious hoax
:, Brown executed an instrument empo,
u ering Sheriff Campbell to administer
e all property of his in the State, with q
rections to pay over the proceeds of Il
n sale of the weapons, if recovered, TO l.
is widow and children.
BROWNS INTERVIEW WITH HIS FEI
L LOW PRISONERS.
: Sheriff Campbell bid the prison
II farewell in his cell, the latter returnil
thanks for the Sheriff's kindness, al
speaking Of Capt. Pate as brave mar
The prisoner was then taken to 1
: cell of Copeland and Green. lie to
5 them TO stard up like men and not /
tray their friends. lie then handed the
/ quarter each, saying he lad no mo
. use for money. and bid them adeu.
p He then visited Cook and Coppie, "
we're chained together, and remarked
Cook" Yeu have made false sta
ments." Cook asked" what do y
mean ?"