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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-01
LETTER FROM A VIRGINIAN.


Tie following is from prominent citizen of Charles
town:
CHARLEsTOws Va.
The Appellate Court having refused the Writ OF
Error in browns case, he viii be hung, sentenced,
On the 20 Of December am constrained 10 add, that
any persons coming from the North 70 witness the
event will be placed under strict surveillance by the
aUthOritles here especally should they stop az public
honse This necessity of placing under surveillance
all strangers will be OF such an effective character that
many who may be conservative in their principles will
be denied the privileges Of hospitality among us upon
that occasion.
No inducements will be of any avail, since these
can he obtained for the asking. IL would be well
therefore, for Northern persons TO understand THIS az
ii may save them the trouble and expense OF trip
btherwsrd. No Northern man. unless he has ac-
quantances here who will indOrse him, will be per-
med 10 ret foot upon soil, upon the ID of Deem
ber without his feeling that be is an unwelcome guest
and that he il IN that South whose people, though
generous and hOspable yet view with jealousy those
who come from that portion Of our COnfederacy where
men are tolerated who openly wage war upon our
institutions and would light up our homes with the
torch civil war ncte our slaves 10 nsurrecuon ana
murder wives and little ones. IL must therefore,
not an ear strange that the people of the South and
esI ecally those Of Virginia, view with increasing dis
trust all Northern men. Late events have had ten
deney TO ALLEVIATE the South from the North TO agreaer
degree than IeThaps YOU estimate. We BEGIN nor
TO hl4ere that there as TO be ineed rrcprcss6te
conflict tetWecH FREEDOM AND SLAVERY, and while
we do not court it, ace are far from fearing A. Nay,
no man living South at tins moment would care grOa
if il would commence Tomorrow if II needs must
come. With you il would be conflict for an abstrac
ton; with NJ, il would be for our homes our rights
our institutions, our ALL In this we would have an
immense Advantage but whether or not, we are ready
for tie Fray and already begin to look up your sec
ton as orr rieL1Bt enemy. The finder is ready let
the spark but be struck, the blaze follows. We may
all feel the consequences but at the South we shall
have the proud consciousness that the raernal strife
was not our fault and that il ayeth not at our doors
1 have been nnWaTlv drawn into these reflections
bv the shadow that ." viii not dOwn"-that evil be
tides our country; and that it may, perhaps, be not
long before the people Of the North and those OF the
South NAV owe allegiance TO separate and distinct
soverejauties though now we meet as citizens and
brethren Of that Union, cemented by the common
blocd of our fathers
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-01

j. ludicrous. Mr. Gri-wod, however, viii not let il
rest He reiterates il in the language have quoted
Tbs time be ventures too far. answer that utterly
rep.l and deny his shameful accusation. do not
choose 10 emulate his ooaIssness, and fasten rude
epihsts upon him; but he makes it neoesary for me
10 cav that lie must either produce the evidence be
claims to possess or he must stand in the position Of
reckless slanderer He has either spoken truly or
falsely His silence viii be proof of the latter More
over, no number of columns tina, be can m viii avail
unless he distinctly and plainly makes good his charge.
And this wait for him to do.
Mr. GriswOlds other allegations me less than
they do THE TRIBUsE. BY assuming that leading
ne wspaper can have only one correspondent at the
scene Of great event. he shows his ignorance OF the
capacities Of journalism. | may be permitted TO cay
that TIE TRIBUNE has had no less than three cores-
pondents at ChaTlestown sometimes two together,
sometimes otherwise. He says ] misquosed his hrst
leter. II cannot give single example. he says
the CbaIlesiown letters have been wholly unreliable.
He cannot instance one point He says tina. although
supposed Otherwise he has discovered M identity
Tlis is no startling triumph. Many persons now know
il. But the name which he reveals must oe sacred
from infamous accusations such be has sought 10 In
lure Il with. Mr.. Grswold has his alterhaiivo-either
10 prove bis charge TO accept the contemplate posi-
ton that must follow bis failure 10 do so.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-01
MARINE AFFAIRS.
NAVAL.


TIE machinery for the new steam gnn-boat Seminole,
having been completed at the Morgan Iron Works in
this city, has been clipped 10 Pensacola where it will
be put IN the vessel immediately. The Seminole has
not yet been detailed for sea duty.
The Iroquos trial at the wharf is over. She has
proved hersef all right" and now only awaits Or
ders from the Navy Department to steam around the
for week. previous to her departure for squad
ron service.
Another United States Engineer, and decidedly the
most able one IN the Nayy-bas resigned. Mr. Everett,
author Of a valuable work ON "Nayal Engineering
and enc Of the Atlantic Gable beroes having been
dered to q l,tle gun boat of 1000 tuns-the Iroquois
bas thrown up his commission. Mr.. Martin, who SUI
perntended the construction Of the machinery Of the
General Admiral, Brooklyn, Mohicsn, Iroquos, Mar
ragansett and twenty Others also resig ned e days
ago, not having been treated properly by the Depart
nent. The United States Naval Engineer Corps has
been shor Of officers for over year and the with
drawal 81 Mr.. Everett and Ne. Martin will leave IT in
q sorry siate Mr.. NJ was the Engineering hief
Of the Navy but, not being accessible TO political in
fuenees, War assigned TO third-rste post.
Tie North Carolina has only about $50 hands on
board at present. exclusive Of guard Of marines and
about a dozen officers.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-01
THE COUNTRY TO THE CITY

T. ne Editor Of TAs " i. Tribsas
Sir: The Republicans Of Western New York are
looking in,ently toward your city. You can have
bat poor idea of the interest with which we antici-
nate your approaching charter election. We cannot
bat view II matter Of the utmost importance the
future workings Of our party The moral force of
victory in such political eess-pool viii be- must be-
tremendous. Why, You know that we OF the country
lave never been able To imgne that the least Doj po-
Eiically considered could come ont Of such place
We have been always willing to yield the question
that opponents had only to will in order
rass any end they desired in metropolis. No one
who thinks moment can fail 10 see how much a vic
tory wiki you next month viii aid us in the mighty
battle of next year. The Issue is much beyond
local thing. Why, the idea that the Republican
party has riumphed in such a place as your eity-a
place where the temptation to Gotten H. i well
nigh irresslibe-wil serve to convince the greatest
political skephe that there i after all something ire
pressible" in principle 1t cant help but nerve every
Republican 10 double exertion.
how Il viii shame ne Of tho country You do well
10 bring the subject right home 70 every one who
is the owner Of himself who is Dot Hthinx."
who vote for himself. The most careless and
the busiest Republican in New-York ought TO see at
once and aet uPon The ecRyieton that the results Of
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-01
MR.. HIRAM cRIsw OLD ONCE MORE.

A second letter from Mr.. Griswold, published in
7RS CioreioRd Herald, hss been sent TO me. IL de-
map(s attention. directly accuses your cores
popdcnt Of the groSsest veiaiity. NJ. GrswOld 5
words He pufs Others ior fay, whue ne abuses
ne fcf the want OF il" and again, " would give
S' him tie evidence have OF the mercenary motives
a. that control him. only that would be obliged 10
" nention The names Of those who not in FAULT for
his eond1ct." The minor charges with which Mr..
GrisSOid accompanied this principal one, are Of less
Importance, although it will be proper to allude 70
them. But, trst to the vensliH
Mr.. Griswoij m charlestown, took $3.50 from John
BrOwR's h-sGalied purse IS q Zee for his legal SER
vice.. No other lawyer oonevaed acted similarly, and
one Of diem told ne Of tie circumstance with ua-
feigned indignation. mentioned Is in my correspond
elce, and briefly expressed regret Mr.. GHswold, IN
tn answering letter, admitted the tset, BAT claimed
thas IL was strictly professional He weat further and
minated that hshe offered me money he would aOt
have been exposed. The valSe Of charge S eOrrap'
ton, "a sppied 10 journalists Is now 80 wei nnder-
stOod tlat few persons think seriously OF IL eied
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-01

MoUNT NFRNoS-Tke Boston Transcript assures
the public that the patriotic ladies of the Mount Vernon
Association read their iisle clear to the Washington
estate They have says that Journal acted from the
beginning Of their enterprise under the direction Of
eminent gentlemen Of the legal profession and there
viii be difficulty whatever about the tire. IL adds
hat John A. Washington has performed one gener-
act, IN presenting the Mount Vernon fund the
funi Of Sl,;o %, being the proceeds Of the Mount
Vernon steamboat trip for the past year.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-01
ATTEMPT TO BURN THE WASHING TON
PENITENTIARY.
ONE MAN SHOT DEAD-THREE ARRESTED.
Fros The Washiagoa Star, Noe e.

Prov fhe W de1tRgtoa otdf, N0t. -
daring attempt was made on Saturday night 10
bum the United States Penitentiary. The plot, IL
seems was laid by George Nelson, discharged con-
Wet whose Of sentence expired on the 2ith inst
His plan of operations was well land month previous
his discharge and he mentioned the same 20 convict
Kelly wishing him to assist in the matter, which was
refused; and Kelly further used every effort 20 per-
suade him against the attempt. Nevertheless Nelson
persisted in his plans, and at leaving the PRISON told
Kelly that on Saturday night at o'clock he might look
out for the fire. On Saturday afternoon Kelly di
vulped the matter TO the Deputy-Warden, who com
municated il 10 the Warden, and arrangements were
entered into to arrest the parties in the event of the
plans being carried ont. Accordingly three guards
were made acquainted with the circumstances, also
three confidential convcts assistants Nelson's pro-
gfamme rs follows:
Al o'clock at night, he, with his accomplces, were
to repair to the east of the prison. and next 20
tie Arsenal. An accomplish, mulatto man by tho
name OF Penny was TO scale the wall, and set IRE TO
the carIenter-sbop, and, in the midst Of the excite
men they intended TO enter the west front buildngf
and carry of from the Warden's Office the iron safe
containing the money of the institution. At the hour
mentioned they met and made the attempt TO get
the wall, when both were captured. Nelson making
desperate resistance, Deputy-Warden Seugstaok
drew his revolver, and shot him in the back,
inhicting n severe wound The officers we're
MessTs. Campbell, Maxwell. and Howe, headed by
Deputy Warden Sengstack who exposed himself as II
intensibe of fear; also, John Day. a prisoner who
accompanied the guards, and the first 10 cleuch
Nelson aud hold on TO him until he was Overpowered-
made their escape. One of them, in crossing the
swamp east Of the prison, shot at by the Deputy
Warden ard Maxwell, and it is supposed wound
ed, ar he was seen to fall but arose again and made
bis escape. Had he plan been carried out, no doubt
at this moment the entire block Of prisOn-buildngs
would be laid in urs The two prisoners arrested
taken before Justice Donn who committed both
for Court. Nelson is a powerful and muscular man,
measuring six feet six inches in hight. He is a native
of North Carolina and sentenced for three years
for passing counterfeit coin.
Penny is a mulatto the son of white woman. He
has served two terms in the Penitentiary already,
although be s only about II years Of age. His state
ment 10 thai Nelson End late convict named Cunning
ham arranged the plan obtain boots and shoes,
which were 10 be placed the wall at designated
place. that they were after them when arrested; and
thar Cunningham made his escape, an wac fred al by
Mr.. Sengsiack.
Yesterday, Cunningham who recently par
doDed OUT Of the Peniteuaryl arrested by Officers
Williamson aud Irwin.
p. S.-Nelson died in the County Jail last night,
about 10 o'clock
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-01

"OLD BRowN's" BoDY.-The question of the dis
position that would be made of the body of John
Brown, after his execution, has bad solution-haF-
PLY consistent with humanity and the public sentiment
We understand that Gov. Wise has written letter to
Mrs. Brown, in reply TO one from that lady begging
or her husband Iemans in which he assures her that
hey shall be placed at her disposal The fuldllment OF
bis promise substantially accompanied bis letter
which, by the by, was TO high degree tender and
C urteous. An order inclosed, directed to Gen.
Tsaferro that safe conduct be given to the messenger
that Mrs Brown should send to Cbaresown, and that
he remains of the Old Man" unmutilated, should be
decently committed 10 his care. This is very we'll
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-01

CASTERS TELEGRAPH LIsEs.-Some posts of the
American Telegraph COnPany's Eastern line were
cut down at Fairfield, Conn. mot Bridgeport as re-
ported, on Tuesday last occasiOning some Interrupt
ton 70 business. The break repaired yesterday,
but threats made that the wires should again be
cut last night. TIE same person also threatened 70
Iursue similar course toward the Union Line of Tele-
graph Considerable litigation il expected to result
rom these proceedings.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-01
HOYT VS.. GRISWOLD.

From The LIttcIdHd HeTlIf.
When Mr.. HOyt was in this city, "A few days ago,
friend and relation of John Brown spoke to him about
remuneration for his services in defending Brown On
that occasion Mr.. Hoyt noby responded by saying
that his reward was in his breast III the conscious
noes of lavins, done his duty fellow man, aud
such reward was all he expected.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-01

The Sober gallery Of paintings was sold lately at
auction. 1t was accumulated by Count Brsbeck at
eost Of s50IC but the pictures brought lees than
one-iifth of thas sum. A small Raphael, u inches
long, brought q 900, and ConeggiO $500.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-01

conflict" owes its most prominent and
taken demonstrations; and, long in the futare, the
irrepressble confct will be the watchword Of tho7s
WIZ Wv A'RTPUBLICAN.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-01

The Paris correspondent Of the LTadepeadanee
Beige, gyes an account Of an American reaper lately
sent 10 Kazan, on The banks Of the yolga. 1t was
purebased by several subscribers at $50 piece They
decide by lot which shall have the fret use of It.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-01

The PROFITS OF MESDIcAscY.-A blind beggar
was arrested lately in Antwerp who was ascerained
TO be the possessor Of three houses in that city, and
lot on which lie was about to build four more.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-01

WORK TOR DEAR MurEs.-In St. Petersburg, the
house of Strsgovehtokov, Wodov & Co. have organ.
izsd corps Of deaf-mute type-setters.
, 1859-11-03
Daily Reyiew Of Chicago Market.

TcKspAr EVENING, Oct. 3, 1889.
FREIGu7S-Advaneedcc &c. The following ve.se:a wetc
charecd Reciprocity, wheat fs5m port Buff
fAlo At Sc and from Milwaukee sxc; shr Enterprise,
new c3rn to Buffalo 1t l.cahp7cr TO sand ehf.nkase
pro-? Sarqn:te, otis to Buo 1t 3hc; s7h ra!era and
III" II, wheat 10 Buffalo 1t SC.
E.uUK-lec.pie 800 trls; shipped. e,6ss bsls Mar.
ke: i IND l:c lover. Sales were 800 bsls chucs
sp'u ext. t.ast rlght) at 4is5 dbl 100 bsa coed do.
s5so tr fair spng extra nj eae5 deli 20 Iris tupts
inc At e4uo dcl 100 br,. Sp!n on p t. 70 brls
"DantsdSe" while winter .: $50 de1.
WHEAT-Reeepts e. 81 tu shi2pep, 1s.,l;+bu. WIZ
1ta-Du!l aud lover. Sales wee: s1J bu No. White ut
3c In store SrEixo-Dee.ircd Sc. Sa;ea 1900 lu
No. Spring Ito t Cut eargo) At ssc In store tu DO
Al &c in stos. 7o} bu DO At s1c In tore 200 bu No.
Spring 5l At In ssose 800 tu do teafy) nj Sc In
sso!e: sA0 su do &c In 4ore 6f0o lu do sc In
stnrs; o ln do 1t 3c In store 0 tu do Il Sc II! store;
100 hu Rejected nj : se in 1to1s.
C0kS-Kecrirts s3-sl5 hu shipments, ~ hu. Market
for old corn rtry dul. Sales sd0 m No. 1t &c In
hoFe New curn ae.lve aud declined &C. Sales to-
bu New No. II &c In store; :u bu CO p1.; lo0olu
do at &c trat 1.o bu do ey x=mple> sc par tolbs
oa,act 10 bu he>tsd At 4c In atore 70u bu do 4: 4c
In ere: lara cecs Ear Cosu Al ~: = lo On track
seas do At isc on track: Gears do at 43e tack.
OATS-Rect!pt. o.7+s bus; slipped. 1<s bua. Market
inactive and l&1hc lower. Sales were:-1ooo bus No.
(wanted In parlcusaF wa:caouse At In ao.s; .QC0
bus do At Sic In store: 100 bass do ut &c tack.
RYE-Keeeirt. as Eur; slArmcnta, none. Market
quiet. Sales ~ese:-lls bag. b1 sample &c track =
lo1 bu. do ii SIC In store.
DAKLEY-Kecepta, 1o,slo tus; ahipments 80 100 hu..
Market aetlr: ant sc owet Salea wc1els bus No.f
In ota &c Ia store 5000 bus No. at In st5e 1910
bus do It 37cin store.
sEEu:-Keee!pt.. t,8so b.. Timothy tetd in btt:ezre
gae, -.ad market th.de nruer- $a.es wese:-loo tu.
prime 4: DEL; - bass ape do c05; Is bus dirty Il
100.
Receipt - bsls Beef. Mess Ueef guilt
- brlsCity sold At s'co. Nus. rost, tl4.to.
1ARp-RcetIpt, Sc. 900 ~. Market Aonna It 1lQl1fe
TALIoW-Re:eps, go rs 20 bsis prime city tkctals,
sod .. 1ohe-
HIDEs-Kec; .pt= e, ,.5s b. Market unchanged. Greer
skate; Green s.ted tHG7c; Dry sa,ted. sHalie; Dry
Flint 1s@14c.
1l1a 1aaW1NEs-Rtee:p 81 kE.s Market declined 1c,
Sales vt. c: ~ bs.s ut stc; 100 brl4 nj e3e.
ALc1H0L-aa5.e perg,l.
POTATOES Receipts, So b. Market atesdy Sales
r'e,r-soobu p'ime Piakeyes At Sc On track.
AFPLES-4dbbs god eastern apples 1t 4:e5
DRIED FRCiT-ll5 Aacks dr:td applesA vi skc,
DCTTEK-pun ut 1lal:c for Common to dns d.k!n.
Daily u tair request al II G1te.
f0CLTRf--Lse Chickens dull II $l.ooolq5 per dc.ea
Turkeys :&:Ac per H.
EGGs-ln g,ot demand At II Slsk..
LIVE sTOCk-Reee1p:s . cars catta, CIT hos7 md
ahe.p. The market his been quite actys and tha f.oek
about cleaned out with m1ts4A chang. Ia psiee. 1hS
, 1859-11-03
Views Of an Cgara Abultttoaist on the
&4arpeF's Ferry IusuFrectlon.

Ex~ Yoex. Nor. e.-Wendcl1 Phillips. Of fsos-
ton, delivered lecture last nigh, in brooklyn,
in which 10 argued thar Jotn Brown Was the
orly American who acted boldly up 10 the true
Amerioau idea lie cast aside those false and
fatal wrappings Of in .6tte conservatism. and re-
fused to regard anE,hIog rs Government or any
statute ~ Law, except those which conforned
to hia own sense Of justice and Of right. Viz.
ginia was not 4 State, nor Wise n Governor
Tbs Union was not . nation. All these so-called
6 refnnents were organized pisae'es. and John
Browns VAS to-4ay tbs only renl snd true gov
ssnusn. in yirgip'a. and he hsd IN infiu.elv
better right 10 hang Gov WISE sAan Cor. Wise
had TO bang him. lie also said:
II think you can find better use for iron
than forging it into cbaius: if ron must have
tho metal. put il into Sharps rifles; ii is great
deal better used that way than in fetteT; a
great desl better than 4 great clumsy status OF
! false greet uaau. fnr men to kneel dorm 10 and
worship In sStatu-Douse gard"
Tom Cor~in Of Ohio w&s on the platform. and
being called upon Tor speech, said he was there
merely By accident, and begged to be a'lowe.!
10 reject upon ~hut he had heard before girins
hIa voice upon tho matter.
, 1859-11-03

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t.on.n1 II; Mo.,,ion " nnw hcr. liz hpx nj
t.;ned fra4, tha cor.t;tn,;nn.i ,nT.rn,,s,,
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m the Me1;cnn poc,f;c co.st undcr ,he Amr,i.
csn flxr' liz In. nnTt;aliv tnsde arranremsn,, ,
Win one of lie s.camshin comnnn;es to connec,
Iii fts 1;nc ut aca,,,iro rl,crchv nf7nrd;no -
direct siram com,nnnEcat;nn nu lint coast tuicc
.nont},
Thr ,j;sn,,c1, f,,n, Conx,t p,,ct in the Stat,
I,rnart,nr,,, show, fhat t}rmnnd t,hase ras n,o,,
,n.t;r;onst, ,T,rdsr.d ~ W"r;e, h. H.. of5;ns,,s
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tbe P1cs;cn,,s ,,orcr IN ,fo IN ,,c ~ In. hec,
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amsr;r.n r;i;7aos in tt,t eo,,ntry cpnn:as' ~
,ars, nror;d. F,r,lar nsnns Thors !. n M Jnni,
49, * p-s.u;tan. iii ,,r.sant 49,
.h;se, - ,s;s w., poa'eo'9 LILA
~ fr;saM. % ~ ,is c".st;s1',ans, ., f.o1arr,,.,.
!, Msv,ro ,hnL !, ;s t';r,ir ass.m,;ai tbst Sera,
I.srdo .lould ;r,nss1;atslr rctn1,, ia Vera Cr,,.
"esa 49, i.:s III .a.~a-, .as..,..
m.,;on oT the nendin~ trcntx with The En;trd II
St,,ss
Cien seran III. N;n;.tcr fronc %cw f,,enada
+. in tbr cir '
, 1859-11-03
MAftne DIaAstsr and Loss of Life.

Exw YoRx, Nor. e.-7he steamer Champion,
hepec this morning for New Hnsen, when oG
Naionick Point, came in collision with the prop
Ter AlbAtross aud sanR almost inslantancous'y,
Bhe had between 80 and 40 passengers md II
crew Of ten men, Of these three passengers and
ono Of the firemen are missing, and supposed
to be drowned. 0ns Of the missing is Mr.
StseIs, Of New Haven.
1t Tho moment Of the concussiou the boiler Of
TIT Champion exploded. sealding one fireman to
death. Tbs remainder OF the passengers and
Grew wero taken of by the AIbatross.
The Champion had large amount Of freight.
All the baggage Of the passengers is lost. She
does not belong to q regular line Of New Haven
boats. but had This morning taken the place Of
The Traveller, which was damaged yesterday in
4 colliA[pu with 1 fchuoptr.