The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-10-22
The Insurrection at Harper
Ferry.
nrown Not Dead.

BALTIMORE, Oct. 19.
The citizens imprisoned by the insured.
tionists all testify to their lenient treatment.
They were neither tied nor insulted and be-
yond the outrage Of restricting their liberty,
were not illused. Capt. Brown Was always
courteous to them, and at all times assured
them they should not be injured.
The position Of the prisoners in the engine
house during the firing on Monday, and at
the moment Of the final attack, was a very
trying one, without any Of the incentives OF
combat. They had to risk the balls of their
friends, but happily they ell escaped.
During Tuesday morning one Of Col.
Washington's negroes came in and reported
that Capt. Cook was in the mountains, only
three miles of. The Independent Grays OF
Baltimore Immediately started on . scouting
expedition, and in fe~ hours returned with
two wagons loaded with arms and ammuni-
tion found at Capt. Browns house. The
arms consisted Of boxes filled with Sharp's
rifles, pistols, 60.
There were found a quantity of United
States ammunition, large number Of spears,
Shsrp's iron bowie knives, fixed upon poles
"a terrible looking weapon intended for the
use Of the negroes-with spades, pick-axe
and shovels.
The Greys pursued Cook 90 fast that they
secured part of his arms, but with his more
perfect knowledge Of localities, he Was ena-
bled to evade them. On their arrival ct the
Ferry with their spoils, they were greeted
with hearty cheers. The negroes were driven
into the custody Of the Government.
The insurrectionists did not attempt to rob
the Psymaster's department ut the Armory.
A large amount OF money was there, but it
Was not disturbed.
A short time after Capt. Brown was brought
out, he revived and talked earnestly to those
about him, defending his course, and ayow-
ing he had only done what was right. lie
replied to the questions put to him, substan-
TALLY as follows: "Are you Capt. Brown, OF
Kansas?" 81 am sometimes called so.'-
t'Are you Ossawattomie Brown ?'' 81 tried
to do my duty there.n "What wss your
present objectp" s'To free the slaves from
bondage" severe any other persons but
those now connected with you, in the move
ment? ?" "No." "Did you expect aid from
the North?" 'sNo. There was no one CON-
neoted with the movement but those who
came with me-" "Did you expect to kill
people in orderto carry your point2'' 81 did
not wish to do so, but you forced us to do
ito
His wounds have proved to be not nsoessa-
rily fatal. He expressed desire to live and
to be tried by bis country. In his pockets
we're found nearly $4,000 in gold, and sew
eral important papers found in his posses
sion we're taken in charge by Col. Lee, and
ON behalf of the Government In Washing
ton.
The President and Secretary OF War were
together several hours yesterday, on matters
connected with the proceedings at Harper's
Ferry, the result Of which conference was the
sending OF U. s. District Attorney Guild thith-
er to superintend the legal proceedings in the
premises. -------.-==4-+
The excitement which last night existed q
Washington and vicinity has subsidized. II il
said that the affair at Harper's Ferry is the
first case Of the kind which has ever occurred
10 this country, involving ct the same time,
both State and Federal jurisdiction.
With regard to the prisoners, already in
diction is discussed, as Gov. Wise will, il is
troops, TO be dealt with according TO the laws
of Virginia. In this case, the question OF
jurisdiction will have to be determined BY the
Judiciary.
BALrIHoR8, Dot. l0.--Last evening . de-
tachment OF marines, accompanied BY some
OF the volunteers, made visit to Oaptain
Browns house. The FIRST visit was to the
school house. They found large quantity
Of blankets, boots and shoes, clothes, tents,
1000 pixies with large blades aixed, and also
discovered documents throwing much light
on the affair. Among them are bylaws, tho
organisation showing or indicating . ramif-
cation throughout the various States ia the
Union.
They also found letters from various inii-
viduals ut the North; one from Fred Doug
las, containing $40 for the cause. Also
letter from Gerrit Smith, about money mat
tiers, and check or draft for 500, Endorsed
" iho osAsaier OF New Iork Dank, whose
name IL not recolected.
All these documents are in the possession
Of Gov. Wise.
The Governor has offered . reward OF
81 200 for the capture Of Cook. A large
number OF armed men are now scouting the
mountains IN pursuit OF him.
The following ia the anonymous letter re-
ceived by Sec. Floyd:
"CIHcIxkAri, Aug. 20, l85o.-Sir: have
lately received information OF moveme emit OF
great Importance, that feel it to be my duty
TO impart to you without delay. have dis.
covered the existence of y secret association.
having for its object the liberation Oh the
slaves a. the South BY general instruction
The leader Of the movement 10 old John
Brown, late Of KAnsas. He has been in
Canada during the winter, drilling the ne
groes there, and they are only waiting his
word to start for the South TO assist the
slaves. They have one Of THAR iaafiinc man