The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-03

make he blessing the consciousness That y"ur me
and example bless and leave You the stronger S ns
ground Of the utmost comfort % my mind 70 know tina;
70 many II you a. have hal the opportunity have
given proof of your fidelity 70 the great family
If men De faithful DEATH from the Of Ia
bitIsl love be very hard TO learn lose
his Maker.
must yet insert the for my n-m belief In tho
divine inspiration the Bible not ~itnstaadng per
haIs naturally skeptical, certsDaly not credaous.
weh all TO consider most thoroughly when you read
that blessed book and whether you canun discover
such evidence yourselves H the purity of heart fec.
ing our minds US well as work and actions, which IL
everywhere insisted on that distinguishes from all the
other teachings, that commends IL 70 my conscience
Whether my heart be willing and ooeisent not
the inducernent that II holds out is another
Of my convictions Of ia truth and gonaiaenees.
but do not here omit this my last nsnt tho
Bible that eternal lie what my soul painting after th
moment mention this for eadeavoringt {,
leave . valuable copy Of the Bible N DO carefully pre-
served In renembr Of me- TO many Of my pos.
sersy instead Of some other book equal cost
beseech you all 70 live in habtla commencement with
moerae circumstances and gains Of WORLDLY store,
earnestly to teach this 70 your children aud chill
dren's children after yon, by example as we'll ~
precept Be determined to know by experience
may be whether Bible instruction la Of divine
origin or not Be sure 70 owe no man anything but
10 love another John Rogers wrote To h's children
"Abbor that whore OF Romen John Brown writes
hs children TO abbor with undyiog hatredsalso that
OF all vianes-slavery. Remember he that is slow -
anger better than the mighty, and he that rueth 10
spirit than he that aseth city Remember, also, that
they, being wise shall shine, and they that turn many
righteousness the stars for and ever.
And now dearly beloved family, to God and the work
Of His Grace commend you all.
Your aIectonste husband and father,
JOHN BROWN.
The interview between Brown and his wife lasted from
four O'Clock In the afternoon unit eight O'Clock IN
the evening, when Gen Taiafero informed them that
period allowed had elapsed and that she prepare
for departure the Ferry carriage again broush,
to the door, tho military took possession Of the square,
and with escort OF twenty mounted men the corege
moved of-Capt Moore, of the Montgomery Guards, &C
companyDg her.
The interview was, learn, not very affecting
rather of practical character with regard to the future
Of herself and children and the arrangement and settle
mens of business AFFAIRS They seemed considerably
affected when they FIRST met, and Mrs. Brown was
for few moments quite overcome, but Brown was
as Arm a rock add she recovered her cmposure
There impression that the prisoner might possibly
be furnished with weapon with stryohnne by his
wife, and before tho interview her person searched
by the wife Of the jaor and strict watch kept
them during the time they were together.
At the Of separation thoy both seemed TO be fully
selpcsscssed and the parting, especially his part
hibed composare either feigned real that truly
surprising learn from Capt Moore that she rather
PEELED all attempt bis part to express sympathy with
her under her affections
She resented the idea that Capt Brown had done any
thing to deserve death, to faint his with dis
honor and declared that the gnonoas character Of the
punishment that about To be inflicted Upon him
as cruel as unjust. She regarded him martyr
in righteous cause aud was proud to be the wife Of such
man. The gnllows, she said, hal no terrors
for her or for him. She stated that she had
not seen him since last June, about six mooths ago,
and that they separated with tho exception Of
a few dnys for nearly years They had, however,
correspondent, ana she had always felt deep interest
in the cause in which he engaged
The character Of the interview may be judged to
exten from this conversation with Captain Moorc which
took place previous to it.
learn from Capt. Avis, the jailor, that the interview
between the prisoner and wife characteristic Of the
man. and the direction given for the management and
distribution of his properly embraced all the details
OF his last will and testament.
Gen. Taleaferro was also present, and Capt Brown
urged that bis wife be allowed to remain With him all
night To this the General refused to assent allowing
them but four hours.
On Grst meeting they kissed and affectionately
braced and Mrs. Brown shed q few tears, but imme
dia,ey checked her feelings They stood embraced aud
she sobbing for nearly Eve minntes, and he was
apparently unable to speak. The prisoner only
gave way for a moment, and soon calm
and collected and remained Arm throughout the inter
view. At the close they shook hands, but did not
boc snt hlacc nd
the children" Mrs. Brown replied, sGod have mercy
you." and continued calm until she Lett the room when
she remained in tears few moments and then prepared
to depart
The interview took place in the paror Of Captain Avis
and tie prisoner free from manacles Of auy kind
They sat side by side soa md after discussing fam
" matters proceeded business he stated that he de-
sired bis property pass entirely her possession and
appeared place full confidence in her ability manage it
propery for the benefit OF his younger children. He
uuesed her TO remain at North Eba, New York the
farm belonging her. he desired that his younger chill
dren should educated and If she could obtain fao
tiles for their education at home, To have them sent 70
boarding school He then gave directions and die
ased to Sheriff Campbell will, which directed that all
his property should go to bis wife, with tho
exception of few presents and beqaests which he made
To Of bis he gave double spy glass; and 10
other watch, while third directed 10 take tomb
or monument that marks the grave Of his father at North
Eba, and have his name, age and the manner Of his
DEATH together with the for which he had suffered
inscribed upon it, He directs that shall remain at
North Fba long his family reside tuere To each Of
his children he bequeatheo the Of fifty dollars, and 70
each Of bis daughters Bbe to cost five dollars, to be
purchased out of money coming to him from his fathers
estate Also he directs that Bbe to cost three dollars
shall be presented each Of his grandcndron and tina,
fifty dollars III be paid TO three individuals whom be
named II they be found and not to their lcgairep
resentaivcs.
During the of conversation, Mrs. Brown asked
him he had heard that Gerrh Smith had become insane
and had been 70 the asylum at uticaS He replied
that had Of In the papers and sorry TO hear
H. but Immediately changed the subject
The subject of the death OF his two spoken
or and Mrs Brown remarked that she had mad
como effort, while she at Harpers Ferry
for the recovery their bodies to which object che said
Col Barbour had kindly consented = give bus ASSISTANCE
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