Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-07
RICHMOND WHIG.
HoNoRs To THE MEMORY OF BROWN.

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H0NoRS To THE MEMORY OF BROWN
The Northern papers come hlled with accounts of
meetings held either just at the hour Of execution
ter In New York, the church Of the Rev Mr. Cbeeyer
was opened In the morning. for Joo. Brown meeting
and the reverned pss.or ndulgedin
phemy. The same building again open for the
same purpose at night when several members expressed
AN earnest desire that their end might be like John
Browns wish which will very likely be gratifed sooner
or later prayer, which commenced, was inter-
rupted three times by members who rose to give their
opinion of Virginia aud her barbarsm. The two meet
ings raised an aggregate Of 500 for the family of
Brown.
In Syracuse, n. Y, Friday evening the CITY Hall was
densely packed with citizens who listened for over three
hours to speeches expressing sympathy for John Brown
aud his family Strong resolutions adopted and
committee on funds was appointed. A large amount
OF money contributed for the relief of Browns fam.
y The City Hall bell tolled SO tmes-the strokes
corresponding with Browns age.
dispatch from Boston, dated Friday, says:
John Browns execution to-day attracted considerable
crowds about the newspaper Offices the evening ed
tons were issued, and several individuals promenaded
the streets with Grape attached their persons Rel
glous services were held in several of the colored
churches the most part of the day. Otherwise there
were no manifestations unusual to every day life this
city.
The bells in Plymouth aud New Bedford were toled
at noon to-day, in memory of John Brown.
fremont Temple crowded this evening to com
memorate the death of John Brown. All the colored
population of Boston and vicinity present. together
with many ladies, large number of whom attended out
OF curiosity On the platform seated many of the
most prominent abotonists of New Engand and erect
ed upon which the standard of Virginia with its
coat oi arms draped in black In 'front.' the rostrum
decorated Win a large black cross underneath which
was photograph likeness OF John Brown, which was
draped in mourning.
j. q. A. Griffin n member of the Massachusetts Uouse
oi Delegates was OF the speakers He gave il as his
opinion that the henous offence of Pontius Plate cru
cying our Saviour whtened into virtue when compar-
ed with that of Gov. WISE of Virginia. in his course to-
wards John Brown.
He was followed by Hon. r. H. Davis, of Fall River.
mon her Of Tho II
action of John Brown, the ground that its ultimate
result would be good.
collection was taken up, announced to be for the
benefit of John Brown.
The meeting then dispersed at early hour.
cHURCH nELLS TOLLED WORCESTER.
WORCESTER, Dec. 2-The church bells were tolled here
today for the execution of John Brown from ten O'Clock
to twelve. This evening a great meeting was held in
Mechanics Hail. which addressed by prominent Geu-
temen OF the city, clcrgymen and others Ii was the
largest meeting that has been held for long time
Three thousand persons in the hail. aud a great
many came who could not get in At the close colec
tion was taken up for Browns family, which very
successful
MEETING IN PROVIDENCE
PRovIDEscE, II. l., Dec 2.-The sympathizers with
or Barstow presided and made lengthy speech Speech
were also made by Hon. Thos. Davis Rev. Mr. Wood
bury Unitarian clergyman, and Rev. Mr.. Day, Free
Will Baptist
The feeling of the larger part of the community was
strongly against the meeting All the prominent mer
engaged in among those enteranL extreme views
upon the slavery question.
EXCITEMENT HAMPSHIRE
MAScHEsTER, Dec. 2-There a brisk excitement
here this afternoon, caused by attempt toll the OBJ
sequies of Old Brown from the City Hall bell. 1t had
struck four or five times, when Mayor Harrington APP
peared among the sympahizers in the bery and order
ed them to desist. One of them refused whom the
Mayor dropped him through the by the most con-
yenient mode aud the bell didn't ring any more
At Concord, n H., the bells tOled for Brown
SYMPATHY MEETING PHILADELPHIA.
The meeting OF the friends John Brown and free
dom, held in Philadelphia Friday Jared rather badly
1t was addressed in the most mpous style by several
minister's and the addresses received with applause aud
hisscs the former predomiuatng. Brown declared
to be superior Geo. Washington and called the Je-
Christ OF the 10th century" The audience howey
seemed to have reyoed at the style of oratory and
became disordery The Ledger describes the close of
the meeting thus:
Major Barnes of New York. next attempted 10 ad.
dress the meeting-I see no liberty here. Voice-"You
had better go away" Another voice-"Go TO Canada"
Applause and Kisses Mr.. Barnes also looked the
future and he saw the floors of our halls of legislation
Washington covered with blood. The speaker INDUCED
in such like prophecies at length and the conclusion
of his speech the meeting was declared adjourned.
Then the feelings of greater portion OF the audience
were expressed by cheers. Some proposed three
cheers for Gov Wise and they were given with will
though not restricted to three Cheers for Virginia for
the Unad States, aud repeated cheers for Gov Wise
with groans for John Brown, followed, for considera-
bic time. There large police force under the
troll of Chief Rugglcs present and the close of the
meeting, considerable feeling expressed against
them, account Of the conduct Of in cndeavorng
to arrest one of prominent citizens without
The crowd was passing out the main entrance, when
Col Thompson, merchant of this city, recognized
by Virginans and called upon for speech There
upon and before Mr. T. had opened his lips 10 address
the gathering decline several Of the officers poun.
ced upon HIM. Fortunately two of the detectives who
recognized Mr.. Thompson, succeeded, after some par
leying in releasing him lie then followed into the
street by the crowd, who greatly excited the
currencc, and there still cries for speech" Mr.. T.
declined, and finally driven away in carriage
The crowd remained sometime Market street, cheer
ing for Gov. Wise and Virginia, and then separated.
D
ALBANY, Dec 2.-Today, between twelve and one
O'clock hundred guns fired commemorative of
the execution Of John Brown II previously hinted
in of the papers that Of the more enthusiastic
and mpulsiye portion of the Republicans intended thus
to celebrate the event member Of the Common Coun
ell OF this city at the last sitting drew up resolution
desiring that body to authorize that demonstrations but
his political friends dissuaded him from it, To-day
taken from the State Arsenal by the keeper
thereof, and planted upon the State bridge from
which hundred cartridges fired by the Deputy of
the Commissnry General, Whether the leaders of the
Republican party will justify this upustfabe and unprc
cedentcd use of the State property by deputy State OIL
GER has not yet been made apparent A few of the
reckless aboitionists eNucd that Brown made
in their cause and uttered threats that thou
sands Of Browns would rise up in his stead and also offer
their lives sacrifice when the proper time arrives.
The blacks assembled in considerable numbers their
church. aud held kind of fast or thanksgiving day,
preaching praying singing and bowling III venerAtiOn Of
the sterling faith which they alcge accompanied Brown
TO the gaows and the grave Watkins the appropriate
Sampson Of the escaped Fred. Douglass held forth in
blage Of black and white ntcrmxture. IL l. expected
that the hanging Of the old criminal murderer aud trait
will create considerable Of furore here the head.
quarters Of all political cNcitemeuts and the rendezvous
ofhrgo numbers Of English Scotch aud New England ab-
oliuonists. During the day the white fanatics posted
placards through the streets vc US liberty or eyc us
death. Execution OF Capt Jol Brown"
In Of the villages up the Mohawk the abolioniss
caused the toliug OF the church bells.
meeting Of negroes to-day resolved continue petit
onng the Legislature fot the passage Of the personal
liberty bill (anti-fugtvc slave aw) until the Legislature
pass Il. This Is the bill vetoed by Senator Divcn last
session.
rHg REMAINS PHILADELPHIA
II announced by the telegraph that the mortal re-
mains Of John Brown would be brought to This city on
Saturday afternoon their way the North The an
nouncement led 20 great deal Of excitement In certain
circles and long before the arrival Of the train supposed
10 contsin the body Of tho deceased largo crowd Of
people we're collected around the Baltimore depot The
crowd was motley one, and composed Of great
many coorcd people, together with men, women, and
children Of the Saxon denomination
The Mayor, Chief Of Police aud strong force Of OH
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