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

and example bess AMI leave you The stronger SlIl
ground Of the utmost comfor, % my mind 70 know TIA,
no many ef you ~ have bal the opportunity have
given some proof OF your ddeli.y the great family
VI De faithful unto DEATH from the Of Ia
btral love be very hard love
hts Maker.
must yet insert the for my h-m belief In tho
divine inspiration OF the Bible, not wltnstaadng per
haIs naturally skeptcal, oertsinaly creduloas.
wsh a to consider u most thoroughly when you real
that blessed book, and whether you caDu discover
such evidence yourselves ts purity Of heart fec,
ing our minds rs well as work and actions, which IL
everywhere insisted on, that distinguishes from all the
other teachings, that commends II my conscience
Whether my heart be willing and obeient or DO.
the iDducemept that II holds out Ia another reason
Of my convictions Of It's truth and gsnuuenees.
but do not here omit this my last srgane ihs
Bible that eternal e what my soal pan.ng
moment mention this . FOR endeavoring /,
leave valuable copy Of tho Bible W be carefully pre-
served in remembr Of me, to many Of my pos
terity Instead Of some other book equal cost
beseech you all 70 live in habitaai commencement with
moterae circumstances and gains Of worldly store
earnestly to teach this 70 your children aud chill
dren's children after you, by example well
precept. Be determined TO know by experience as
may be whether Bible Instruction Ia or divine
origin or not Be sure 70 owe no man anything but
TO love another John Rogers bis children
Abbor that whore Of Rome" John Brown writes 70
his children to abhor, with updyiog hatred so that sum
Of all vilanes-slavery. Remember he that slow -
anger better than the mighty and he that rueth 10
spirit than he that 'aketh city Remember aiso that
they, being wise shall shine, and they that many
righteousness as the stars for and ever.
And pow dearly beloved family, 70 God and the work
Of His Grace commend you all.
Your affection ste hushaud and father
JOHN BROWN
The interview between Brown and his wife lasted from
four O'Clock in the afternoon unit near eight O'Clock 10
the evening, when Gen Taaero Informed them that the
period allowed had elapsed and that she must prepare
for departure to the Ferry carriage again brought
TO the door, tho military took possession Of the square,
and with an escort OF twenty mounted the corsege
moved oECapt. Moore, Of the Montgomery Guards, &C.
companyiDg her.
The interview was, learn, not very affecting one
rather OF practical character with regard to the future
of herself and children and the arrangement and settle
men. Of business affairs. They seemed considerably
affected when they nrst met and Mrs. Brown was
for few moments quito overcome, but Brown was
firm rock, and she recovered her c,mposure
There impression that the prisoner might possibly
be furnished with weapon with strychnine By his
wife, and before the interview her person searched
them during the time they together.
At the Of separation they both seemed TO be fully
seposscssed, and the parting ally his part ex-
hbited composare either fgned real that truly
surprising learn from Capt. Moore that she rather re-
peled all attempt bis part 70 express sympathy with
her under her affections.
She resented the idea that Capt Brown had done any,
thing to deserve death, taint his name with dis
honor and declared that the gnomnious Of the
punishment that about to be inflicted upon him was
cruel as il was unjust She regarded him martyr
righteous cause aud proud to be the wife Of such
man. The galows, she said, hal no terrors
for her or for him. She stated that she had
not him since last June, about six months ago,
and that they had been separated with the exception
a few days for nearly two years They had however,
correspondent and she had always felt deep interest
in the cause in which he engaged.
The character Of the Interview may be judged
extent from this with Captain Moore which
took place previous TO it.
learn from Capt Avis the jaor, that the interview
between the prisoner and wife characteristic Of tho
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 assent allowing
them but four hours.
On first meeting they kissed and afectionately en-
braced, and Mrs. Brown shed few tears, but imme
diaeIy checked her feelings They stnod embraced aud
she sobbiDg for nearly fve mnntes, and he was
apparently unable to speak. The prisoner only
gave way for q moment, and was soon calm
and collected and remained Arm throughout the inter
view At the close they shook hands, but did not
brace and they parted he said "God bless you aud
the Children Mrs Brown replied, "od have mercy op
youo aud continued calm until she left the room when
she remained tears moments and then prepared
TO depart
The interview took place in the paror of Captain Avis
and tie prisoner free from manacles Of any kind.
they sat side by side a soa after discussing fam
y matters proceeded to business he stated that de-
sired his property pass entirely into her possession and
appeared place full confidence in her ability manage
properly for the benefit Of his younger children He
quesed ber TO remain at North Eba New York. on the
farm belonging her. He desired that his younger chill
dren should be educated and she could not obtain fac
tiles for their education at home, them sent to
boarding school He then gave directions aud die
tated to Sheriff Campbell will which directed that all
his property should go TO bis wife, with tho
exception of few presents and bequests which he made
To Of his be gave double spy glass, and TO
other watch, while third directed TO take tomb
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 Eba long his family reside tnere. To each OF
hts children he bequeaheo the Of fifty dollars and
each Of his daughters Bble to cost FIVE dollars, be
purchased out Of money coming to him from his fathers
Also he directs that Bblc TO cost three dollars
shall be presented each Of his grandchildren and thar
nifty dollars cash be paid TO three individuals be
named they be found, and not to their egalrep
reeeuta,ives.
Dsring the course Of conversation, Mrs Brown asked
him he bad heard that Gerrit Smith had become insane
and had been sent 10 the asylum at UucaS He replied
he had read Of in the papers and sorry
it, but Immediately changed the subject.
The subject of tho death Of his two spoken
Of and Mrs. Brown remarked that she had mad
como effort, while she at Harper's Ferry
for the recovery Of their bodies TO which object che said
Col Barbour had kindly consented /, give his
Capt, Brown remarked that he would also like the