The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-12-16

may soon need the Consultations OF the Chris.
ton religion. Circumstances like my own
for more than month past have convinced
me beyond all doubt, of our great need of
some theories treasured up when our pre-
JUDGES are excited, and our vanity worked
up to the highest pitch. Oh! do not trust
your eternal all upon the boisterous ocean,
without even helm or compass to aid you
in steering. l do not ask any of you to
throw away your reason l only ask you to
make a candid, sober use of your reason.
My dear young children, will you listen
to this last poor admonition of one who can
only love you? Oh, be determined at once
to give your whole heart to God, and let
nothing shake or alter that resolution. You
need have no fears of regretting it. Do not
be vain and thoughtless, but sober minded
aud let me entreat you all to love the whole
remnant OF our once great family. Try and
build up again your broken walls, and to
make the utmost of every stone that is left
Nothing can so tend to make life blessing
as the consciousness that your life and ex-
ample bless and leave you stronger. Still.
it is ground OF the utmost comfort to my
mind to know that so many of you as have
had the opportunity have given some proof
of your fidelity to the great family of men.
Be faithful unto death; from the exercise of
habitual love to man it cannot be very hard
to learn to love his Maker.
must yet insert the reason for my firm,
belief in the divine inspiration of the Bible
Notwithstanding | am perhaps naturally
skeptical, certainly not credulous. l wish
all to consider it most thoroughly when
you read that blessed book, and see whether
you cannot discover such evidence your
selves. 1t is the purity of heart, feeling our
minds as well as work and actions, which is
everywhere insisted on, that distinguishes it
from all the other teachings, that commends
it to my conscience. Whether my heart
be willing and obedient or not, the induce
ment that it holds out is another reason of
my convictions of its truth and genuineness;
but l do not here omit this my last argument
on the Bible, that eternal Lille is what my
soul is painting after this moment. l men
ton this as a reason for endeavoring to
leave valuable copy of the Bible to be
carefully preserved in remembrance of me,
for my posterity to see, instead of some
other book at equal cost.
beseech you all to live in habitual con-
tentment with moderate circumstances and
gains of worldly store, and earnestly to teach
this to your children and childrens children
after you, by example as we'll as precept.
Be determined to know by experience as
soon as may be, whether Bible instruction
is of divine origin or not. Be sure to owe
no man anything, but to love one another.
lob 70 70 no
that arrant who're of Rome" John Brown
writes to his children to abhor, with undying
hatred, also, that sum of all villanies -
slavery. Remember, he that is slow to
anger is better than the mighty and he that
ruleth his spirit than he that taketh city.
Remember, also, that they. being wise, shall
shine, and they that turn many to righteous
ness as the stars forever and ever
And now, dearly beloved family, to God
and the work of His grace commend you
ALL
Your affectionate husband and father,
JOHN Brown.
The interview between Brown and his
wife lasted from o'clock in the afternoon
until o'clock in the evening, when Gen.
Taliafero informed them that the period
allowed had elapsed. and that she must pre-
pare for departure to the Ferry.
The interview was, learn, not very
affecting one-rather of practical charac-
ter, with regard to the future of herself and
children, and the arrangement and settlement
of business affairs. They seemed consideya-
bly, affected when they first met, and Mrs.
3. was for a few moments quite overcome,
I'm RrnIur firm, nd no
soon recovered her composure There was
an impression that the prisoner might posi-
bly, be furnished with weapon or stl ychnine
by his wife, and before the interview her
person was searched by the wife of the
jjailor, and strict watch kept over them
during the time they were together.
At the time of separation they both
seemed to be fully self possessed, and the
parting, especially on his part, exhibited a
composure, either feigned or real, that was
truly surprising.
She resented the idea that Capt. Brown
had done anything to deserve death, Or to
faint his name with dishonor, and declared
that the ignominious character of the pun
ishment that was about to be inflicted upon
him was as cruel as it was unjust She
regarded him as martyr in righteous
cause, ond was proud to be the wife oil such
a man. The gallows, she said, had no
terrors for her or for him. She stated that
she had not seen him since last June, about
six months ago, and that they had been
separated with the exception of few days
for nearly two years. They had, however,
correspondent, and she had always felt a
deep interest in the cause in which he was
engaged.
learn from Capt. Avis, the jailor, that
the interview between the prisoner and wife
was characteristic of the man, and the
direction given for the management and
distribution of his property embraced all
the minor details of bis last will and testa-
ment.
Gen. Taliaferro was also present, and
Capt. Brown urged that his wife be allowed
to remain with him all night. To this the
General refused to assent, allowing them
but four hours.
On first meeting they kissed and affection
ately embraced, and Mrs. Brown shed few
tears, but Immediately checked her feelings
They stood embraced, and she sobbing, for
nearly five minutes, and he was apparently
unable to speak. The prisoner only gave
way for moment, and was soon calm and
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