New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-30
LETIER 10 MI. HnYr.
CBGPLYsTows. jefferson Co. Va. Nov.


GIoR6E II. HoYT, esq.-Dear SIR Your kind letter
Of tie I'D met. is received. Exceedingly regret my
| inability TO make yOu some other acknowledgment
for all your efforts in my behalf than that which con-
slsts merely in words; but 20 il is. May God ana
good conscience be your continual reward. really
do rot rec what You can do with me any tnrther'
commend my poor family TO the kind reWembraAee Oh
ali fTlends but | well understand that Hey arr no,
ne oRjg 200, in world ought 70 begin 90 leave
off ga, np cur world. have but very little idea OF the
charges made against Mr. Griswod, get TO see but
little Of what is afoat. an reg S0rry0r any Tf0Hg
mai MAJ be done Inn; but have means of CONTRA
dicIilg ythiDg that may be said not knowing what
is said. | cannot how II should be airy more dis-
hoEOfdLe foT him to receive compensation for his
expenses aid service, than for Mr.. Chiffon and am
moi aware that any blame is attached 10 HIM on that
sCOIe. / am getting letters constantly than
well know how 10 answer Ny Kind trteRds appear
to Lave very wrong ideas of my condition az regards
TcIilfng TO all tie kind communications receive.
Your friend in TRUTH JOHN BROWN
Another letter, not yet published, has oeen re-
ccived from John Brown. Mrs. Lydia Maria ChiIds
letter the old in prison, properly publhed
with lis answer; and n nrast itas a voice If
the old conservative heart which also John Browns
Gets and words have set throbbng-i transcribe the
letter which elected the reply from the old man, here
with snbjoined:
WEST NEWTON, Nov. ;, 1859.
Capt. JoHS BRowS.-Dea Brother: Withdrawing
any expression of opinion respecting the outbreak a.
Hauers Ferry ] cannot but admire your bravery and
effort 10 save life during the conflict But, above all,
your uDwavering faith in God and fidelity 10 principle
ouT fearless answers, Your faithful testimony against
slavery and your noble sefsaerifeing spirit eXcites
tie admiration of all who yeneraie justice, truth, and
humanity.
Willie cannot approve of all your acts, | stand in
OF your portion since your capture, and dare not
oppose You lest be found fighting against God; for
You speak as one having authority, and seem 10 be
stfeI ptlened from on high. Look Ouy God for aid
in these yonr trying hours which, if they be brief
may lie illumination of His Spirit and of lifetime be
CeLeIed IL the time allotted you here. II called to
ascend the galows, may You do II J0yfutly, pralsing
God that you have been counted worthy die for those
ready perish and like His Son. may you feel TO for
give and bess those who take your life. Many, yes,
multitude, appreciate you ao'c and were you anbl-
tiOus OF immortal fame, you might now enjoy fore
taste OF that which il 10 come if you die rs you have
lived since prisoner.
Your family viii not be forgotten--ther wants will
be attended to abuLdantly by those who love heroism
and integrity TO principle, and by the Father who SUI
ieTs Lot sparrow fall 10 the ground without his
notice. My prayers You have. May God give You
strength and ietgIaon and inspire You to utter words
OF wisdom. warning, courage, and love 10 those you
leave.
l would imprint on your sacred face the kiss of
sympathy and love ere you Join the multitude of
martyrs who have gone before you. But this cannot
be. God bless you. | would ask line from you, but
would rot your brief time-for having seen
you SHOULD sacredy cherish line from your hand
Believing Gcd Teg1s feel 10 view these recent events
as his Providence, which in time may be fully mani
although AT present nscrutabe host Of friends
love and remember you, and speak for many in my
immediate neighborhood. Farewell, dear brother
God bless you.
/ omit the name at the Writer'S request
REPLY or JOHN BROWN.
CHARLEsTOwS, Jefferson Co.. Va,
Nov 49, 1859.
Nj DIAR SIR: Your most kind communication Of
the 5ih inst. was received by NE in due time. You
quest a few lines from me- which cannot deny yon,
though much at a loss what 10 write. Your kind NELL
ton of things my conduct here which you aI-
prove is very comforting indeed To my mind; yet am
cous that you do than justice. | do
tainy feel that, through Divine grace Ihdre sH9sar
ored 10 he 80 faithful in few things mngling with
even these much of imperfectiOn | certainly uu-
woIthy "even suffer affection with the peo5ls Of
God" Yet, in Infinite race, He has thus honored
NE. May the same grace enable me 70 serve Him in
ror obedieHoe through my little remainder of this
lie, and 10 rejoice in Him forever. cannot feel that
God will suffer the poorest services may any OF us
rendeT Him or His cause 10 I've lost or in VAIN
! Go feel =" dear Brother" that am wonderfully
"strengtheued from on high" Nav 1 ~ that
strength in showing HIS strength unto this genera
ton, and His power TO every one that is TO come.
am most grateful for your assurance that nav poor
shattered, heart-broken smy wall not be forgotten"
have long tried 10 commend them them to /" the God
Z" Of my Father" have many opportunities for
failtul PLAN deGliRg with the powerful influ-
entail and intelligent class in this region, which /
trust are not entirely misimproved. I huu5ly trust
hof firmly believe that God reigns and | think |
can truly say " Let the earth rejoice
MAY God take care Of His orR cause and Of His own
name, well ss of them who love their nghbors.
Farewell ours In truth.
JOHN BROWN
As collections Of John Brown letters will be pub
shed with other biographical facts, for the benefit Of
Lis family and the families Of those who fell with him,
it is urgently requested that copy Of all eOmriunica-
tons received from him. well Of the letters to
which they were an answer should be printed or sen
TO The undersigned, who has the matter in charge
JAMES REDPATH. Box No sa1l boston.
ASorHER HoAx.-Virgina seems doomed to be kept
in constant ferment by bogus telegraphe dispatches.
At one time it was announced that Gov. Chase of Ohio
had sent meSsage informing Gov. Wise that an ex-
petition for the rescue Of Brown was being organized