The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-11-02

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sented he could not that proper euse for delay was
ade Thought therefore, that the jury should
The jury having been sworn fairly and impartaily
the PRISONER the Court directed that 'be prisoner
might forge ne form Of standing while Arraigned he
Botts inquiry 70 prisoner, and he continued to lie
prostrsfe his cot vhils long Indictment hng seven
pages was First ms treason, and
third, murder. -
Mr.. Harding addressed the jury the part of the
prosecution detailing the facts expected Proved and
stating the Law applicable to the case.
Messrs. Green and Bolts followed the Fart Of the
Mr.. Green part Of prisoner gave the law applicable
to the and remined the Jury that thry Judges
and fset and they have any doubt as to the law
fact of the guilt of this prisoner they to give the
prisoner the benefit Of such doubt
he proceeded at some length. a--1----5-a
Bolts imprss,ively addresseed the Jury saying that
the before them was an unusual one and IN many
respects such before BEEN unknown 1t was q
Jury trial calling for calm delIberation
and seizng oose statements to indnce conVc
ou The Jury must he morally above all and
influences and deliberate calmly free Of all
bearing mind that the mission of the law La not to
naotained when Judges Counsel and Jury rise above
these influences The burthen Of proof Is on the Com
monweath If she fail to subs antiate her charges,
YOU are bound to do your duty impartisy and nnd
verdict on the and testimony that the Commonwealtn
NAV he able to present you. z! - = f=T 7lg-s1
he then proceeded to 60 the grounds taken
By each Of the three prisoners of indictment
no Siaerspcs how rnuch Jury may be convineed in
minds Of the guilt Of the prisoner Is
tial that they must have proof Of positive guilt
Bolts evinced determination to avail himself Of every
advantage that tie law allows and do his duty to the
prisoner ea nesty and fsithtuiiy 1t was due 70 The
prisoner state that he believed himself be aetuated
by the highest and nobest feli that ever coursrd
through human breast His nstruetions we're to de-
stroy neither property nor life. They would prove by
these gentlemen, who prisouers that they were
treated with and that they we're kept in position
of safety that violence offered to them These
facts must into consideration and have their due
weight with the Jury. 5--S 1 ~
Mr. Harding responded Mr. Botts's speech in gensr
slities at some length.
tance some owning few slaves were called cempetent
Jurors Out Of these the counsel for struck of
eight and then twelve were selected by ballot from the
Richard Tmberlsy, Joseph Myers, Thomas Watson
jr Isaac Dost John Mscnre William & Rishsson, Je-
Wiltshire, Geo W. Topp and Vim A. Martin
The Jury not sworn on the case, but the Judge
charged them upon the nor to per-
init others to converse With them tE=l
Jho Copeland. Muiatto prisoner from 0berlih Ohio,
has made full confession to the United States Marshal
he has given of parties 0beriin who in.
duced him to to Harper Ferry and furnished money
for his expenses Sc He also states that movement Of
similar character contemplated in Kentucky about
the same time
Many persons in Northern Ohio, whose names have
heretofore been mentioned directly Implicated His
confession is wi hheld from the public until the trial 10
over. byiorder OF Gov. Wise.
Mr. johnson was shown to day large number Of let
ters duplicating Smith and large number of p omi-
nent men at uberlh Cleveland points in Ohio.
Marshaf johnson has list OF officers of the Provisional
Government and list Of contributors the preest-
Marshal johnson left for Cleveland last evening taking
Tbe examination made by Marshal johnson settles the
fact that this movement had been long maturing Many
prominent in the Northern States have given money
and influence in its behalf and when the facts are made
public sensation may be expected.
dispatch from Charleston Va, Of Oct 2sth, says:
Cook was brought here 10 o'clock this morning.. He
says that Brown had taken his advice in regard to
mounting the men, 70 thousand strong could not
ard he tn he here n
There is great rejoicing here at he arre.t Of ook.
George H. Hoyt, Esq of Boston arrived this morning
Proceedings of the Court he Court met at o'clock
Brown led over from the Jail walking very fseby,
By Mr. Botts-Coi. washington rec,lled.-The nego-
tatons opened with Brown for the release OF
prisoners before the general firing commenced on Mon
day Does know whether all the prisoners signed the
propositions suspension of firing before the opening
frequently suggested that the prisoners should
the bridge with to the second canal lock and mol
to be fired until after they reached that point NC
objection made BY any one OF the prisoners 20 tine
proposition u 81 s-....e z...ecs 100.
tage. He persisted in holding hostages. Browns son
wounded duriI The day in the breast the bal pass
ing around to the sd but he took his weapon again and
fired fe luenily before his suffering compelled him to
tire Capt. Brown fequehtly complained of the bad faith
make no snreut amy against people
Mr.. Brewer went out and brought in promise that The
ing. Cannot say thar all the firing of Capt Brown and
his wasin sefdefense. Heard Brown give frequen nj
Mr. Hunter aid before jury the printed Constitu
tion and ordinance of the provisional Government read
forty f and forty eighth articles and briefly Summing
up the other portions Of the Constitution.
Campbell knows Ae handwriting of the prisoner, has
copied letter for him. % - -'-s
Brown the phi opesaid he would identity himself any
of his Handwriting and all that he was ready
Mr. Hunter said he would prefer prove them by Mr.
Brown said either " ay as you please.
large tundle of letters were produced eaeh oil whcn
was identified by Campbel t,.g .e--, r -5.sa q
PRocEKDIyes OF SATURDAY, THE 29th OF OCTOBER
The Telegraph gives US the following:
The CoErt met at ten O'Clock this morning The judge
announced that he had received note from the new
counsel Of the prisoner, requesting delay of few min
ues 70 enable them to have brief inter view with the
prisoner would sneordingy wait short time. Soon
aer Brown was brought in and took his usual reeun-
Samuel Chiffon Of Washington City appeared addi.
tional counsel for the prisoners and was q1aiihed;
Hiram Griswod of Cleveland o was also qualified as
counsel for the prisoner. ,g3-. f.. sstE =.
MI Chiffon made an explanatory statement He was
unexpectedly called upon sterday to aid 10 their defence
gentlemen who conducting the defence but upon
case BE then determined to his best feeling
liberty to refuse under any circumstances however,
coanse not having had time read the Indictment
examine the evidence already given He made no motion
but wonid advise delay of few hours in order that
himself aud his brother counsel could make some Lrepa
ration.
The Court decided that the trial must go No
delays could be granted. 3. g. &
The trial then proceeded.
Hey for the prisoner objected to EeesvinS as ey
1dence the letter OF 1eft ouith neeetoiore
aud also the autobiography of Brown, written by himself
Both were withdrawn.
Several witnesses were then examined by Mr. Hoyt
and crossquesioued by the prisoner, hie lying on his
bed. wrapped mp In a blanket.
The testimony was mainly relative TO Browns kind
treatment Of the prisoners.
At / o'clock recess taken for dinner. lfse 4ft
AFTERNOON SESSION. ..-s -,..
Several witnesses were examined. all proving that
Brown had treated his prisoners with humanity, and fre
quenty reg cited that boodshe should have been caused
by him in self-deftnce. -T 3 - -.+fr--l- 75'
The defence closed their testimony about o'clock and
the State desired give the the Jury without
gument. Sc -- ,- al '.s.s-.z -.-3TT al-af .
Brown insisted that his counsel should argue the
~ after the opening speech for the State. 7i ? 81
9 The Court adjourned till Monday morning, when the
= counsel for the prisoner will proceed. rtt''.t
Capt John E. Cook, of Harpers Ferry insurgents
is brother-in law of Gov Willard of Indiana Gov
Willard, and E. Nc Donald, Attorney General of the
same State reached Charleston Va, Friday and ad
long interview with Cook.
The Spirit and doings of Slavery. e-
Look at the sham mock trial of Brown al
Charlestown. Va. The cowardly. blood thirs
ty Court when the prisoner was basely aban
doned by his Virginia counsel. refused at
hours delay, for new counsel to converse with
: Brown. read the Indictment &c. E...
On Saturday nigh.,the Counsel for the State
sure Of their victim at the hands of slave
holding jury, wished to submit the case with
out argument, the sooner to hurry Brown tt
the gallows. ....l. -,
Last week q negro was decoyed from Mt
Giead to Columbus, and there seized by
O. 8, Marshal and hurried on to Cincinnati