Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1859-12-09
seat, aanked with two files of riaemen in
closn order

seat, aanked with two files of riaemen in
close order.
On reaching the field tho military had
already full possession, and pickets we're
stationed at various points. The citizens
were kept back at the point Of tho bay
onet from taking any position except that
assigned them--nearly a quarter Of d
mile from the scaifoid. Through the de-
termined persistence of DR.. Rawlings,
of Frank l.eslie's paper, the order exclu-
ding the press was partially rescinded.
and the reporters were assigned posi-
ton near the Generals staff.
The prisoner walked up the steps
firmly, and was the first man on the gal
lows. Jailer Avis and Sheriff Campbell
stood by his side, and after shaking hands
and bidding an affectionate adieu, thank
ed them for their kindness. He then
put the cap over his face and the rope
around his neck. Mr.. Avis then asked
him to step forward on the trap. He re-
piled, You must lead me, for cannot
see." The rope now being adjusted, and
the military order given, the soldiers
marched and corntermarched, and took
their position as if an enemy was ia sight.
Nearly ten minutes was thus occupied,
the prisoner standing meanwhile. Mr..
Avis inquired if he was not tired.
Brown replied, mo; but don't keep me
waiting longer than necessary"
At fifteen minutes past eleven the trap
fell. A slight grasping of the hands aud
twitching of the muscles was visible, and
then all was quiet =
The body was several times examined,
and his pulse did net cease beating for
thirty-dve minutes. 1t was then cut
down and placed in the coffin and con-
veyed under military escort to the
depot, and there put in a car TO be con
veyed to Harper's Ferry by special train
at four o'clock.
The whole arrangements were carried
out with precision aud military strict
ness that was most annoying.
The general conviction is everywhere
entertained that the rumors Of intended
rescue were altogether an cgregious hoax.
This morning Capt. Brown executed
m instrument empowering Sheriff Camp
bell to administ er, on all property Of his
10 This State, with directions 70 pay over
/ Ne proceeds of the sale of his weapons,
recovered to his widow and children,
| BROWNS INTERVIEW WITH ms FELL
LOW-pRlS0EERs.
Sheriff Campbell bid the prisoner fare
well in his cell, and Brown returned his
thanks to him for his kindness, and spoke
of Captain Pate as q brave man. He
was then conducted to the cells Of his
fellow prisoners, desiring to take his
leave Of them. Entering the cell of
Copeland and Green, he told them to
stand up like men and not betray their
friends. He handed each quarter of a
dollar, saying that he had no more use
for money, and having said this, he bid
them final farewell.
Next he visited Cook and Coppie, who
were chained together. Addressing Cook
he remarked, "You have made false
statements. Cook asked, What do
you mean ?" Brown replied, Why in
stating that sent you to Harper's Fer
ry." Cook replied, " Did you not tell
me in Pittsburg to como to Harper's
Ferry and see if Forbes had made dis
closures" Captain Brown, "No, sir
You know / protested against your com
ing" To this Cook only responded /:
Captain Brown, We remember differ
emily" AS he said this he dropped his
head and Brown, as if in contempt.
turned away, and, addressing Coppic.
said Coppie, you also made false state
mcnts, but | am glad to hear you have
contradicted them. Stand up like II
man" Brown also handed Coppie u
quarter, and then shaking both by the
hand, parted with them.
The prisoner was next taken TO Ste
vens' cell, and kindly interchanged with
him good bye Stevens said :--"Good
bye, Captain know you arc going TO
better land" Brown replied -" I
know am, and urged Stevens to bear
up, and not betray his friends. He also
gave Stevens a quarter, and then took
leave Of him. lie did not visit Hazlett,
as he has always persisted in denying
any knowledge Of him.
BROWN ON HIS WAY TO EXECUTION.
On his way to the scaFold, Mr.. Sad-
Ter, the undertaken, remarked to Capt.
Brown: 'You are game man, captain f"
10 which Capt Brown replied Yes, !
was 50 trained 10 vas one oftbe lessons
Of ny mother bat it is hard 70 PARTITION
friends, though newly made Then he
remarked This is beautiful country
] never bad the pleasure q seeing it be-
fore" On reaching the held liz which
the gallows was erected, Brown said,
"Wby are none but military allowed in
tho enclosure am sorry the citizens
have been kept out"
AS be reached the galIows he observed
VIM. Hunter and Mayor Green standing
near, to whom he said, Gentlemen,
goodbye" his voice not faltering in the
least.
While on the scaffold Sheriff Camp
bell asked If he would take a handker-
chief in his hand TO drop as a signal
when he was ready. He replied, I" No
4 do not want il; hut do not detain
me anyloDgcr than is actually necessary"
E1- The Ohio river is getting lower and
lower every day. II has almost ceased
TO run. All who look at il can at once
perceive that it exhibits very little speed
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