Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1859-12-08
The Execution Of Brown-Tncidsnts, &c
CuAuLE<rQwy December 9.

CuARLE>rowy December 9.
The Repurler OF The Associated Press
photographed yesterday 10 Governor Wise
Tor permission TO attend the execution
The reply WAS hat the Governor declined
10 acceed TO the request, and no facilities
viii be extended TO reporters,
Yesterday YVES passed quietly with the
exception Of great military hustle on the
reception Of Mrs BnowS. Mrs. BR WV
was escorted over lrcm Harpcr's FERRY at
ihree clock in The afternoon, and The en-
tire military force was brought out TO make
demonstration. She was received wllh
full military honor, but her companions
were not allowed 10 accompany her from
Harper's Ferry.
Alter remaining four hours with her
husband. Mrs. BRowx was escorted back
10 Harper's Ferry nj 9 o'clock last night
where she will await The reception Of her
husbands body.
No enc will BE- allowed TO Be near enough
% The place o. execution 10 hear any re-
marks that may be made by Brown.
TIE EXrCUTID2.
E-awn was hung quarter past eleven
( The military assembled at uiac O'Clock, and
were posted on tie field leading TO the exc
oution, and also At various points, as laid
down III general orders. Everything was
conducted under The s'ric;e>t discipline, as
I j. the town was in "a Stale Of siege. Noun
/ ted scouts were stationed in the woods 10
/ the left OF lie scatloid and picket guards
stationed ont towards Sacunaudoah Noun
tain in Ike rear. The military oil field form
ell two hollow squares. Within the inucr
enc was the scal,Id, and bet ypcu the H.
Ecr line and outer lines the citizens were
admlted-Do one being allowed outside Of
tie lines except the mounted guards. Il
i q clock the prisoner was brought OH, O!
7 the Jail, accom- panied by Sheriff Campbell
and assistants. and Captain Avis, Tie iallar.
when 4 small wagon containing white
pine coffin was driven up, upon which he
tac'; lis seat. SIX companies Of Infantry
and Rifles, and enc company Horse, ana
General and Staff, numJering twenty five
officers, beaded the process sion. and moved
towards the place Of execution. Brown
( was accompanied by no minister, desiring
no religious ceremonies either in the Jail or
on the scalfold. He locked calmly around
On the people, fully possessed; mounted the
scafiold with firm step; Lis arms piuioned
by the Sheriff; bid farewell 10 Captain Avis
and Sheriff Campbe!l; and al har-past elev-
en- the trap O! The scafloIi was pulled away,
aad with few slight struggles john Brown
yielded up lis spirit. His bady was
placed in a coffin, and is row on his way
10 Harpsr's Ferry, 10 be delivered 10 his
wife, under strict military escort.
When Gen. Ta!ia!erro had arranged for
The visit Of AIRS. Brown, ho called on the
prisoner and informed him that his wife
would come to see him, and he wished to
know how long an interview he desired.
Brown said. Three or four hours" to
which the General res pended that was too
long; an -FOUR he thought was enough
Brown replied: Very well, sir, obey
yonr orders, and 10 your duly. | have no
iavOrs 70 ask OF The State Of Virginia.
THE INTERVIEWS.
Capt Brown was informed Of his wife's
arrival, and requested hat she might be al
lowed 10 enter his room IS scon as possible.
In few minutes the iailur conducted her
into his presence. The meeting was affect
ing, and at first neither party spoke.
Brown embraced her, pressed her 10 his
bosom land exclaimed, My wife" No
Tears were shed, but deep drawn sigh
told too well of the intensity Of The feeling
which each was undergoing.
Alter lew moments thus spent, the
Captain drew chair, and Mrs. Brown sat
down. He then spoke to her Of lis cOndi-
ton, told her he was contenled and If it was
net for parting with her and others whom
he loved, he would have 10 regret in dy-
ing. Mrs. Brown entered fully into the
feelings of her husband, and both were re-
signed 20 the fate which awaited him.
Capt Brown referred 10 the disposition Of
his property and the welfare Of his children
and alter spending an hour in conversation,
supper was brought in by the kind jailor,
and the husband and wife sat down togeih-
er 10 parlake of their las; meal. The Cap
tain raised his hands, and asked God to
bless the meal, and then with cheertuIness
which has no parallel, they commenced
their repast.. From the time Mrs. B. ar
rived old Capt. BIS spirits rose, and he
exhibited light heartedness which surprised
those who were around him. Mrs. Brown
remained with her husband until half past
six o'clock, when she was informed tina,
the interview must end. The Captain de-