Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-10-24

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Mr.. Brown do.
Bystander-Upon what principle do YOU
justify your acts!
Mr.. Brown-Upon the golden rule. l pity
the poor in bondage that have none to help
them; that is why l am here not to crafty
any personal anlmoslty, revenge, or vindictive
spirit. 1t is my sympathy with the oppressed
and tive wronged, that are as good as you and
as precious in the sight of God.
Enthusiastically. But why take the
slaves against their will
MIR. Brown never did.
DISQUALIFICATION did in one instance, at least
Stephens, the other wounded prisoner, here
said, in a firm, clear voice-"You are right In
one case know the negro wanted to 60 back.
Observation-Disclosures did you come from?
Mr.. Stephens-I lived in AshtabuIa county,
Ohio.
MIR. Valandigham-How recently did you
leave Ashtabula county
MIR. Stephens-Some months ago. l never
resided there any length of time; have been
through there.
MIR. Valandgham-Hew far did you live
from Jefferson
Mr.. Brownie cautious, Stephens, about
any answers that would commit any friend. l
would not answer that.
Stephens turned partially over with a groan
Of pain, and was silent.
MIR. Vallandigham ito Mr.. Brown)-Who
are your advisers in this movement?
MIR. Brown cannot answer that have
numerous sympathisers throughout the entire
North.
Mr.. acknowledgements northern Ohio?
Mr.. Brown-No more than anywhere else
in all the free states
MIR. Vallandigham-Bu you are not per-
sonally acquainted i'll southern Ohio
MIR. Brown-Not very much.
MIR. Vallandigham Ito Stephens Were you
at the convention last June
Stephens-I was.
MIR. Vallandigham ito Brown)-Y made
speech there!
Mr.. Brown-I did sir.
Bystander-Did you ever live in Wash.
ington city?
MIR. Brown did not l want you to un-
derstand, gentlemen-(and to the reporter of
the Herald, You may report that ii want you
to understand that respect the rights OF the
poorest and weakest Of the colored people, OPP
pressed by the slave system, Just as much as |
do those of the most wealthy and powerful
That is the idea that has moved me- and that
alone. We expected no reward except the
satisfaction OF endeavoring to do for those in
distress and greatly oppressed as we would be
done by. The cry of distress of the oppressed
me to come here.
Bystander-Why did you do it secretly?
MIR. Brown-Because thought that neces-
sary to success; no other reason.
Bystander-And you think that honorable
Have you read Gerrit Smiths last letter?
Mr.. Brown-l agree with Mr.. Smith that
moral suasion is hopeless. | don't think the
people of the slave states will ever consider
the subject of slavery in its true light till some
other argument is resorted to than moral sua.
sion!
Mr.. Vallandigham-Did you expect gen
eral rising of the slaves in case of his success?
Mr.. BROWNING. sir; nor did l wish it ; |
expected to gather them up from time to time,
and set them free.
MIR. Vallandigham-Did you expect to hold
possession here till then !?
MIR. Brown-Well, probably l had quite a
different idea do not know that ought to
reveal my plans. | am here prisoner and
wounded, because l fooishly allowed myself
to be so. You overrate your strength in sup
posing l could have been taken if l had not
allowed it. had no knowledge of the shoot
ing of the negro (Heywood.)
Mr.. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. time did you
commence your organization in Canada
Mr.. Brown-That occurred about two years
ago, If | remember right. 1t was, / think, in
1858.
Mr.. Vallandigham-Who was the Secreta-
ry?
Mr.. Brown-That would not tell if l re-
collected, but do not recollect. think the
officers were elected in May, 1858. may an
sWer incorrectly, but not Intentionally. My
head is little confused by wounds, and my
memory obscure on dates, &c.
DIR. Biggs-Were you in the party at DR..
Kennedy's house
Mr.. Brown was the head of that party.
L occupied the house to mature my plans.
have not been in Baltimore to purchase caps.
Dr. Biggs-What was the number of men
at Kennedys?
Mr.. Brown decline to answer that.
Dr. Biggs-Who lanced that woman's neck
on the hill?
Mr.. Brown-I did. have sometimes prac-
tised in surgery when thought it a matter of
humanity and necessity, and there was no one
else to do 1t, but have not studied surgery.
DIR. Blggs-lt was done very well and scen-
tifcally. They have been very clever to the
neighbors, have been told, and we have no
reason to suspect them, except that we could
not understand their movements. They were
represented as eight or nine persons; on Fri
day there were thirteen.
Mr.. Brown-There were more than that
q. Where did you get arms to obtain pos
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z. In what state A. That l would not
state.
@, How many guns? A. Two hundred
Shapes rifles and two hundred revolvers-
what is called the Massachusetts Arms Com
pany's reyovers, a little under navy size
z. Why did you not take that swivel you
left IN the house ,? A. | had no occasion for
It, 1t was given to me year or two ago
X. In Kansas A. No, | had nothing CIV
ell to me in Kansas
z. BY whom, and in what State? a. de-
cline to answer. 1t is not properly a swivel;
1t is very large rifle with pivot. The bali
is larger than musket ball /; it is intended for
a slug.
Reporter Of the Herald-I do not wish to an
noy you; but If you have anything else you
would like to say | will reportit it.
Mr.. Brown-I have nothing to say only that
claim to be here in carry ing out measure
believe perfectly justfiable and not to act
the part OF an mcendiary or rufiian, but to aid
those suffering great wrong. | wish to say,
Furthermore, that you had better-al you peo-
pie at the South-prepare yourselves for set
tement OF that question that must come up for
settlement sooner than you are prepared for it.
The sooner you are prepared the better. You
may dispose OF me very easily. | am nearly
disposed of now but this question is still to
be settled-this negro question | mean the
end OF that is not yet. These wounds were
inflicted upon me-both sabre cuts on my
head and bayonet stabs in different parts of
my body-some minutes after | had ceased
fighting and had consented to surrender, for
the benefit of others, and not for my own
(This statement was vehemently denied by all
around.) | believe the major (meaning Lieut..
j. b. Stuart, of the United States Cavalry
would not have been alive; could have kill.
ed him just as easy as a MOSQUITO when he