Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-12-16

day when, over the ashes OF John Brown
the temple Of Virginia liberty is reared,
she may join in the joyful song Of praise
which on thar soil will do justice to his
memory.
But to return TO my narrative. The
vehicle which was 10 convey Brown TO
the scaffeld was forniture wagon. On
the front seat was the driver, man
named Hawks. said to be native Of
Massachusetts, but for many years res
ident Of Virginia, and by his side was
seated Mr. Sadler. the undertaken. In
the hox was placed ihe coffin, made Of
black walnut, enclosed in popular box
with y flat lid, in which coffin the remains
were to be- transported from the county.
John Brown mounted the wagon, and
took his place in the seat with Capt.
Avis, the jailer, whose admiration of his
prisoner Is Of the profoundest nature
Mr. Sadler, too, was one Of Browns
stanchest friends in his confinement, and
pays noble tribute to his manly qualities.
What beautiful country you have
said Capt Brown 10 Capt. Avis.
Yes was the response.
1t seems the more beautiful to behold
because | have so long been shut from
I it,
You are more cheerful than am,
Capt Brown, said Mr.. Sadler.
Yes said the Captain, ] ought to
be- He continued, I see no citizens
here--where are they
The citizens are not allowed to be
present--none but the soldiers, was the
reply.
That ought not to be, said the Old
man, citizens should be allowed to be
present a. well as others
The scatfold is approached. He alights
from the wagon and nscends to the plat
form, which lastsustains Old John Brown
alive. There is no faltering in his step,
but firmly and erect he stands amid the
almost GREATNESS lines of soIdiery that
surround him. With graceful motion
of his pinioned right arm he takes his
slouched hat fom his head and earelessly
casts it upon the platform by his side
The cap Is drawn over his eyes, and the
rope adjusted about his neck. John
Brown is ready to meet his God.
But what next? The military have
vet to go through some senseless evolu-
tions, and near ten minutes elapse before
Gen. Taliafero's chiyalrous hosts are in
proper position, during which time John
Brown stands with the cap drawn over
hs head, and the hangman's knot under
his ear.
Each moment seems an hour, and
some of the people, unable to restrain an
expression of their sense Of the outrage,
murmur shame ? shame
At last Virginia troops are arranged
Ia mode.
Capt, Brown, you are not standing on
the drop-will you come forward" said
the Sheriff.
Il can't see, gentlemen was the reply
YOU must lead me
The Sheriff led the prisoner forward
to the centre of the drop.
Shall give you a handkerchief, and
let you drop it as a signal2' inquired the
Sheriff
Mo- am ready at any time; but
don't keep me waiting needlessly,' was
the reply.
D A moment after the Sheriff springs
the latch-the drop falIs--and the body
4 Of John Brown is suspended between
4 heaven and earth. A few convulsive
o twiichings Of the arms arc Observed
q ] N#8F cfhTF hltfI Il uifiNelts
John Brown is dead
The feeling at Charleslown, after the
e exeeution, is referred to ~ follows:
e Like a string that snaps after great
TENSION. the public mind at CharIestown
j.. s..ened relieved the moment that the
body had been returned to the Jail. The
. extra sen'Fies we're called IN, and people
= were suff.red once more to pass in and
r. out Of t0wu with tolerible freedom. The
d dread is not all removed yef, however, for
every night mysterious lights are seen to
shoot up in the direction Of Harpers
'i Ferry, which are answered elzewhere.-
c Despite ell yieilancr and search, no cause
a can b. assigned. and It is therefore. be-
Ieved that pariies Of rescuers are patient
: " biding their time 70 take revenge
p when ianeied security once more pre-.
gaila. Il Is said tia. there can be nc
/ shadow Of doubt ttat large bodies o.
! armed men have been towering yeTy
near to Charlrsfown, and the remaining
= prisoners are guarded with the mos
d Jealous vigilance. Yesterday morning
Z. orders were Issued that 10 more visitor
/. shall b. admitted to ihs prisoners, they
having implored tBe authorities % giy'
- th~m their little remaining time for re
II Haesign