The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-10-28
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l arrived in this town this morning at o'clock
having been detained over night at Harper's Fer.
ry by very terrific rain storm. l found the same
military arrangements existing provided
last week, there being guard of so men on duty
most of whom are stationed in and about the Jail.
There was considerable excitement prevailing on
account of a rumor conveyed in a teegraphic des-
patch from New York stating that the abolitionists
were making effective preparations for an attempt.
ed rescue of the prisoners Before leaving Freder-
ick similar rumor prevalent there and the
military company of Capt. Sim Immediately pro-
cceded to Harper's Ferry, where they now remain.
Court called at 10 o'clock this morning, at
which time all the space of the room and gallery
was occupied by an eager and anxious crowd. In n
few minutes Capt. Brown entered the Court room,
walking and leaning on two of the guards of the
jail, and Immediately following were men bearing
his couch. He walked around the room and enter
ed the Bar, and laid himself down unon the couch.
Lawson Bolts, Esq, rose and read two telegraphic
dispatches received from Akron. Ohio, which sta
ted that Browns family had been residents of that
place, and were subject to hereditary insauitv.-
Mr.. Bolts stated that Capt. Brown rejected this
plea of insanity. Brown then sat up on his couch
the aid His manner was strongly marked with
contempt for the plea. Mr.. Bolts also read dis
patch from Cleveland, which related to counsel from
abroad and asked delay of "a hours, with the ex-
This was strenuously opposed by Messrs. Hunter
and Harding, and the Judge ruled that the trial
should proceed and the Jury accordingly were
sworn.
The greatest anxiety is manifested by the persons
in attendance to get sight of Brown. His every
movement on his couch is watched with much in
terest and made the subject of remark. We OBJ
serve the artist, David Strother, Esq, whose
sketches OF Virginia appeared in Harpcrs Monthly
Magazine, engaged in taking sketch Of the prison
ers, which he has done in a most truthful manner
During the reading OF the indictment, which con-
tains four counts, Brown lay upon the couch facing
the jury, and apparently listened with attention.
AT times be would close his eyes for instant but
gave no evidence of fear indspOsition-not a
sigh or groan being uttered at the close of the
reading. He took the end of the pillow case and
wiped his eyes during the opening of the case
by the District Attorney, but otherwise
manifested stern indifference, occasionally CLAN
cling around the room, gazing for an instant
into the face Of an individual and then perhaps
towards the Judge or the prosecuting
attorney. The speech OF -- Green, Esq, who
is one Of the abest lawyers in the Valley was Wig
orous effort the principal point aimed at being to
invadate the power Of the State Of Virginia to try
the cases from the fact contended that iurisdc-
tion over the armOrv belonged exclusively to the
ness of Mr.. Green made marked impression. At
the close Of his remarks Brown turned on his couch
and gazed around the room, then again turned his
face to the jury. Mr.. Bolts then rose on behalf Of
the prisoner.
He made an eloquent and feeling effort. and was
listened to by Brown with much attention.
y. Hunter, Esq, closed in behalf Of the State with
strong argument, at the close of which the court
adjourned and the prisoners were returned to jail,
the Jefferson Guards being distributed along the
street between the courthouse and the Jail which
is within fifty yards of the courthouse.
At three O'Clock the court again called and
Brown returned escorted by the Guard. He laid
down his couch and the examination OF witnesses
When the news of Cooks arrest reached the
town it OccasiOncd much excitement, each person
expressing satisfaction. The people are more re,
joced than in the possession Of Brown. Squads of
armed men are being formed in different sections
of the country at the order Of Coils Davis, Baylor
and Gibson, with persons to identity the prisoners
taken in Pennsylvania, and will start in the morn
ing for that State.
During the taking of the evidence Brown mani
ested little interest, occasionally turning in his
bed. Confidence is being restored