Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-12-09

For shame on such conduct When the
Gen. had arranged for the visit Of Mrs
Brown, he called on the prisoner aud in
formed him that his wife would como to see
him and wished to know how long an in
terview he desired Brown said "Thtee or
four hours" to which the General respond
ed that was too long; an hour he thought
was enough. Brown replied; "Vcry well,
sir, obey your orders, aud do your duty. l
have no fayors to ask Of the State of Vir-
gina"
OFFICIAL Announcemc cnt of Browns End.
Immediately after the execution OF Brown,
Gen. Talmferro telegraphcd to Gov. Wise,
as folows:
CHAElrsrowN Dec. 2, 1859
John Brown has bcen pxccntri Evcr Thing rass,d on
quietly. he not permitted to steat a trgYd will
send his remains harrei's len, this evening at
O'Clock. They will be protected ftou tnlecp aud IS IN lc
deyeedio his wife The hour Of delivery has brcn fixed
WIN. y T&LhrERRo, Major General.
Brown Wot permitted to speak ,oord"|
What commentary upon the humanity of
the great State of Virginia. The history
of the barbarc agcs furnish no parallel to
this. Brown though DEAD, SPEAKETH! y
and his voice shall rouse thousands of list.
less hearts, and strengthen their arms for
the great conflict to come.
A Bloodthirsty Letter.
Mahala Doyle, widow of Que of the Kan
sas enemies of Brown, sent the condemned
prisoner a savage letter, dated Chattanooga,
Tennessee, November 20, concluding with
the following postscript, which contains the
only important thing in the letter:
~. BNIy son, John Doyle whose life begged ofyou
now grown and very dcirous to he at Chalcsiown
around your neck, ifGov. wise would permit"
A party of chivalrous gentlemen at once
subscribed the amount, but the letter being
detained it was ascertained young Doyle
could not arrive in time.
Last Interview of Mr.. aud Mrs. Rrovvn.
The following is a succiuct and truthful
account of the concluding interview be-
tween Mr.. and Mrs. Brown. An escort of
cavalry accompanied Mrs. Brown from
Harpers Ferry, under command of Capt
Moore of the Richmond "Montgomery
Guards" The carriage which conveyed
her was stopped at the outskirts of town.
All the military were ordered out, and the
street was throngcd with aids and pluned
officials, who appeared anxious to convey to
the distressed woman an idea of their con /
sequence. The carriage was driven slowly .
through town while the women and child /
ren gapcd from the windows, and mush |
room soldicry struttcd on the streets.
On arriving at the jail, which was closely
guarded, the carriage stopped, and Capt.
Moore, who rode with Mrs. Brown. iumpcd
from the vehicle, and rendering her his arm,
escorted her into the iail.
Capt Brown was Informed of his wife's |
arrival, and requested that she might DC nj. /
lowed to enter his room as soon as possible. /
In few minutes the jailcr conducted her
into his presence. The meeting was affect
ing, and at first neither party spoke~
Brown embraced her pressed her to his
bosom and exclaimed "My wifem No
tears we're shed, but a deep drawn sigh
told too well Of the intensity Of the feeling
which each was undergoing.
After few moments thus spent. the
Captain drew a chair, and Mrs. Brown sat
down. He then spoke to her Of his con- I
dition, told her be was contouted, and if it,
was not from parting with her and Others
whom he loved, he would have no regret
in dying. Mrs. Brown entered fully into
the feelings Of her husband, and both were
resigned 10 the fate which awaited him.
Capt. Brown referred to the disposition of |
his property and the welfare of his child |
rem and after spending an hour in couvcr-
saIion, supper was brought in by the kind
jailer, aud the husband and wife sat down
together TO partake Of thor last meal
the Captain raised his hands, and asked
God 10 bless the meal, aud then with n
which has no parallel, they
commenced their repa,t From the timc
Mrs. b. arrived olI Capt Brown's spirits
rose and exhibited light hcaricdnc>s, which
surprised those whowcrn around him. Mr.
Brown remained with her husband mill
half past six O'Clock, when she wa, informed
that the interview must end. The Captain
desired hat hiswifc might remain with him
during the night, but the Orders from head
luartcrs we're TO the contrary, aud accord
ngly they separated. While the parting
scene was one which showed much iutcusi, |
" of feeling, there was no exhibition of
passion, and after an embrace, and kiss, and |
a kind admonition from Brown, they part
ed forever.
Mrs. Brown was conducted TO the car
riagc, and under similar escort with Capt.
Moore, who was kind aud gcutemanly in
bis Department. the carriage started for the
Ferry.
The substance of Browns interview with
lis wife was relative to settlement of his
monetary affairs, and the disposition Of bis
body. Previous to her arrival he had de-
'ired that his body should be burned, and
he ashes thereof urned, and in that condi.
ion removed. He also expressed n desire