The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-12-14

1 '"os "C uou- saiu Al MS luiolViSW with JO
/ Wise that he had been actuaied by feelings,
revenge. He DENIED that he had ever nad
snch statement. and wished his denial mad
known and be denied further that such has
natives had ever heen his incentive action.
While Mrs. Brown was still present. he
husband partook of his lass supper, which sh
shared with Elm 1t was of the plain jail far.
prepared SO as to be eaten with his fingers
knife and fork were denied him in the fear ,ha
he might use them for self destruction. sas
Their last sorrowful meal being concluded
and the time approaching at which they mus
part. Mrs. Brown asked to be permitted t,
speak to the other prisoners. Bat Gen. Tai
liferros orders forbade this, though Capt
Avis expressed willingness to permit her t,
see them, even at the risk of violating orders
She declined to see them. under the circum
stances. The prisoners'were much gratifed /,
learn this fact. and was informed by Capt
Avis that Coppic wrote a beautiful and feeling
letter to, Mrs Brown during the morning. Ii
was remarkable for irs alIusionst % Capt Brown
and his trials. and the fullness of sympathy ex
pressed for her and the members of her fami
ly, without mentioning bis own situation al
all. ,gsH .-..s, F..-.,s.., 81,
Mrs. Brown took her departure, and reach
ed this place shortly after o'clock, much ex
hausted by the interview. .-.g-.---
passed of with but little excitement Most
Of the people of Jefferson County remained
at their homes to protect their own property
in case of an uprising. The few persons pres.
ent we're mostly from abroad.
The representatives of the Press were not
afforded the facilities which are common in
the Northern States Indeed. none were ad
miited within a hundred and fifty feet of the
scaffold, except a few favored persons who
were smuggied in as members of The surgeon 3
staff, and as the correspondent OF The Trib.
ane has some preten-ions to medical knowl
edge. he could not well re excluded =.
8 On leaving the Jail, John Brown had on
bis face an EXPIRE sion Of calmness and sereni.
~ characteristic of the. patriot who is about
to die with q living consciousness that he is
laying down his life for the good of his fellow
creatures. His face was even Joyous, and
forgiving smile rested upon his lips Hi. was
the lightest heart among friend or foe in the
whole of Charlestown, that day, and not d
word was spoken that wa as.not an iInu utive ap
precialion of his manly courage. Firmly and
with elastic step he moved forward. No
Ainching of a cowards heart there. He stood
in the midst of that organized mob, from
whose despotic hearts petty tyranny seemed
for the nonce eliminated by the admiration
they had in once beholding man-for John
Brown was there every iuch man.
As he stepped ont of the door black wo
nan, with her little child in arms, stood near
ais way. The twain we're of the despiseii
ace. for whose emancipation and elevation to
he digity of children of God be was about
o Law down his life. His thoughts at thar
moment none can know except as his acts in
erpret them. He stopped for moment in
lis course. stopped over. aud, with the tender
less of one whose love is as broad as the
brotherhood of man. kissed it affectionately
That mother will be proud Of that mark of
distinction for her off -pring. and some day
when. over the ashes of John Brown the tenn
Ne ofgVirginia liberty is reared, she may Join
0 the joyful song of praise which on that soil
sill do justice to his memory
Butt 10 return to nv narrative. The vehicle
Ehich was to convey Brown TO the scsffold
vas furniture wagon. On the front seat
'as the driver, man named Hawks, said to-
e native of Massachusetts, but for MANY
ears resident of Virginia. and by his side
'as seated Mr.. S ,dler. the undertaken. In the
OK was placed the coffin. made of black wal
ut, lnclosed in poplar box with fiat lid,
which the coffin and remains were TO be |
rapsportoed from, the county. John Brown
lounted the wagon, and took his place in the |
BAT with Capt. Avis. the jailor- whose admi. |
alton Of his prisoner is of the profoundest na
nre.R Mr.. SaddIer. too. was one of Browns
auchest friends in his confinement, and pays
noble tribute to his manly qualities. s..L..
What beautiful country you have said
apt. Brown TO Capt. Avis. l,ae 3lr4
Yes was the response. et'i '@'ai W
II seems the more beautiful to behold be
ause have been so long shut from it,
Hou are more cheerful than / am, Capt.
rown.' said Mr. Saddler. os I'd s.1asa ss4o1
Yes said the Captain. Il ought to be-
Ie continued, see no citizens here-where
re they?' -----.-.--.-----
1be citize rs are not allowed to be present
none but the soldiers was the reply.
THAT ought not to be. said the old man,
'atizens should be allowed to be present as
ell as others. gl9ssys-z -fEss ~ I'd
The scaffold is approached. He alights
ON the wagon and ascends to the platform.
hich last susiains Old John Brown alive
here is no faltering in his step, bnt firmly
I'D erect he stands amid the almost breaihless
nes of soldiery that surround him. With a
Faceful motion of his pinioned ris 1t arm, he
kes the slouched hat from his head and care
ssly casts it upon the platform by bis side
he cap is drawn over his eyes, and the rope
ijusted. about his neck. John Brown is
ady to meet his God. - e y.
But what next2 The military have yet to
, through some senseless evolutions. and near
n minutes elapse before Gen. Taliaierro's
livalrous hosts are in their proper position.
ring which time John Brown stands with
e cap drawn over his head, and the hang.
ans knot under his ear. - 80, ~ IL
Each moment seems an hour. and some of {
10 people, unable to restrain an eYnress;onl I