Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-12-07
REPORTED FOR THE STANDARD.
EXECUTION OF JOHN BROWN.

IN Tuesday evening last, in company with L. j.
Utley and W. H. Finch, Esqrs., left Raleigh to
witness the execution of old John Brown, at Charles
town, Va. Mr. Utley and myself had taken the
precaution to obtain letter of introduction from
Gov. Ellis to Gov. Wise, not knowing that Mr. Finch
intended to accompany u.s. Many old ladies, of both
genders about Raleigh, dissuaded from going, and
very feelingy babe us adeu. We shall ever appre-
ciate their tender regards for US.
VISIT TO GOV. WISE.
On Wednesday morning we arrived in Richmond,
and after breakfast visited Gov. Wise at his Office
in the Capitol He received us courteously endorsed
placed it in an official envelope and directed us to
deliver to Major General Taaferio at Charlestown
advising us to get there that day. if possible,
might otherwise have to walk from Harper's Ferry,
if admitted to pass at all. We thanked the Cover
nor, told him we were going as North. Carolinians
with no morbid curiosity to witness the execution,
but to show sympathy with Virginia in vindi-
eating Southern rights; adding that we were pre-
pared to act in any capacity in which Virginia might
require our services. He bowed gracefully and re-
piled, II do not doubt it. gentlemen-I do not doubt
it." We again thanked him, and withdrew
On enquiry we found it impossible to leave Rich
mond before six o'clock that evening, and so made
up our minds to walk from Harper's Ferry, dis
lance of nine miles, if necessary.
A STREAK OF LUCK.
Late in the afternoon we learned that one of Gen.
Taliaferos staff officers had just come to Richmond,
and would return on the o'clock train. We sought
and obtained introduction to him, and he at once
promised us he would take us to Charlestown ex-
pressing much qualification at having our company,
and also at seeing North Carolina represented This
Officer is Major John Newton Brown, young man
Who resides in Charlestown, but whose heart is as
big as the whole South If he ever makes his ap-
pearance in North Carolina, we hope he soon will,
we bespeak for him the kindness of all North Caro-
linans We pledge him the hospitality of Raleigh.
We were sorry to put him to trouble but he showed
us every courtesy, and even more kindness than we
had any right to expect and seemed to take pleasure
in doing so. He will ever be gratefully remembered
by us all.
Governor Wise and others had intrusted to Major
Brown various articles to be carried Charlestown
and among them a rope made by Kentucky hemp
grower, with his own hands, and sent by Express
to Gov. Wise, for the express purpose of hanging
old John Brown. This rope had the honor of car
rying myself Maj Brown putting it in my charge
1t was quite small rope, but it proved effectual.
AT THE RELAY HOUSE.
On Thursday morning we reached the Relay House
to breakfast. Here we found the most rigid strict
ness observed as to passengers, and none were al
lowed to proceed towards Charlestown unless wei
endorsed Major Brown gave bond for the North
| Carolina trio and in short time we were whirlins
towards Harper's Ferry,s which place we reached il
due time, finding soldiers everywhere. With tn,
utmost strictness was blended the utmost courtesy
and on no occasion were we rudely addressed BY
either officer a sentinel There was no offica
arrogance, and several times We were followed b,
sentines and others to beg our pardon and to ex
plain that their orders were rigid and that they ha,
no discretion.
| ARRIVAL AT CHARLESTOwN
| About dinner time reached Charlestown. I
was alive with soldiers and sentines were posted il
every direction. Maj. Brown vouched for our party
and passed US to the Carter House, where VIC obtain
ed good lodgings and good fare. The Major ais
took us to Gen. Taliaferio, who gave each of US
written permission to remain. copy my own t
show how rigid was the discipline:
HEAD QuARrERs,l
Charlestoson, Dec. 1st, 1859.
Mr.. Frank. l. Wilson has permission to remain i
Charlcstown during the days of December LIST an
I'd, 1859. By command of
MAJOR GENERAL TALIAFERIO.
SAM'L T. BAGLY, A. D. G.
TO Gen. Taliaferio and COL Davis we are particr
larly indebted for much kindness.
OLD BROWNS WIFE.
During the afternoon of Thursday, old Brown
wife was brought by escort from Harper's Ferr
and permitted to remain with her husband two hour
She was then sent back to the Ferry.
THURSDAY NIGHT.
The utmost vigilance prevailed. Scouting partit
secured The country for miles around. The militar
was under arms all night, and citizens prohib
ted from leaving their residences after 6! o'clock.
THE EXECUTION.
from the fatigue of trave! and the loss of see
I am almost incapacitated for writing and Their
fore extract the following account of the execute
from the New-York Herald. 1t is entirely correct
HARPERs FERRY. Dec. 2, 1859.
AT eleven o'clock the prisoner was brought out
the Jail accompanied by Sheriff Campbell and a
sstants, and Capt Avis the TAILOR.
Sheriff Campbell bid the prisoner farewell in h
cell, the latter returning thanks for the Sheriff
kindness, and speaking of Capt. Pate brave maj
The prisoner was then taken to the cell of Cop
land and Green he told them to stand up like me
and not betray their friends; he then handed the
quarter each, saying he had no more use for none
and bid them adieu. He then visited Cook and Coz
pie who were chained together, and remarked
Cook, "you have made false statements" Coo
asked what do you mean? Brown answered, "wh,
by stating that l sent you to Harper's Ferry
Cook replied, "did you not tell me in Pitts5urg
come to Harper's Ferry and see if Forbes had mac
any disclosures ?" Brown. "No sir; you kno
!, l protested against your coming" Cook replies
capt Brown, we remember differently" at tt
same time dropping his head.
Brown then turned to Coppie, and said, "Co]
ME Won also made false statements but 7 am ola