Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1859-12-05
RICHMOND WHIG.
ra .TaE EXECUTION OF JOHN nROwN.
REMARKS IN THE JAZZ. AND AT THE GALLONS
ANGRY WORDS WITH COOK-TlIE TRIAL

.o .THE EXECUTION OF JOHN BROWN.
REMARKS IN THE JAZZ. AND AT THE GALLONS
ANGRY WORDS WITH aC0OK-THE TRIAL
SCENE
The telegraph has already put the public possession
Of the main features of tho execution OF Captain John
Brown for his reasonable aud insurrectonary dongs
Harpers Ferry. The following embraces all the pirticu-
lars of the memorable that worthy of record
ing.
At early hour the town in more than usual STIR
even for the stirring times that have fallen upon this
ncighborhood. Soon the movements of the military
drew all the citizens of the place. and all others who had
been able TO gain admttanco TO the town. TO the vicinity
of the place assined for the execution.
BRows's INTERVIEW WITH ruE orIER PRISONERS.
The prisoner brought out Of jail eleven o'clock.
Before leaving he did adieu to all his fellow prisoners
and very aieconatc all except Cook. He charged
Cook with having deceived and miscd him in relation
the support he receive from the slaves. lie said
he led 10y him believe they ripe for insurrcc
ton, but he had found that his representations were
false. Cook denied the chare, and made but little reply
to Brown The prisoner then told the Sheriff he
ready, when his arms pnioned and he walked 10
the door apparently calm aud cheerful lie a black
louehed hat and the clothes during his trial
As he out he taken under guard of the militia
ry Six companies OF infantry and one troop of horse,
with Gen TIliaerro and his entire s,a depoycd
IN front OF the jail.
TnE ERECTION.
At the door Of the Jail open wagon with n pine box
in which fine oak coffin, waiting for him. lie
looked around aud spoke several persons whom he re
cognizcd, and, walking down the steps asked to
enter the wagon aud took his the box containing
his coffin along with ailor Avis lie looked with inter
est the fine military display, but made no remark
The wagon moved of as he had taken his seat
hanked with two files of riiemen in close order.
On reaching the field the military had already full posses
sion and pckets stationed at various points The
kept back at the point of the bayonet from tax
position that assigned quar-.
of mile from the scallold. Through the determined
persistence of DIR. Rawlings of Frank Lcsies paper the
order excluding the press partially rescnded and
the reporters assigned position the Generals
staff. The prisoner walked up the steps firmly and was
the FIRST man the gallows Jaior Avis and Sheriff
Campbell stood by his side and after shaking hands and
bidding afectionae aeu he thanked them for their
kindness They then put the cap his face and the
rope around his neck. Mr. Avis asked him to step for
ward on the trap lie replied "you must lead me-
cannot sec."
The rope being adjusted the military order was
given The soldiers marched and counter marched and
took their position If enemy in sight. Nearly
minutes thus occupied the prisoner standing
meanwhile Mr.. Avis inquired il he was not tired
Brown repied-"No not tired but don't keep wait
ng longer than necessary The arrangements of the
military having been completed, at fifteen minutes past
eleven the trap ic' slight graspng OF the hands aud
twitching of the muscles visible and then all
Iuiet. The body several times examined and his
pulse did not beating for thirtyHve minutes. II
was then cut down and placed in the coffin and conveyed
under military escort to the depot aud there put In
to be conveyed to Harpers Ferry by special train
{ o'clock.
The whole arrangements we're carried out with pre-
cison and military strctness that annoying
The general conviction everywhere entertained that the
runners of the intended rescue altogether egreg
Gus hoax.
INCIDENTS PREVIOUS TO THE ExECrrIoS
This morning Capt. Brown executed instrument
powering Sheriff Campbell administer all property
of his in this StS with directions paw over the pro
eeds OF the sale of his weapons if received his Wild
and children
Sheriff Campbell bid Brown farewell in tie CELL lie
returned him thanks for his Kindness.
Brown then taken the cell of the negroes Cone
land and Green. He told them stand up ike men aud
ot betray their friends then handed each quarter
of dollar saying that he had no more Use for money
u nd hXR Iisvf Ia l.
return his salutatOn. He next visited the cell ia
which Cook and Coppc confined chained together
To Cook he said, you have made false statements
Cook replied-"what do you neany"
Brown-"Why, by stating that sent you to Harper's
Ferry
Cook-'Dii you not tell me in Pttsburr to come to
arpers Ferry and il Forbes had made discosurcs.
Brown-"No, SIR You know that protested against
your coming
Cook closed the conversation by rcplying-"Captain
Brown, We remember differently at the time drop
ping his head
Brown then turned to Cappic and said:
"Coppic, yon also have made false statements but
Ike a man"
He then handed Coppic quarter shook him and Cook
by The haud aud left the cell.
He then returned to Stevens cell and spoke kiady
him.
Stevens said-"Good bye, Captain; know you are
going to a better land"
Brown-"Ies | know am" He then counscIcd
Stevens to frmness warned him against bctrayng his
friends aud closed by also presenting him with quar-
lie did not visit Hasles cell having always persisted
| in denying any knowledge of him
On his way TO the scaiod, Mr. Sader, the undertaken
WHO was in the wagon with him. remarked
"Cipt Brown you are a game man."
BrOwn-"Ycs was trained up. Il was one OF the
lessons OF my mother. But TO hard part from friends
even when newly made" Brown continued the conyer.
saton by rcnlrkug the beauty OF the country which
he said hc never had the pleasure Of the seeing before
On reaching the gioN s-icld Lc Sad-"Wlly are none
but the military allowed within the enclosure am sor-
| ~ the citizens blvc been kept ont" Observing Mr.
Hunter and Mayor Green standing BY he said to them
Gentlemen, good bye" his voice not fatcring in the
Whilst on the scaIold Sheriff Campbell asked him If
he would take handkerchief in his hand aud drop as
a signal wien he was ready Brown replied, "No, do
not want IT, But do not detan me longer than is
| ally necessary
MILITARY ARRANGEMENTS.
IL IL understood that portion OF each Of the military
companies now assembled here have leave of ali.
ence bat that all to aud be present at the
ccubOn OF the other prisoners on the lGtl.
REMAINS o. brown.
HAEPERs FEERy 10 T. M.--thc remains Of Brown ar.
rived here in special train o'clock aud will be ia
ken onby Mrs Brown and her rends by express direct
to Albany, New York IL Is ticr desire TO avoid all
public demonstrations and it l. determined that the body
shall not be visible anywhere on the route to North
Elba New York where it will be inferred in the family
| burying ground.
Mrs Brown acknowledges very warmly the courtesy
and kind treatment extended her 10y the citizens and
authorities Of Virginia She H. Of course in great dis
t''T u"t H"N liNVlaull impressed thusc VINO have
in contact with her woman Of fine feeling and hay
ing great affection for her husband.
INCIDENTS PREVIOUS To THE EXECUTION.
ARRiyL OF MRS. BROwN-HER INTERVIEW WIN uFR mrs.
nASD-uIs DISPOSITION His PRoPERTY-CALNNEss
sIDEs
CHARLETowv, December /, 1859.
At daybrcak this morning the revclie sounded from
thc adquarter' Of twenty different companies arous
ing hose who retired late rather earlier than comfort
would warrant The morning spent in countermnrch
ing, drilling and rifle practice and nothing of special in
iercst occurred until o'clock, when q carriage accom-
panied by twelve mounted guards despatched for ar
pers Ferry, TO bring mp Mrs Brown the wife tho prs
oner, who arrived there last evening She accom-
panied by gentleman and lady, two Of her relatives
whom rumor sOou announced TO be the Rev Henry Ward
Boccher and lady, but ike generally in this region
was altogether unfounded The directions given 10 the
guard however, was not TO allow them 10 accompany
hcr-that the order Of the Governor was TO give her
permission alone " enter the town. aud all others must
be excluded.
ARRIVAL oT MRS BROWN
At o'clock dress parade Of the entire military here