The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-04
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O'ARtESrowS, Va, Dec. I, 1854
Vis1 ef COLONEL Smith Of the VI piasa NLisarv IN 49,
and o. JesniWgs wise % Captain Bro,cs-Easvuew =.
f@ees Our Reporter and One Of The y IL Officials /. r.
at TIC Hands Of Pro-Siarery Cae,aymen- Ti.ks Tar
Aaae H"s Nerd Gf Prayers Themselves than la Hos
aus Wrh N Regard 10 the Bodies Of is Tyo Sons and a
1'oo Ne" Nasnd Thompson Shot the fray al Havpcss
fry-Spg0ets, for rosccnce Sake that the Bodies e
AL BE Ba,nd and Their Remes Bored U-e ;ort;,,,.s.
inFne Spws's-A Quaker NAMED wsnn from Io.ss, On
His Way to RiNhmond, TO Sesk Pardon for Copptx-
busst'ng ~ Taco Mimic Auskets-Discxssions az 10 ~
Ad,antc9s and Dsscdsa'sdas Of Dissmso,,--Gassvss
OraT for tie DIST sofs " Troops on the Dayof Esscx-
Gon-Arrirui If Mrs. Bsusos-Amothcr OHIO xn-.b.r -
Congress in 7oss, DC, dc.
Colonel Smith, OF the Virginia Military Institute uai1
visit to John Brown to day, In company with Mr. O. L.
nings wise son Of Governor Wise, who Is attached -
Company r, Of Richmond.
had interview with Of the jail officials who -
present At the conversation that took place botwss.
Captain Brown and these gentlemen, aud give you vera
Tor word. what transpred during eur iutevvew:-
RxPosmn-Dd Colonel Smith question Brown ~ =
whether he had any desire 10 have clergyman 70 ado
mister 70 him the consultations u religion
JAN OFFICIAL Yes he did bat Brown said he did nss
recognise any stakeholder, lay or clerical, any
sympathzng with slavery, . Christian. he gave he
same reason yesterday for his refusal to accept he
services Of some clergymen who called upoa HIN.
He also said he would be attended 70 tho sca1.
fold by backlegs robbers Of the kind a. bv
saveholdng minister's, or ministers sympathzing with
slavery, and that he had his choice he would prefer
being followed to the scaold by barefooed barelexxeA
ragged negro Children and their gray headed slave
mother, than by cergymen OF this character. He would
feel be said much broader Of such escort wished
he could have 1t.
REPogrzR-Ias he said anything the subject Of re-
ligon TO the clergymen who have called upon him?
OFncIAI-Yes, he argues with them; but winds up fire.
quenty by telling them that they, aud all Shareholders
and sympabizers with slavery, have far moro need Of
pray themselves than he has, and he accordingly sd
vises them pray for themselves and exhibit concern
about him While making these remarks he requests
that he would not be understood designing offer any
insult
REPoRrER-D Does his health impaired by the ankle
~ which he must necessarily feel in view Of his impending
fate ?
OFFrcAI-No sir; he looks much better TO day than he
did any period since his imprisonment He his
meals sgn9 1na b seems r 70 be better spirits this
REroRrERIoes he make any reference to his sons whs
were shot at Harper's Ferry? 4
OrrnM-He expressed some anxiety TO get the bodies
of his together and requested the aor TO give bis
wife any assistance in his power to get them together
REroR1xR-What does no mean by getting them TO-
g. Their? +.
was taken to the winchester Medical College for dssec-
ton and in using the words getting them together he
meant have their bones collected and given to ns wife,
He also expressed desire to have the bones Of two men
name1 Thompson from hts neighborhood, who
shot at Harpers Ferry given to his wife, He expressed
idea that it would BIO well to have the flesh burned on
tn odies Of ALL and their bones boxed up that thoy
nigh, be carried home with more convenience. In ex-
press ing this wish be remarked that he meant to do no
violence to the feelings Christian sentiments OF the
people Of Virginia His sole object prevent ncon
yenenee in their transportation, and avoid any disagree
able odor,
REpoRrER-There rumor the streets during
yesterday that he was engaged writing out or had
written, bis autobiography. Is there any truth in The
rumorp
OFr1cL-No sir, there is truth in it. He is how
ever, writing long communication to his family.
REPnR1HR-Does he exhibit much concern about h6
OrruAL-some time since he felt deeply concerned
lest they may be reduced to want Now, however, no
has less concern on that head doubtless because Of the
assurance he received of purpose TO make provision
for them He often speaks Of hrs three youngest daugh-
ters the eldest Of whom he says is rising sixteen ana
the youngest six. 1888
RiroRrER-Docs he say anything relative to Governsr
Wiser
OrnuA1-He speaks of him in the highest terms, and
expressed himself much pleased at seeing his day,
account of bis fathers treatment Of him. He observed
that the Governor treated him much better than he
pected he would have done under the circumstances
REPoRTR-Does he sock to justify himself for the
der Of the men at Pottawaome Creek, when questioned
OrrIAIHe says he did not kill any Of them, but that
he approved Of their being killed and adds thai
ithis act was murder he had his share Of the respon
sibiity.
REloKI.R-Has he any intercourse with the rest Of hts
except Stevens.
pies the cell with him.
REroRmR-Dd he seem pleased when he informed
that the Governor agreed to hand his body 10 his
wife?
orrruAI-He was very much pleased wneu he read the
Governors letter to the Sheriff. requesting his body to be
given to his vile after execution.
AT this stage of the dialogue Presbyterian cergymaa
Of this town, named Duton entered the jaors dwelling
and requested TO have his reported to Mr. Brown.
with request for interview il convenient The mes
sage was Delivered but Mr. Brown declined interview,
then left.
REroR1ER-what is it keeps him busys M
OfrI1AI-He Is engaged in reading about two dozen let
ters sent TO him this morning. In declining interview
with Mr. Duton, he desired that he MR. d. be informed
O. his Browns) willingness to see him in the Of
the day and argue with him the subject of .igon
REroR1KRWhat is generally the character OF the let
ters sent TO himf
OFJuAL-They are generally letters of sympothv and
confidence. -t.r13e1
REronTER-Dces he receive any assuring him OF pur-
OFruAI-Ycs, several. These however, are mostly
anonymous, and he invariably commits them to tho
ndns ,e sc we MN them INTO the ire
no anonymous letter. Any commun cation however, ap-
pauSng him ,aa as martyr to the anti slavery cause he
ing, during bis conversation with MrO. Wise and Col.
Smith no said he was not to be executed, but publicly
REpoHTER-Does he profess any reigionp
OFF7t1AIYes, he says he is member OF the Congre-
Christian - s''-
REpoRrER--Have you any idea whether he has written
or intends to write anything which he would wish to have
OrFIuAr--Hc has written nothing that am aware Of.
except short note to gentleman across the street,
stating that bis commentaries Becchers sermon were
not published as he gave them Some of his commena-
RES he said, omitted while others were materially
altered.
REroRTER-Does he exhibit any lack Of Hrmncss when
spoken to on the subject of his approaching doomP
oYFIuAi-1 remarked to him this morning that tho
question was frequently asked whether there was any
cavng In on his and his reply vas that there
No cavng in about him. that he would hold up to tho
moment as he did at the start
does he regarding the prospects q
his rescue2
oFfTf1AI-He said he was sure his could hardly
contemplate his fate without using efforts 10
him; but this, he presumed, they would only do II he
was allowed to remain IN Jail without anything than
ordinary precauon prevent his escape being
exercised He said however, that such attempt would
not be made 10 view OF the precautions taken. He
had no idea that any attempt at would be made
with SO large military force as he understood now
present
REroRrrR-s he aware that he will not be permitted to
make any speech from the scaIod