The weekly Anglo-African., 1859-12-10
HIS INTERVIEW WITH HIS WIFE.
CHARLEsrowN. Friday. Dec. :

The interview between Brown and his
wife lasted from o'clock in the afternoon
until o'clock in the evening, when Gen
Taliafero informed them that the period
allowed had elapsed, and that she must
prepare tor departure to the Ferry A
carriage was again brought to the door, the
military took possession of the square, and
with an escort of twenty men, the cortege
moved OIL, capt. Moore, OF the Montgom-
cry Guard, accompanying her. The in
tervleW was, learn, not very affecting
one,-rather Of practical character, with
regard to the future of herself and children.
and the arrangement and settlement of
business affairs. They seemed considera-
bly, affected when they first met, and Mrs.
Brown was for a few moments quite over
come, but Brown was as firm as a rock, and
she soon recovered her composure. There
was an impression that the prisoner might
possibly be furnished with weapon or
with strychnine, by his wife, and before
the interview her person was searched by
the wife Of the jailor, and strict watch
kept over them during the time they were
together. At the time of separation they
both seemed to be fully selfpossessed, and
the parting, especially on his part, exhibit
ed composure either feigned or real, that
was truly surprising. l learn from Capt.
Moore that she rather repealed all attempt:
on his part to express sympathy with herr
under her affection.
She resented the idea that Capt BrownI
had done anything to deserve death or toS
attaint his name with dishonor, and de-
clared that the ignominious character of theE
punishment that was about to be inflicted
upon him was as cruel as it was unjust /
She regarded him as martyr in righteous
cause, and was proud to be the wife of suchs
man. The gallows, she said, had no ter Z
rors for her or for him. She stated that
she had not seen him since last June, aboutH
SIX months ago, and that they had been
separated, with the exception of fewE
days, for nearly two years. They had, /
however, correspondent, and she had always
felt deep interest in the cause in which !
ne was engaged.
The character of the interview may bel
judged to some extent from this converse
ton with Capt. Moore, which took place.
previous to it.
l learn from Capt Avis, the jailor, that /
the interview between the prisoner andi
wife was characteristic of the man, and thes
directions given for the management and /
distribution of his property embraced all /
the minor details of his last will and tesla
ment
Gen. Taliaferro was also present, ands
Capt. Brown urged that his wife be allow
ed to remain with him all night. To this
the general refused to assent, allowing themE
but four hours.
On first meeting they kissed and affec-
tionately embraced, and Mrs Brown she'd
a few tears, but Immediately checked her
feelings. They stood embraced, and sbes
sobbing for nearly FIVE minutes, and heE
was apparently unable to speak. Thes
prisoner only gave way for moment, and
was soon calm and collected, and remained
firm throughout the interview. AT the I
close they shook hands, but did not en-
brace, and as they parted, he said, "God
bless you and the children" Mrs Brownk
replied, "God have mercy on you,' and B
continued calm until she left the room, s
when she remained in tears few momentss
and then prepared to depart. The inter &
view took place in the parlor of Capt Avis, Z
and the prisoner was free from manacles ofE
any kind. S
They sat side by side on sofa, and, aft
ter discussing family matters, proceeded to
business He stated that he desired his 1