Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1859-11-05

excused himself from conducting the defence. be-
cause not acquainted with Virginia criminal prac-
tice.
After further conversation between the counsel.
MIR. Green then arose to state that Mr.. Bolts and
himself would now both withdraw from the case,
and could no longer act in behalf of The prisoner,
he having got up aud declared that he had no con-
fdence in tho counsel who have been assigned to
him. Feeling conscious, after this statement,
that | should be an intruder upon this case werc
[ to act for him from this time forward. ]
had not the deposition to undertake the defence
but accepted the duty imposed on me, and | do
not think, under these circumstances. when | feel
compelled to withdraw from the case, that the
Court should insist tba. | should remain in such
an unwelcome position.
The Court would not compel the gentlemen to
remain on the case, and accordingly granted their
request. The proceedings at this point we're post
poned and the Court adjourned at 6 o'clock.
Great excitement prevails in the town, and the
guard has been increased, the conduct Of Brown
being regarded as a trick.
Oct. 29.-Tho Court me. at 10 o'clock this morn
ing. The Judge announced that he had received
q note from the new counsel of the prisoner, re-
questing a delay Of a few minutes, to enable him
to have a brief interview with the prisoner. lie
would accordingly wait o short time. Soon after,
Brown was brought in and took his usual recum'
bent position in bed. Samuel Chiffon, of Washing
ton City, appeared as the additional counsel for the
/ prisoner, and was qualified. Henry Grisw old, Of
| Cleveland, Ohio, was also qualified as counsel fol
the prisoner.
D Mr.. Chiffon made an explanatory statement
He was Unexpectedly called upon yesterday to ait
= in this defence. lie came with the expectation o.
merely assisting the gentlemen who we're conduct
o ing the defence, but on reaching here be found
that they had Withdraw from the case. lie Their
determined to do his best, not feeling ct liberty tt
n refuse under the circumstances. However,, /
would be impossible for him to discharge the full
duty Of counsel, not having had time to read th,
Indictment or examine the evidence already given
y lie made no motion, but he would advise the de
lay of a few hours, that he and his brother counse
d could make some preparation.
The Court decided that the trial must 60 on
y No more delays could be granted.
e The trial then proceeded.
Mr.. Hoyt, for the prisoner, objected to receivin
as evidence the letter of Gerrit Smith. herotofor
published. Also, the autt biography of Brown
written by himself.
Several witnesses we're then examined by MI
W IIoyt, and cIoss-qucstionsd by the prisoner Will
lying in his bed, wrapped up in a blanket. Tn
testimony was mainly relative to Browns treat
ment of his prisoners.
At one O'Clock q recess was ,aken for dinner.
Re afternoon session. Several witnesses for th
le prieoner were examined, all proving that Brow
had created his prisoners with humanity, and fri
~ expressed his regre. that bloodshsd shout
s. nave. been. caused BY bin in self ,defspcs,
to The defence closed theirtestimopy at about fou
o'clock, and the State desired to give the case I
the jury without argument. Capt. Brown insis
~ ed that his counsel should argue the case. Ate
d the Opening speech for the State, the Court &c
r. journed till Monday morning, when The couns'
for the prisoner viii proceed.
ie October 3l.-The Court met at nine O'Clock thi
"a morning. The prisoner Was brought in, and til
40 trial proceeded without delay. Brown looks be
ys ter than heretofore, and his health is eventual
improving. lie laid on the bed as usual. tt
lc- Court House and its approaches were dense
~ crowded.
et Mr.. Griswolj opened for the defence, taking u
q. The several charges of the indictment. and repl
Gu Jog to the points made il the opening argument
10 the prosecution. lie alluded to the peculiar ci
cumstances surrounding the present case. or
n hoped the jury would give it calm and d~ispassio'
ne ate attention, diverting as far as possible, the
at, minds from all preiudices. and discarding outsit
.rt influences. Let the prisoner have an imparti
ID. trial, under the laws of Virginia, and let him /
acquitted or convicted according to the oviden'
~ given ia the case.
on With regard to the charge OF treason brougl
dy against the prisoner Mr.. Griswold argued tn,
it Brown could not DO guilty of treason, Us he WI
m not a citizen of the Common wealth, aud none b'
x a citizen of the Commonwealth can commit trea
ng on. Never having sworn allegiance to Virgini
re be could not be o rebel against her authorit
lie wNs also charged with levyiug war against IL
al State, but the evidence given did not support Il
he charge. There was o great difference betwe.
re levying war aud resisting authority by men wi
are congregated together, to perpe;rate crime, ar
OIL have their rules and regulations. When they a
assaulted they defend their lives to the utmost, sa
ot- rlfcing their own, and intending to sacrifice Il
w. lives of others but that is resisting, not levyiI
he war. He would not shrink from the sdmissio
las and the prisoner had openly admitted it, that the
To men came with the purpose Of running avn
"a, slaves. That was a crime under the law Of v
m. GINA, for which the prisoner was amenable
;es the punishment TO the extent Of those lave.
N. carrying out that purpose, he temporarily to-
if possession of the arsenal at Harper's Ferr
he While there, attempts were made to arrest hin
ro- Mr.. Griswold had no complaint to make abo
for that, but it was resisting those attempts that bio
n, was shed, and the lives taken, and not in levyil
war against the Commonwealth Of Virginia.
nd was in resisting that which was claimed to be t
legal authority of Virginia seeking to arrest the
at. men assembled in violation Of law. lie furth
81 argued tina. the jury could not find Brown gull
,v of associating with others to organize q cover
"a, ment, TO subvert and o~verturn the government
Is. Virginia, but if the pamphlets proves anythin
il shows an attem OF was made 10 organize n gc