Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1859-10-20
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Asa''isepi Particular Of the Dnsurrecho.
HAfris FKrRY. Va, Oct. l7.-seyeral
slaves were found in the room with the in
surrectioAisis, but it lie not believed that
they weFe there willingly. Indeed browns
expectation a. to the saves rushing to him
was entitely disappointed None seem to
have cone TO him willingly and in most
cases were forced TO desert their masters
But one instance in which the slaves made
pubic appearance with arms in their
hands itreported-a negro who had been
shabbily used by one of the town people.
When hb found that he had . pike in his
hand, he used his brief authority to arrest
the citi1pn. and have him taken to the Ar
mory. The citizens imprisoned by the in
surrectip pnists al. testify to their lenient
treatm(pt They we're neither tied nor in
suited. ead beyond the outrage Of restrict
ing their liberty, were not i'll used Capt.
Brown VAS always courteous to them, and
at all times assured them they should not
be injured. lie explained his purposes to
them, snd whilst he had the workmen in
confipelnent made an abolition speech to
them During the previous night he spoke
freely 20 Col. Washington, and referred to
his son4 He said he had lost one in Kaneae
aud twb here. lie had not pressed them to
join hin in expeditions, but did not regret
their tts. They bad died in . glorious
cause The position of prisoners in the En-
gine Hbuse during the firing on Monday and
ut the moment Of final attack, was We
ry trying one. Without any Of the incen-
tiyes q combat, they had to risk the balls
Of th4r frierds, but happily they all es-
capped. During Tuesday morning one
Of Obi. WashiDgton's negroes came
in and reported that Capt Cook was in the
River Mountains, only miles off and the
independent Greys Of Baltimore, immedi-
ately started out on q scouting expedition,
and il two hours returned with wagons
loadel with arms and ammunition found
at Capt. Browns house. The arms consisted
OF boxes filled with Shapes rifles, pistols,
DC, bearing stamp Of Massachusetts Manu-
featuring Co.. Chcopea, Mass There were
found large quantity of U. S. ammunition,
large number OF spears, Shsrpe's iron
bowie knives fixed upon poles, a terrible
looking weapon, intended for the use
of The negroes. with spades. shovel.
and everything that might be needed. thu.
proving that the expedition was we'll pro
vided for, and that large party Of mer
were expected to be armed, and that abun,
dant means had been provided to meet al
expenses. How all these supplies wer.
got mp to this farm without attracting
observation is strange. They are supposed
to have been brought through Penna. The
Greys pursued Cook SO fast they secured
part of his arms. but, with his more perfect
knowledge Of the location, he was enabled
to evade them.
On their arrival at Hsrper's Ferry with
their spoil. they were greeted with hearty
cheers The wagons were drawn into III.
custody Of the government. AS everybod,
else helped themselves, why should not tn,
Greys have claim to the spoils
The insurrectionists did not attempt t
rob the pAymasters department at the ar
mory. A large amount Of money was there
but l. Vas not disturbed
y short time after Capt Brown wa
heQoght out, he revived and talked earnest
49, AhoaA about him, defending his course
and svowing that he had done only whs
was right. He replied to the questions
substantially as follows:
Are you Capt. Brown, Of Kansas ?"
II am. | tried to do my duty there"
Are you OssawattaMie Brownf'
II am sometimes called So"
"What was your present object p
TO free the slaves from bondage"
"Were any other persons but those will
you now connected with the movement"
NO"
"Dl you expect aid from the North Z"
mo. There was no one connected will
the movement but those who came will
me-"
did you expect to kill people in order L
carry your pon, 2"
81 did not wish to do so, but you forced
US to do it"
Various questions of this kind were pu
to Capt. Brown, which he answered clearly
and freely.
BALTIMORE, Oct. l9-The following i'm
portant intelligence from llarper's Ferry
has just been received:
Last evening detachment OF marines
accompanied by some OF the volunteers
made a visit to Capt Browns house. Tn.
| first visit was to the schoolho They
found a large quantity Of blankets, boot,
and shoes. clothing, and 1900 pixies will
blades affixed. Also discovered docun entl
| throwing much light on the affaie. Among
them are the printed constitution and by
laws Of the organization, indicating ram
itication throughout the various States o
the Union. They also found letters from
various individuals, one from Fred Doug
lass, containing so for the cause also {
letter from Gerrit Smith about money mat
ters, and q cneck or draft for 800 endorsed
by the cashier Of New York Bank, who's,
name is forgotten. All these document
are in the possession Of Gov Wise Tn
Governor has offered reward Of $1,000 fo
tie capture of Cook, A large number o
armed men are securing the mountains il
pursuit Of him.