The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1859-11-03
The Ia rpcrs' Ferry Difficulties.

Ozsawattimic Brown stands at the
head and front Of these aiflicul
ties.
lie has been the chief instgator, and
upon him rests the greater share Of the
blame, for practically putting into efec,
this instruction. But back Of him
stands another cause, the foundation up
on which all these things rest It's the
present Administration which has been
50 meckiy trucking TO the Stare power
Had it stood up manfully in defence Of
the Constitution when violated in Kan
sas, BY Southern mobs, had it not winked
at the unlawful usurration Of power and
misht,had it not privately sanctioned the
Stufling Of ballot boxes, forays and mur
dcrs in that Territory, BY the Congo
slave power, this man would never have
been driven TO the course lie has just
taken.
Such is the natural rosul. Of weak
and sickly Administration. People who
live under government which will not
protect them in their rights and redress
their grievances, but is ever ready. as a
whettcd instrument Of destruction in the
hands ofthcir enemies, very naturally
become exasperatel, and ready to rcsor,
to the force of Nature, to secure their
rights. The history Of this man Brown,
is late evidence Of these things He
once had homo and happy family, in
Ohio. Like thousands OF other, he
sought to Improve his fortune in Kan
sas. HIS removed thither, and there
founded the Town Of Ossawattimie He
was open in his profession Of freedom,
and free Territory. A mob Of pro sla
very men children ofthe Administration
came, sacked the Town, conGcated his
property, and murdered two Of his sons
All this for his cspousa Of the cause Of
freedom. Il is fact patent to tie world
that for this and numerous other and
similar offences, the Administrator done
nothing to redress their grievances, but
turned deaf ear to them and sent +. S.
Troops. with the ayowcd otjec. Of quel-
ling disturbances, but really for the pur
pose Of protecting Southern mobs in
their forays and numerous attacks upon
free State settlers. From such Treatment.
Brown became Infatuated and resolved on
vensence. lie sought it in Harpers
Ferry insurection. And while we eau
not justify him in seeking i. in the man.
ncr he did, wc must bitterly condemn
tho Administration whica drove him to
this act.
lie is not dead as was at FIRST reported,
having received number of wounds.
none Of which will prove fatal. lie will
undoubtedly live to reccive the death
penalty ottac law. Another distinguished
character in this drama, is John L. Cook
ayoung man rs or % years old, form
erly OF Haddan,, Connecticutt, said to be
vel! educated and Of refined manners
lie was well acquainted at Harpcrs Ferry
having taught Schoo! there, some Eve or
six years ago. He has also been 10
Kansas. They have not succeeded how
ever in capturing him, although troops
have been securing the mountains for A
numeer Of miles around the Ferry. in
search Of him. He is we'll aware that
tho only safety for his neck, consists in an
effectual retreat.
The object Of the instruction was the
liberation Of slaves. Brown conceived
that if . bold strike was made at the
commencement, thousands would rush
to his cause. He was however too soon
oycrpowered By the military and his
undertaking nipped in the Lud.
~ Since writing the above, VIC have
news Of Capt. Cooks arrest.
~ A fro occurred at iowa City on
the evening Of the 25th ult.. DESTROYING