Marshall County Democrat., 1859-11-10

Kane In Pennsylvania. was denounced In
terrible terms for sustaining the dignity of
his court, and committing man for con-
tempt who had run off slave and then
returned contemptuous answer to writ
Of Habeas Corpus.
From first TO last, uncompromising hos
tility was declared to the administration
and to every man differing from them in
opinion. while countenance and support.
''aid and comfort" WAS extended in every
way-through the press, the purse and ey
cry other way. to those who resisted the
law or aided in the escape or rescue of
slaves, or opposition to Democrats. Fore
most among he actice men on The frontier
and in the States, was Captain Brown
That he was one of them, is proved by
this: That The abolitionists never come
over and united or affiliated with any party.
The party that wanted them must go to ehena.
They have gone "hand in glove with the
So called Republican party. all aiming at
the same thing--showing that the aboi
lion party has not tchanged-and old Brown
was applauded for his acts. and trusted
with important positions during their most
trying efforts. When Time had smooIhed
of the rough angles of the times. and
bleeding Kansas was no longer rally
iny CIV, il became necessary TO have some
thing else.
The legitimate result Of their teachings
from first To last was sucl: acts as happen
ed at Boston. Oberin AID Haper's Ferry.
There are two classes of men who resort to
such means to accomplish their ends.--
One is like the fanatics of Oberlin, who
like the raccoon in the waler-.ie on their
backs and fight; and the other are honest,
firm fanatics. (uot mad men) who believe
in cons anlly TRYING to carry out what they
advocated aud believed, like Capt. Brown.
There is another class. who urge such
men on, and reap the benefit Of their pio-
neer exerli"ns il they succeed-by rushing
to them after the Danger is passed-while
If they fail--lhey dlsown them and their
effort; such as the Republican leaders who
dsowu Captain Brown aud his efforts and
call him crazy.
Had Brown been successful and had
and comfort would have followed him
and the servile war Of Gidding,' the Dis
solution" of Banks and the ''irrepressible
conflict" of Lincoln would have made III 8
nation mark Of horror for all coming gen
eraions; but he failed and pow they call
him "cRAzY." Crazy forsooth; A man
to plan as he did and work and speak as
well, crazy? Is it reasonable? But let us
take him for proof. He says no was
with him. and his intention was simply
To free slaves aud run them off, as he had
before done He says he was poor and
was begging means. Now fol his acts.-
First then. he had bought FARM near Har
per's Ferry and theie collected arms and
men, There he had over $4,000 wo.th
of arms and ammunition. If he had no
means. how did he get this? Ii no one had
aided him, how came he WI h all this
means and nineteen followers? The an
swer is that he had help. He had DAILY
HOURLY help, and many advisors and
friends. In his honest and fearless fana.-
cism hewas not afraid to mount the breach
i'm which he was certain TO meet death. be
cause he believed those advisors and
friends would not desert the cause when he
was gone. 2d. If his object was not mur-
der or instruction. but only to free slaves,
and he had no aiders and was alone, how
came he to 90 armed and make prisoners
of private citizens like Col Washington
take possession of the Rail Road and pub
lie buildings at Harper's Ferry?--Why
90 to THAT PLACE To PREPARE, where there
were government, arms and munitions Of
war, money and manufacturers of arms?
Remember now. Brown--in answer TO the
call Of the Judge for reasons why SEN
tence of death should not be pronounced
SAYS that he was alone did not intend to
kill. commit treason. nor incile insnrreclion;
but to quietly rescue slaves. We ask
again then, why he did AS he did? The
answer is plain to every reasoning mind.
1t was widespread. farreaching scheme
A cool clear headed. fearless and able man
like Brown was selected to open the terri
bic exhibition. because he was fanatic and
would cheerfully die for his faith aud he
was able to carry out his undertaking when
seconded As soon as he had made good
his footing ct Harper's Ferry. thousands
were to 90 10 the rescue, and the 'servie
war" be commenced. They would free
slaves whether or no, and if resisted. let
what woulo come their work would De
done.
But Brown was premature or else was de
serted. by those who had urged him on and
promised aid. That ne expected aid was
clear from the manner in which he held
his position in the armory. That he ex-
pecled some delay is proved by his first
taking prisoners and holding them as hos
tages for his safety That he believed he
would have ample aid. and that it had been
promised him, is clear from his demanding
iheterms of a capiluIa,ion granted only TO a
defeated general ola hostile nation. But
the action was too prompt. 100 many men
were ralying to the point, too many men
were shocked by first telegraphic reports.
The abortive head of CIVIL WAR. half
formed though it was, showed too hideous,
and poor s.old Brown was abandoned to
his fate True to his principles to the
last. he conceals and screeus his coward
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