The Van Buren press., 1859-11-04
Trial of John Brown.

Jonn COOK, now connned In Chambersburg prison,
and Hzlett, confined in Carlisle prison. be deliv
cred up to the authorities Of Virginia for trial
Trial of John Brown
CHAELEsrowN, Va, October 81.
Brown was brought into court this morning, bel @
unable 10 walk but Immediately lai himself dow q
his cot, at full length within the bar He looks
considerably better. the swelling having left his
eyes.
Senator Mason is among the spectators
Messrs. Harding and Hunter represent the Com
monweaith, and Bolts and Green, the prisoners
CHARLEsTowN. Va. Oct q.
During the session of the Court. Wednesday
p NJ, the prisoner laid with his eyes closed though
evidently not much injured he is determined to
resist the pushing of his trial by all means in his
power. The jury were then called and sworn The
Court excluded those who were present at Harpcr's
Ferry. and also those who had formed or expressed
an opinion that would prevent their deciding the
case impartially.
of them owning few slaves, were selected as com
petent jurOrs-out Of these the counsel for the prs
oner struck eight of them. Twelve were selected
10y ballot from the remaining sixteen follows -
Richard Tomberlake. Joseph Myers. Thos. Watson
Jr.. Isaac Darl, John G. M'Clure VIM Rlehtstone
Jacob Miller. Thad. Osborn, Geo W Boyet
Jno. G. Whiteshiere, Geo. w. Tapp, and VIM. A.
Martin.
The Jury were not sworn in the case but the
Judge charged them not to converse upon the case.
Copeland, the mulatto prisoner from Obcrlin
Ohio, has made a full confession to the United
States Marshal, Mr.. Martin of Virginia, and Mr.
johnson Of the Northern District of Ohio. He has
given the names Of parties at Oberiin. who had in
dueed him to go to Harpers Ferry, who furnished
the money to pay his expenses. DC. He also states
q movement Of similar character was contemplat-
ed in kentucky about the same time MANY per.
sons In Northern Ohio. whose names have hereto
fore been mentioned are directly IMPLICATED His
euuf ia vii hh..ld tla
trial is over, by order Of Governor Wise
MIR. johnson was sworn to day. A large num-
her Of letters iml!icate Gerritt Smith and number
Of prominent men Of Cleveland. and other points
of Ohio Among the letters is one signed Horace
Greeley Co., that had enclosed SAL for seven let
ters from Ksnsas, and two from Ohio It was di
ncted to j. H. Kagi, on. Of the killed, but as he
had been corrs spondent of the Tribune this let
from Captain Brown to one Of his sons, dated
April 10 les9, details visit to Gerritt Smith, al
Petersboro. which the writer regarded as highly
encouraging that Smith gave him eleO, and that
he also received at his housc note that he consif
cred good for - more. Also that Smith had
written to his friends at the East that 50 ,OsO
must be raised for Brown, Of which he would agree
to furnish one-iif himself There is also notice
Of draft from the Cashier of New York State
Bank sent bin by direction Of Gerrit Smith dated
Albany. August 18th, 1859.
Marshal johnson also has list Of officers of the
Provisional Government, and list of contributors
70 the project. Marshal johnson left in the even.
lng taking copies with him. The examination
made by Marshal Johnson settles the fact that this
movement had long been matured. and that many
prominent men in the Northern States have given
money and influence in its behalf. and when the
facts are made public sensation may be expected.
CHANBEnsBuRo Pa, Oct. q. T
Captain Cook was taken to Virginia to- day, on
requisition Of Gov Wise. by officers from Virginia,
aceomPanied by the parties that arrested him
Three Sharps rifles. and small lot of ammuni-
tion were found in the woods near this place, this
morning. BY some boys who we're out hunting rnb-
It's One Of the rides hiss c. P. Tidd's name on the
mounting, the others are marked G. B. They were
doubt nIneed nnflef the hslshes ixrbf h.