Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-10-29


will be here, whom he will of course prefer.
He asks only for delay of two or three days.
1t seems to me but Il reasonable request and
hope the Court will grant it.
Mr. Hunter said he did not think II the duty
Of the prosecutor for the Commonwealth, or for
one occupying that position, to oppose any
thing that justice required, nor to object to
anything that involved simple consideration
of humanity, where it could be properly al
lowed; yet, in regard to this preparation TO de-
lay the trial Of John Brown one, two, or three
days, they deemed it their duty that the Court
before determining the matter, should be put
| in possession of facts and circumstances, iu-
dically, that they were aware of in the line of
their duties AS prosecutors. His opinion was
that it was not proper TO delay the trial of this
prisoner for Il single day, and that there was no
necessity for il. He alluded in general terms
to the condition of things with which they were
| surrounded, being such as rendered it danger
Gus, to say nothing of the exceeding pressure
| upon the physical circumstances connected with
the affairs for which the prisoners are To be
tried and that our law, in making special pro-
visions for allowing a brieter time than usual,
in case ofconviction, for such offenders, within
the discretion of the Court, between condemna-
ton and execution, evidently indicates, ind-
rectly, the necessity for acting promptly and
/ utSlSlNHlN uiMNl justly PlO'NCNiHo
of this kind. In reference to the physical con-
dition Of Brown he asked the Court not to re-
ceive unmportant statements Of the prisoners
as sufficient ground of delay-but that the
jailor and physician be examined. As to ex-
pectng counsel from abroad, he said no imped-
iment had been thrown in the way Of the pris-
oners procuring such counsel as they desired,
but on the contrary, every facility Afforded
Able and intelligent counsel had been assigned
them here, and he apprchended there was little
reason to expect the attendance of those gem
tlemen from the North who had been written
to. There was also public duty resting upon
| them TO avoid, as far as possible, within the
forms of law, with reference to the great end
never to be lost sight Off e.-giving fair
and impartial trial to the prisoners-the intro
| duction Of anything likely to weaken our pres
ent position, and to give strength to our ene-
mics abroad, whether it issues from the jury
or whether it comes from the mouth of the
| prisoners or any other source. 1t was their
position that had been imperilled and jeopar-
died, as they supposed by enemies.
Mr.. Harding concurred in the objections of
Mr. Hunter, on the ground of danger in delay;
also because Brown was the leader of the in-
surrcetion and his trial ought to be proceeded
with on account of the advantage thereby ac-
cruing on the trial Of the others
Mr.. Green remarked that he had enjoyed no
opportunity for consulting the prisoner, or
preparing defence. The letters for Northern
counsel had been sent off, but sufficient time
has not been afforded TO receive answers I'm
der the circumstances he thought short delay
desirable.
Mr., Bolts added that at present the excite
ment was so great, as perhaps to deter North
ern counsel from coming, but now that II had
been promised that fair and impartial trial,
he presumed they would come and take part in
the case.
The Court stated that, if physical inability
was shown, n reasonable delay must be granted
As to the expectation of other counsel, that did
No. eons',''.e su.n.l'n. uause ior uu.a!, Us
Under the circumstances in which the prison
crs were situated, il was natural they should
seek dclay The brief period remaining before
the close of the term of the Court, rendered it
necessary to proceed as expeditously as was
practicable, ana TO be cautious about granting
delays. lie would request the physician VINO
mad attended Brown to testify MS to his condi-
ton
Dr. Mason thought that Brown was able TO
go on understandingly with the trial. He did
not think his wounds were such as to affect his
mind or recollection, lie had always convers-
ed freely and lnteliigently about the affair." had
heard him complain of debility, but not of
hardness Of hearing.
Mr. Cockerill, one of the guards at the jail
said Brown had always been able to converse
freely.
Mr. AYES the Jallor, was sworn. He said he
hau hearu Brown frequently say TO persons
visiting him that his mind was confused and
his hearing affected. lie would not like to
give any opinion as his Here the report
breaks of, the telegraph line ceasing to work
between Harper Ferry and Charlestown.
llARPER's FERRY, Oct. 2G, l21 A. M-There
is no prospect of receiving more of the report
OF the trial tonight, it being impossible to re-
pair the break
ru,nnn,v
THURSDAY, Oct. 27.-The time was consumed
in making speeches upon postponing the trial
for few days until Brown should get better in
health. The postponement was refused.
DISCLOSURES OF ONE OF THE INSURGENTS
Cu,ptpsro,yS oct o7Jobp conoia,d tbe
| mnlnttn nrisnner from Oherlin Ohio has made
fuil cnnfnesion n +hc n I Marshols Mr.
Wor,in Of VIRGINIA and M Iobnson of Tho
| Nor,bern Distric, Of Ohio Ito has aiven Tho
names NJ the nart;es AZ oherI;r VINO ;ndncad
him to 90 10 tTorncrs, Ferry ,,bn Furnished ,Lo
Nancy far his ernenses eic Ne also states
thot moyement az similar choractor ,ros
concentrated in Kentucky about the same timo
Nam ,arsons II Nar,herr Ohio ,yhosa ,a,,os
have not beretofore hcen mentioned orc AZ
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from ,,o ,uh IL mil tbe trial Il nver h,. orJer
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