The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-11-24
INTERVIEWS WITH THE PRISONERS.


INTERVIEWS WITH THE PRISONERS.
Correspondence Of the Baltimore Americana
CHARIksrowS, Nov. o. 1859.
During the day the visiting military we're all allowed
opportunity to the prisoners yhey received by
Captain Brown and his fellow prisoners with much cor
diality although Brown remarked of his nterroga
To- ali questions be responded Very frankly jas.yns Of
course, his action in the recent invasion Cook was,
usual very gentlemanly and communicative, and spoke
frankly TO ALL He states that he prepared TO die that
he would be perfectly willing be shot. but that he has
horror Of being hung, as il is a mode OF punishment to
the negroes had little say seemed perfectly re
signed TO their fate The prisoner Hazle did not impress
the yissers as he very rough in his looks
The prisoners we're visited by Governor Wise and staff
in the afternoon and the interview was long and interest
still as determined ever justifyng his COURSE and
grettng as he says the error he committed by not letting
assist in the escape Of runaway slaves and thought the
punishment allotted by the jury too for the crime
Governor Wise left them with injunction that they pre-
pare for their DOOM under circumstances whatever
would the Of the executive be nterposed in their be-
half which assurance did not seem to affect them 10 the
least Governor Wise has assured many of citizens
that be would not interfere with the sentence of the court
and evidence Of the utter hopeessness Of Executive
cemency he says that the only man who stood the least
chance Of mercy was Edwin Coppe and that he stood no
chance at all.
Last night through the courtesy Of Captain Avis the
received very kindly by him. and in few minutes the
subject Of slavery introduced upon which he spoke
people abhors institution slavery says he
made the bunder in holding the engine house instead Of
bridge with his small number Of men, and would have
given our troops good deal Of trouble before they would
have surrendered For this great blpnder he says he
day sold sharps rife to Mr. Henry Clay Ward, Of Alex
andria He also says he has very high opinion Of Gov
he would rather deal with Capt. Henry Clay Pate Of Kaa
sas renown than the Governor then questioned him in
when responded he that he was opposed 70 IT, YET
he would much prefer daughter Of his TO marry
dishonest white man He also says he Is perfectly re-
signed his fae and is unconscious of having committed
Gov wise and bis staff will leave this morning for Rich
mond. He expresses his intention to have thousand
military here the day Of the execution, and will issue
proclamation requesting all good citizens to remain at
their homes that day. It Is presumed that snch
proclamation will have very little effect excited
community.
A RELIGIOUS EPISTLE FROM OLD BROWN.
LETTER TO HIS LIrCHFIELD sCH0OLMASTER, WRITTEN
IN PRIsOS.
The Independent publishes the following letter written
by Old Brown prison to the Rev. H. l. vall of Ltch
field, Conn, who remembers him having been under
his instruction in 1877 at Morris Academy The words in
italics ,lnderscored in the original
CHARlEsTowN, Va, Nov. Is, 1885,
RKv. II. L. VAnL:-My dear, steadfasl friend Your
kind and most welcome letter Of the 9th inst reached
me in due time.
am ryy grateful for all the good feeling you express,
and for the kind counsels you gve together with
your prayers in my behalf. Allow me here to say, not
soul a.sa amongst believe
therefore, feel surprised when tell you that am "oy
ful in my ribalaons that DO not feel condemned Of
him whose judgment is just nor Of my own conscience
Nor DO feel degraded BY my Imprisonment my chain,
prospect of the galows have only been .hough
s "to
portunies for s'preaching Righteousness in the great
gregation." ! trust it will not all be lost The jailsr
lin whose charge amy and his family and assistants,
have all been most kind and Notwithstanding he
of the bravest Of all who fought me, he is abused for
his humanity So far as my observation goes, but
Jyaue men are likely be humane TO fallen foe "Cow
ards prove their courage BY their teocty" 1t may be
done in that way with but little risk.
wish could write you about few only Of the interest
ing times here experience with different casses Of men,
cef5ynen among others Christ, the great captain Of
foreold Of him, by proclaimng it, 1T 10 take from
me sword Of steel after had carried IL for tme but
and pray God to make me faithful soldier. whereyer,
he may send me- not less on the scaod than when
rounded by my warmest sympathizers.
Ny dear old friend do assure you have not forgotten
last meeting, nor our retrospective look over the
route by which God had led us and bless His name
that He has again enabled to hear your words Of cheer
ing and comfort at time when l. at least, the
"brnk Of Jordan (see Bunyan's Pilgrm) God, in in.
finite mercy grant US soon another meeting nee On the opposite
my Father. and so.... no son ever needed it Oft
ensr .no y. Lave Ss'as sn,SyeS IS va; es. :.
bled 70 dscover ne se'. :, Of this somewna. carry
been ID MAKING prosperity and happiness Of others
E.y 6tn y that really have had great deal Of pros
perry very prosperous still, and looking forward
" q time when "peace on earth aud good will TO mem
shall everywhere prevail Ihave no murmurng thoughts
envious feelings to fret my mind. "Pu praise my
Maker with my breath"
am an unworthy nephew Of Deacon John, and loved
him much and in view OF the many choice friends have
had here, am led the earnestly TO pray, "gather
noe my soul with the u,,ysghe0us.v
Your Of the earnest ympathy Of the friends
In my native land very grateful TO my feelings, and al
low me TO say a word Of comfort TO them
As believe most firmly that God reigus, can
not believe that anything | have done, suffered, or
may yet suffer, uiu be lost to the cause Of God or
of humanity And before I began my work at
Harper's ferry felt assured that, in the wort event.
and now possible cause TO alter my mind
as yet in the masn at all disappointed. have
been good deal disappointed as 1t regards myself in not
keeping up to my Plans but now feel entirely re-
conciled TO that even for Gods plan infinitely better
no doulk, or should have kept TO my own Had Sam
IA lis great strength lay he would probably have never
owe, turned the house. did not tell Bcah but
induced very contrary to my better j.dgmex; and
have lost my rs noble boys, and other friends, If not
my ttco eyes
But Goods WILL not rine be donco feel comforta
just been writing, ee may Through nanite mercy in
Christ Jcsus yet die in fu As to both the time and
manner OF my DEATH have but very little trouble
that score and am de to be (as you exhor) of "good
cheer.n
send through you my best wishes TO Mrs W and
of the poor and oppressed be the God and Saviour you
all Farewell, I'LL wo meet again. Your friend In truth,
JOHN BROWN.
OWEN BROWN SAFE
From the Cleveland Herald, Nov. 1s.]
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