Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-06
Movements Of the Fanatics.


Movements OF the Fanatics.
New loRK CRY. Several meetings Of
sympathlsers were held in New York The
meetings very generally expressed sympathy
with Brown-hope that his death would be
the means of breaking down slavery-con-
graduation at his readiness To die for liber-
ty. and an emphatic endorsement of the doe
trine that 1.-The blood of martyrs is the seed Of
the church" AT DR.. Cheeyer's church there
was u fair attendance, though many of the
audience were attracted by curiosity. rather
than BY any very hearty confidence in the
occasion and its claims.
PHILADELPHIA. The sympathisers with
John Brown held a stormy meeting ut Phil
adelphia on Friday. Speeches were made
by Lucreta Mott, Theodore lilton, Dr. Fur
strong demonstrations "i displeasure on the
part of portion of the audience with the
sentiments uttered The disorder culmina-
ted during the address of colored preacher
BosToN. Browns execution attrac-
ted considerable crowds about the newspaper
Offices as the evening editions were issued.
and several individuals promenaded the
streets with Grape attached to their persons.
Religious services were held in several OF the
colored churches the most part of the day
Otherwise there were no manifestations un-
usual to everyday life in this city.
Grimes. coored, held late prayermeetings
at his church last night, for John Brown,
and is continuing them to-day.
The bells in Plymouth and New Bedford
were tolled at noon.
fremont Temple was crowded this evening
to commemorate the death Of John Brown.
All the colored population of Boston and
it's vicinity We're present, together with
many ladies', II large number OF whom alton
ded out of mere curiosity. Tn the platform
were seated many Of the most prominent
Aboltionists Of New England, and erected
upon which was the standard Of Virginia,
with its coat Of arms draped in black. In
front the rustrum was decorated with large
black cross underneath which was a photo
graph likeness of John Brown, which was
draped in morning.
WORCESTERSHIRE church bells were toll
ed here to-day, for the execution of John
Brown from ten o'clock to twelve. This
evening great meeting was held in Me
chancs' Hall, which was addressed by pro-
minent gentlemen of the city. clergymen and
others 1t was the largest meeting that has
been held in long time. Three thousand
persons were in the hall, and a great many
came who could not get in. At the close :,
collection WAS taken up for Browns family,
which was very successful.
MANCHETER, y. H.-There was brisk
excitement here this afternoon, caused by
an attempt to toll the obsequies Of Old Brown
from the City Hall bell. 1t had struck four
or i've times when Mayor Harrington appear
ed among the symrathisers in the beltry, und
fused, when the Mayor dropped him through
the scuttle by the most convenient mode, and
the bell didn, ring any more.
AT Concord, y. H., the bells were tolled
for Brown.
PROVIDENCE. X. 1.-The sympathisers with
John Brown held large meeting here to-
day. Ex-Mayor Barstow presided and made
lengthy speech. Speeches were also made
by Hon. Thomas Davis Rev. Mr.. Woodbury.,
Unitarian Clergyman, and Rev. Mr.. Day,
,Pree-Will Baptist.
The feeling Of the larger part OF the com
munity was strongly against the meeting
All the prominent man engaged IN 1t are
among these entertaining extreme views upon
the slavery question.
ALBANY.-One hundred minute guns were
fired to-day. commencing at IA O'Clock, III
commemoration Of the execution of John
Brown, for murder and instruction ut llar.
per's Ferry.
SYRACUSE, n. Y.-The City Hall WAS
densely packed with citizens this evening,
who listened for over three hours to stirring
and eloquent speeches, expressing sympathy
for John Brown and his family.
Strong resolutions wers adopted and
committee on funds appointed. A large
amount OF money was contributed Tor the
relief of Browns family.
The City Hall bell was tollGi 63 times,
the strokes corresponding with Browns
aga, ).
The sympathy for Brown and his family
is very strong hers.
CLEVELAND, Ohio.-A meeting was held
here last night in commemoration OF the Ok,
ecution of John Brown. Over five Thousand
people were present Able addresses were
made by D. TilIen, Il. h. SpauldIng, I. IL.
Langston, \. c. Riddle, and Rev. Measrs.
@. G, White, W. H. Brewster, Crooks, ADD
J. III. w. Toohey. Strong resolutions were
adopted. The hall was dressed in mourn
ing.
AesZarAy-A meeting took place at b.
naventnre Hall in this city yesterday lore
noon, to offer up prayers ii behalf OF John
Brown. The meeting was numeroasiy al
tended. mostly BY eolorei people. > 4 SCI
mon Was preached BY hes 4 J. WOOD a
colored clergyman after which oollecn"a
was taken up for the benefit OF Browns
tIpily.
4Getbsr meeting was held at the same
place last aighi, It yIh.'eh speeehe, were
made BY DR., Howk' OF Boston 4na oEh'f.'I
A resolution was passed expressing sympathy
for the family OF John Brown.
The Case of Dr.. Pomeroy.
tts woman concerned III tins AFFAIR IS a
notorious character and has acted the "hus-
band game" as il is c4i'sd, for several years.
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