Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-23

spsasl Corre.pondence Of The Eyenius Star.
CANP WOoDs, July p. 1891.
John Brown was hung in Charlestown. and
several cavalrymen will 60 into history as hav-
ing obtained dyspepsia in the same place.
Troop A il camped today Just on the outskirts
of Charlestown, and are having glorious time
Yesterdays march was through a not only
beautiful but historical portion of the county.
Hsrpsr's Ferry was reached early in the day,
and the troopers rested for an hour and took
look at the historic spots, and especially where
Joha Brown held out for so long. and the
heights which Gen. Miles abandoned TO the
confederates during the war and by that means
made sure Of his own capture Everybody
understands the scenery. with the high hills,
dotted here and there with Wild goats, ana the
and II 10 only necessary 10 say that the cavalry
rode in the vicinity Of Harpers Ferry.
Hor MARcH-
From Harper's Ferry to Charlestown, about
nine miles or ten miles or eight miles. as you
chose to believe the reports from the different
people you ssked, the route led over first
class road bat with no shade, little water and
. broiIing sun II was hot on that portion OF
the trip and Corp. Kevser complained bitterly
that two buttons had melted completely OH his
blouse. All during yesterday 8 trip the bag
gage wagons not only did well, but, In fact,
Tor large portion Of the trip were ahead OF
the troop itself. The troop on its way stopped
ct the country place Of Col whitman OF WHIT
man saddle lame and at his invitation
the officers went to the top OF the
building, where magnificent view
Of the surrounding country was Obtained In
the meantime. the dark-skinned company
oook expressed il in his diary, the old guard
experienced the deadly effect Of the roasting
sun and wished vainly for glass OF water
Charlestown was reached in the afternoon, and
in spite of the fact that very large number OF
the inhabitants were absent at Lexington Ior
the unwilling of the Jackson monument me
reception was cordial and enthusiastic. The
streets were lined with people and good-slzed
proportion were young ladies' with more than
ordinary share of what Corporal Mellaeh calls
''bang-up prettiness-"
DAYS REST.
The camp was situated on q portion Of W. NJ
Woods property and In every way is an ideal
camping spot. The water is frst-class and the
line Of tents. with the horses standing on picket
line in front, is a thoroughly CHARACTERISTIC
cavalry camp, at least so says Capt hoe and
Lieut.. Perry. and they should know. The orlgi-
nal idea had been to move on today to WIN
chester but owing to the rather tired condition
of horses and men and the pleasant surround
ings which had been struck 1t was decided to
lay over here al day today and reach Wlnches-
ter tomorrow skirmish drill this morning
and @ parade this evening with brass band
has awakened the military enthusiasm Of the
small boys in Charlestown to an alarming e1-
tent
WHERE JOHN BROWN WAS HUNG.
Chrlestown has been an interesting stopping
place. With its tree-ined streets and 200 in
hsbisants it is interesting in itself. From
historical standpoint it is worth studying.
John Brown Was tried and executed here
The old Jail has been torn down, but the new
one stands on the same spot as the structure In
which Brown was held. The place Of execu-
ton is pointed out The gallows on which
Brown was executed stood on an open field
Today there is 9 house within ten yards Of the
spot
CHAKLEsrowN HAS A BOOM
Adore all Charlestown has boom" As the
cavalry rode in . number Of long lines Of tree
boxes through vacant fields were seen and Tin
ney said be felt home sick, it reminded him so
much Of the suburbs Of Washington. The
STAR correspondent asked diminutive eolored
youth where the camp was situated and he was
informed that it was de BOOM. A grand
hotel IL being constructed and de boom Is
thought to be- moving in the right direction
The troop owes Q large measure OF gratitude to
Col Chew. Mr.. Woods, Mrs. Hains and others
at Charlestown for the hospitable manner IN
which they were treated. i. Z. n