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Kansas (Kansas, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.42
oes. clothes, tents, and 1500 pikes with large blades affixed. They also discovered a carpet bag. containing documents throwing much light on the affair, printed constitutions and by-laws of an organization showing or indicating ramifications in various States of the Union. In this carpet bag were found various unimportant notes, from prominent persons in different States ; letters to J. Henrie, meaning Kagi; and Friend Isaac, meaning Captain Brown-- referring chiefly to the old man's Kansas work ; brief entries, in journals, of subscriptions received, and journeys made, and hardships endured in Iowa, the Eastern States, and Canada; copies of the Constitution, and of books of military tactics, with numerous receipts and bills for stock and provisions purchased for the war of liberation. In the mean time, now that the fight was over, the valiant Virginians flocked to Harper's Ferry. Governor Wise came down by the midday train, and, after ridiculing the people, visited the pri
Canada (Canada) (search for this): chapter 2.42
n the affair, printed constitutions and by-laws of an organization showing or indicating ramifications in various States of the Union. In this carpet bag were found various unimportant notes, from prominent persons in different States ; letters to J. Henrie, meaning Kagi; and Friend Isaac, meaning Captain Brown-- referring chiefly to the old man's Kansas work ; brief entries, in journals, of subscriptions received, and journeys made, and hardships endured in Iowa, the Eastern States, and Canada; copies of the Constitution, and of books of military tactics, with numerous receipts and bills for stock and provisions purchased for the war of liberation. In the mean time, now that the fight was over, the valiant Virginians flocked to Harper's Ferry. Governor Wise came down by the midday train, and, after ridiculing the people, visited the prisoners. The interview lasted several hours. None but the bitterest enemies of the Liberators were present during this confronting of the repr
Harper's Ferry (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.42
rom this time until the day of John Brown's death, the whole country around Harper's Ferry and Charlestown was kept in a condition of perpetual alarm. Rumors of invaand the first news of the affair was brought to that village by citizens of Harper's Ferry the next day. There is no doubt that Washington's negro coachman Jim, who wthe river. On Sunday evening. before the attack, a gentleman on the way to Harper's Ferry was stopped in a lonely place, three or four miles distant, by a white man,two negroes. armed with axes, who told him there was something going on at Harper's Ferry, and he must turn back. He did so, and the men remained standing there unte mean time, now that the fight was over, the valiant Virginians flocked to Harper's Ferry. Governor Wise came down by the midday train, and, after ridiculing the peooo conscious of their earthly position, as they stood in the guard house of Harper's Ferry, to feel that either could do the other a favor. The assertion that John B
Chatham (Canada) (search for this): chapter 2.42
answering all questions without reserve, except such as might implicate his immediate associates not yet killed or taken. I append such extracts from notes taken during conversation by Mr. Hunter: Brown avers that the small pamphlet, many copies of which were found on the persons of the slain and entitled Provisional Constitution and Ordinances for the People of the United States, was prepared by himself and adopted at a convention of Abolitionists held about two years ago at Chatham, Canada West, where it was printed. That under its provisions he was appointed Commander-in-chief. His two sons and Stevens were each captains, and Coppoc a lieutenant. They each had their commissions, issued by himself. He avers that the whole number operating under this organization was but twenty. two, each of whom had taken the oath required by Article XLVIII.; but he confidently expected large reinforcements from Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland, North and South Carolina, and several other
Jefferson (West Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.42
ught Governor Wise, accompanied by several hundred men from Richmond, Alexandria, Baltimore, and elsewhere. There was real disappointment to find that the fight was all over, and when the Governor was informed of the mere handful of men who had created all this bobbery, he boiled over. In his wrath he said some good things. Indeed it was universally seen and felt that Governor Wise was just the man for such an occasion. Accompanied by Andrew Hunter, Esq., a distinguished lawyer of Jefferson County, the Governor presently repaired to the guard room where the two wounded prisoners lay, and there had a protracted and interesting conversation with the chief of the outlaws. It had more the character of a conversation than a legal examination, for the Governor treated the wounded man with a stately courtesy that evidently surprised and affected him. Brown was lying upon the floor with his feet to the fire and his head propped upon pillows on the back of a chair. His hair was a mass o
United States (United States) (search for this): chapter 2.42
of fine horses they caught grazing in the enclosure, and conveyed their valuable prize into town, where they were received with loud cheers by the citizens and military. The captured boxes were placed for safe keeping in the Arsenal of the United States, though the Grays asserted an exclusive right to their possession, as the lawful prize of the captors. The stores found in this cabin, are thus classified: 102 Sharpe's Rifles. 12 Mass. Arms Company's Pistols. 56 Mass. Arms Couch extracts from notes taken during conversation by Mr. Hunter: Brown avers that the small pamphlet, many copies of which were found on the persons of the slain and entitled Provisional Constitution and Ordinances for the People of the United States, was prepared by himself and adopted at a convention of Abolitionists held about two years ago at Chatham, Canada West, where it was printed. That under its provisions he was appointed Commander-in-chief. His two sons and Stevens were each
North Carolina (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.42
ts held about two years ago at Chatham, Canada West, where it was printed. That under its provisions he was appointed Commander-in-chief. His two sons and Stevens were each captains, and Coppoc a lieutenant. They each had their commissions, issued by himself. He avers that the whole number operating under this organization was but twenty. two, each of whom had taken the oath required by Article XLVIII.; but he confidently expected large reinforcements from Virginia, Kentucky, Maryland, North and South Carolina, and several other Slave States, besides the Free States--taking it for granted that it was only necessary to seize the public arms and place them it the hands of the negroes and non-slaveholders to recruit his forces indefinitely. In this calculation he reluctantly and indirectly admitted that he had been entirely disappointed. Concluding that the prisoner must be seriously weakened by his vigils and his wounds, the Governor ordered some refreshment to be given him,
Providence, R. I. (Rhode Island, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.42
his sons, been for months a deliberate plotter against the lives and happiness of thousands? Did he not train these very boys to aid him in his attempt to waste, with fire and sword, the fairest land tinder the cope of heaven? And this bloody dupe-his follower-how many men's sisters did he propose to murder? how many social hearths to quench in blood? For what use were those hundreds of deadly rifles, those loads of pikes, those bundles of incendiary fagots? A felon's death! Almighty Providence! is man indeed so weak that he can inflict no more? The man whom God had anointed, and the man whom the people had appointed-both were too conscious of their earthly position, as they stood in the guard house of Harper's Ferry, to feel that either could do the other a favor. The assertion that John Brown was affected by the conduct of Governor Wise, is one that none but an unheroic pen could make. Coarse brutality and stately courtesy were alike indifferent to the venerable warrior
Hagerstown (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.42
nstances — so I am informed by the slaveholders since this insurrection — they have found it almost impossible to control them. The slaves were in many instances insolent to their masters, and even refused to work. It is believed by the slaveholders, since this insurrection, that the slaves were aware of it, but were afraid to cooperate. This view of the case is corroborated by Brown and other leaders. Large numbers of negroes were also reported to have left the neighborhood of Hagerstown, Maryland, and Alexandria, Virginia. A reporter of a pro-slavery paper gives additional information with respect to the complicity of the slaves: The inhabitants are not by any means easy in their minds, as to the temper of the slaves and free negroes among them. Col. Washington, who was one of Old Brown's hostages, does not spend his nights at home, and we are assured that many of them wealthy slave owners, whose residences lie at a distance from those of their neighbors ales) regard i
Delaware (Delaware, United States) (search for this): chapter 2.42
arpe's Primiers. 14 lbs. Lead Balls. 1 Old Percussion Pistol. 1 Major General's Sword. 55 Old Bayonets. 12 Old Artillery Swords. 483 Pikes. 150 Broken Handles for Pikes. 16 Picks. 40 Shovels. [The railroad way bill called for several dozen, showing that more were to come.] 1 Tin Powder Case. 1 Sack Coat. 1 Pair Cloth Pants. 1 Pair Linen Pants. Canvas for Tent. 1 Old Porte-monnaie. 625 Envelopes. 1 Pocket Map of Kentucky. 1 Pocket Map of Delaware. 3 Gross Steel Pens. 5 Inkstands. 21 Lead pencils. 34 Pen Holders. 2 Boxes Wafers. 47 Small Blank Books. 2 Papers Pins. 5 Pocket Small Tooth Combs. The discovery of these deadly implements of domestic warfare, it has been argued, proved incontestably the intention of the Liberators to make war upon the peculiar institutions of Virginia. 1 Ball Hemp Twine. 1 Ball Cotton Twine. 50 Leather Water Caps. 1 Emery. 2 Yards Cotton Flannel. 1 Roll Stickin
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