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Henry A. Wise (search for this): chapter 1.38
d hence killing ensued. In contemplation of an easy accomplishment of his project, Brown had prepared and printed a form of government which he was to set up, and of which he was to be the chief. The Governor of Virginia at the time was Hon. Henry A. Wise, who immediately repaired to the scene of murder. By many he was urged to assemble a drumhead court-martial and administer summary and well-deserved justice; but he would not consent to this, preferring to leave the matter to the civil cou good, great, but unambitious man—a lawyer in every sense of the word, and therefore a good man, for no man can be a thorough and conscientious lawyer without being a good man. This man was Andrew Hunter, of Charlestown, who was designated by Governor Wise to conduct the prosecution. As is customary in all communities, when a crime is alleged, the accused is brought before an examining court, whose duty it is to hear evidence, and if a prima facie case is made out and a felony charged, the p
Herman Von Holst (search for this): chapter 1.38
ion and Democracy of the United States. Von Hoist. has announced that Brown's trial was not a fair and impartial one. Dr. Von Holst has written several valuable and able works on the institutions of this country, and has usually been careful and, fod protection of a fair trial were to be accorded the prisoners; and to show to the present generation of readers that Dr. Von Holst's conclusions are erroneous is partly the object of this article; the other object is to duly inform the generation , but there are people in the United States, unfortunately too many of them, who have fallen into the same error that Dr. Von Holst has, and it is to convince them, if possible, of their great mistake that we have given so much time to this point. t I have received on my trial. The testimony of this last and most important witness is commended to the fairness of Dr. Von Holst. It is not intended in this article to discuss the character or the motives of John Brown. This is left to futur
George H. Hoyt (search for this): chapter 1.38
rticular issue to be tried, and to march straight forward to the attainment, so far as may be in our power, of the ends of justice, by either convicting or acquitting the prisoners at the bar. He then calmly and forcibly stated the law of treason against the State—the crime of conspiracy and inciting insurrection. The witnesses were then called and the examination commenced—this was the second day—and continued till 7 o'clock in the evening, when the court adjourned. On the third day George H. Hoyt, of Boston, appeared as associate counsel for Brown. Hon. D. W. Voorhees states that George Semat, from Boston, accompanied him as like counsel. The testimony was resumed, and continued for the prosecution until late in the afternoon. The defense then called witnesses. During this session of the court Brown addressed the court as follows: I discover that notwithstanding all the assurances I have received of a fair trial, nothing like a fair trial is to be given me as it would seem, <
W. F. Wickham (search for this): chapter 1.38
regiment. Be kind enough to communicate to your command in the proper manner the contents of the within note, and oblige, Yours truly, Fitz. Lee, Brigadier-General Commanding. Fitz. Lee's division, A. N. V., near Fredericksburg, Va., 28th February, 1865. At a called meeting, held in the camp of the Second regiment Virginia cavalry, the following preamble and resolutions were offered by Colonel Munford and unanimously adopted: The officers and men of Second Virginia cavalry, Wickham's old brigade, Fitz. Lee's division, here assembled, have seen with deep indignation the ignoble terms offered by the President of the United States to the Confederate States Peace Commission. We would feel degraded and not possessed of common manhood could we accept such terms from such a source. The proud freemen of these States are told that they can have peace on no other terms than abject submission. Then we welcome war. War with all its horrors is better than life without the right
John R. Cooke (search for this): chapter 1.38
rations. Judge Parker served one term in Congress in 1848. The jailer having Brown in charge proposed to bring him into court under a guard of soldiers; Judge Parker replied that he would not permit armed men in any court of justice over which he presided, and directed the jailer to select four or five men of courage and repute who would see that not a hair of his head was touched. In conclusion, we append the following extract from the speech made by Hon. D. W. Voorhees in defense of Cooke, one of the parties who was connected and executed with John Brown: The mission on which I have visited your State is to me and to those who are with me one full of the bitterness and poison of calamity and grief. The high, the sacred, the holy duty of private friendship for a family fondly beloved by all who have ever witnessed their illustrations of the purest social virtues, commands, and alone commands my presence here. And while they are overwhelmed by the terrible blow which ha
A. I. Bozeman (search for this): chapter 1.38
not only to be patiently and meekly endured without atonement or redemption, but we are to expect a double measure of desolation as a punishment for our offences. That even in case of submission Virginia, our own beloved Commonwealth, is not to be restored to her ancient boundaries, but our territories are to be partitioned among rulers not recognized by our people nor sanctioned by our laws. That Virginia, with her proud record and acknowledged fame, is to be subjected to the dominion of Bozeman and Pierpoint, Bogus governors. and the bones of the mighty dead and the monuments of our greatness are to be placed under their guardianship and care. Under these circumstances, we are driven, no less by the eternal law of selfpreserva-tion than by the exalted sense of patriotic duty, to continue our resistance and to fight on, fight ever, with a renewed devotion to our cause and a holy purpose under Divine favor to purchase our independence; therefore- Resolved, That we deem no sac
Harding (search for this): chapter 1.38
d all of Brown's confederates who were captured with him. On the 27th of October, 1859, the case was moved for trial, the Commonwealth being represented by Messrs. Harding and Hunter, and the defense by Messrs. Botts and Green. An ineffectual effort was made on the part of the defense for delay, and the trial proceeded. Of course a full account of the evidence and argument of counsel cannot be expected in this article. Mr. Harding, the junior counsel for the State, opened on the law and was followed by Mr. Botts, and he by Mr. Hunter, who stated his purpose to avoid at that time anything by way of argument or explanation not immediately connected withnd consequent want of preparation, but the court directed the case to proceed. This was Saturday. The testimony was closed, and the case opened to the jury by Mr. Harding for the prosecution. When he concluded, the court adjourned to Monday following at 9 A. M. Upon assembling, pursuant to adjournment, Mr. Griswold opened for th
Thomas T. Munford (search for this): chapter 1.38
S. A. a tribute to its discipline and efficiency, and defiant Resolutions passed by it February 28th, 1865. The following documents were furnished by General Thomas T. Munford, who writes, I could ask no prouder epitaph than to have been the colonel of the Second Virginia regiment of cavalry. * * * The communication of General of the men who bore Virginia colors. It was published contemporaneously in the Lynchburg Virginian headquarters Lee's cavalry brigade, January 11th, 1863. Colonel Munford: Sir,—I desire to express to you officially my warmest thanks for the excellent marching and military bearing of your regiment upon review yesterday. Th 28th February, 1865. At a called meeting, held in the camp of the Second regiment Virginia cavalry, the following preamble and resolutions were offered by Colonel Munford and unanimously adopted: The officers and men of Second Virginia cavalry, Wickham's old brigade, Fitz. Lee's division, here assembled, have seen with deep
Herman Holst (search for this): chapter 1.38
Union, thus desecrated and perverted from its original purposes, to be traitors to our government and enemies to their country. Trial of John Brown. Its impartiality and decorum Vindicated. The death of Hon. Andrew Hunter, which recently occurred at his residence at Charlestown, in Jefferson county, West Virginia, has revived interest in the trial of John Brown and his associates, in which Mr. Hunter bore so conspicuous and distinguished a part. A well-known German writer, Dr. Herman Von Holst, Privy Councilor and Professor in the University of Freiburg, The Constitution and Democracy of the United States. Von Hoist. has announced that Brown's trial was not a fair and impartial one. Dr. Von Holst has written several valuable and able works on the institutions of this country, and has usually been careful and, for a foreigner, singularly accurate in his statements. In the judgment instanced, he has erred— I assume not wilfully, but in ignorance of the facts. In proof of t
Robert E. Lee (search for this): chapter 1.38
xpress to you officially my warmest thanks for the excellent marching and military bearing of your regiment upon review yesterday. The commander-in-chief, General R. E. Lee, was particularly complimentary on your large numbers, the discipline exhibited, and fine appearance of your regiment. Be kind enough to communicate to yo a full account of the Attempted Insurrection at Harper's Ferry, Compiled from Official and Authentic Sources. New York: R. M. Dewitt. See also a Report of Colonel R. E. Lee to the War Department, of date October 19, 1859—Rep. Corn. No. 278, XXXVI Congress, First Session-which document gives also the Provisional Constitution andins of which are still to be seen, and which is remembered as John Brown's Fort). A detachment of marines had been ordered from Washington under command of Colonel Robert E. Lee, and immediately upon their arrival the Fort was surrounded. Brown's force in the Fort had been reduced to six. He was summoned to surrender, but refused
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