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James Redpath, The Public Life of Captain John Brown, Chapter 9: battle of Ossawatomie. (search)
fidence that the fighting men felt in his military ability, made his return an event of historical importance. Several revolting atrocities — the mutilation of Major Hoyt, for example, the scalping of Mr. Hopps, and a dastardly outrage on a Northern lady On the following morning, a young lady of Bloomington was dragged from her Franklin. He and Captain Brown were both present at that skirmish. They proceeded on the same night to Rock Creek, for the purpose of seizing the murderers of Major Hoyt; and Captain Brown there assumed the command of a small company of cavalry. They encamped near Rock Creek; the disfigured body of Major Hoyt was discovered, anMajor Hoyt was discovered, and decently buried; and, in the morning, they started for Fort Sanders, on Washington Creek, to find that the Missourians had fled. It is probable that the old man was also at the capture of Fort Titus; and it is certain that, on the 26th of August, his company was at Middle Creek, at a point now called Battle Mound, eight miles
James Redpath, The Public Life of Captain John Brown, Chapter 4: State evidence closed. (search)
alled the trial of John Brown be completed, I will not divert the attention of the reader to the fears and hopes, the crimes and prayers which were agitating the world outside of the Court House and the Jail of Charlestown. On Friday morning, Mr. Hoyt, a young Boston lawyer, arrived as a volunteer counsel for John Brown; and, although declining to act until he obtained a knowledge of the case, was qualified as a member of the bar. The testimony for the prosecution was resumed. Colonel Wassigned; if not, I am ready for any thing that may come up. The old man lay down again, drew his blanket over him, closed his eyes, and appeared to sink in tranquil slumber. This bold speech, with its modest request, (which was seconded by Mr. Hoyt, who, we are told, arose amid great sensation, and stated that other counsel would arrive to-night,) shamed the unfaithful Virginia advocates into an immediate resignation, and the Court into an adjournment till the following morning. But it is
James Redpath, The Public Life of Captain John Brown, Chapter 5: the defence. (search)
nd it is my duty to endeavor to get through with all the cases if possible, in justice to the prisoners, and in justice to the State. The trial must proceed. Mr. Hoyt, after objecting to certain papers, (which were withdrawn,) and asking certain questions relative to the witnesses he had summoned, called on John P. Dangerfield. Dangerfield; asserting that the prisoner honestly endeavored to protect his hostages, and wished to make peace more for their sake than his personal safety. Mr. Hoyt's sudden indisposition caused the Court to adjourn for an hour. At two o'clock in the afternoon, the testimony was resumed, and the examination conducted by anxious to get home. His Honor said he was desirous of trying this case precisely as he would try another, without any reference at all to outside feeling. Mr. Hoyt remarked that he was physically incapable of speaking tonight, even if fully prepared. He had worked very hard last night to get the law points, until he fell u
James Redpath, The Public Life of Captain John Brown, Chapter 7: condemned to die. (search)
Chapter 7: condemned to die. The first of November was devoted to the trial of Coppoc, which was continued on the following day. No witnesses were called for the defence. Mr. Harding for the State, and Messrs. Hoyt and Griswold for the defence, followed by Mr. Hunter, who closed for the prosecution, addressed the jury, who presently retired to appear to consider their pre-determined verdict — of guilty. During the absence of the Jury in Coppoc's case, says an eye witness, in order that no time should be wasted, John Brown was brought in from jail to be sentenced. He walked with considerable difficulty, and every movement appeared to be attended with pain, although his features gave no expression of it. It was late, and the gaslights gave an almost deathly pallor to his face. He seated himself near his counsel, and, after once resting his head upon his right hand, remained entirely motionless, and for a time appeared unconscious of all that passed around-especially unconscio
James Redpath, The Public Life of Captain John Brown, Chapter 8: the conquering pen. (search)
sh I could only know that all my poor family were as composed and as happy as . I think nothing but the Christian religion could ever make any one so composed. My willing soul would stay In such a frame as this. John Brown. Letter to Mr. Hoyt. Charlestown, Jefferson Co., Va., Nov. 24, 1859. George H. Hoyt, Esq. Dear Sir: Your kind letter of the 22d inst. is received. I exceedingly regret my inability to make you some other acknowledgment for all your efforts in my behalf thaGeorge H. Hoyt, Esq. Dear Sir: Your kind letter of the 22d inst. is received. I exceedingly regret my inability to make you some other acknowledgment for all your efforts in my behalf than that which consists merely in words; but so it is. May God and a good conscience be your continual reward. I really do not see what you can do with me any further. I commend my poor family to the kind remembrance of all friends, but I well understand that they are not the only poor in our world. I ought to begin to leave off saying our world. I have but very little idea of the charges made against Mr. Griswold, as I get to see but little of what is afloat. I am very sorry for any wrong th