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Execution of John Brown (December 2nd, 1859)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Explanation of precautions taken before the execution of John Brown to prevent any attempt of his rescue.
Full DetailsOld Brown Compares Himself with Sampson (December 2nd, 1859)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: In one of John Brown's letters to a sympathizing clergyman named Vail, Brown compares himself to Sampson. He says that his actions will not be lost "to the cause of God or of humanity." He feels that he was induced to "act very contrary to my better judgment; and I have lost my two noble boys and other friends, if not my own two eyes." He is reconciled to his fate and hopes to "die in faith."
Full DetailsUnion Prayer Meeting (December 2nd, 1859)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Announcement for a Union Prayer Meeting that will be held weekly during the winter in various churches in Middletown. The first will be in the Lutheran Lecture Room.
Full DetailsDr. W.S. Magruder… (December 2nd, 1859)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Dr. W. S. Magruder, dentist, with a design of going South, has abandoned the practice of his profession in Middletown.
Full DetailsBrown Sympathizers (December 2nd, 1859)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: James Mott, President of the Pennsylvania Anti-Slavery Society, has said that the day on which John Brown is executed should be observed with "suitable solemnities." The Society has passed resolutions regarding the tolling of bells, closing of businesses, appropriate kinds of speeches and sermons to be delivered, etc. The customary kinds of demonstration of "heartfelt sorrow" should be expressed. The paper adds a sentence saying that the people should pray to the good Lord "to save them from a like fate."
Full DetailsDr. Breed, (Democrat) late… (December 2nd, 1859)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Dr. Breed, a Democrat and a former Examiner in the Patent Office, was arrested in Washington for incendiary language and held for $2,000 bail. He had advocated that Negroes ought to murder their masters, set fire to their houses, etc. He thought it was the duty of every Christian to encourage such behavior.
Full DetailsGov. Wise has written… (December 2nd, 1859)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Gov. Wise has written a letter to John Brown's wife explaining that Brown's body will be given into the care of "her messenger." The messenger will have safe conduct to Charlestown. Mrs. Brown passed through Baltimore en route to Charlestown.
Full DetailsA man calling himself Wm. McDougal… (December 2nd, 1859)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: Wm. McDougal was put into jail in Montgomery Co., MD, for stating that what John Brown was doing was right and every Negro in the South should be freed.
Full DetailsAn Important Case (December 2nd, 1859)
>From The Valley Register; Middletown, MD
Summary: A man by the name of Myers from Carroll County, MD was convicted in Carlisle, PA of kidnapping three slaves. The case is "peculiar" and may lead to "unpleasant consequences" between the two states. Myers had taken the three Negroes from Cumberland Co., PA to Frederick, MD where they were claimed as runaway slaves and are still incarcerated. Two of the Negroes had been manumitted by the will of Elizabeth Warfield of Frederick Co., but later their freedom was to be taken away because the executor of her estate said there was insufficient money to cover her debts without selling the slaves. When they heard they would be sold, the two escaped to Pennsylvania and Myers was sent to apprehend them. The case is a very complex one and it appears Myers is being erroneously punished.
Full DetailsExecution of John Brown, The Leader of the Harper's Ferry Insurgents (December 7th, 1859)
>From The Herald of Freedom & Torch Light; Hagerstown, MD
Summary: Reports that John Brown was hanged yesterday following his conviction for treason, insurrection and murder. Provides a detailed account of Brown’s last hours, including his jailhouse meeting with his wife, his recitation of his last will and testament and his execution. His biography is provided, including details of his role in the Kansas border warfare.
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