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James Redpath, The Public Life of Captain John Brown, Chapter 2: Judicial alacrity. (search)
own first. A discussion and decision, fit accompaniments to the scene above described, then ensued; which are thus reported by the partisans of the State: Mr. Botts said, I am instructed by Brown to say that he is mentally and physically unable to proceed with his trial at this time. He has heard to-day that counsel of his Northern counsel had been sent off, but not sufficient time had been afforded to receive answers. Under the circumstances, he thought a short delay desirable. Mr. Botts added, that at present the excitement was so great as perhaps to deter Northern counsel from coming out; but now that it had been promised that the prisoners shouilty, if the evidence convinces you he is so? Juror. (Catching the idea.) No, sir — no, sir. Judge. Very well, sir; you can take your seat as a juror. Mr. Botts, who had solemnly promised to John Brown to defend him faithfully, did not fulfil this moral and professional obligation, for a jury was obtained without delay a
James Redpath, The Public Life of Captain John Brown, Chapter 3: State evidence. (search)
Ohio. It asserted that insanity was hereditary in John Brown's family; that his mother's sister died with it, and her daughter was now in an insane asylum; and that three of the children of his maternal uncle were also mentally deranged. Mr. Botts said, that on receiving the above despatch, he went to the jail with his associate, Mr. Green, and read it to Brown, and was desired by him to say that in his father's family there has never been any insanity at all. On his mother's side there ted within the limits of the Armory, the Court had no jurisdiction ; and, in the case of Mr. Beckham, if he was killed on the railroad bridge, it was committed within the State of Maryland, which claims jurisdiction up to the Armory grounds. Mr. Botts followed him, and supported these views. The only noteworthy thing he said was, that-- It is due to the prisoner to state that he believed himself to be actuated by the highest and noblest feelings that ever coursed through a human breast
James Redpath, The Public Life of Captain John Brown, Chapter 4: State evidence closed. (search)
th, and his face up; we then went back for the purpose of getting another one, (Stevens;) but he was sick or wounded, and persons around him, and I persuaded them myself to let him alone; I said, Don't let us operate on him, but go around and get some more; we did this act with a purpose, thinking it right and justifiable under the circumstances, and fired and excited by the cowardly, savage manner in which Mr. Beckham's life had been taken. Mr. Andrew Hunter. Is that all, gentlemen? Mr. Botts. Yes, sir. Mr. Andrew Hunter. (To the witness.) Stand aside. This sworn statement of a cold-blooded murder, by one of the perpetrators of it, elicited not one word of condemnation from any journal published in the Southern States. Wm. M. Williams, the watchman, stated the particulars of his arrest and confinement in the watch house. Capt. Brown told the prisoners to hide themselves, or they would be shot by the people outside; he said he would not hurt any of them. He told Mr. G
James Redpath, The Public Life of Captain John Brown, Chapter 5: the defence. (search)
herance of his plan demanded -above or outside of the absolute necessities of his holy scheme and dangerous situation. While freely admitting every act that he committed, therefore, and having no hope whatever of a verdict of acquital, or of a pardon, he sought to prove in Court, by the evidence of his enemies, that he had not in any way transcended the obligations of his divinely-appointed mission. This design, of course, was not acceptable to Virginia; and her loyal sons, therefore,--Messrs. Botts and Green,although they often stated their determination to see justice done, took no efficient steps to secure its fulfillment. This is a copy of the brief directions given to them at the commencement of the trial: it is transcribed from the original, in the old hero's handwriting : John Brown's directions to his counsel. We gave to numerous prisoners perfect liberty. Get all their names. We allowed numerous other prisoners to visit their families, to quiet their fears.
J. William Jones, Christ in the camp, or religion in Lee's army, Appendix: letters from our army workers. (search)
ove-mentioned. The brigade under Brigadier-General Charles S. Winder was composed of five Virginia regiments, viz.: Second, Fourth, Fifth, Twenty-seventh and Thirtythird. The field-officers of the Second were Colonel J. W. Allen, Lieutenant-Colonel Lawson Botts and Major Frank Jones, all useful members of the Episcopal Church—one of whom had, by letter, authorized me, as I came through Richmond, to invest for him $50 in religious reading-matter for use of the regiments. Rev. E. P. Waltone than begun to realize the magnitude or opportunity of our work. The great Second Manassas battle came. It was joined on Thursday evening, when many of our noblest men fell, killed or wounded. Among the mortally wounded was my own loved Colonel Botts, who had become to me almost as a brother. After spending Thursday night sleeplessly in ministering to sick, and that anxious Friday which none will forget, August 29, I repaired to the regiment for some rest Friday night. Colonel Baylor, of
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 16. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), The Second Virginia regiment of cavalry, C. S. A. a tribute to its discipline and efficiency, and defiant Resolutions passed by it February 28th, 1865. (search)
examination Hon. Charles J. Faulkner a distinguished citizen and member of Congress, appeared for the accused, with Mr. Lawson Botts, both being assigned by the court. Hon. Richard Parker presided as judge of the Circuit Court, and considering th9, 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 nnot 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 imma lawyer of great power and ability—and Harry Griswold, of Cleveland, Ohio, appeared as counsel for the prisoner, and Messrs. Botts and Green withdrew from the case, having been dismissed by Brown the day before. Both made appeals for delay on the
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 16. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.39 (search)
examination Hon. Charles J. Faulkner a distinguished citizen and member of Congress, appeared for the accused, with Mr. Lawson Botts, both being assigned by the court. Hon. Richard Parker presided as judge of the Circuit Court, and considering th9, 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 nnot 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 imma lawyer of great power and ability—and Harry Griswold, of Cleveland, Ohio, appeared as counsel for the prisoner, and Messrs. Botts and Green withdrew from the case, having been dismissed by Brown the day before. Both made appeals for delay on the
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 16. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Index. (search)
of, 12. Blackwell, Lt. J. E., 60, 62. Blair, Wm., Epitaph of, 27. Blockade Running, 106. Bloomfield, Mo., 70. Blue and Gray United, The, 339. Blum, Lt. R. A., 133, 143; killed, 163. Blythe, Col., 77, 80, 82. Bomar, Lt. J. E., killed, 192, 193. Bonham, Gen. M. L., 274. Bonneau, Capt. F. N., 135. Bookman, Lt., 380. Books and newspapers of the South, 293. Bookter, Col. E F., 19, 22. Bookter, Lt. N. R., 21. Boonsboroa, Battle of, 24. Bosher, Robert S., 296. Botts, Lawson, 359. Bowen, Gen, 310. Bowles, Capt., 70. Boyce, Hon. W. W., 275 Boyce's Light Battery, 143. Boyd Guards, 15. Boykin, Major F. M., 83. Boykin, Gen., 349. Boynton, Gen. H. V., 339. Boyles, Lt. J. R., 20. Bozeman, Gov. A. I., 356. Brady, Lewis, 215 Bragg, Gen., Braxton, 99, 274, 297, 303, 307. Branch, Gen. L. O'B., 394. Brander, Major, Thos. A., 296. Brandon, James river, 93. Branham, Lt., 68. Brannan, Gen., 342. Branson, Lt. H. L., 59. Bratton, Gen., John, 15, 16
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 34. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.40 (search)
plosions that took place immediately in their midst; yet they stood their ground, awaiting the approach of the infantry. Colonel Cummings, on my left, met them, endeavoring to turn their flank. After advancing, two of his companies fell back through my left, which was kept in position by the coolness of Captain Nelson, who gallantly maintained his position, though exposed to a front fire of grape and shell, and a flank fire from the enemy's musketry. At this junctuer I was informed by Major Botts (whose coolness, energy and perseverance in rallying the men deserves special mention) that my left was turned. Not seeing the enemy in front, I directed that the three left companies be drawn back to meet them. This order was partially misunderstood by the centre companies for a general direction to fall back, and all the line turned. I at once gave the order to charge, but the thicket was so close and impenetrable that only a part of the right wing, under Lieutenant-Colonel Lackland,
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 34. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), Index. (search)
ll, General W. N. R 74. Beauregard, General G. Y., 129 Bee, General Barnard E., 266. Bennett, Mrs., James Gordon, 36. Bennett, Hon. R. T Address of, 52. Berkeley, Captain, Charles, 371. Berkeley, Colonel, C. Edward, 371. Berkeley, Colonel, Norbourne, 371. Berkeley, Major, Wm, 371. Beverley, Capture of, 308. Bidgood, Sergeant Major J. V., 253. Blair, General Francis P., 213. Blair, Hon., Montgomery, burning of his house, an accident, 213. Bledsoe, Dr. A. 72. Botts, Major, Lawson, 266. Brent, Captain, Preston, 241. Brock H. C., wounded, 179. Bouldin, Captain E. E., 76. Bouldin, Powhatan 76. Buchanan Admiral Franklin, 32. Bull Run Bout, 172, 292. Burt. Colonel, killed, 365. Butler, Mrs. Mary A. (H. A.), 36. Cabell, Wm. Preston. 353. Campbell, Major S. H., Engineer Corps, 6. Canal, James River and Kanawha, primitive travel on, 354. Carnochan, Dr. J. M. 40. Carrington, Colonel H. A., 333. Carter, Captain, 15. Cedar Creek, Great Batt
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