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James Redpath, The Public Life of Captain John Brown, Chapter 1: the preliminary examination. (search)
tion, men brutalized by the influence of American slavery. Charles B. Harding, attorney for the County of Jefferson, and Andrew Hunter, couuld see that full justice was done them. Mr. Botts accepted. Mr. Harding then asked John Brown if he was willing to accept these gentleme. It is unnecessary to trouble any gentleman with that duty. Mr. Harding. You are to have a fair trial. John Brown. There were certain to be made of me, all this trouble and expense can be saved. Mr. Harding. The question is, do you desire the aid of Messrs. Faulkner and ave wanted an opportunity to consult with them at my leisure. Mr. Harding. Stevens, are you willing those gentlemen should act as your cou. I am willing that gentleman shall, (pointing to Mr. Botts.) Mr. Harding. Do you object to Faulkner? Stevens. No; I am willing to take both. Mr. Harding then addressed each of the other prisoners separately, and each stated his willingness to be defended by the counsel name
James Redpath, The Public Life of Captain John Brown, Chapter 2: Judicial alacrity. (search)
r as possible, within the forms of law, and with reference to the great and never to be lost sight of principle of giving of a fair and impartial trial to the prisoners, the introduction of any thing likely to weaken our present position, and give strength to our enemies abroad, whether it issues from the jury in time, or whether it comes from the mouths of the prisoners, or any other source. It was their position that had been imperilled and jeopardized, as they supposed, by enemies. Mr. Harding concurred in the objection of Mr. Hunter, on the ground of danger in delay, and also because Brown was the leader of the insurrection, and his trial ought to be proceeded with on account of the advantage thereby accruing in the trial of the others. Mr. Green remarked that he had had no opportunity of consulting with the prisoner, or preparing a defence. The letters for Northern counsel had been sent off, but not sufficient time had been afforded to receive answers. Under the circumsta
James Redpath, The Public Life of Captain John Brown, Chapter 3: State evidence. (search)
r one day only, until a lawyer in Ohio, to whom he had written, and who had telegraphed a reply, should arrive in Charlestown, the Court again refused to grant the request, and ordered the examination to proceed! Mr. Hunter, in opposing the request, involuntarily showed that he regarded the trial as a form only,--a mockery of justice, -and expressed his belief that the old man was less solicitous for a fair trial than to give to his friends the time and opportunity to organize a rescue. Mr. Harding, with greater brutality, asserted that the prisoner was merely slamming sickness — although he could not stand unsupported for any length of time, and was covered with wounds, not one of which had healed! The Jury were sworn, and the indictment read. The Court permitted the prisoner, while arraigned, to remain prostrate on his pallet. He did so. The indictment charged Insurrection, Treason, and Murder. John Brown pleaded Not Guilty. Arguments of the counsel. Mr, Hunter then st
James Redpath, The Public Life of Captain John Brown, Chapter 5: the defence. (search)
against the State of Virginia is treason against her sovereignty. We have no other description of treason, because treason can only be committed against sovereignty, whether that of the United States or of a sovereign State. Objections. Mr. Harding could not see the force of the objection made by the learned counsel on the other side. In regard to separate offences being charged, these were but different parts of the same transaction. Treason against the Government is properly made theemed to him that justice to the person demanded the allowance of a little time in a case so extraordinary in all its aspects as this. The Court suggested that we might have the opening argument for the prosecution to-night, at any rate. Mr. Harding would not like to open the argument now, unless the case was to be finished to-night. He was willing, however, to submit the case to the jury without a single word, believing they would do the prisoner justice. The prosecution had been met n
James Redpath, The Public Life of Captain John Brown, Chapter 6: lawyers' pleas. (search)
n Brown was brought from prison between files of armed men, as the practice was, and laid down on his bed within the bar. He looked better, we are told, than on the previous day; his health is evidently improving, and he seemed to be at the most perfect ease of mind. The Court room and every approach to it were densely crowded. From the opening of the Court until the afternoon session, the counsel for the defence--Messrs. Griswold and Chilton--and for the prosecution--Messrs. Hunter and Harding--occupied the attention of the jury in arguing for and against the prisoner. I do not intend to pollute my pages with any sketch of the lawyers' pleas. They were able, without doubt, and erudite, and ingenious; but they were founded, nevertheless, on an atrocious assumption. For they assumed (as all lawyers' speeches must) that the statutes of the State were just; and, therefore, if the prisoner should be proven guilty of offending against them, that it was right that he should suffer th
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 unconsci