August 14, 2024

Hanging of John Brown & His Comrades

We are frequently asked as to the hanging of John Brown and his comrades– some persons supposing that all were hanged the same day. The facts are these: John Brown was hung December 2nd, 1859, at […]
August 2, 2023

Trial of Cox the Murderer.

To the Editors of the Virginia Republican.Charlestown, July 21, 1830. DEAR SIR:– The trial of Ebenezer Cox, charged with the murder of Col. Thomas B. Dunn, of Harper’s Ferry, came on yesterday, before Judge Parker. Although […]