The first article is called “Insurrection at Harper’s Ferry” from the Topeka Tribune. This article paints John Brown as “crazed by misfortunes” and “maddened by Abolitionism”, and how he took over the armory at Harper’s Ferry in an attempt to end slavery. His plan was to provide slaves with weapons to fight off their oppressive masters. It goes on to say how the attack was eventually foiled, and that Brown was injured and captured in the process. Brown claimed his actions are justified by the result he was working toward. Commentary was offered by the writer criticizing Brown’s “scheme” and how the results could have been horrifying.
It is concluded by saying Brown is currently recovering from his injuries but will most likely face the