Brown, John

Most radical was the 1856 Provisional Constitution drafted by northern abolitionists, including John Brown.

Indeed, once the fire-engine house was taken, everybody seemed impressed by John Brown, rather than infuriated or vengeful.

Years later, George VI happened on a detailed record of a John Brown séance that had somehow managed to survive.

“The hands of God,” said Monsignor John Brown of St. Francis De Sales Church in devastated Rockaway.

The ambassador is no John Brown; he speaks softly and politely, more professor than firebrand.

John Brown had decided to show these slaves how to revolt against their masters.

Several volunteer companies had organized in various parts of the state for the first time after John Brown's Raid.

But John Brown—honest, enthusiastic and intensely fanatical on the slavery question—issued his commands.

General Weitzel triumphantly entered the city at eight o'clock, the colored soldiers singing the John Brown song.

Captain John Brown was to ride in the wagon with the necessary guns, pistols and tools.