How the Actions of Governor Wise and the State of Virginia in the Case of John Brown may be easily Justified. After months of planning, John Brown and his twenty-one “soldiers” marched into the strategically located town of Harpers Ferry with the goal of starting a slave revolt which would lead to the abolishment of the institution of slavery. Within hours Brown and his followers had taken several hostages, and gained control of the armory, …showed first 75 words of 940 total…

…showed last 75 words of 940 total…was sentenced to death. He served his execution one month later. As can be seen, the Governor and the state of Virginia acted wisely, justly, and fairly, when they tried John Brown and executed him for is deeds at Harpers Ferry. He was given the right to a speedy trial, an able lawyer was appointed to defend him, just and un-bias procedures were followed in court, and the appropriate sentence was given for his actions.