Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-08-22

ton would have disclosed - 70 many. 1t
was rational ~ suppose nat nc would COM
tniunicate it OH 20 The few whom he tho't
he could trust. Fortunately, some of them
have revealed his propos Is.
He travelled AL over the Western covn-
try, and finally, 60 New Orleans. Where
ever he wcn5 he spoke ag iinSt the govern
mcnt OF the u :. 60 the people OF the
East he accused IL OF want of character,
and energy ana said that the men OF pro-
/ perry were displt ased with q state OF things
in which theN had 10 privileges superior
to those enjoyed Dr other persons.
/ To the people Of the W-st, his language
was IN some respects different. He told
them of their being in state of colonial
subiecton TO the Atlantic states; lhat they
were taxed nor for their own benefit, but
that OF the people tn the East; that . Sc
paration from thc union was necessary, and
would take place in less than two years.
81 thank God. said Mr. Hay, this pretlic-
elton has not been fulfilled, and oar paste-
'rity to the latest generations will have
. cause TO say the same" Farther 70 sow
divisions and excite the people of the Wes-
tern country to a separation, writings were
prepared, and inserted in the newspapers.
by one intimately connected with the Dri-
soner; in which the people were expressly
exhorted to d'suuion. To accomplish this
plan, in the summer and fall of sec, men
were enlisted; boats ola peculiar construc-
ton built arms, ammunition, and large
quantities OF provisions purchased; as if
they meant Co announce boldly 20 the world
their military intentions. Troops were
assembled at Ridnnerhassct's Island. M
ron Burr was indeed not present; but, ac-
co,ding tothe opinion ofthe Supreme Court
AZ he len lp ,f @oyy
Swart7vout, his presence was not neces-
sary 10 constitute him guilty Of treason
He had been there. however, and his par
! tcipation and Cooperation would be fully
! proved.
they moved down the river to the mouth
| of Cumberland, where they Joined Aaron
| Burr, and amounted to about one hundred
men. They proceeded TO 8lyou Pierre
! in the vicinIty OF Natohez There Burr
first learnt that I'll his schemes were frus-
tratcd by the Commander in Chief of the
American Army; that General Wilkinson
! had communicated his traiterous letter to
the President. In the neigh5orhood ofthat
place he complained bitterly to witness
| (who will be introduced) of the defeat of
! his piansby Wilkinson. He afterwards en-.
tered intoa equalization with COzyIes 6gcade
! TIC Secretary of the Mississippi territory
q
been alCdgcd, vio"tcd his reccgnizance
AID hed. lie was afterwards arrested by
Maj. Perkins and Lieut.. Gaines, and escor-
ted TO the City OF Richmond.
The pre- ,ence of settling the Wasi,ita
! lands WAS mere cover 70 The real DESIGNS
of the prisoner. Concerning then, the Ut
most mystery was observed. His language
varied according to the ideas which lie en-
tertained OF the character to whom he adj.
dressed it. To few only the real DESIGN
was developed but all were told there
was grcat design which led to wealth
and honor; and it WAS promised to be de-
veioped when they should arrive at the
mouth ofCumberland River. There, some
men OF honest intentions who had heen de.
luded into the enterprise wished to know
the real design. They were informed that
1t was not proper to explain it then. Thus
they were toiied on, farther and farther
down the river, until hey were left TO get
home as they could.
Chimericai as this project appears, moth
Ing was wanting, said Mr.. Hay, but the CO.
operation Of Gen. Wilkinson and of the
army of the United States, to ensure its
| success Civil war would have been in
the west, and our coasts attacked in the
east by an enemy encouraged by knowing
that we were divided people From this
calamity we were saved by the int sritv
and patriotism Of the commander in chief.
Yet, for this, he has been AS much abused
as if he had been concerned in the conspi-
racy
MIR. Ray concluded W Oh an animated ex-
hortation 20 the jury to act with firmncss.
He observed thai the prisoner had been
Njce-Presideut of the United States, and
was man possessed OF great talents and
energies; but, if ne is guilty, surely these
circumstances ought to aggravate the of
fence. In England, distinction was made
between Lord George Gordon, who exci,-
cd the dreadful tumnlts in London, i'm the
year 1881, and his poor deludcd associates
lie escaped the punishment due 20 his
crimes, While it was inflicted OH many OF
them without mercy but Acyc, said Mr.
Hay, in this land OF liberty, equality and
justice, trust that YOU will decide AGAINST
aaroH Burr, if he be guilty, as soon rs a.
gainst the meanest individual in the COM
muniCy.
LATEST PRocEED1NGs IN THE TRtAL
TUESDAY, Aug. 19.
Col EdggaTd CayriHgfOn foreman Of the
b Jury, presented a written statement from
r. them; IN which they mentioned certain
p points relative to their own accommodation
e They wished to be permitted to occupy
N the evening, two rooms in the Capitol
to 20 together TO the Swan Tavern 70 dine,
affr,frd nv o., cc,~o,. IS tt,o .e.,... 80,