Virginia statesman. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1828-1829, 1828-08-27

boats Gnc provisions, by the sworn admission OF
Coffee, when adduced as a witness by Jackson
himself Let these facts be connected with the
warm reception given Burr, at the Hermitage, IN
the letter OF September p, and there can be no
question that all tins hurry and hustle was the con-
sequence OF active Cooperation with Burr. Wo
journeys were TO be perf0rmed-a messenger was
10 be sent-money 10 be paid, all III the service,
or upon account Of Burr. What can impotence
tseltnow say, 10 eXculpate the General from the
charge OF Burrlsml The excuses apologies, and
denlals OF ms Virginia advocates are scattered to
the four winds of Heaven.
ScepuciSm Itself can no longer doubt The
proofs lrretraSible. One fact corobontes ano-
Their. Received in his house--rcc commended as
deserving tokens of respect-company invited to
visit hiul--money received--money advanced
agencies pertormed-messages sent-lOurmes su-
periutended! In September, again IN December,
and 10 the last moment that he was in the country
What more could be done, except il were to JON
him IN raising the standard of rebellion, and sign
ing proclamation declaring war against the Gov
ermnentl Compare the facts here established,
with those proven against John Smith, whom
nineteen Senators voted to cXpel as BUR S asso-
ciate, and 10 Will be seen that Jackson case Is
much the strongest.
What was the poo. against Smith Tie re-
celyed Burr, AZ his house, add treated tIm re-
specially Hi, son carried q letter TO b.auner-
hassetz Island, supposed 10 be sent b. Bu.,. tie
wrote q ete. 10 Burr by Peter Tty.or. inquired
Of him what the people said OF Wilkinson AZ adj
vsed himuot 90 20 10 q tavern lest the ucorie sit
him with questions. Burr drew an order upon
HIM for 500 which he paid, and ano.her order tor
aa equal sum which he did not pay lie made
Burr d VISIT. at Frankfort Kentucky. In The fore
part Of Decemb,r, 1906 and he received d letter
from Burr shortly before that time hcse wee
the allegations against Mr.. Smith, except The les
lm0u1 o. Elias Glover which was considered MS
disc-ajited. Au these allegations were aXqlliu-
ed, or C0utrlJ,Utod. letumCleen Senator'S voted
10 cxnel bin. Amongst them, Mr.. CraW ford, and
Mr. Smith Of Maryland, both Of whom would
now make Gen. Jackson President!
The fc;s now established against Jackson, are
q great deal stronger than any thing charged up
on smith by color Of evidence. lie TOOK Burr
again and again to his house, culoHzed and r,c
commended him, advised men 20 lOln him, bought
boats and provisions, lent money, endorsed bills,
sent messengers, and finally allowed his nephew
to accompany him on lis final departure. He
chung TO hlm to the last and never advised the
Government of q single circumstance of adj Burr s
movements. His letters to Mr.. Jefferson and
OOf CAiOi OldlOoIut say liot u NOtt oi buAAS 4'Ot
word Of his movements, and only serve 20 m
volve him more deeply IN the charge OF d0ph-
city towards both Burr and the Government. So
complete Is the evidence of his Burrism and bis
double dealing, that the only matter Of doubt Is,
whether the letters to Nh Jefferson and TO Gov
euor Claiborne, Were written to aid the treason,
or to provide retreat for himself in case Of tui-
uro To the facts as they are now presented, no
man has a right to shut his eyes, or to refuse
hs credence. No man who examines them can
hesitate Jackson was the active co-opcrator Of
Burr. and never deserted him Until be had taken
his final departure. He has concealed and denied
this cooperation, which is always deemed the
criterion of guilty intention. Whenthe proof is
exhibited, he now remains silent. he stands
mute Every friend of the country, every Up
right man, is bound to look to IL, Its treason a
gaust all good principle to permit party predilcc-
ton to blind the understanding OF warp the judy
meut To and In olectng Jackson President,
with this proof before the world, is not less Grim
inal than it would be TO elect the arch conspiraor
himself What confidence can henceforth be
placed IN public virtue, if the people of the Uni
Ted States, with the full proof before them, elect
the coadiutor of Burr, President of the United
States. Heaven forbid that such a stigma should
cone upon our country.