Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1828-04-26
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Jarhson a''a Barr.--'rhe Lynchburs vig,nian
contains two strong articles. proving circuus, aually
sn understanding between Burr and Jackson a, the
time The former uedi,ated that eutercrze which bv
the sai'ary energy of Mr.. Jefferson re sucd in no.
thing njurons than his own trial for high tea
son. The facts upon which the Vrg,nisn ba. es tins
h. po'hesis, we'll established and were OF universal
no'orie'y at the tifne the principal of which is that
Gen Jacksons residence was Eusi's Head Quarters
IN the Western Country.
The su1pesiou is corroho,aed bq many ether cir.
cu'"stanccs; Jac!sso;,'s intimacy with Swartwou.
hs beng ion'ed with tie conspiracy by Gen. hiai-
who vas comversant With Burr's iarignes the iu,;
mate knowle ledge he displayed Of Burr, design in his
cautionaiy letter TO Guy Claiborne TIE love that Bnr.
has unormiy manifested for him, and lasty las &c
pertinent at Nnrr's trial in tis city. To what length
burr carried hrs views--whe'ier To the establishment
OF an indeaenden empire the mississippi by di.
VISION OF the Union, only to tie conqcsi OF Mexico
10 which A's tned'taied robbery of the Banks at Rev
Orleans was merely auxiliary, has never been knowp
and perhaps never viii be known, unless that cele
Grated individual should favor The world with his me
mons That however, his project involved treason
against the u. States, the most sceptcal and the most
Charitable have Questioned Whether General
jackson admitted 10 his full confidence ia no,e,
of conjccture-hu: that be was prvy 10 lis views in
part the location of Burr is i,on>e a, the time the
enterprise rnatured and aiready on foot; and his
own letter to Gov Claiborne to go NO further indis
pntabiy prove.
This is % new suspicion. ensenierei BY the heat Of
the Presidential question II was entertained a, The
time. end Gen. Jackson has been more than once re-
preached with It since. We free acknowledge
our regret al It's present development, for we hold
s subsequent services full a'onemoni for his early
alterations from patriotism, though they did extend to
treason, civil war, ard dissolution Of the Union
But as the suspicion is publicly avowed every
consideration requires tha ii should be publicly can
vasssd, and ther confirmed refuted. Unless Gen.
jackson clears himself of this reprosch tie American
people thoogh they Will be disposed forgot his for
MGR sinS IN consideration OF his latter services will
yet never conscnt 20 elevate confederate OF Aaron
Bcrr to the Presidency.
Ii We not deceived, an ex poson cccssiopad ",
this affair. has occurred before this 10 Tennessee -
There exists evidence, 10 the POINT egplci, and a5occ
SuSs'r,o1. Let 1t How come forth. We have be en-
long apprsed that such evidence eSs'rd and 50 han.
otony y G:z!. Jdchsons friends. l2hy tsye t,;ev
omit ed Ia court inves;igaioDo Ills friends il,
fssb'rgoo, or some Of Nteus, knew OF this evidence
IN January last, and Immediately transmitted chat in
formation TO Nashville. Why has not the Nashville
COMMITTEE taken up the subject This thing canno,
seeP-meanwhie correspondent I,Rs sent rs The fol
having articles, taken from the Enquirer of Jan 1907:
! Observation-Disclosures January 9,d
On NCiG5ay last an express from the c.y of Wash
irSton arrived at this place his way to New Orleans.
small mail nl which he the bearer is ony Ia b.,
orcned al Knoxville Nashville Fort Adams and \ ew
Orleans. HE credentials eduire he shall he furnish
ed with lse horses TO enable him TO travel I7o
miles III twenty four houcs. The rider who broprh,
Tie maH to this place, unable brongh fatigue to
! go any further, another procured who won,
on 81 10 minutes. BY this CONVEYANCE n letter "a ne
received by Gov. Sewer from the war Department the
contents OF which requested his vigilance in nfcyeuii,p
any expedition that might re fitting ouion The western
waters The Secretary adds that ii had been repre-
senod at Pi;tsbn;g by those supposed to be engaged
IN TIE enterprise, that two Regiments of Tennessee
cfizefs would JON the expedition at the mouth OF
Cumberland river Ksn!ucLy Gazette.
Col Burr arrived in town 81 ednesiay last 7, is
said lie intends proceeding in few days TO Nachez
u.
Col Burr arrived ~ Sunday evening last at Cen
Jackson's about miles from ibis town. and a, Been in
THIS place several times ibis week. Ie appears 10 be
preparing for movement, e know not where
Should he attempt any hostile emen we viii max g
1t tnowp.-hentuchy GG=cttc
As VIC foresaw and fore;old the nomination Of Gen
Maco'nb as 3laj General, has reused the annadver
SION and disturbed the nerves Of the I,nquircr when
ru'nour prevailed that that distinguished soldier and
eminent citizen, Geo. Harrison would receive tl,n
nomination. that very consistent journal cried out upon
the injustice OF thfrs'irg aside such men as Scott
Gaines and ,h1com5 10 make room for him. Thu,
Inc administration might be wounded ti,rnrpl his
sides The military OF Gen. Harrison were de-
precisted, and his individual feelings ssulted Deuy-
ing that he t'he victor ofTppecanoe and the Thames
anjer whose auspices victory first percied upon our
sandards) had any claims upon the first command, his
anticipated nomination ascribed to The motive Of
proptiaing Ohio though the Of Ohio is as certain
as that of Massachusetts. When this anticipation vas
fasifed, and Gen. Nlacomb sppooted-bc roto ao1s
n be 20 unj0sly Grvs, nside to make ,oag for Gen
drr'sdn-these worthy gentlemen are as dissatisfied