Lexington union. (Lexington, Miss.) 1838-18??, 1840-11-07


triois who were compelled to flee from Ire
land after their attempt To libern,e them
selves from the thrallom Of England. II
was possessed Of larle amount of prop
ert7, the greater part Of which he was for
tunate enolgh TO render available IN mo-
ney before his departure. Disguised with
the corruption Of courts and turmoil OF
politics, he sought retirement in the ives.
tern wilderness, on beautiful island in
the OHIO, then on the borders of civiliZa-
ton. He hull, a princely mansion on it,
and embellished it in most costly man.
ner. Situated on The borders Of Virginia.
Kentucky, aud Ohio, he had access TO We
ry refined society, with which it was his
custom constantly to intermlnglc and in
change civilities.
His hospitality was unhounded, mud
dealt ont as il was by his own chlvalric
courtesy and the grace Of his beautiful
wife, his island became the general resort
OF all The country around, and il is even
yet celebrated for the splendid reveIries
and entertainments Of which it was the
scene. BlannerhNsseIt was fine sample
Of polished Irish gentleman, and render
ed him very important object Of regard
by the amenity oil his manners and dispo-
silion.
His lady was woman of rare beauty
and accomplishments, which were height
ened by pure and unimpeachable char
acter. She reIgned the Qneen OF This
beautiful Kingdom Of taste and refinement,
which Bldnnerhasseit had created on the
Ohio; aud according TO contemporary ac-
counts, she deported herself with grace
and dignity that might have become o
| throne. She was woman OF high spirit
and ambition, and when Burr, aware o.
her commanding Influence over her bus
band, confidently entrusted her with his
plans of Mexican dominion, she was fired
with the boldness ana intrepidity Of his
enterprise, and Immediately determined TO
engage her husband as confederate.
Blannerhsssett was man oil dnctile tenn
per, and was easily induced by the daz-
/ zling representations of prospective glory
and honor which his ambitious wife set be-
lore him, to became pariicipa'er with
Burr! He was moreover liberals, Of the
French school Of which Aaron Burr was
well aware. The gorgeous representation
which Burr held up to him Of Mexican re-
deemed from tyranny by their united e(-
forts, fired his soul and he entered with
enthusiasm INTO what he believed an hon.
nrable aud humane undertaking.
When once pledged TO Burr, under the
| master genius OF ttis VIE, nc hc'iVeIy GU
gagged IN enllsling men, building boats, and
preparing the essentials of his expedtcn.
Many Of the most respectable citizens OF
the neighborlng country we're connected
with the affair, and deIuded in the same
manner as Blaunerhassett. The enter
talnmen,s on the island were broken np,
aud it's shores echoed only 10 the nniiird
oar Of the consprators, as they crossed
from the adjacent bank, or to the tramp ct
bloody adventures, as they congrcgaled
/ on the beach to resolve and discuss their
plans of Mexican redemption. A large
number of fiat boats had been built on the
Mrskinguh,, and sent over to the island,
and every thing for enbarkaIion, when The
plot was discovered TO public authorities
by one Of the accomplices. Blannefhas
se,t was instantly deserted BY his follow
ers, and Lett alone to brunt the storm. -
Timothy Buell., commander Of the militia,
with a small detachment went over to ar
rest BIannerhassett. lie had hardly set
foot on the island, before he was met by
| Mrs. Blannerhasseti, whose spirit seemed
to rise with the increasing desperation OF
her fortunes. She had seen the party
coming, and snatchng pair Of her hns'
bands pistols, she ran from the house 10
meet them. Just as the militia maJor
slept out Of the boat, she seized him by the
shoulder and Ihrus'ing him back, pr sent.
ed two formidable pistols full in his face,
cooked md primed; commanding him IN
The mos, positive tone no, to advance
zone sep forward and will send you into
eternity: it is easier for me to do than
10 saw H." were her words, according to
nv narrator, who was one of the party
Her splendid figure drawn up to lis full
height, her eve fixed with strong and de-
termined gaze, her hands clenching firm
ly the pistols which she held at arms
length, told The militia major, 10 language
not 10 be mistaken, the terms on which he
might advance. The old leIIow quailed
and trembIed before the courageous wo;
Imar, and was forced to return without his
Iyiclim. BIanncrhassett mode his escape,
| ,nd ia noy or was a few wears since, Inv.
ng with his wife in poverty in France.
ORIGIN OF FRANKINe LETTERS ne
origin Of the iranking privilege - mus
detailed IL the 23d volume Of The PaTlia.
| meniarv Office Bill, in the year l3oo: