Democratic standard. [volume] (Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio) 1837-1850, 1840-11-17
MADAME BLANNERHASSET AND
AARON BURR.

AARON BURR.
A few miles below Marietta, we pass
ed Blannerhasset's Island. We ran un-
der the lee oft some distance, but the
thick wood of the river obstructs any
view of the interior. We saw no trace
orthe beautiful mansion Of Blannerhasset,
except a chimney at the north end of the
Island, which was all that escaped the
fire in which that dwelling had been con-
sumed. Ihear, however, that the beauti-
ful shrubbery still lives on the Island
which was planted by Blannerhasset, and
that many of the walks he laid out are
now open.
Blannerhasset was one of the Irish pa
triots who were compelled to flee from
Ireland after their attempt to liberate
themselves from the thraldOm of England.
He was possessed of large amount of
property, the greater part of which he
was fortunate enough to render available
in money before his departure. DISCUS.
ted with the corruption OF courts and tur-
mol Of politics, he sought retirement in
the western wilderness, on beautiful
island in the Ohio, then on the BORDERS of
civilization. lie built princely mar
sion on il, and embelshed it in q most
costly manner. Situated on the borders
ofVirginis, Kentucky and Ohio, he had
access to very refined society, with
which it was his custom constantly to in
termingle and interchange civillties.
His hospitality was unbounded, and
dealt out as il was by his own chvalrlc
courtesy and the grace of his beautiful
wife, his island became the general re-
sort of all the country around, and it is
even yet celebrated for the splendid rev.
elries and entertainments of which it was
the scene. Blannerhasset was fine
sample ofa polished Irish gentleman, and
rendered himself a very afectionate OBJ.
ject ofregard by the amenity of his man
ners and disposition.
His lady was women of rare beauty
and accomplishments, which were height
ened by pure and unimpeachable char
acter. She reigned the Queen of this
beautiful kingdom of taste, and refine
ment, which Blannerhasset had created
on the Ohio; and according TO cotempo
rary accounts, she deported herself will
a grace aud dignity that would have be
come a throne. She was woman o
high spirit and ambition, and when Burr
aware Of her commanding influence ovel
her husband, confidently entrusted he
with his plan Of Mexican dominion, shC
was fred with the boldness and intrepid
ity ofhis enterprise, and Immediately de
ternlined to engage her husband as con
fedeTate. BIannerhaSset Was a man o
ductile temper, and was easily induced
by the dazzling representations Of pros
pective glory and honor, which his am
bilious vile set before him, to become
participator with Burrl He was moreO o
YER liberalist of the French school, o
which Aaron Burr was we'll aware. Th'
gorgeous representation which Burr hell
up to him Of Mexico redeemed from tyI
amy by their united efforts, fred hi
soul, as he entered with enthusiasm int
what he believed an honorable and hu
msne undertaking.
When once pledged to Burr, unde
the mastering genius Of his wife, he &C
lively engaged in eRlisting men, building
boats, and preparing the essentials of hi
expedition. Many Of the most respecta
bic citizens Of the neighboFing country
were connected with the affair, and delu
ded in the same manner as BlannerhaSset
The entertainments on the Island were
broken up, and its shores echoed only t
the mufled oar Of the conspirators as they
crossed to the adjacent Oank, or to the
tramp Of bold adventurers, as they con
gregated on the beach, TO resolve ant
discuss their plans Of Mexican redemp
ton.
A large number Of fiat boats had been
built on the Muskingum, and sent OveI
to the island, and every thing was ready
TOT emhaEkaliOn, when the plot was dis
covered 10 The public authorities by one
ofihe aceomphces. BIannerhasset was
Instantly deserted by his followers, and
LETT SlOnetO brunt the storm. Timothy