New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-12-20
From the Licking Valley Ky. Register.
Rnrr md Klannerhaases.

De Tocqueville.
From the Licking Valley KY. Register.
Burr and Blannerhasses.
Much has been said and written Ell the conspir
acy of Aaron Burr, and a diversity of opinion
still exists, TO the extent of his designs. The
| elegant retirement of Blannerhasset, previous to
his association with Burr, has also been theme
of eloquence, and subject of admiration. AS
lived near the centre of Burr's operations and
was intimate with the family of Blannerhasset,
many facts under my observation which
perhaps not generally known. 1 therefore
comply with your request, by detailing circum-
stances which were familiar to me at that period.
With reference to Burrs conspiracy, [ have
never doubted the fact, that his first object
separation of the States, and the establishment of
a an energetic government" including our North.
West and Southern territories. This intention
was clearly manifested by series of publications
with the signature Of QUERIsr" in the " Ohio
Gazette" paper then printed at Marietta by one
Fairlamb.
Those numbers held forth all the arguments that
could be urged, to induce the withdrawal Of the
West and South from the old States. Burr fur
nshed the leading points, Banncrhasset wrote
them out, and attended to their publication. The
first number was read to the printer by Banner
hasset at my fathers house, and in the presence
Of several of the family. After the printer had
retired, my father mode strong appeal to Mr..
B. on the folly and danger of such enterprise;
reminding him of his narrow escape from the
troubles of Ireland, Of the happy form of goverR-
ment he then enjoyed, and of his delightful situa-
ton at the Island surrounded by all the sources
of earthly bliss. Mr.. B. was disconnected; he
acknowledged his obligations for my fathers
friendly motives, but attributed their different
views to the difference Of age. My father indig-
nanty replied that he had fought for the govern
ment under which he lived, that he loved it as
the apple of his eye, and that treason against it
could not bo concerted under his roof. Mr. B.
politely withdrew, took up his quarters at pub
lie house. and never made his home with us after
ward. But number after number of the "QuE-
EIsT' came before the people, holding forth the
possession Of the public lands, with all their min
eral productions-the great agricultural prospects
of the West-the vast navigable waters-the &C.
cupaton of New Orleans as commercial empo.
rum, and various other arguments in favor of a
separate government. a day also appointed
| to hold Convention at the Island.
But the plans of Burr not confined to a
separation of the States he knew that this pro-
lect might fail, and the establishment of an En-
pire in the Mexican Country, was his alternative.
| number of batteaux row-galies were prepared
on the Muskingum River and probably some at
other points, with which he intended rapid de-
| scent on New Orleans, or to ascend the Red River
toward Mexico, as circumstances mil ht require.
| Numbers of restless and desperate spirits were
enlisted in his visionary schemes, from Pittsburgh
| to New Orleans, but the mass of the Western peo-
| pie were attached to their government, and their
| connexions east of the mountains. If the Con-
| venton had assembled at the Island, the inhabt.
ants of the neighborhood were prepared to dis
L NJ Tho n
ton failed and when party attempted TO es-
cape with the boats, they were prevented by the
Militia, under special law of Ohio passed for
the OCCASION, with closed doors. But there were
traitors in that Legslature-in Congress-and in
| the Army of the United States
Burr met in council with fragment of his fol-
| lowers, on an Island IN the Mississippi, where his
scheme was abandoned. He fled in disguise but
was arrested, tried at the city of Richmond, and
acquitted by quirk Of the law. Blauncrhasset
and other associates were discharged. His fam
! ily, servants and furniture having descended the
| river to hatcher, he located himself on cotton
farm in that vicinity The Embargo and the
War which followed, defeated his expectations !;
he became embarrassed; his fortune having been
impaired by his liabilities for Burr. Under the
prospect Of civil appointment in Lower Canada,
he removed to Montreal but his friend, the Gov
| ernor, being removed, ne was again disappointed
and retired at last to the Island of jersey in the
| British Channel, where his maiden sister resided
lady of fortune. There he died. the victim of
romantic and visionary mind.
| Blannerhasset was an Irish Nobleman, man
of science, and polished gentleman. He ex-
cel!ed in the composition and performance of mu-
sic, his instruments were the violin and bass-yiol,
| both Of which he used in the manner of the bass.
| His spacious Hall was constructed in musical
proportions, where the tones of his viol vibrated
with thrilling effect. His library was elegant and
extensive, his laboratory was provided with abun-
dant apparatus for chemical and philosophical ex-
perimeats, his house and grounds were furnished
with various means of winter and summer amuse-
nents. The mansion with its corridor and wings
formed half an eipsis and the finish and furniture
pitts apartments were adapted to the use for which
they were intended The hall was spacions
lofty room, its walls painted sombre color. and
, IT'S furniture rich, heavy and grand The draw
as-soon was in perfect contrast and its aecora-
..oas sghs as Fairys wing. In short, the whole
s, was noble and senteel, wi,hou, the
sou VI Unset hhery or the inconsistency of bad
,as'e. ms style of living was in unison with his
mouse and furniture, always elegant easy and
a comfortable The arrangement Of ,Ls ', al.
was equally complete tho famou, sbrbbsr. ,,.a
mimic wilderness, wi,hIabvrin,h walls 49,