Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-01-27
From the Licking VALLEY Ky. Register.
BURR AND .BL INN

conspiracy OF Aaron Burr, aud diversity
of opinion still exists, as to the extent of his
h designs The elegant retirement of Blan-
nerhassct, previous to his association with
Burr, has also been theme of eloquence
aud subject Of admiration. As / lived
near the centre Of Burr's operations, and
was intimate with the family of Blannerhas-
set, many Facts came under my observation
winch perhaps are not generally known.
therefore comply with your request, by de-
failing circumstances which were familiar 10
me at that period.
With reference to Burr's conspiracy. |
have never doubted the fact, that his first
object was separation of the States, and
the establishment Of ian energetic govern
menr including our North West and South
ern territories. This intention was clearly
manifested by series of publications with
The signature of "QuERIsT" in the "Ohio
Gazette" paper then printed at Marietta
By one Fairlamb
Those numbers held fourth all the arru-
ments that could be urged, TO induce The
withdrawal of the West and South from
the old States. Burr furnished the leadinc
points, Blannerlasset wrote them out. and
attended TO their publication. The first
number was read TO the printer by Blanncr-
hasset at my fathers house, and in the
presence of several of the family. Alter the
pruter had retired, my father made a strong
appeal TO Mr.. b. on the folly and danger Of
such an enterprise reminding him of his
narrow escape from the troubles of Ireland
of the happy form of Government he then
enjoyed, and of his delightful situation 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 differ
eni views 10 the difference of age. NV
father Indignantly replied, that he had fought
Tor the government under which he lived,
that he loved it as the apple of his eye, and
that treason against it could not be concert
ed under his roof, Mr. b. politely withdrew,
took up his quarters at public house and
never made his home with us afterward.-
But number after number of the "QuER,sr"
came before the people, holding forth the
possession Of the public lands, with all their |
mineral productions-the great agricultural
prospects Of the West--ihe vast nayiqable |
watcrs-the occupation of New Oreans as
a commercial emporium, and various other
arguments lniavor Ola separate government.
a day was also appointed to hold, a Conyen-
ton at the Island
But the plans of Burr were not confined
to separation of the States he knew that
this project might fail. aud the establishment
OF the Empire in the Mexican Country, was
his alternative. A number of batteaux or
row-gailes were prepared on the Muskin-
gum 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
might require. Numbers of restless and
desperate spirits were enlisted ia his vision
airy schemes from Pipshurg to New Orleans.
but The mass of the Western people were
attached 10 their government, aud their
connexions east of the mountains. If the
Convention had assembled at The Island. the
inhabitants of the ncighborbood were prc-
pared TO disperse them with force and arms.
The Convention failed and when a party
attempted to escape with the boats, they
were prevented 10y the militia, under a spe-
gal law OF Ohio. passed for the occasion,
wthgcloSed doors. But there were traitors
N TINT Legisaure-in Congrcss--and in
the Army Of the United States.
Burr met in council with fragment of
ms followers, on an Island in the Mississippi
where his scheme was abandoned. He fled |
IN disguise hut was arrested tried nj the |
city OF Richmond, and acquitted by a quirk |
oil the law. Blannerhasset and other associ-
ates were discharged. His family, servants
and furniture having descended the river TO
Natchez, he located himself on cotton
farm in that vicinity. The embargo and
the War which followed, defeated his ex-
pectaiiops he became embarrassed his
fortune having been impaired by his liabili-
ties for Burr, Underline prospect of civil
appointment in Lower Canada, he removed
10 Montreal, but his friend, the Governor.
being removed, he was again disappointed,
and retired at last to the Islund of Jersey
IN the British Channel, where his maiden
sister resided, lady Of fortune. There he
died the victim of romantic and visionary
mind. nN As,5 .,e ..0., .,..,.r
Blannerhasset was an Irish Nobleman a
man of science, and n polished gentleman.
lie exceled in the composition and perform
ance ofmusc, his instruments. were the vi.
olin and bass-viol, both Of which he used ia
the manner oft the bass His spacious Hail
was constructed in musical proportions
where the tones of his vioI yibrated with
thrilling effect His library was elegant and
extensive, his laboratory was provided with
abundant apparatus for chemical and phiIo-
sophical experiments and his house and I
grounds were furnished with various means
of winter and summer amusements. The
Mansion with its corridor and wings formed r.
half an ellipsis, and the finish and furniture
81 ITS apartments were adapted to the use y
Tor which they were intended. The hall was