The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1849-07-13


he was discovered and would prosecute his
Journey. hat had intended passing week with
Col. llinson. After inquiring the route to
Pensacola, and Mrs. Carson's ferry on the Tom
hgby, he called for writing materials. and indi-
ted several letters. His companion was dc.
sraiched on the back route for some purpose.
lie returned about nine o'clock in the morning,
and the travellers set out for the cut OIL not far
distant.
let us now return to Col. Perkins whom we
left last night in the woods, highly excited and
shivering in the cold. Why did not Drghtwcl
keep his promise No one knows-it is a mys-
terry to this day. Perkins remained at his pos,
until his patience was exhausted md supposng
that Brghtwcll, probably on account Of the
destinations OF Burr, or the pi,y which had
seized him in his behalf, had betrayed their
plans now mounted his horse and rode rapidly
TO the house Of Mr.. Bates, Sr., at Nannahubba
Blum, 10 avoid the creeks IN the main route to
Fort Stoddari. lie procured from that gentle
man canoe and negro, dropped down to the
Tomhlghy and arrived at Fort S'oddart just
after day-break. The commandment was Ed
mund T. Gaines, then a Young Lieutenant, now
a distinguished MAJOR General. Col. Perkins
briefly acquainted that officer with the parlieu-
lars Of last nights adventure, and Of his sus-
pIcions, which, although Of slight foundation,
had nevertheless impressed him with solemn
CONVICTION of their truth Placing himself at
| the head G n file OF mounted soldiers, the
Lieutenant Immediately rode of with Perkins
On the rise Of hill, south of n branch, and
near a wo,-pen two miles below Cob llinsons,
the ldcu'cnan, suddenly encountered the per-
son he was pursuing, riding in company with
| Ms travelling companion, and the sheriff Bright
we'll, when the following conversation took
place.
Gamps--I presume have the honor Of adj
dressing Col Burr.
Uwr.--I am Il traveller and stranger in the
land, and do not recognize your right to ash
such question
! GanpS--I arrest you at the instance Of the
United States
Barr-Py what authority do YOU arrest me,
a traveller and stranger in the highway, on my
own private business
Gau,cs--i am an officer in the United States
army hold in my hand the Proclamation of
the prcsilcn, and the Governor of the Missis-
sippi Territory, directing your arrest
B Barr--Nou are u Young man. and may not
be aware of the responsibility Of arres'ng a.
traveller
/ Gaines.--I am aware Of my responsibility
| know my duty,
| Col. Burr now entered into n brief argumcn,
| 10 show that these proelamalon> should never
have been issued and that in following their
dictates the Lieutenant would be suhlcctihg
himself to much damage md blame HIS man
ner was firm his air majestic, and ms language
impressive; bu, the firm young officer told HIM
his mind was made up-hc must accompany
him to his quarters, where he would be- treated
with all the respect due to the EX-Nicc Presi-
dent of the United States. so long as he made
no attempt to escape. Without further rcmon-
STRANGE, Col Burr became prisoner, and sepa-
rated from the gentleman riding with HIM. The
PARTY reached Fort Stoddari in the evening, and
/ the prisoner was shown his apartment where he
took his dinner alone, Late IN the night, Col
Burr heard a gtoan in an adjoining room. Tie
rose, opened the door, and approached The bed
side OF Mr. George :. Games, who was suiler
ing from sickness, Burr's manner WAS kind TO
him, he felt his pulse, offered his services, sad
he had travelled much and knew something OF
medicine. They entered into spnghtly con-
vorsation. Burr asked questions about the
country and the Chociaw Indians, among whom
Mr. Games lived rs us. factor, The neN. day
Burr being introduced Ia the wii. of the COM
mandant, a daughter Of the late Judge Harry
/ Toulmin, dined with the family, and cnliyened
I the Who'll, party with his wit, sprghtllness, AID
elegant discourse In the evening he played
chess with Mrs. Gaines, with whom he wa
often a frequent competitor in that interesting
game OF nights he sought the company OF
/ the invalid, who became exceedingly attached 10
| Col Burr During their midnight eonN.rsa-
tons, often and often " uld the good hoaFl oi
George = Gaines gricyc over the misior'"ncs
Of this great man. During the time they were
\ together, Col Burr never once alluded to his
arrest, hi, troubles, or his future plans. From
his early youth it had been hls custom 10 con-
ccal things in relation to himself, and he always
cndeavorcd to throw an air oil ny stery over
his acts
After Col Burr had been safely conducted to
! For, Stoddar., the indeiaiigahl. Perkins DC
parted for Wakefield, and caused the arrest OF
Burr's travelling companion who was MAJOR
Ashly. Justices William II. llargra.e AND
John Caller placed him under guard, from
whom he He'd in the night, and made his way
rnpdy to Tennessee, where he became engaged
in taking testimony Ter Buu's ,rias al Rloh-
mond The distinguished prisoner had been
confined n the Fort for three weeEs he!ore
Lieutenant Gaines completed his arrangements
To convey him to Washington city. The dl-
} fcul'ies were great There were no roads, no
carriages, no ferries, and lew men could he
found IN the sparssy settled country who
would undertake journey SO long and peril
Gus over savage lands Finally Col. Burr left
the Font under guard, and proceeded IN gov
ernmenl boat up the Alabama riscr and into the
Tensaw lake with llen'. Games. ard stopped
al the house OF Mr.. John Mills. Here some
ladies' wcpt upon seeing the low estate To which
thus great man was reduced, ana one oi ,lcmi
Mrs Jack Johnson, named her son Aaron Burr
lie is still alive, and he was not the only boy
named Aaron Burr in the Mississippi Territory
The ladies' everywhere ospouscd his cause N
the South Western ncw world II = Promi-
ntnt and nohi, trait i'm the female character, 10