The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1849-12-01
Aaron Burr and his DAUGHTER.

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Antoincttc Poland her Thaddeus, and
Russia her Siberian cXles. But we very
much doubt whether any exceeds interest
the touching story of Aaron Burr, and bis
highly accomplished and beautiful daugh-
ter, TheodoSia. The rise and fall Of Burr
in the affections of his countrymen are
subjects OF deep historical interest. At
one time we see him carried on the wave
of popular favor, to such giddy heights
that the Presidency itself seemed almost
within his grasp, which he only missed TO
become the second officer in the new Re-
public. He became Vice President Of the
ntocl States. How rapid his rise, and
then his fall, bow sudden, how complete.
IN consequence OF his duel with Hamilton,
he became a fugitive from justice, is in
dictcd for murder by the Grand Jury Of
New jersey, flies to the South, lives for a
few months in obscurity, until the meet
! ing OF Congress, when he comes forth and
again takes the chair as President Of the
Senate. After the term expires, he goes
to the West, becomes the leading spirit in
a scheme Of ambition to invade Mexico,
(vcry few will believe that he sought a
ACKNOWLEDGMENT Of the inion.) is brought
back prisoner Of State TO Richmond,
CHARGED with high treason, is tried and ac-
quilted, is forced to leave his native land
and 80 10 Europe. in England he is suS-
poctrI, ard rytircs TO France, where he
lived in reduced circumstances, at times
not being able to procure a meal Of VIC
luaIs.
After an absence Of several years he
| finds means to return home. He lands in
Boston without a cent in his pocket, an
object Of distruSt to all. BUR- had heard
no iings Of his daughter since his dopar-
ture from home. H" was anXious TO hear
from her, her husband, and her boy, an on
" child, in whom his soul was hound up.
I i'hr first news he heard was, that his
/ grandchlld died while he was an outcaGi
in foreign lands, which stoke OF Provl-
dencc ne felt kcenIy, for he dearly loved
the boy. Theodosia, the daughter of Burr,
was the wife Of Governor Allston, OF South
Carolina. She was married when young,
and while her father WAS in the zenith Of
his Shame. Sue was beautiful and accom-
piished, lady Of the finest feelings, an
/ elegant writer, a devoted wife, a fond moth
er, and most dutiinl and loving daughter,
who clung with rcdoubed affection to the
1 fortunes Of h,r father, as the clouds OF adj
vcrsity gathered around him, and he was
deserted by the friends whom he formerly
chershed.--rhe first duty Burr performed
after his arrival here, was TO acquaint Mrs.
Al!ston OF his return. She Immediately
wrote back to him that she was coming to
see him, and would meet him in few
weeks in New York. This letter was
couched in the most ahectonate terms,
and Is another evidence Of the purity and
power OF woman's love.
In the expectation of seeing his daugh-
ter in few days, Burr received much
| pleasure. She became his all or earth.
Wife, grandchiid, friends. all were gone,
his daughter alone remanded 10 cheer and
sJlace the evening o! his lie, and welcome
him back from his exile. Days passed on
| then weeks weeks were lengthencd
into months, yet naaght was heard Of Mrs.
AlIston. Burr grew inpatient, as:d begun
to think she too had lcii him, SO apt is
misfortune 10 doubt the sincerity OF friend
ship. At length he received letter from
J Mr.. Aiston, inquiring if his wife had ar
| rived safe, and stating she had sailed from
Charleston some weeks previous, IN YES
sci chartered by him on purpose to con-
| vev her to New York. Not receiving
any tidings OF her arrival, he was anxious
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What had occurred to delay the vessel;
why bad it not arrived? These Were
questions which Burr could ask himself,
bu. no one could answer. The sequel soon
was told. The vessel never arrived. il
undoubtedly foundered at sea, snd all on
board persisted. No tidings have ever
been heard respecting the vessel, the crew,
or the daughter OF Aaron Burr; all Were
lost.
This last sad bereavement was only re-
quired 10 fill Burr's cup Of sorrow. "l'be
last link was broken" which bound him
TO life. The uncertainty of her life bot
added to the poignancy ofhis grief Hope,
the last refuge OF the afflicted, became ex-
:inct, when years rolled on, and vet no
tidings of the beloved and lost one were
CLEANED.
:. Burr lived in New York until the wear
4 1896, we believe, when he died. The
last years Of his life passed in compara-
+. tive cbscuIity. Some few old friends, who
had never deserted him, were his com pam
ions; they closed his eyes IN death, and
followed his body TO the grave, where it
will rest till the trump Of the Almighty
shall call it into Judgment.
Such is brief sketch of the latter part
OF the strange and eventlul history Of Aa-
ron Burr. None Oft the family now live !;
it has become extinct and his name but