The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-12-01
Aaron Burr and his Daughter
AN AFFECTING STORY

AN AffECTlNG STOhf.
The history of every nation is fraugh,
with romantic Incidents England has
the story Of her Alfred; Scotland of hel
Wallace, her Bruce, her Mary, and hel
Charles Stewart; Ireland her Fitzgerald
France her Man with the Iron Mask, and
Maria Antomette; Poland her Thaddeus
and Russia her Siberian exiles. But we
very much doubt whether any exceeds in
interest the touching story of Aaron Burr
and his highly accomplished and beautiful
daughter, Theodosia. The rise and fall
Of Burrin the affections fhis 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 Republic. He became Vice Presi-
dent Of the United States. How rapid his
rise! and then his fall, how sudden, how
complete! In consequence of his duel
with Hamilton, he became fugitive from
justice, is indited for murder by the Grand
Jury of New Jersey, flies to the South,
lives for few months, when he comes
forth again, and takes the chair as Presi-
dent of the Senate. After the term expires
he goes to the West, becomes the leading
spirit in scheme of ambition to invade
Mexico, livery few will now believe that
he sought disrnerberment of the Union, }
is brought back prisoner of State to
Richmond, charged with high treason, is
tried and acquitted, is forced to leave his
native land and go to Europe. In Eng
land he is suspected, and retires to France,
where he lives in reduced circumstances,
at times not being able to procure meal
of victuals. nDsaga laa
After an absence of several years he
finds means to return home. He lands in
Boston without cent in his pocket, an
object of distrust to all Burr had heard
no tidings of his daughter since his de.
parture from home. He was anxious to
hear from her, her husband and her boy,
an only child, in whom his soul seemed
bound up. The first news he heard was,
that his grandchild died while he was an
outcast in foreign lands, which stroke of
Providence he felt keenly, for he dearly
loved the boy. Theodosia, the daughter
Of Burr, was the wife of Governor Allston.
Of South Carolina. She was married
young,-while her father was in the zenith
Of his fame. She was beautiful and &C.
a lady of the finest feelings,
an elegant writer, a devoted wife, fond
mother, and most dutiful and loving
daughter, who clung with redoubled affec.
ton to the fortunes of her father, as the
clouds of adversely gathered around him,
and he was deserted by the friends whom
he formerly cherished. The first duty
Burr performed after his arrival here, was
10 acquaint Mrs. Alliston of his return
She Immediately wrote back to him that
she would meet him in a few weeks in
New York. This letter was couched in
The most affectionate terms, and is anoth.
ar evidence Of the purity and power Of wo.
mans love. <'"
In the expectation Of seeing his daugh-
Ter in few days, Burr received much
pleasure. She had become his all on |
earth. Wife, grandchild, friends, all
were gone; his daughter alone remained
% cheer and solace the evening of his life,
and welcome him back from his exile
Days passed on-then weeks-weeks
we're heightened into months, yet naught
vas heard Of Mrs. Allston. Burr grew
inpatient, and began to think she too had |
eft him, SO apt is misfortune to doubt the |
sincerity Of friendship. At length he re-
,eived letter from Mr. Ailiston, inquiring
I his wife had arrived safe, and stating |
hat she had sailed from Charleston some |
weeks previous, in q vessel chartered by
nm on purpose to convey her to New
FORK. Not receiving any tidings Of her |