The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-09-06

gave her no satisfactory answer, but left
tho room. This question was suggested by
Brightwcll, who had previously communi-
Gated his suspicious TO her.
Early in the morning the mysterious
parsonage, seeking a private interview,
disclosed his name 10 Mrs. Hinson. regret
ted tho absence OF her husband whom he
had seen q, Natchez. said he was discov-
cred and would prosecute bis journey, bnt
had intended passing week with Col.
Hinson. After enquiring the route to
Pensacola, and Mrs Carson's ferry on the
Tombigby, he called for writing materials
and indicted several letters. His compan-
ion was despatched on tho back route for
some purpose. He returned about nine O.
clock in tho morning and the travellers set
for the Cutoff not fer distant.
Let ms now return to Col. Perkins whom
we left las, night in the woods, highly ex-
cited md shivcring in tho cold. Why did
not Brighiwcll keep his promise! No one
knows--it is n mystery To this day. Per
kins remained a, his post until his patience
was exhausted and surprising that Bright
we'll. probably on account Of the Vaccinations
Of Burr, or the pity which had seized him in
his behalf, had betrayed their plans, now
mounted his horse and rode rapidly TO the
house Of MIR. Joseph Bates, ST., at Naunhub-
ba Bluff. 10 avoid the creeks in tho main
route TO Fort Stoddart. lie procured from
that gentleman canoe and negro, dropped
down tho Tombisby and arrived at Fort
Stoddart just after dayhrcak. The com
mandant was Edmund T.. Gnincs, then u
young Lieutenant, now distinguished
Major GcnaSnl. Col. Perkins briefly nc
quninted that officer with the particulars OF
his last nights adventure and of his sus-
picons, which although Of slight foundation.
had nevertheless impressed him with sol
emn convictions of their truth. Placing
himself at the head Of file Of mounted
soldiers, the Lieutenant Immediately rode
of with Perkins. On the rise 81 a hill,
south Of a branch and near wolf pen, two
miles below Col. liinson's, the Lieutenant
suddenly encountered tho person he was
pursuing, riding 10 company with his irnv-
cling companion, and the sheriff, Bright
well, when tho following conversation took
place:
Gdines.-I presume have the honor Of
addressing Col. Burr.
Burr am n traveller and stranger in
the land, and do not recognize Your right
to ask such a question.
Goincs.- arrest you nj the instance Of
the United States.
Burr.-By what authority do you arrest
me, a traveller aud stranger in tho highway,
on my own private business?
Gaincs.--l am an officer Of tho United
States nrmy. | hold in INV hand the Proc
lama,ion of the President, and the Cover
nor Of the Mississippi Territory, directing
your arrest.
Burr.--You are young man and may
not be aware ofthe responsibility OF arrest
ing traveller!
Ga;nes.--l rm aware Of my responsible
ty-l know nv duty.
COL Burr now entered into brief ar
gument 10 show that tho proclamntions
should never have been issued, aud TINT in
following their dictates the Lieut., would be
suhjccting himself to much damage and
blame. His manner was firm. his mir ma
lestic and his language impressive; but the
firm young officer told him that his mind
was made up--he must accompany him TO
his quarters where he would he treated
with all the respect due TO the ex-Vice
President Of the United States. SO long us
he made no attempt to escape. Without
further remonsirance, Col. Barr became a
prisoner, and separated from the two gen
tlemcn riding with him. The party reach
ed Fort Stoddart in tho evening, and the
prisoner was shown his apartment where
he took his dinner alone. Late in the night.
Col. Burr heard groan in an adjoining
room. lie rose, opened the door, and ap-
preached the bedside of MIR. George s.
Gaines, who was suffering from sickness.
Burr's manner was kind 10 him, he felt his
pulse, offered his services, said he had travel
ed much and knew something Of medicine.
They entered into n sprightly conversation.
Burr asked questions about tho country
and the Chociaw Indians, among whom Mr..
Gains lived IS United States factor. The
next day Burr being introduced to tho wife
Of the commandant, n daughter Of the late
Judge Harry Touimin, dined with the fami-
" and enlvencd the whole party with his
wit, sprigh,liness and elegant discourse.
10 the evening he played chess with Mrs.
Gains, with whom he was often frequent
competitor in that interesting game. OF
nights he sought the company of the inva-
lid, who became exceedingly attached to
Col. Burr During their midnigh. CONVEX
sations. often and often would The good
heart Of George s. Chimes grieve over the
misfortunes ofthis great man. During the
time they were together, Col. Burr never