Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1857-04-17

Vi N0Haihaoie Aeh. D9 JOhh DaiheE
In 1906 I witnessed the dignity, i'm
partiality, and winning grace, with which
Aaron Burr presided over the Senate of
the United States, at the trial of Judge
Chase, impeached for partiality and in
justice toward John Fries, indicted under
the alien and sedition law.
1 Iattended his trial in Richmond, when
he, himself, was indicted for treason
The prominent counsel was Luther Mar
tin, of Baltimore, my fathers lawyer,
neighbor and friend.
His daughter Maria, afterwards cele-
brated as Mrs. Richard Reynal Keene,
invited my sister and self to dine with
Colonel Burr. He was then living in
house standing alone, around which was
patrol of guards. The dinner was su-
perbA abounding with all the luxuries
which Virginia's generous soil yields in
lavish abundance. Twenty ladies and
gentlemen Of rank; fortune and fashion,
graced the festive board. He was es-
teemed a prosecuted martyr. Distress,
in every form and shape, makes an ire
sistable appeal to woman's sympathy
Her tears will often flow for the suffer-
ing of the criminal, who expiates his
crime on the gibbet. On this occasion,
Burf's fascinating batteries were Iavished
Unfortunately on the sex in general.
Man he had ever found treacherous =
woman always true; to sustain him in ad-
versity, solacing in affliction, giving a
charm to life, without which life itself
was not worth possessing.
The grand jury finding true bill, he
was forthwith removed to the state pris-
on. There we followed him; he receiv-
ed US in his usual bland, courteous man.
ner, apologized on our being introduced
into his bed chamber, his drawing room
being then deranged by the fitting up OF
his ice house, which was, in fact, his chin
ney corner! Iron gratings prevented his
egress, admitting free circulation oi
light and air. felt pride and took plea
sure in being permitted to become hi:
amanuensis. Each day as I rode along
the streets, my curricle was freighted
with cake, confectionery, and flowers
redolent with perfume, wreathed into fan
cy boquets of endless variety. The trial
was tedious and prolonged. I travelled
to the borders of North Carolina, ant
fingered for while at the noble mansion
of Lady Skipwish. On my return,
found the persevering Attorney General
George Hay, worn out and fatigued.-
Would" said he, that I could only
hang upon a gate, and have little negro
to swing me to and fro all day. The law
delay, the special pleadings of the bar
It's interminable controversies, have worI
out and exhausted me. / shan't be abIt
to hang Burr, but will be content to hans
myself on gate" Thus spoke Georg'
Hay, than whom never lived pure
patriot, or more conscientious man. Hi
wife was daughter Of James Monroe
the modest retiring President, worth.
compeer of Jefferson and Madison
Praise is thus exhausted. Burr was &C
quilted he came to Baltimore wa
feasted by Luther Martin. He rose fror
> the dinner table, threw open the window
gratefully and gracefully bowed to
! volunteer company in full feather, CON
!. manded by Captain Leonard Fraily. !
full band of music cheered him with
lively air; he accepted the Distinguish
honor thus conferred upon him, and wa
n raising the window, when my frien
Hughes touched his arm, " Colonel, the
+ are playing the rogue's march wit
;. charged bayonets." The windows wei
=, closed, the wine circulated, and we cain
; Iy arrived at the conclusion that Captai
,r Frailey was very offcious volunteer
N The next day, strolling down Il
= street, arm in arm with my persecutt
a friend, Mr.. Hughes overlook US ]; CO
of ene1," said he, pass Light street wit
r. out looking down; Fountain Inn is su
., rounded by groups of your admirir
- friends. Capt. Frailey is out of unifor
- to-day, but there is a general desire m
o infested to give you warm reception
l. citizens clothes. You must take yol
= departure without further civil or milit
10 ry honors being conferred upon you."-
20 With his accustomed eelerity of actit
10 and excellent Judgment he called a ha'
and jumped into it. " Colonel, my friel
as Barney will accompany you you "
or have pleasant drive QUITO Herring Ru
/ will take a seat in the stage coac
- take charge of your baggage, swap y
for my friend Barney, bring him hon
ur and send you on your way rejoicing, /