Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1857-01-31
RecelIectiOnS Of Col. AarGn Burr---lis
Trial at Richmond,

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Baltimore, has in press, and soon to be pub
lished, book entitled, Sketches OF men
and the things of the Past" The follow
ing extracts in relation to Col. Aaron Burr
and his trial for treason, will be found inter-
esting in this locality:
AARON BuRR--uow HE PRESIDED IN THE
SENATE.
In 1902 I witnessed the dignity, i'm
partiality and winning grace with which
Aaron Burr presided in the Senate Of the
United States during the trial OF Judge
Chase, impeached for partiality and injustice
towards John Fries. indicted under the Alien
and Sedition Laws.
HIS TRIAL AT RICHMOND.
attended his trial at Richmond, Va.
when be himself was indicted for treason.
His prominent counsellor was Luther Mar
tin Of Baltimore-my father s lawyer, neigh
Dor and friend
His daughter Maria, afterwards celebrat-
ed as Mrs Richard Raynal Keene, invited
nv sister and self to dine with Col. Burr.
He was then living in house standing
alone, around which was patrol Of guards.
The dinner was superb, Astounding in all
the Injuries which Virginias generous soil
Yields in lavish abundance. Twenty ladies
aud gentlemen of rank, fortune and fashion
graced the festive board.
He WAS esteemed prosecuted martyr
Distress, in every form and shape, makes an
irresistible appeal to woman's sympathy ; her
tears often flow for the suffering of the erimi-
nal who expiates his crimes on the gibbet.
HIS TENDERNESS FOR THE SEX.
On this occasion, Burr's fascinating fiat
teries were lavished indiscriminately on the
sex in general Man he had ever found
treacherous-woman always true to sustain
him in adversely solacing in affection, and
giving charm to life. without which life
itself was not worth possessing.
HIS REMOVAL TO PRISON,
The Grand Jury finding true bill, he
was forthwith removed to the State Prison.
There we followed him--he received us in
his usual bland and courteous manner, apol-
ogised for our being introduced into his bed
etamber--his drawing room being then de-
ranged by the fitting up of his ice house,
which was in fact in his chimney corner
Iron grating prevented his egress, admitting
free circulation of light and air felt
pride and took pleasure in being permitted
to become his amanuensis. Each day as
rode along the streets my curricle was freight
ed with cake. confectionery flowers reaolent
with perfume, wreathed into fancy boquets
Of endless 4atiety.
HIS TRIAL.
The trial was tedious and prolonged. |
travelled on the borders of North Carolina.
fingered for while at the noble mansion of
Lady Skipwith. On my return found the
persevering Attorney General George Hay,
fstiged, worried.
Would that could only hang ipon a
gate and have little negro to swing me to
aud fro all dag. The laws delay--the spe-
tiaI pleading OF the Bar, its interminable
Controversies have worn out and exhausted
me I shan't be able to hang Burr, but will
be content to hang myself upon gate. y
Thus spoke George Hay, than whom never
lived a purer patriot, or u aloge arri Git
conscientious man. His @l!e was deuEi-
ter of James Monroe the MODEST retiring
President, and a worthy compeer Of Jef,r-
son 4ud Naaieon. ieaiee is tla.s exhausted.
HIS AoquITrth
Burr was acquitted lie came u Bill
niore, md was Toasted by Luther Martin -
he reso from the dinner tabf-, brew open
ths window, gratefully and gracefully bow
81 to volunteer compay, III fall feather,
commanded BY Captain Leonard Fraily. i
ls,rd y music cheercd Rim wirh lively a.r,
aud he accepted, gracefully, the distinguish
ed honor conferred upon him. When my
friend Hughes touched his arm; Colonel
said he, ''they arc playing the Rog'se's
March, With charged bayonets" The win
dows were closed the wine circulated, and
we calmly arrived at the conclusion that
Capt. Fraisy was G very officious volunteer.
TllE THREAT TO Mob HIM
The mex, day, strolling down Market ST.,
arm in arm with my prosecuted friend, Mr..
Hughes o9ertook us, Colonel" said he,
pass Light street without looking down
Fountain Inn ia surrounded by groups of
Your &amiring friends. Captain Fraily is
out of uniform to day, but there is gene
raj desire manifested to give yon warm re-
ception IN citizens clothes. You must take
your departure without further civil or mill
itary honors being enforced upon you.'--
With his accustomed CELEBRITY of action and
excellent judgment, the Colonel summoned
Il hack and Jumped INTO it. 3,
Colonel, my friend Barney will accom-
Pany you. You will have pleasant drive
out to Herron's Run. will secure seat
III the stage coach, take care of your bag
gage, swop you for my friend Barney, bring
him home, and send you on your way to re-
joice escaping being hustled by Baltimore
mob" 4 fear no mob, F" the Colonel stern
" replied. II have seen the lannon's hostile
aash-have counted the bristling bayonets
Of the enemy, and hold in contempt law
less mob"
This is all fine bravado," said Hughes.
Barney and l have no desire to shoot down,
or be shot down by our fellow citizens. You
may throw your own life away, Colonel, but
this bright world has too RAINY attractions
for US to throw away ours ii defending yos,
when pleasant ride of half an hour will
save you from danger aud restore us to our
alfectionate parents.
HIS rREAcIrERY, ETC.
This was the last of Colonel Burr His
villainy, his treachery his infamous exposure
of confidential letters addressed to him by
the eonfding sex, on whom he was lavshing
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