Lynchburg daily Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1852-1861, 1857-01-16
MRN ANDTHINsis OF rHEpAsT.
Job" Barncy's Anecdo,e Of Rem" sLnbie Public
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GOSSIP ABOIlT BIJliR, JEFFERSON. AND cUAS DICK

John Rsrncy's Anccdo,e Of m"rLmbis P"biic
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GOSSIP ABOUT BURR, JEFFERSON, AND cuAs DICK
Ems.
The venerable yet vvnoious Honorable John
Barney, Of Baltimore, has in press very piquant
''Sketoh Book" which is likely to refresh the A
mel icaan mind in both political and social renln
scenoes The following chapter on Burr. Thomas
Jefferson. and Charles Dickens in America will
be read with peculiar interest,
AARON BURR-How HE PRESIDED IN THE SENATE.
In 1903 Witnessed the dignity. impar,ality
and winning grace with which Aaron Burr pre-
sided in the Senate of the United states during
the trial of Judge Chase. impoaehed for PARTIAL
~ and in u stice towards John Fries, indicted
under the Alien and Sedtion LAW.
attended his trial at Richmond. when he him
self WAS indicted for ircnson. His prominent
counsellor wis Luther Martin, of Baltnore-my
fathers lawyer ind friend
His daughter Maria, afterwards celebrated as
Mrs Richard Raynnl kcenf. invited my sister
aud myseif 10 due with Cod. BUR-. He was then
living in house standing alone, around which
wh. u pa,rol of guards.
The dinner wa superb aboundiog in all the
Injuries which NiIgna's generous soil yields IN
lavish abundance. Twenty ladies anl gentlemen
of rank fortuhe AID fashion. graeed the festive
board.
He was esteemed persecuicd martyr. Dir
trcss in evsfy form and shape, maxi, an irress
ten flow for the suffering Of the criminal who ex
plates his crime on the gbct
On this occasion. BurI's fascinating batteries
were lavished unfortunately on the sex IN gen-
eral. Man he Ind over found trohohcrous
man always true to sustain him in adversiiy--so.
laong in niioten, aud giving charm To life,
without which life itself was not worth possess
ing.
The Grand Jury finding u true bill, he was
forthwith removed to the State Prison. There
/ followed him,-he received rs in hs usual bland
courteous manner, ,pologlsed Tor our hoing in
troduced into his bed chamber. his drawing
room being then deraneed by the fitting up of his
ice house, which was in fact IN his chimney cor
nor. Iron gratings prevented his egress, admit
ting u free circulation of light aud air. felt
pride ond took pleasure in being permitted to be-
come his amanuen~is Each day ms rode along
tho streets my currcle was freghted with cake.
confectionery, flowers redolent with perfume,
wioathed into fancy bouquets Of endless varle
ty.
The trial was tedious and prolonged. | tray
elled on to the borders of North Carolina, liuger-
ing for a while at the noble mansion of Lady
Skipwith. On my return found the persever-
ing Attorney General, George Hay, tauguod--
| worried.
Would that could only hang upon n gate
aud have u little negro 10 swing mo to and fro all
| day. The Laws delay -the special pleadngs
worn out and exhausted me. | shan't be able to
hang Burr but will be content to hang my self on
gate" Thus spoke George Hay, than whom
never lived "A purer patriot or more upright con
scientious man. His wife daughter of JAS.
Munroe, the modest retiring President, aud
| worthy compeer of Jefferson and Madison
| Praise is thus exhausted.
Burr acquitted He oamo to Baltimore.
and was feasted by Luther Martin. lie rose
from the dinner table. threw open the window.
gratefully and gracefully bowed to Il volunteer
company, in full feather, commanded by Captain
Leonard Frsiy, band of music cheered him
with lively air, and he accepted gracefully tho
distinguished honor conferred upon him. When
| my friend Hughes touched his arm-"Colonel,'
said he, "they are playing the Rogue's March.
with charged bayonets." The windows were
closed, the wine circulated, and we calmly urri-
we'd at the conclusion that Capt, Fraily was II We
| ~ otiicious volunteer.
The next day, strolling down Market street,
arm in arm with my prosecuted friend, MIR.
| Hughes overlook US. &c olouel," said he, pass
Light street without looking down. Fountain Inn
is surrounded lay groups of your admiring friends.
Captain Fraily Is out of uniform to day, but
there is general deslo manifested to give you
II warm reception in citizens clothes. You must
take your departure without further civil or mil
itary honors being c.nltl.a upon YOU" With
his accustomed CELEBRITY ,l action and excellent
judgement, the Col, called hack aud jumped in
10 it.
Colonel, my friend Barney will accompany
you. You will have pleasant drive out to Her
ron's Run. | will secure seat in the stage
coach, take coach take charge of your baggage
swop you for my friend Barney bring him home
and send you on your way to rejoice, escaping
being hustled by II Baltimore mob" Il fear no
mob the Colonel sterny replied. II have seen
the cannons hostile tlash-have counted the
brisiling bayonets of the enemy and hold in con
tempt a awless mob"
"Ihis is all fine bravado." said Hughes Bar
ney aud have desire TO shoot down, or be
shot by our fellow citizens. You may throw your
own life away, Colonel, but this bright world has
too many attractions for as to throw AWAY ours
in defending you. when pleasan, ride Of half
an hour will save you from danger aud restore us
to our afecticnate parents e'"ss' e@t
This the last of Col. Burr His villanv his
treachery his infamous of confidential letters
addressed to him by tho confdng sex, on whom