The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-09

vith the nen-inassd, fearing the same innu-
snces upon hinssf-he oDtainea from them the
with tSs prisoner nor suffer him 70 escape alive.
In their journey through Alabama they always slept in
shs, ston aI 70 and march in gloomy silence
Burr was splendid rider, and IN his rough garb he be-
strobe his horse elegantly and his large dark eyes
flashed - brightly % II he were At the head OF his New
few miles beyond Fort wilkinson they were, for the
Beva While they were seated around the rs awaiting
breakfast the nquaitive host inquired g" the trsto,
the corner by the IRE with his head down, and after lis
tenpg 70 the nqustiveness Of Bevn until be could stand
eyes upon him, said ~ am Aaron Burr what is II you
want with mep Bevin struck with his appearance the
q n Gos sa Od i1s r ana
tered not another word while the guard remained IN the
house.
kins watched Burr closely than ever for his
law Colonel afterwards Governor Aston who was man
Of talents md influence resided tne state Ine ocer
Of rescue Before entering the town Of Chester, in
soutb Carolina the party halted, and surrounding Burr
were standing Burr conceived II . favorable oppor
tunty for escape suddenly dismounting, exclaimed
protection from the civil authorities /"
Perkins eaped from his horse, with several Of his men,
and ordered him TO remount.
al will not,n replied Burr.
Not wishing to shoot him, Perkins threw down his
pistols and being of prodigous strength and the
prisoner small man, seized him around the waist and
placed him in the saddle though he child. One
Of guard caught the rens Of the bde slipped them
over the horses head and led him rapidly on Burr
was highly excited and in tears Some of his guards
also wept at seeing the uncomfortable dependency OF
him who had hitherto proved almost iron hearted It
was the first time any one had ever seen Aaron Burr un
manned.
Arriving at Richmond, the ladies OF the city WED with
each other In contributing TO his comfort. Some sent
him fruit, Clothes some one thing some another
Burr tried before the Supreme Court Of the United
States at Richmond, and found not guilty. Failing to
vict the principal the never brought
TO trial. After the trial Burr went abroad, virtually
banished man, and on occasion became reduced
that he was obliged to borrow couple Of sous from
segar woman on the corner Of q street.
At last he returned to New York. His daughter left
Charleston, 8. c., TO meet him, but no tidngs Of the
pilot boat which she sailed have been received
This blow broke the heart Of Burr and though he lived
thirty years afterwards, In his own language he "felt
severed from the human race"
Poor Bennerhasset ruined in purse and reputation,
found himself cast hopeleesy upon the world without
health energy, at advanced age. As last
sort he sailed for Europe where he applied for an office
to Lord Angesy The latter, however, coldly repelled
the solicitations of his old schoolmate His plans all
frustrated he removed to the island Of Guernsey, where
in 1884, weared with the turmoil Of e he sank to rest
in the sixty third year Of his age His wife returned
the United States to procure indemnity from Congress
for spoliatons upon their property by the mita but
before the claim could be considered she died in abect
poverty In Q humble abode In the city OF New York.
In her last hours she by strangers and
the recipient Of their charity, and her remains
escorted to their final resting place by some humble Irish
females.