Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1871-06-08
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Instruction.

cupied oy the superintendent Of Public
Instruction.
One morning during the trial, Ms. Drew
went 20 the postofhce, then on Tenth, be.
tween Main and Cary, about where Aims
lies shops now stand. and the postmasie,
informed him that from IN inscription
made on the back Of letter by the post,
master Of New York, he had learned thai
vessel had arrived there from Havans
which met the New Orleans packet going
into that port with General Wilkineon and
stan on board. who were en- route fa,
Richmond 10 attend the Burr trial. Mr.
Drew mentioned this. and il reached Gen.
eral Jackson's ears, who was then stop
ping at the old Washington Tavern (nou
the MonumentaD. Old Hickory, il was
said, thereupon remarked that Wilkinson
would never come to Richmond while he
was here-using pretty strong figure, n
was his habit, TO give expression TO his
opinion. The General did come, howev.
er, two days afterwards, and astouished
the city by the glitter and glare Of his ep-
aulcts and elaborately decorated uniform.
He testified in the case, but General Jack
son did not-why. Mr.. Drew never heard.
George Hay. United States District At
torney, who lived where DR.. Beale now
resides, was assisted in the prosecution BY
Alexander McRae and the celebrated
VIM. Writ. of Richmond. Mr.. Drew
seemed to warm up as he spoke Of the ef-
feet of Wirt's famous effort on the occas-
ion-the like of which he has never since
heard. Mr.. Wickham said it was like a
lady so covered with founces and furbe-
lows that her beauty was concealed. Col
onel Burr took an active part in question
ing witnesses, and frequently usurped the
duties Of his counsel. The witnesses were
shown no mercy, and a course of treat
ment was practiced towards them which
would not be tolerated in our day.
Colonel Burr having been arrested in
Mississippi. then Territory, was taken
before its District Court. It therefore be-
came necessary for the United States At
torney, George Poindexter, afterwards
United States Senator. to come to Rich
mond rs witness. He rode all the way
on horseback, and was not examined for
two days after his arrival. He thus had
time to note and consider the manner in
which witnesses were used by the coun-
sci for the defence. While on the stand
Mr.. Writ asked him what the practice was
in Mississippi. to which he replied, awe
endeavor to follow the common law Of
England very closely"
Luther Martin tlereupon sarcastically
said, II reckon it is very common law yoi,
have in Mississippi" The witness said
nothing for moment, and a death-like
stiffness pervaded the courtroom. Then,
turning to the Chief Justice, he said -
II have noticed the treatment of witness
ses in this case, and l waited, when in
suited just now. for the Court to protect
me but it did not. and I now tell the
counsel that shall hold them personally
responsible out Of Court for every word Of
affront offered me here" The Chief JUS
tice. Mr.. Drew says. remarked that he
had observed with pain the course of the
examination. and il gentlemen would per-
sist in sranscending the privileges of coun-
sci, they must take the consequences.
The jury brought in a verdict, which
was not in the usual form of guilty or not
guilty, but that. from the er,deace Jefore
them, they could not find the prisoner
guilty. Colonel Burr was indignant, and
complained with great feeling. A dis
cussion Of several hours followed, but the
Chief Justice refused to interfere, and the
verdict was recorded as first written. 1t
was then determined. on motion of Mr..
Hay, to hold the prisoner to bail to an
swer the charge Of having committed trea-
son against the United States in Ohio.
The result Of the matter was that bail
in the sum Of S25. 900 was required. and
the Chief Justice agreed to meet him at
Mr.. Calls Office, where the Valentine
House now stands, at Z o'clock, and take
his bond for that amount. In the mean
time he was placed in Mr.. Drew's custo-
dy. and taken to the corner Of Seventh
and Broad. Judge Marshall was at the
place as agreed at I, and waited until u
o'clock, bu. Colonel Burr and surieties not
appearing. he went 60 the Bell Tavern,
now the st. Charles, to a ball given In
honor Of Mrs. James Curry.
Colonel Burr, in custody Of Mr.. Drew,
went at 8 to Mr.. Calls, with Luther Mar
tin and DR.. Cummings as his bondsmen,
and not finding the Chief Justice there,
he rallied outrageously. paying that he had
no business being at ball nj such time;
that he had tried during the trial 10 please
both parties. and had succeeded in pleas
ing neither. The party returned to the
corner Of Seventh and Broad, where Mr..
Drew sat up all night watching his pris-
oner. Mr.. Allstou, Of South Caruiina.
who married Colonel Burr's only daugh-
tor, was at the time at the same house,
The security was given the next morning,
and it will be remembered that Col. Burr
never appeared before Court in Ohio.
Blannerhassett. who Mr.. Drew describes
as old and ugly, was confined IN the pen.
itentiary for safe keeping. and was, at hi:
request, brought to court in carriage by
Mr.. Drew. When they reached a poin,
in the road where Colonel Ordways house
now stands, something suggested his ono,
beautiful home In the Oh O, and he said
'tYoa didn't 50 TO the Isizsd' when yov
were in Wood and ycu said, I believe
you wouldn't like to live there = Re
ee,ving an affirmative answer, Banner
hassest replied. mo gentleman woul,
care 10 1--we there Mr.. Drew ays h,
saw . magnificent ehess-bcard in 10.
cabin in Wood bought at the sheriff . anc
ton OF Blannerhassctt's effects- He woal,
never pay debt unless forced by law
That vas his reputation among hss neigh
borS.