The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1888-07-12


turmoil OF political strife. He had erec-
tod mansion upon this beautiful is.
land, and embellished it with all the or
naments and attractions OF his time. To
this man Burr unfOlded a scheme, which,
empire Of Mexico aud tho Western States.
Burr pictured to him the unsettled con-
dition Of Mexico aud the discomfort OF
the Weste IN States, and told him that a
small brave band could unite the whole
into one grand empire, in which he
would be principal leader. Blenner-
hassett entered heartily into the scheme,
and preparations were Immediately COM
menced. Time will not permit me to re-
late in detail the progress Of the scheme,
but suffice It to say, i was q complete
failure, and Aaron Burr with but q
single companion, was landed upon the
banks Of the Mississippi in the middle
Of January. to escape as best he might to
Florida. He did not escape, but was ar
rested by Lieutenant Edmund P. Gaines,
who conducted the once honOred Vice
President OF the United States to fell
ou's cell. Such was his fascinating pow
or over The minds OF men, that the party
who conducted him to Richmond, the
place Of trial, were sworn 10 hold no
communication with him. Only once he
tried to escape from the party, and fall
ing in this attempt burst into tears. Per-
haps the full consequences OF his intri
guing schemes burst full and square
upon him. Once he was loved and hon.
ored by his country, but now he was on
the road to Richmond to be tried for
treason against her. Yes. he was on the
road to Richmond when he abandoned
bis party in the House OF Representa-
tives. He was on the road to Richmond
when he slew his country's idol. He was
on the road to Richmond when he con-
spired against his country. and now he is
approaching his awful doom aud he sees
his mistake too late. The trial was a
long and tedious one. The jury brought
in the verdict, "rhat Aaron Burr il not
proven to be guilty under the indictment
BY any evidence submitted to us. We,
therefore, find him not guilty."
Although, Burr had gained his case,
yet the dark cloud of treason hung oyer
him. Having no longer friend in his
native land. be turned his face towards
Europe. Il Wa evening AZ he sailed
from the shores OF his country, and the
stars were shining clear and bright in
the deep blue sky. The moon cast her
cold cherries beams npon the waters, re-
flecting to Aaron Rlrr his own image, as
he stood watching the shore fade slowly
from sight. Perhaps il he had given ut
terance tn the many thoughts that were
rising within him, they would have been
these: Il see Hsmilton with hands
clasped upon his breast, falling, pever
more to rise. I sec q beautiful home in
the far west. once happy and prosperous,
now foIsaken and crnmbling before the
elements. l see those grave judges, that
impartial jury. those long rows Of spec
tatOrs, all looking a. GOLD and pitiless
upon me a. yOnder moon. I sec my
mothers expectant face as she used 10
look down upon me from her picture in my
little room. now cast down with sorrow
and disappointment. I zee that ! no
longer hold sanctuary in the hearts Of
nv countrymen. am severed from the
rest Of humanity. Oh! Il is far worse
thing that have done than WIS ever
done before. A Tar worse condition that
I am in than was ever man before!
What thoughts for man whose name
might have been handed down to the
youth Of future generations, as an en-
blem Of all that il great and good. He
landed in England, but be found that his
character had preceded him, and hs bad
been there but short time when he was
ordered from her shores. From Eng
land he went to France Here he was
kept under the closest police surveillance.
At last homesick and and weary be turn
ed his face towards his native land. No
longer her beloved leader. but
His countrys curse, his childrcp'S sham:.
Outcast Of virtue. peace and fame.
I have said that he was friendless, but
he was not wholly %. There was one
who lavished upon him ell the love Of
most duteous child. It was his daugh-
ter Theo locia, the beautiful and accom-
plished wife Of Governor Allstop OF North
Carolina: ehr,etened by her country
.sTheodocls the Beloved" Burr's spirits
rose as he journeyed toward thsae friend.
lees shores, hoping soon to clasp in his
arms his only friend this side OF deaths
dark aud troubled waters, but he was
doomed to drink the dregs OF another
bitter cup. Theodoeia, Fastening on to
meet her erring parent in New Yosk, sail
ed from Charleston in q small schoon-
'er. Whether she was lost in the tenn
pest or whether she fell victim to the
plT8U6O wa U0V0f kuOWQs UUt tuO 0CuOOu.
er and the crow winch left Charleston
with Aaron Burr's ali.in.all was never
heard Of more. and he landed in New
York q friendless and poverty-stricken
wanderer. What must have been his re-
morse as he walked those familiar streets!
They used to look kindly upon him, but
now those stony piles seemed fairly to
fr0wn upon him.
There was something sad. yes. worry sad
aud touching in the end OF this man.
His life was prolonged to past four score
years. Dwelling il the tavern OF q poor
widow, he spent his Inst days. Though
her boarders threatened to leave her il
she kept him, yet she said, go, he shall
stay" He kept the Bible under his pill.
low and was often found reading it. and
died with the request that he might be
buried at the feet OF his beloved parents.
Perhaps il he had known a mothers
love. felt the gentle touch OF mothers
guiding hand, his life would have been
far different one.
Or draw his frailties from their dread abode"
But let him pass to obliyion's friendly
shores. where sorrow, adversely and this
worlds temptations ara hidden beneath
the sweet veil OF forgetfulness.