Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-18

from the Observatory etc.
Regarding the induction into Office Of Presi-
dent jefferson, there was an account printed at
the time but all the writer found regarding
Burr on that important occasion was the fol-
lowing:
Aaron Burr, vice president of the United
States this morning took his seat in the Senate
as President of that body"
The paper did not state where Mr.. Burr was
stopping. but some time during his term OF
Office he resided on the south side Of street
northwest about at the east end OF the National
Press Building at what was formerly 13S6-1S3s
in that block
IN 1904, before Burr's term Of Office Vice
] President had expired, find him running
for the Office CT Governor of New York, for
which he was defeated by Morgan Lewis, and
it was this election that brought on the differ
ence between Burr and Hamilton. resulting in
the duel Of July Z, 1904, and the death of
Hamilton, which followed July IL, five days
later.
The cause assigned for this notable en-
counter, as given by the Intelligencer at the
time, follows:
"A short time previously to the late election
a letter was published in Albany, written by
one -. in which it was stated that Gen. H,
in conversation, had declared that Mr.. Burr
was dangerous and ought not to be
trusted. This letter republiShed In New
York. About a fortnight ago Col. B. wrote to
Gen. H, wishing to know whether he had ever
declared anything like that attributed to him.
The general answered that he had recol-
lection of the conversation alluded to- nor
were any particular words attributed to him in
the letter, and that he could not therefore
undertake to say whether he had or had not
held such conversation; but that If Col. B.
would specify any particular conversation, or
state any particular words that he, Gen. H,
would at orce either avow disavow them.
Col B. replied that it was not in his power
to specify the particular conversation alluded
to, but insisted that Gen. Hamilton should
declare whether he ever had, in any CONVEX
sation whatever, made Of any words
derogatory to his character. To this sort Of
demand Gen. H. declared he did not think
himself bound to answer. but again expressed
his willingness at orce frankly to avow or dis
avow any particular conversation which might
be specified Col. B. not satisfied and
directed that. unless Gen H gave him a direct
answer he must fight him.
THE duel which terminated so fatally to one
of the greatest Americans OF all time took
place at Weehawken, the Hudson, and a
New York paper of July 81 has the following
to say as to the arrangements and results:
Col. Burr arrived f1rst-on the ground, as had
been previously agreed. When Gen Hamilton
arrived the parties exchanged sautations and
the seconds preceded to make their arrange
mentS. They measured the distance, 10 full
as also to determine by whom the word should
be given both of which fell to the second of
Gen. Hamilton. They then proceeded to load
the pistols in each others presence after which
the parties took their stations. The gentleman
who to give the word then explained to
the parties the rules which were to govern
them in firing, which were as follows The
parties being placed at their stations,
the second who gives the word shall ask them
whether they ready. Being answered in
he aft he hal Afto~
this the parties shall present and fire when
they please II enc fires before the
other, the opposite second shall say, "One. two,
three, fire. but he shall then fire
lose his fire He then asked if they pre-
pared. Being answered in the affirmative, he
gave the word Present" as had been agreed on,
and both parties presented they fired in
succession. The intervening time is not
pressed. as the seconds do not precisely agree
on that point. The fire of Col. Burr took
effect and Gen. Hamilton almost instantly fell.
Col. Burr then advanced toward Gen. Hanil-
ton with manner and gesture that appeared
to Gen. Hamitons friend to be expression of
regret, but, without speaking, turned about and
withdrew, being urged from the field by his
friend, has been subsequently stated, with a
view to prevent his being recognized by the
surgeon and bargemen, who were then APP
preaching. No further communication took
place between the principals and the barge
that carried Col. Burr Immediately returned to
the city"
Hamilton mortally wounded and re-
quested that he be taken to the home of Mr..
Bayard, where he expressed desire that the
bishop might be sent for; but, as he was not
available, Mr.. Moore of the Dutch Church was
sent for and instantly came and after asking
some questions of the wounded man had him
partake Of the holy communion
1T Is hard at this distant day to realize the
] profound shock the death of Alexander