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Gaylord Griswold's Letter This letter has been frequently referred to by the Editor of the Aurora, in such a manner as to induce his readers to believe that it was of recent date, and written with a view to promote the late plans of Burr in the west, whatever they may have been. Although this is not positively stated, yet it is so strongly insinuated as to have the desired effect. Many of the less intelligent believe, that in saying "the Judiciary is with Burr," the letter alluded to the late conspiracy.

The fact is, if such a letter was ever written by Mr. G. it was in 1804, when Burr stood a poll for governor of New-York. At this time many federalists felt anxious for his election, believing it would promote the interest of their cause. The influence of the unequalled and ever to be lamented HAMILTON, the boast of his country, and the genius of his age prevented Burr's election, and was the cause of the mournful catastrophe that followed, which federalists are neither disposed to forget nor forgive. Time has proven that Hamilton well understood the character of his political opponent, and was correct in dissuading federalists from supporting a man every way unworthy of their confidence. Since this period, federalists have had nothing to do with Burr, they considered him the murderer of their best friend, and viewed him as an object of detestation. But much as they abhor the man and his principles, they are not willing that the constitution and the laws should be trampled under foot in order to punish him; nor can they, with indifference, hear base insinuations thrown out against an upright judge, who had the firmness to give legal opinions. No exceptions have been taken to the soundness of these opinions—no reasons given to prove them otherwise; but pitiful allusions have been made, with a view to make unfavorable impressions as to the motives of the Chief Justice; and to assist in producing this effect, an old letter is dragged in, that has no more relation to the subject than Mr. Jefferson's letters to Mazzei, Tom Paine, and Callender.

It will, however, require a more powerful attack to shake the confidence, the more enlightened repose in a judge of sterling integrity; whom they "delight to honor"—a judge who will never mistake the shouts of a mob for the trumpet of fame—and who, as a sound lawyer, an eloquent statesman, and a lucid historian, has not a superior in our country.—Democrats think they have a fine mark, and are very industrious in shooting; but as yet they have only discovered their disposition to hit, without being able to effect it.
Washington Fed.