To couple his name with that of Benedict Arnold is historic sacrilege.
Jefferson pursued him relentlessly.

But even Jefferson could not have destroyed him.

When, after an absence of four years abroad, he returned to America, there was still a future for him had he stood up like a man, but, instead, like one confessing defeat, he sank down, whilst the wave of obloquy rolled over him.
His is one of the few pathetic figures in our national history.

Mr.
Davis has had plenty of defenders.

Poor Burr has had scarcely an apologist.