Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1807-08-26

was Late captain Of Rangers in Wavne's
army. o. Gen. w. Burr said much as !
nave stated: of Mr. Aston very little, but
encpgllto satisfy me that he was engaged
IN The project; and Of Kibby he said, that
ne was brigade major in the vicinity of
cincinnati (whether in Ohio or III iScntuc-
KY know not,) who had much influence
with the militia and had already engaged
the majority OF the brigade to which he be-
lonSed, VINO were ready to march at Mr.
hurr's signal. Mr.. B. talked OF this revo-
luton as a matter Of right, Inherent in the
people and constitutional Il revolution
"h'ch would rather be advantageous than
detrimental TO the Atlant states: a revo-
iutlon, which must eventually take place
ana Tor the operation of which the present
CRISIS was peculiarly favorable: that there
was no energy To be dreaded in the general
government, and his conversations denoted
confidence, that his arrangements were
so well made that he should meet with
no opposition at New Orleans for the
army and the chief citizens of that
place were ready to receive him. On the
SoHsafy ground upon which stool, was
AZ 4 loss low to Conduct myself, though at
no loss as respected my duty dues, not
place my lonely TESTIMONY in the balance
against the weight of Col rs character,
.or by turning the tables upon me, which
Thought any man capable OF such a pro-
!ect was capable of doing, | should sink
under that weight. l resolved there
tore with myself TO obtain the removal
! at Hsr Burr ironi this country, IN 4 way.
winch would be satisfactory and homo.
r;;0.c to HIM, ard on this do consul. him.
"iiaout his lnowing nay motive. Accord
mS'y waited on the President of the u
ntcd States. and after desulturv CONVEX
s3uon, Iii which aimed to draw his at,en
! ton TO the west, said TO him Il took the
hocrV OF suggesting 10 the Presidebt)
that l thought Col. Burr ought to be
removed from the country because
considered him dangerous in it, The
| president arssed where he Should send
hin. said 10 Eng and or Madrid,
though 1t has been said IN some publicati-
ons that / added Cadiz The president
without any positive expression Gr such 2
matter c: da!icacy) seemed to think the
! trust too Important and EXPRESSED some
tning i's,e Il doubt about the INTEGRITY Of
MI 4 ! frankly told the President that
perhaps no person had stronger grounds
10 suspect thar integrity than had; bu,
l'iit believed has pride OF ambition had
50 predrnInatcd over his ether Dassi-
! ans, that when placed on an eminoncc and
tuC on MS honor, respect TO himself
| would secure his fidelity. / perceived ;hat
! 'te SUBJECT was q SagrCeabie 10 the Presi-
acHt, ana to bring him to my point in the
shortest mode and i'm a manner which
w"uid pointto the danger; said to him,
| No!' Is was not dispose. o!, we should In
| Is months have an .nsurreCtior, If Eut =
! revolution ON the waters of the NIiss,ssiDni
nc President said he had too much con-
hHencc IN the information, the integrity, &
Attachment or he people OF that country o
! nc Union, to admit any apprehenS.ons OF
! mat KIND. The circumstance of no inter-
r"Sat"rieS being made to me, | thought,
IMPOSED silence upon me at that time ana
pace. Here, sir, beg inlu' gence 10 de-
clare my motives Tor RECOMMENDING that
schtteH an to foreign miss on 1T that time,
and IN the soicmuity with which stand
mere, L declare that Col b. was neutral IN
my feelings; thdt 1t was through no attach
inei.t to hrm that made thu suggestion.
}ut 10 avert great national Calamity wh.ci.
saw approaching, to arrest tempest
winch seemed lowering in the west, ana Il,
avert ihto chui!HeI OF usefulness tnos,
consummate talents, which were to mount
tAc wiiilwlnd and direct the storm .
about the time Ct my having waited Oh the
ffcSident or Il little before, | determined
dt AL events TO have some evidence OF the
upilBhtness OF my intentions, and TO fort f.
myself by the advice of more experienced
men waited upon two uie inbers OF the
nouse al Representatives whose friend
snip mad the honor long TO retain.
and III whose wisdom and in,egrjl,
had jul taitiI--l ;,in at liberty TO pivr
their names II requ reu-and | believe q
senator, bur OF that am not certain. II