The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-10-12


IRON the N. Y. Telegraph
MExICo.-Every information thai can be obtained
in regard to Mexico, at the present time is desira-
ole and anxiousy sought for and published. The
Department Of State at Washington, if the files are
examined, are in possession of great deal of nfor-
nation IN regard to Mexico, which might be useful
at this time
Under the impression that, in consequence of
the rapid and constant changes of clerks and Off
GERS In the department, which have taken place, the
present clerks may not know of the existence Of
the papers to which refer, beg leave 10 refresh
their memories, by stating the following circum-
stances:
After the arraignment, trial, and acquitlal of COL
Burr, it ia we'll known that gentleman went to
France; that, long prior to his going, he had very
assiduous'y searched for and Obtained all kinds of
information that was deemed useful or necessary to
a successful invasion of Mexico, which he had long
contemplated. '... .... .. ......
These papers and documents he took with him to
France. Whilst at Paris Colonel Burr requested
an interview with Bonaparte, proposing an invasion
of Mexico, and offering to take command in the
proposed expedition. Bonaparte declined per-
sonal interview; but, through the Secretary of War;
Col B. was informed the emperor would receive
any written communication he was disposed to make
After some deliberauon, and delay of three
months, Colonel b. sent in a proposition, accom-
panied by yoluminous memoir detailing all the
This memoir contained an accurate description of
its geographical position, military resources--its
roads, rivers, mountains, defles, and points suitable
for defence. The mode and directions in which it
was to be attacked---the routes to be avoided
the places proper to secure and fortify--the re-
sources for sustaining the army-the use that might
be made of the mines--their relative position, con-
dition, production, and every other matter useful
and necessary to be known and understood by an
invading general.
After this Nhemoir'' a proposition was received
The government of France delberated upon it, and
referred il to "council of war" In the meantime
General Armstrong, our minister then resident at
Paris, by some means "got wind'' of what was
going on, and had tact enough to acquire thorough
knowledge of Colonel b. e plans. BY his remon-
strances Bonaparte was induced to decline their ac-
ceptance or adoption. And in the sequel General
Armstrong frustrated all the arrangements OF Col.
Burr, who was in consequence obliged 10 leave
France. At all events, he deemed his longer stay in
Paris unnecessary. :.
After Colonel BIS departure copies of all these
papers, maps, plans, and documents presented TO
BoDaparte, obtained by General Armstrong
and transmitted to the Secretary Of State at Wash.
ington, where ! have no doubt, II search be made
for them, they may be found.
have never seen any notice or alluston TO these
papers, ~ any work or document published in the
United States. Mr. GaIlstin probably saw them,
and may remember something about them.
The writer had his information from the late
Count st. Scarf D'Angely, the former attorney gem
era Of France, and once and at the time alluded TO-
the confidential counsellor and devoted friend of
Napoleon" (who resided) during his exile many
years In this city respectfully suggest to the Sec
rotary OF War the proprety Of causing search to
be made for these papers, satisfied they will be
found useful and important to him, in conducting
the present war with Mexico. M.