Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1846-11-06
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(From The N. Y. Tel-graph)
MExco-Erery information that can be OBJ
rained in regard TO Mexico, al The present time,
is desirable, and anXously sought for and pub
lished. The Department Of State at Washing
ton, il the files examined, are in possession OF
great deal of Information in regard 10 Mexico,
which might be useful al Ibis lime.
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 moi know oflhe existence
OF The papers 10 which refer, beg leave 10 re-
fresh their memories by stating the following
circumstances:
After The arraignment, trial and acquitta Of
Col. Burr, il is well known that gentleman went
10 France; that, long prior TO his going, he had
very assiduously searched for and obtained all
kinds Of information that was deemed useful or
necessary 10 successful invasion OF Mexico,
which he had long contemplated
These papers and documents he took with him
to France. Whilst al Paris, Colonel Burr re-
auesled an interview with Bonaparle, proposing
an invasion Of Mexico, and offering 10 take =
commani in IL. CsGp;asSesd expedition. ne
Secretary Of War Col t. was informed The en-
pcror would receive any written communication
he was disposed to make. Alter some delbera-
ton, and delay oil three months, Col. B. sent
in a proposition, accompanied by a volumi.
nous memoir, detailing all The advantages 10 be
derived by an invasion OF Mexico This memoir
contained an accurate description OF its eeograph-
ical position, military resources-ilS roads. rivers
mountains, deiles and points suitable for defence
The mode and directions in which il was 10 be
atlackcd-lhe routes 10 be avoided-the places
proper 10 secure and lor,iy-the resources Tor sus
tanning The army-the use that might he made of
The mines-lhcir relative position, condition, pro-
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sary 10 be known and understood by an invading
General.
After the "mcmoir" proposition was rcceiv.
ell. The government OF France deiberaled upon
il, and referred il 10 Council Of war" In the
meantime General Armstrong, our minister then
resident al Paris, by some means "Sot wind" OF
what was going on, and had tact enough TO ac-
quire thorough knowledge OF Colonel BIS plans
By his remonslranccs Bonapare was induced TO
decline their acceptance or adoption. And in the
sequel General Armstrong frustrated all the ar
rangemenls Of Col. Burr, who was in conse
quence Obliged 10 leave France. At all events,
lie deemed his longer stay in Paris unnecessary.
Alter Colonel BIS departure, copies Il all these
papers, maps, plans, and documents presented TO
Bonap ane, were obtained by General Armstrong
and transmitted 10 The Secretary Of Stale al WASH
inglon, where have no doubt, il search be made
lor Them, they may be found.
have never seen any notice or alluson 10
these papers, in any work or document published
in the United States MIR. Gallalin probably
saw them, and may remember something about
them.
The writer had his information from The late
Count 81. Scarf D'Angey, the former attorney
general of France and once, and a, The lime al
iuded 10, The confidential counsellor and devoted
friend OF Napoleon" (who resided during his
exile many years il this cily) | respectfully
suggest 10 The Secretary of War the proprety Of
causing search TO be made for these papers, sal
isfed they will be found useful and important
10 him. in conducting the present war with Mex
leo. NJ.