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November 30, 1810
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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Baltimore commentary on Aaron Burr's traitorous plot, criticizing his favorable treatment in London and Paris despite aims to partition U.S. states; Bonaparte allowed him access to resources but his proposals were ridiculed.
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Baltimore, Nov. 21.
Burr's traitorous designs having been mentioned, we cannot desist from expressing our wonder at the countenance this traitor has received both in London and Paris! He was doubtless sent from London, to unite inveterate enemies; and one object of that union was to be the ruin and partition of these states. Bonaparte rejected the offered partnership of England; but, why did he suffer the traitor to remain at Paris at all? A letter, the authenticity of which we place entire reliance, assures us that Burr was furnished with such maps, books, &c. at Paris as he wished; and, he at length made a report which was laughed at for its weakness and folly. He was himself an object of contempt and ridicule: being destitute of every semblance of talent. But, why allow him to draw up any project? If it was merely to penetrate English views, through his scheme (dignified with the name Of Report!) it was justifiable; but, on any other ground, we cannot reconcile such indulgence with honor or justice.
Burr's traitorous designs having been mentioned, we cannot desist from expressing our wonder at the countenance this traitor has received both in London and Paris! He was doubtless sent from London, to unite inveterate enemies; and one object of that union was to be the ruin and partition of these states. Bonaparte rejected the offered partnership of England; but, why did he suffer the traitor to remain at Paris at all? A letter, the authenticity of which we place entire reliance, assures us that Burr was furnished with such maps, books, &c. at Paris as he wished; and, he at length made a report which was laughed at for its weakness and folly. He was himself an object of contempt and ridicule: being destitute of every semblance of talent. But, why allow him to draw up any project? If it was merely to penetrate English views, through his scheme (dignified with the name Of Report!) it was justifiable; but, on any other ground, we cannot reconcile such indulgence with honor or justice.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Rebellion Or Revolt
What keywords are associated?
Burr Treason
London Reception
Paris Report
Bonaparte Indulgence
What entities or persons were involved?
Burr
Bonaparte
Where did it happen?
Baltimore
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Baltimore
Event Date
Nov. 21
Key Persons
Burr
Bonaparte
Event Details
Commentary expressing wonder at the reception given to Burr in London and Paris for his traitorous designs to unite enemies and partition the states. Bonaparte rejected partnership with England but allowed Burr to remain in Paris, where he was furnished with maps and books, made a report laughed at for weakness, and became an object of contempt for lacking talent.