Virginia Argus

AARON BURR

Rumors, of which the name of Aaron Burr is made the vehicle, actually swarm around us; many of them of such a complexion that it might be criminal either to treat them with indifference, or to receive them as absolutely true. Under such circumstances it is our duty to record them. They will inculcate vigilance and the propriety of a state of preparation for any events which may occur. Let it not be imagined that we have any doubts of the virtue and patriotism of the Western States, or apprehensions of any machinations to separate them from the Union. On the contrary we believe their affection to the union and the administration unbounded.

Notwithstanding, there may be men among them who are deluded by their ambitious views and who may form the most unpromising projects.

It is affirmed as an unequivocal fact that a contract has been entered into with Comfort Tyler for furnishing, on the waters of Ohio, about the beginning of October, provisions to the amount of forty-thousand dollars at the highest market prices. This is vouched by creditable men, who declare they have the information from those who have seen the contract. The fact is likewise corroborated by several persons to whom offers of purchase were made, but who declined entirely from the mysterious appearance of the business. It is affirmed as undeniable, that during the last winter Mr. Burr offered general Eaton a commission, which the latter rejected; in consequence of which the latter gentleman, at an entertainment at which Mr. Burr was present, gave a toast to this effect—" May the arm be withered, and the head paralyzed, that shall attempt or meditate a separation of the states."—Nat. Intel.