The National Register.
London, England, 1808-09-26 00:00:00

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the egotism of apeopie or of an individual, the more
poignantly they feel any diminution in their means of en,
joyment and gratification. Nobody wig assert that we
advance too much in imputing these sentiments to the peo-
ple of the Continent. From such men, therefore, BOIA•
PALATE has neither co-operation nor assistance to expect.
We were olliged to take this view of things, in order to
be better able to, appreciate the, present state of Spain.
t Very day, it is manifest, that the resources of the Spanish.
Patriots augment. The tranquillity they enjoy in most of the
Provinces, enables them to make, without hurry or confu-
sion, the arrangements necessary for their defence. Their
armies ere increasing in numbers, discipline, and confidence.
The several Juntas display dignity, patriotism, and great
abilities in the measures they propose, and the resolutions
they adopt. A central Government will give more. energy
to their operations. Every moment the fears of jealousy,
and disunion disappear ; and the nation can, with wisdom,
and unanimity, employ all its, resources in support of its,
independence, and to discomAt the projects of the enemy.
They have now no hostile army intheir rear to apprehendf
and they can collect their united force for the purpose 4.
annoying or overwhelming such of the French as are,int,
their country. Our Readers will see, from the last ac-
counts, that three armies, under the command of BLAKE.,
PALAVOX and the Marquis de CASTELLAN, who has suc-
ceeded General CASTANOS, amounting to 80,000 men, were
on the point of uniting near Burgos. The French force in
Biscay, Navarre and Old Castile. is computed at 40,000_
A general engagement was expected,between the two 4r,
niies and when we reflect on the courage, former success,
present confidence and superior numbers of the Spaniards,
we entertain the most sanguine expectations, the result will;
be.as honourable for them, as it will be (lei:tractive to.the
enemy. Every account from that country, justifies this
confidence on our part. Repeated attempts made by
part of the French garrison of Barcelona to obtain posses-,
sion of Gerona, were rendered fruitless by the heroism of
its inhabitants ; and they were pursued with a very great
loss to the gales or Barcelona. A considerable part of our
army in Portugal, to the amount, it is said, of 18,000 men,
under the command of Sir t
WI:Lt Esiary, is reported
to have marched towards Spain. This Haiti). a,:ist•ice.
joined to the other reinforcements we are sending, insist re-
move every apprehension which the menaces of the Ty rant
may have occasioned. The situation of Italy increases his
embarrassment and danger. All the Neapolitan pros in ;Ts,
as we expected, ere in insurrection ; and the last accounts
from Palermo state, that the rmo.t active preparations were
making there for the embarkation of our army under the
command of Sir JOTIN STITART, for the purpose of assisting
the inhabitants. The expedition, under the command of
ir DAVID BAIRD, is for the same destnotion; and when
we reflect on the outrage offered to the Pope, to the inve-
terate animosity the Ratans always felt egninst the French,
and the inefficacy of their means to &teed Italy, we may
be certain the spirit of insurrection is not coutined to
Naples, and that it will break out in other parts of the
Peninsula, with a force equal to the injuries they have
sustained.

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