The Statesman.
London, England, 1809-06-30 00:00:00

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PIIOPO,ITI TI!MAJL.

I.ONDON:
FRIDAY, 311•11: .30.

Tna Expedition ! The grand Expedition !! in
the absence of intelligence from the Continent, is
the sole topic of conversation. To what point
this effort of these " Giants refreshed," Lord
CASTLEREAGH and Co. is about to proceed, we
not.pretend to have any knowkdge ; and to ha.
zard a cdnjecture on the policy of those from
whom we differ so widely in opinion, would be a
fruitless consumption of time. There is scarcely
ally topic) on which JOHN BULL can so easily be
amused as that of an Expedition ; and yet, after
the very many fruitless expeditions that have saileil
from this country, it does appear extraordinary that
the British Public can be so fond of expeditions.
...The impression of the famous Expedition to
Corunna seems to be entirely erased—Hope again
triumphs over Experience, and this grand Ex.
'sedition is at once to decide the fate of NAro-
Leox. The last French Bulletin is dated the
13th instant—now, admitting that the efforts of
those on whom depends the departure of the Ex_
pcdition to be commensurate with their promises,
and that on the Bth of July this armament should
kayo the English Coast, it is not within pats&
batty, however near the immediate scene of ac-
tion it may se—that the troops and storm could
be on Continental ground inuldis than ten days—
and that brings us to the 18th of July. During
the 35 days that will elapse in that interval, wi!l the
grand contest in Germany be suspended ?...:1 t the
moment that our troops begin their march, will
the result be any longer doubtful? It is utterly
improbable that it should be so. If, therefore,
this Expedition be intended fur Holland, or for
the North of Germany, or foi any pat t of the
Continent—for of its destination we are utterly
ignomt...with a view to co-operate with the
armies of Austria...it will, in all probability, be
too late in every point of view. It will be
too late to assist the armies of Austria; for
the great conflict must take place before our'
arrival at the scene of action..... The contest
must, ill fret, be decided on the Danube ; and
that befute the arriilil of our troops. From
the insurrections in the north of Germany,
Napoekost has nothing to dread, but in the
event of his being una'ilc to destroy the grand
concentrated force of the Anstriatts. If he beats
the Archduke CHARLE3 deCiSiSciV, the north of
Germany, and the Tyrol, will be totally unable,
with all our assistance, to resist him. The only
service which we can render to the cause appears
to be, the present detention of those rein-
furccatents which might otherwise march to join
him. But why has this measure been deferred
until it becomes a question of lime 2—The!
military force of England is really immense—
possessing as.it does, by the paramount power of,
our Navy, a facility of transportation.._ an übi-
can be given co no other force of
that description. If it is now expedient to assist
A ustria—n as it not snore so at the commencement
of the contest ?...Thc approaching contest was as
apparent si hen NAPOLEON suddenly quitted Spain, I
as it is at this moment—and so wo then said, day at.
ter day. While almost every eye wai fixed on Spain
...war with Germany appeared inevitable, and
rapidly approaching. For the effort now making,
Ministers deserve no credit---they merit the
severest censure for having so long delayed
it..-At last the embarkation of troops in
ships of war is adopted—now many times
d.. 1 we urge the expediency of this .made of
when thr first lixpulition to Portugal
I; in preparation? If the military force of
Fos;:afid can be best employed by Expeditions,
pert:-tually rappaeini, different points—why arc
riot our trooi s stationed so near the points of-Em-
barkation, atilt) be ready in •Ils hours to embark ?
...Possessing the boundless resources that we do
—.whet physical impossibility is thou in being
constantly prepared fa instant service ?..-The
French encamposeat at Boulogne menaced us for
months and months, arid were oar troops encamped
even within a day's march of the points of embark:
ation, with whatsu perior rapidity and facility would