Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1803-12-17
PARIS. October IS.

i1AltiS, October 10.
we Hatter ourselves that s,sssia will con-
tinue TO observe her SYSTEM Of neutrality.
It's said that Prince Dolgorucky IS appoint
ed SUCCESSOR to Count Marckoa. Some
emigrants Of distinction have been sent to
the Temple charged with inrigues against
the Government: The preparations for the
expedition against England are continued
with undated activity; there will be no
thought OF peace, till the decision OF the
great scene now preparing. Two conrlers
have arrived here from Madrid; one othe
Spanish ambassador the Chevalier Azarrs,
and the other to the Minister Tallevrand.--
Spain is now unanimous with France with
respect to the measures now TO be taken:
We shall soon see the consequences of Our
union in war against England. The gun
boats, provided with heavy pieces Of Ar
tillery. which are built according o the d.
rections of the counsellor of state Tarfoit,
are much preferable to those built towards
the close of the last war. A vessel is
building at ST. Maloes, for the First Con
sui.
October 4.
Negotiations for peace are now no longer
spoken of. We are assured that the last
propositions made by Russia havenot been
found acceptable on our part.
October z.
Our feet at Touion is ready to take adj
vantage of the first favourable opportunity
to sail on secret expedition.
hax,a
TO give in a detailed plan for junction of
the Rhine with the Maese and the Scheldt
the work will be commenced in the spring,
unless the war should cause this important
undertaking to be delayed. We are assur-
ed that the differences with Spain are not
yet fully accommodated. That power makes
difficulty of granting passage to the troops
which areto narcotic Portugal. 1t is said
that Span has applied to Russia, and that
her application has been favourably receiv-
ed by that power.
October il.
The greater part OF our troops are now
in full motion, the army destined for the
landing and for the other purposes, will
now be organized with the utmost activity.
The Generals and Chief ofthe staff of The
armies at Bayonne and St. Omers and
Brussels, have all set out for the places of
their destinarson, and the troops which
wall compose these armies are either alrea-
dy arrived, or on their march. The army
of Compeigne, which is to serve as the ar.
my of reserve, is also now formed. Ge-
neral Ney, who is TO have the command Of
1t, is Immediately expected at Compeignc
from Switzerland; from each company of
the Consular Guard, SO men viii be taken
for the landing. The experienced Gen.
Laoourbe will take part In the expeditions.
Yesterday the General Of Brigade, RAJ
mond Dutallles, set out for the camp, as
Chief of the staff.
The Minister OF War Berthier it is said
will set out the day after tomorrow to in
spect the camps at ST. Omers and Bruges,
and the military positions on the coast. A
Camp Of 10000 men will likewise be form
ed at Cherbourg.
a October IL.
is determined, we treasured, that
Bonaparte will place himself at the head of
the expedition against England, and go on
board one Of the landing vessels. A plan
has lately been laid before the Council of
state for fitting out a large number of fat
bottomedboats which will be fastened to-
gether with iron chains, and will carry
great number ofmen. Bonaparte is esta-
blshlng marine guard, to consist of cho-
sen sailors who viii form the crew on board
1 of the vessel on which he embarks.
October IS.
At the last fete at St. Clouds, at which
the foreign Ministers attended, the Russi-
an Minister, M. MarckoG, was not pre-
sent. The First Consul now carries on an