Alexandria daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1803-1808, 1803-10-31

top a. Guarantee of peace, and having watt
SUI long, we are inclined to look upon
g =. = important negotiation as terminated.
~ ~ -. .,ery considerable feet which the I'm
ln e Russia has fitted out, ought by no
Pslv a. 20 alarm us, concerning the peace OF
ls' ointment. The Emperor Alexander,
p .smaiining neuter, has certainly not en-
"a into any engagement with the two bel.
s e,. powers, to pay attention to his ma
ps .;me affairs, or to keep his military
'. 10Th. Had he wished 70 declare him
'I Ir AGAINST France, it was not vessels that
\. stood most in need of: England had
.s;,e sufficient, to spare him the expence OF
S';lding, and would willingly, no doubt,
KING over fifty thousand Russians to de-.
sndIher, at her own expence. 1t IS absard
- mdpe of the intentions Of a power by the
s,;|;tarv movements of its troops. The
f,le army which the King of Denmark 50
suddenly assembled in Holstien has given
Use to many conjectures. This army may
indeed be looked upon as designed to keep
N a@line ofsneutrality; but it is ridicu-
bus to see. in it force destined to act Of
i.nsiyely against a power SO formidable as
France.
Let us only cast our eyes over Europe and ne
.haI behold IT'S kings more occupied IN the inter-
al administration of their states than in making
n,euarations for war; and what is equally GER
tain they have Judged it most prudent to suffer
France 90 decide contest which they may con-
aiaer as a common cause bur will TO; declare
themselves suntl after The contest is hnlshed;
when they may parsake of its fruits, unless usfor-
xencireumstances bting them fOrehand into the
field Of battle.
OF all the European powers, Portugal at
greater distance from ithe common centre, and
more exposed to the influence Of the British Sun,
has inconsidera5iy advanced, and if we may give
credit to the fumours of the day, English troops
even already occupy its ports and tortresses.
Yet is difficult TO imagine that the English
government has seriously resolved to defend
Others, whenit is 50 hard put to it TO defend IT.
self This false generosity may dazzle Portugal,
bu. cannot save it. II is most probable indeed,
that the British government only consider this
occupation as the means of rendering all conci-
lasion impossible and of carrying of in the flight
Of its troops, the fruits which it formerly gained
Il Toulon and in Holland.
|, is now truly high time to cry cut to the
Portuguese with the sage LAGOON.
Esss ne eredjfe, Tea0sf
Qsidsxi9 ID est, timeo Daaaos ct dena ferezfts.
But supposing even that Portugal, forgetting
every sentiment of honour and safety, should de-
clare herself openly against France, let us exa-
nine whether Spain, will or will not assist the
operations Of the French, and we shall find that
she is bound TO do it. The question has Undue
ed French Journalist TO cite the treaty, so
we'll known under the name of FAMILY CON-
FACT, concluded between Lewis the 18th and
his grandson, 4thc treaty concluded at St. Ilde.
yhonso in 1895. They are of nature to re-
move every doubt, for they state the number of
nsn and of ships which each of the contracting
parties are bound to furnish, the fequisition of
the other.
Abetter offensive and defensive alliance could
not De desired. Some English writer's have CON-
planned ofthe influence which the French govern.
nent exercises over Spain. 1t has not yet, how
ever, even made use of rights; but should it ever
clam the accomplishment ofthese solemn treaties.
hisevident, that there will be neither violation
Of territory, any injury done to the interestsof
Spain, and that the conduct of France towards
Portugal, With no sort OF attempt whatever a
sa'nss the independence and neutrality of natl.
Cns.
ffench troops continue to assemble in immense
numbers in the further part Of Italy il IS gene
flly supposed that they will undertake an cxpedi
aon across the Adriatc Sea. The 8kbot of the
roops will be az Ragnsa.
III said that General Cesar Berthier, Chief of
ne Stat in the Hanoverian army, is appointed
s0nnissaly- General of the Army of England.
NEW. YORK. Oaober 81.