Martinsburgh gazette. [volume] (Martinsburgh, Va. [W. Va.]) 1810-1825, 1811-11-01

nothing Of war, but the monuments of
French bsrbarity and devastation, and the
Preparations of this brave people to main
tain that freedom which they have purchas-
ed at the point of the bayouss, with the ee-
nerous aid and support of their British al
lies.
SPAIN presents various and perplex.
ing picture. The largest French force is
now concentrated In Leon, where they will
be confronted by the combined force of the
British, Portuguese, and probably some
Spanish troops.-This from appearances
will be the next scene Of conflict; but we
do not yet believe, Lord Wellington will
expose his army to general battle, even if
ne might promise himself victory for
British regiment lost is not easily replaced.
de will rather rely on mane.vring. skir.
mishes and the distress of his enemy from
the difficulty of obtaining subsistence. No
great event can be expected in other parts
OF Spain at present, though war is every
where present; yet it is war of small ar.
mics and detachments, by which France
gets not foot OF quiet territory, tho her
troops are undergoing constant diminu.
ton. The greatest misfortune OF Spain is
unauestionably her want of systematic,
energetic government. Most Of all, the
Spaniards dread and detest Bonaparte, but
they know not whom to trust. Their con.
hdence has no perfect rallying point. Their
rulers and Generals know their insufficient.
cy to oppose the enemy alone; but appear
to regard their personal consequence at least
as much as their country's safety. This
spirit presents itself constantly as an OBJ
stacle to such enterprises as promise any
brilliant effect. The Don cannot do what
isto be done, and cannot reconcile himself
to anoshers having the honor.
HOLLAND is as it were sunk into the
ocean. We hear no more of it, except now
and then when perishing wretch escapes,
to tell the sufferings ofhis countrymen, than
If it were a province cf China.
AUSTRIA is loading her subjects with
exactions, to keep bold front against Rus.
STA, whom Bonaparte watches with a lea
lous eye.
RUSSIA continues balancing between
her interests and her fears-foolishly vast
ing her strength against the Turks; tina
strength which sooner or later she mus
bring against France, or receive her law
from Bonaparte.
Such is continental Europe at present
From no quarter can we expect intelligenc,
of any interest, but from Spain.
Boston Repertory.1
The trial of Captain Grsssin, of III
French privateer Uiiigent, for violation
of the laws OF the United States, has beef
proceeding these three days past, befor,
the district court, Judge Washington
Last evening his honour delivered hi
charge, and the jury retired. This morn
ing when the court opened, the Jury attend
ed, and being asked if they had made VI
their verdict, answered in the negative
not having been able to come to any agree
ment. They were remanded to their cham.
Der. f>hH. Gdx.
+ The jury in the above case sat six days
but not agreeing, were dismissed and ano.
Their empannelled.]
The Catholics, IT appears, continue, not
withstanding the arrests in Dublin, to pro
coed With their elections in the different
coun ties Of Ireland. Except in the metro
bolis no steps haze been taken 10 impede or
but dozun these elections. The Protestant
gentry and Magistrates throughout The
country, seem to countenance and aEord
protecfion to the Catholic Meetings. The
state Of The country, therefore, is most err
teal and alarming. Nothing can be more
convincing proof Of the precipi'ancy and i'm
policy Of The Proclamation, than that tie
government cannot act upon IL throughout
The counties, as they hare ventuyed to do in