Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1811-09-16
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rcpesn aairs, We attend to the military operations
rs to the events OF the greatest Consequences IL was
said upon the return of the King of Spain from
France, that achievements were 10 Re sent TO the
French armies in Spain and Portugal, and it is nov
sad that eighty thousand we're under marching or
deis, and the greater part o. these had reached t,
frontiers oi Spain. The uncertainty of these rein.
toreements must essentially change the prospects OF
the English armies in these kingdoms, and in con
sequence we hear that the design OF witdra wing the
bNtish troops has been contemplated in England
and Lisbon we learn that the return OF tie,
br1uNi troops to that city was considered as not q
dlstaut event. IL is considered as well known fses
that the French bad united in great strength near
badaJoz, and it supposed that another action
was expected in the French army, with great al
Tantages over the English: In the present posture
o TIE a'fais Of Portugal, some changes were pre-
pared IA the Regency, as we learn from American
as wei AS European Information. We are not pos-
sessed o! the plan from any docrnrents which have
appeared, but tie calculations said be made
IN regard tn the possible evacuation OF tue European
territory of the Crown of Portugal. We can only
report the negotiation with the British Court The
immense cxpences ofthe British nation in the def nec
OF Portugal, have occasioned irregularities in
the finances Of Portugal, and in the pay meats at
Lisbon which have occssioned the depreciation of
British bills in Portugal. IN consequence, the sup
plies of the army become less easy, and the pros
poets Of holding the Kingdom, any part of II, les
SEN As the power OF their ally is diminish,
the zeal ct the Portuguese less active and i'm
portaut event favourable to the French arms Wilt
give an entirely new face TO things in Portugal
Some accounts represent such event fast ap-
preaching. That the French send forces supe.
r1or to the English, seems not to be questioned.
IL is now beyond a question that in Sweden some
connections have been felt in consequence OF the
conscrptions, and it is well known that they have
soon ceased, and though known throughout the
Kingdom, have been local only, and checked without
great violence. This occurrence at WernlTand has
served to discover the attempt OF the Swedish peo-
pie, and the extent of their discontents In the a-
dress OF tie King, he SAYS ask not the names Of
ofeudcrs, though shall always remember those
who hive proTesl themselves good citizens" They
Who look to the beginning OF the present Century,
and see that few restrictions respecting articles OF
domestic consumption could occasion disquiets in
Gottenburg, and thence extend them to Stockholm
and Upsal; and they who recoIlect the appointment
OF Count Fcrsen, upon the resignation of the King
OF the direct charge Of the University with his re-
proofof the youth for the principles they had imbi
bed, will not be surprised find discontents in the
neighbourhood of the capital well as IN the nte-
rior settlements And when they reeoeci how
powerfully Sweden has been directed for above
century, IN which energy has done wonders beyond
her strength, they will not be surprised it consist
ent measures should again give to Sweden the
strength OF giant, with the stature of STRIPPING.
In Denmark the public measures firm, and
the internal regulations in fun consent with the
plan of excluding British commerce. In Prussia We
find no relaxation. The arrival of many American
ships in the ports of Russia will explain the POI
cy Of that Court, and put beyond doubt the nature
OF that policy it pursue in regard TO de western
disposition in Russia to finish, e it could be
done honorably, the war with Turkey, but We have
no assurances that the IS terminated on any
conditions. The disposition for peace induces high
er demands Of Turkey, aud the long wishes of Rus
STA for the Turkish provinces of Europe, makes the
surrender Of them more diihcnit, after they have
been obtained We have not fun view of the
Russian negotiations. The Turks appear elated
with advantages gained at Csiro, Egypt, over the
Beys. They confess that these advantages have
been gained by massacre aud violence, but the end
is attained, and they are satisfied Sith policy
which has accomplished the purposes OF their ambs-
ton. Success in any part of the empire known TO
ntoxicate the Turkish Court, and may expect
that any concessions will this period be very diff
hcult IN any negotiations. And il may not agree
with the policy of Europe to give the Russians tho
strength or the commerce ofthe Mediterranean and
gleck Seas.
From France We lave the statement which ex-
plains The e6tiesastical affairs of the Empire. The
strength Of rope has never been more powerfully
eombned thah at Rome And the method i'm Shieh
this poer is restrained is % interesting the poll
tcan as the divine. II is declared that as the
Holy Father OF Rome has not instituted the Bishops
nominated by the Emperor of France agreeaby TO
the Coneordant, or treaty, that instrument ceases
With new plans of instructions and nth duties
for education the Emperor determines to give pre-
else character to the ecclesiastical estates On this
occasion it is suitable to the antent contro-
versy to discover the true nature ofthe eliIns And
we cannot take better guide than Father Paul up
on Ecclesiastical Benches and Reyenues He tells
us that when the hopes OF acquiring real estates by
the rel gious orders were at end, the pFerogstye
of the Apostolic See was employed TO revive their
hopes. He then tells US, France alone opposed this
innovation, declaring that they protested poverty
they should pcrsevere in it, and estates were SUI
fcreI TO be acquired by them IN that Kingdom In
the Council Of Constance the Sehism wss at an end
and OF the Popes rchounecd, aud two others
deposed, and in 14l7 another elected by General
Council. A settlement of many disputes was now
expected. But SAYS Father Paul, the French, wca-
~ with DELAYS, +" a decree was made in the Parlia-
meat Of Paris, that obedience should be paid to
this Pope, unless he first admitted the Rugs cdict
OF 1913 which suppressed the reservations nnd the
actions OF money in France, and when Martn v sent
p Nunio into France TO gave the King notice OF his
election, the King answered, that he would acknogI,
edge the Pope on condition. that the elective bene-
fees should be conferred by election aud the reser
walton and expectation be abolished" The POpc
consented for a time, huthavng gained some OF the
University in 1922, he attempted TO introduce the
reservations. But the attempt faded, and all who
assisted him we're imprisoned, and when he dared
TO put Ly, under rtcrtlction, the parliament
forbid regard to II. IN 1924, an agreement was
made, that his Holiness should admit an the Cola
tons made before the agreement, as good and then
his mandates should be received. From this timo
the Controversy has chaneed its oun till te DISCO
luton OF the temporal power Of the Bishop OF Rome
has prepared Tor the more exact definition OF his
spiritual functions The end of controversy which
has long interested I'll Europe is desired By chris
tians Of every communion, and would not be unac.
ccpttble 10 many devOut Catholics, Who have beed
accustomed TO regard the spiritual without regard to
the temporal power.
The French Emperor, with large appropriations