Alexandria daily gazette, commercial & political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1808-1812, 1812-05-18

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This afternoon gentleman has reached
this city from Libau, which place he lett as
late as 10Th of last month. He states posi-
lively, that at that period Declaration of War
blythe Emperor of Russia against France had
arrived at that place, and that it was expected
that hostilities would be immediately COM
menced, as Bonaparte had marched las thous-
and Frenchmen to the frontiers.
By two additional Anholt Mails, we have
advices this evening ola very important char
acter from various situations OF the Baltic and
4 its neighborhood; and two ofthe communica-
lions confirm the interesting fact above stated.
In letter from Konigsburgh, and another
from Carlsham in our possession, 1t is assert
ed, that Napoleon had actually arrived at
Dresden. We should observe, that the Mo-
niteur of the Sd inst mentions his presiding
at Council at St. Cloud on the preceding
day; but this insertion may be merely an ex-
pedient to conceal his departure to the North
The following are extracts from our letters,
which will be found to contain valuable infor
nation.
KoN!GsBuRGH, March 70.
according to treaty entered into between
Prussia and France, the latter IS to deliver up
the fortresses she possesses on the Oder, and
on the other hand, is to take possession ofCol-
berg, Pillau, Mcneil, and Rugenwalde.
Sc Marshals Bessieres and D'Avoust are to
have the command of the army. Sllesia is to
remain in state ofneutrality.
The Pfussian Court has retired to Bres-
Iau in order not to witness the march OF French
troops through Konigsburgh.
Sc NahoLeoa's ayYioat is announced at Dresden
g 10 the Berlin paper of the 5th of this
month, is the following official paragraph -
According to a Convention entered into with
France, the contributions due from Prussia
which were In arrears and were to be paid In
the current coin of the realm, have been re-
mitted. On the other hand, 1t is agre ed that
Prussia is to furnish $4,000 men to act against
Russia, and is besides to undertake to provide
for the maintenance of the French troops dur
inc their march through the country"
Berlin Gazette.
"CAaLsHAM, March 90.
The spirit of commercial enterprise is
entirely sunken, In consequence of the arri-
val of official intelligence of the Declaration
of War by Russia against France. The Rus
SLAMS, we are assured, have 100000 men ON
their frontiers; and Field Marahal the Baron
lie Toll has already reached the Head-Quar-
tiers Of the army.
In Mcneil they were under great appre-
henson If the intrusion OF the Russl-
ans, who were in movement at the distance
only of 8 German miles. Equal fears were
felt at Insterburgh on account OF the approach
of the Russians upon Georgenburgh. lhe
inhabitants Of the former sent to the Com
1nander General Yorck, at klngsburg Tor
Prussan troops to protect them. lie accord
inglY detached three squadrons OF Culrasslers
to their assistance. This officer, however, In
his feelings is against the French, and he has
vet received no instructions from the Russian
Government.
The Inhabitants of the country are flying
in all directions towards Konigsburg IN order
10 protect the mselves against the rayages re-
settling from such disastrous state of things.
~Tbe Quantity of grain in Prussia in conse-
onence of the late fire at Konigsburg, when
\ 10000 lasts were consumed, is so insignih-
cant that there will inevitably be famine the
moment the armies arrive there. There IS
no stock either Of wine or brandy in the coun-
try. although French licences to procure them
may be easily obtained.
ssThe fortress of Pillau is very de6cently
supplied. while CoIberg is furnished with eve
ry necessary for six months, and believe that
this fortress will not be given up to the French,
although the King himself should command
it, the citizens and the Government having
come to such a determination.
6 The Prussian army consists, besides 70,
oooregular troops, OF 100000 men disciplined
but not embodied. Regiments of 1000 men
are stationed in Prussia and Pomerania. The
roads from Botzanburg towards Warsaw are
covered with military, on their mach to diff
ferent places, and indeed all the public ways
are crowded in proportion. Strong maya.
zines are to be established in every part OF
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