The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1821-04-11
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AFFAIRS OF NIPPLES
War in Naples appears inevitable.
Nothing, we think, can avert it but the
submission of the Neapolitan nation to
receive such Constitution, or Charter,
as the King may be pleased to bestow
upon it (; and there was not the least pros
pect that it would so submit; at least I'M
til one "ng Of svar" had been tried.
10 tho first war-step Of preparation.
Austria had added that of the March of
her troops towards Naples. This, actu-
ally commenced on the last day Of Janua-
ry. Her army is commanded by one of
her most experienced Captains: and is;
said to be complete III all its appointments.
The osteDsible, and probably the real ob-
iect, of this hostile movement, is, to ef-
feet by force, or menace, the entire
change. OF the political state of things in
ne Kingdom of the Two Sicilies---by
abo!ishing the Constitution of the Cor
ties. aud establishing such Charter. as
the King of Naples shall deign to confer
ON his subjects. This Charter will un-
questiombly be dictated to him by his
brother Monarchs; and will not, we think
be more illiberal than that given by Lou
is XVIII. in 1915 to the French nation.
AS before stated, there existed no ap-
Jearance that the Neapolitan nation
would submit to this dictation; and that
nothing but longer bayonct than they
can WELD will compel them to it. We
may, therefore, speedily expect to hear
Of The commencement of hostili,ies on the
Ncapolian frontier. From the late Head
Quarters Of the'Austrian army on the Po,
the distance to the above frontier does no,
exceed ITO miles; and from that frontier
TO the city of Naples is short of 100
If the Austrian march is for7vvd, the
opposing forces will be in contact before
The beginning Of March. The invading
army can readily be augmented 10 $50,
900. What force the Neapolitans can
bring to oppose these is uncertain. The
population of the Kingdom is about sew
en- millions--double the population of
the United States during the Revolution
ury War. Their regular force is esti-
mated at about 50, ,OOo-but the whole
militia had Jccn armed and disciplined
and the peasantry furnished with imple-
meats of partisan warfare. "A popular
General (pepe) has been on the frontier
some time, organizing the materials of
resistance; and if the accounts received
are true, the spirit to slice free or die"
has been raised to the highest pitch of
enthusiasm. The result is waited for
witty anxiety.
.iFFaIRS or SPAIN:
The quiet of Madrid had again been
Interrupted. The body guards of the
k'ug having resented some insults offer
ed to'their Sovereign b. thelpopu'ace, had
been assailed by the city militia surroun.
ded, and heir disbandment demanded.
The King, as usual, consented to their
'ring ddsbanded. In consequence the
Civil Authorities had declared tn" kings
person "sacred and inviola5Ie" without
guards. The Civil Authorizes of France
at the commencement of the Revolution,
made similar declaration respecting
Louis XVI. And private accounts
affirm that this measure of Ferdinand is
but anot1tr step towards The scaffold.
There were indications--though faint
THAT the Allied Soyereigns, after hav-
ing settled the affairs of Naples, would
turn. their attention to Spain and Pr.
tlgM
a.; AFFAIRS OF France &c.
There were some notes OF war prepa.
ration in France; and that they would |
not be used to assist the Neapoltan Pat
,iots. In other particulars, things looked |
fair.
III Portugal the regular organization of |
tAe new government proceeded harmoni-
ously.
The British Ministry still adhered ~ /