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Foreign News December 16, 1803

Alexandria Daily Advertiser

Alexandria, Virginia

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Liverpool papers to November 3 report on European affairs: French preparations for invading Britain, British defensive measures and commerce pursuits; French army targeting Portugal amid negotiations involving Spain and Russia as mediator; tensions with Russia; Egyptian rebellion against Ottoman rule.

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NEW-YORK. December 10.

By the arrival of the ship Favorite, in 35 days from Liverpool, we have been put in possession of Liverpool papers to the 3d of November, inclusive, containing London dates to the 1st; being, we believe the latest received in town. These papers contain intelligence of a highly interesting nature; they detail the principal occurrences in the different nations of Europe, their situations, the operations of the belligerent powers, and the vast preparations for attack on the part of the United Kingdoms. The threatened invasion has not yet been attempted, but the various movements of the French troops, the positive order to General Officers to repair to their respective ports, the state of forwardness in which the gun boats are & a combination of circumstances lead us to suppose that the moment is not far distant, when the blow will be struck, which will put an end to the existence or independence of Great Britain, or establish her power upon such a basis, as the lapse of ages cannot undermine.

The United Kingdoms, unappalled by the threats and preparations of their implacable foe proudly conscious of their strength, and secure as to the issue of an attempt, of invasion, at the same time that they neglect no means of defence, and exhibit the appearance of a nation in arms, are actively engaged in finding out new channels of commerce, to dispose of their manufactures and colonial productions. While thus pursuing the arts of peace amidst the din of war.

France, actuated by a thirst for glory and the hopes of plunder and led on by Bonaparte, has sword to humble her hated rival or perish in the attempt. She spares no expense, and appears to think lightly of the sacrifice in the prosecution of this design; eager to injure Britain by every method in her power, she has provided an army of 40,000 men for the subjugation of Portugal, the government of which anxious to avert or protract the impending blow, has entered into negociation, in which Spain takes an active part. From the present disposition, of her Ministers it appears impossible that she can remain much longer neutral. Her ancient spirit gone, her councils under the controul of France, her immense treasures arrived.

pressed by France to enter into the war, her only hopes of peace rest in the result of her proposals to Russia to act as mediator.--She finding it for her interest to remain neutral during the present war, has hitherto remained friendly with all the belligerent powers. At present, however, a coolness exists between her ambassador, Count Muravieff, and the Court of the Tuileries. Her once formidable rival,

fair Province, Egypt, is with the exception of Turkey is fast verging towards annihilation; her Alexandria, which was surrounded and had offered to capitulate, entirely in possession of the rear the standard of rebellion. to which thousands Mamelukes, in other provinces disaffected Pashas, of deluded wretches flock, and who, when attacked by superior numbers, are deserted by their leaders, and pay with their heads the price their disobedience.

Of the other nations of Europe, who are either wrapped in profound peace or attached to the powers at war, nothing merits particular notice.

What sub-type of article is it?

War Report Military Campaign Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

French Invasion Threat British Defenses Portugal Subjugation Spanish Neutrality Russian Mediation Egyptian Rebellion

What entities or persons were involved?

Bonaparte Count Muravieff

Where did it happen?

Europe

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Europe

Event Date

To The 3d Of November

Key Persons

Bonaparte Count Muravieff

Outcome

threatened french invasion of britain; french army of 40,000 for subjugation of portugal; negotiations with spain and russia as mediator; coolness between russia and france; egyptian rebellion leading to annihilation risks.

Event Details

Liverpool papers detail European situations: French troops moving, gun boats ready for invasion of Britain; Britain prepares defenses while seeking new commerce; France under Bonaparte aims to humble Britain, sends army to Portugal amid negotiations; Spain pressured to join war, seeks Russian mediation; Russia neutral but cooled relations with France; Egypt verging to annihilation amid rebellion with Mamelukes and disaffected Pashas.

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