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Editorial
August 26, 1803
Alexandria Advertiser And Commercial Intelligencer
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
The Alexandria Advertiser editorial predicts the failure of Napoleon's threatened invasion of England, foreseeing his defeat by British forces even if he evades naval blockades and lands on British soil.
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Alexandria Advertiser.
Friday, August 26,
On the subject of the present threatened
invasion of England--echoed and re-echo-
ed through the whole phalanx of party,
we hesitate not a moment to predict the
fate of the French expedition--and let
them hereafter mark our words.
Should Bonaparte evade the vigilance
of Sir Sidney Smith, in the British Chan-
nel, a circumstance that, at least, hitherto
has refused: should he escape
the dangers of the sea, and once put his
foot on the British Shore, he there ends
his reign of glory.
He will not there find a set of undisci-
plined Mamelukes, or a body of beotted
Turks to receive him. He will not find
Britons rallying round the standard of
equality, for that bubble Bonaparte him-
self has long ago burst--but he will find
himself "taking his measure in an unmade
grave"--or pining in captivity among his
incensed enemy. On the other hand,
let his friends in America tell us, we did
not read his fate, when he adds England to his conquests,
not read his fate.
Friday, August 26,
On the subject of the present threatened
invasion of England--echoed and re-echo-
ed through the whole phalanx of party,
we hesitate not a moment to predict the
fate of the French expedition--and let
them hereafter mark our words.
Should Bonaparte evade the vigilance
of Sir Sidney Smith, in the British Chan-
nel, a circumstance that, at least, hitherto
has refused: should he escape
the dangers of the sea, and once put his
foot on the British Shore, he there ends
his reign of glory.
He will not there find a set of undisci-
plined Mamelukes, or a body of beotted
Turks to receive him. He will not find
Britons rallying round the standard of
equality, for that bubble Bonaparte him-
self has long ago burst--but he will find
himself "taking his measure in an unmade
grave"--or pining in captivity among his
incensed enemy. On the other hand,
let his friends in America tell us, we did
not read his fate, when he adds England to his conquests,
not read his fate.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Or Peace
Foreign Affairs
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
French Invasion
Bonaparte Defeat
British Channel
Sir Sidney Smith
Napoleonic Wars
English Defense
What entities or persons were involved?
Bonaparte
Sir Sidney Smith
French Expedition
Britons
Mamelukes
Turks
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Prediction Of Failure Of French Invasion Of England
Stance / Tone
Confident Pro British Prediction Of Bonaparte's Defeat
Key Figures
Bonaparte
Sir Sidney Smith
French Expedition
Britons
Mamelukes
Turks
Key Arguments
Bonaparte Unlikely To Evade British Naval Vigilance In The Channel
Even If He Lands In England, His Glory Ends There
British Will Not Be Like Undisciplined Mamelukes Or Besotted Turks
Britons United Against Him, Rejecting Equality Ideals He Once Promoted
He Faces Death Or Captivity Among Incensed Enemies