Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser

Portland,
Monday, November 9, 1807.
Latest from Europe.
THE last arrivals from England, furnish London dates to Sept. 14—On the subject of American affairs, but little is said—but it will afford much relief to the public anxiety to find that this little wears a pacific appearance. Though there is nothing official published respecting the points in discussion between the ministers of the United States and Great-Britain, yet the English editors report that the negotiation is continued in a friendly manner: and we hope to have the satisfaction of announcing to the public, that it is concluded in this way.—Private accounts state, that the English government disavow, and will make reparation for the outrage of the Chesapeake. if this is done, there can be no necessity for war measures, on the part of the United States;—and it is also the wish of the government and people of England, to avoid a war with this country if possible.
The account of the total failure of the British expedition to South-America, had been received in England. The English force under Gen. Whitelock, after obtaining a partial possession of Buenos-Ayres with the loss of about 1500 killed and taken prisoners, were compelled to surrender, enter into articles of capitulation, and to abandon all their possession on the Rio de la Plata, in two months from the 5th of July. The troops were embarking, some for India, and the remainder for Europe.
The expedition to the Baltic, under Adm. Gambier, was still employed before Copenhagen. The operations were principally conducted by the land forces, who were making regular approaches to the town—The unfortunate Danes defend their capital with spirit and perseverance; but it is generally believed they will be compelled to surrender. The latest accounts are Sept. 5,—the city then held out, but had been on fire.
Russia has threatened Sweden with hostilities if she gave any assistance to England in the attack on Denmark.
It appears Bonaparte is determined on playing the same game with Portugal in which the English are now engaged with Denmark.
Europe, at the present moment, exhibits an interesting and portentous spectacle—The events arising out of the elevation of the Emperor of France, threaten the total abandonment and violation of every principle of national justice and faith; followed by the subjugation and plunder of all the minor states.—Citizens of America! Mark those as traitors and parricides, who advocate a WAR when it can be avoided, without impairing our national honor or interests.