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Foreign News October 17, 1808

Norfolk Gazette And Publick Ledger

Norfolk, Virginia

What is this article about?

Indications of a new European confederacy against Napoleon's tyranny, inspired by Spain and Portugal's resistance. Improved understanding between Sweden, Russia, and Great Britain. Liberation of 10,000 Spanish troops in Denmark from French control, with 5,000 more disarmed in Zealand, weakening French forces.

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Every thing indicates the revival of another confederacy in Europe against the tyranny of Napoleon. The issue of the contest is one, in which it is impossible not to feel more than ordinary interest. The examples of Spain and Portugal are before the nations of Europe, if they profit not by them they deserve to wear those chains which have been forged for them. We feel, however, confident that the deliverance of Europe is at hand. The people have discovered that Napoleon is not invincible, a discovery fatal to the tyrant's power.

The manner in which the war has been prosecuted for some time between Sweden and Russia, indicated that a good understanding would shortly take place between the northern powers and Great-Britain, and which the complexion of our foreign intelligence induces us to think has taken place before this time.

The deliverance of 10,000 of the Spanish troops in Denmark, from Napoleon's power, is a circumstance highly gratifying to the friends of freedom. The whole Spanish force in that part of Europe amounted to about 35,000. After this the remainder will no doubt be disarmed, as we perceive 5000 have already been in Zealand. The force of France in that quarter will suffer a considerable diminution, and require to be reinforced from some other quarter. The armies of France, if we are not greatly deceived, will find sufficient employment for the remainder of this year.

What sub-type of article is it?

War Report Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

European Confederacy Napoleon Tyranny Spain Portugal Resistance Sweden Russia War Britain Alliance Spanish Troops Denmark French Force Diminution

What entities or persons were involved?

Napoleon

Where did it happen?

Europe

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Primary Location

Europe

Key Persons

Napoleon

Outcome

deliverance of 10,000 spanish troops in denmark from napoleon's power; total spanish force about 35,000; 5,000 disarmed in zealand; french force in that quarter to suffer considerable diminution and require reinforcement.

Event Details

Revival of confederacy in Europe against Napoleon's tyranny, with examples from Spain and Portugal; confidence in Europe's deliverance as people discover Napoleon is not invincible. War between Sweden and Russia indicates good understanding with Great Britain has taken place. Deliverance of 10,000 Spanish troops in Denmark gratifying to friends of freedom; remainder to be disarmed.

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