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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Reports from Cadiz (Sept 8, 1809) detail British army's retreat in Spain toward Portugal due to provisions shortage; no recent battles; Spanish Central Junta intact but government change expected; Gen. Cuesta departed army. British Holland expedition recalled; English opposition to ministry; anticipated France-Austria peace amid Napoleon's rising power.
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Captain Elwell, arrived at Boston from Cadiz, which he left Sept 8th, reports that the British army in Spain was retreating toward Portugal for the purpose of embarking on board the transports said to have arrived on that coast—The real cause of the retreat was said to be an entire want of provisions--The Central Junta had not dissolved--but a change in the Spanish Government was expected--Gen Cuesta had left the Spanish army—Capt Elwell did not hear of any late battle in Spain
The British Expedition to Holland is said to have been recalled--The opposition in England clamor loudly against the Ministry—Peace between France and Austria was expected--Thus, it appears, after a scene of bloodshed and devastation unexampled in the history of the world, Europe is verging upon the calm of despotism--The hopes of England are blasted forever, and the power of Napoleon is confirmed
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Spain
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Sept 8th 1809
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british army retreating toward portugal due to want of provisions; no late battle; british expedition to holland recalled; peace between france and austria expected; change in spanish government anticipated; central junta not dissolved
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Captain Elwell, arrived at Boston from Cadiz left Sept 8th, reports British army in Spain retreating toward Portugal to embark on transports; cause entire want of provisions; Central Junta not dissolved but change in Spanish Government expected; Gen Cuesta left Spanish army; no late battle heard; British Expedition to Holland recalled; opposition in England against Ministry; peace between France and Austria expected; Europe verging upon calm of despotism; hopes of England blasted; power of Napoleon confirmed