The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser

BOSTON, April 16. SWEDISH EXPOSE.

On the 7th of January the Swedish government published an Expose of the state of that Nation. It enumerates various injuries received from France, in the capture of its vessels, the violation of its flag, the seizure of its territory (Pomerania) and the disarming of its soldiers and holding them as prisoners of war-add the dictatorial language held towards Sweden. They had been required to shut their ports against the Americans, to lay a duty of 50 per cent. on colonial produce, to conform to the continental system, to declare war against England and against Russia. Its submitting to French aggressions, and even its declaring war against Great-Britain, did not serve to obtain justice, redress of wrong, or respect for their rights from Napoleon. The Expose says that France was considered the natural ally of Sweden, and the greatest anxiety was entertained to preserve a good understanding with her. Great sacrifices were made, and continual efforts used to propitiate Napoleon; but nothing secured a suitable return. One of the French pretexts for injury, was that England did not do Sweden all the harm in her power in the war. The Swedish government appears determined to act with spirit and independence in future. The French among other things had asked for Swedish sailors to assist in manning their ships. The paper does not end in any declaration; but appears to be an exhibit and arrangement of facts to furnish the justification and ground of some measure to be taken by the government-like the reports of committees of Congress.