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Foreign News August 12, 1805

The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser

Washington, District Of Columbia

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Commentary from Glasgow Journal on Europe's geopolitical situation as of late May: Russia expands on Black Sea and internal improvements; Alexander inclines to peace with France but prepares for war; Sweden and Turkey defy Bonaparte under Russian influence; Denmark silent; Prussia cautious; Austria threatening; Portugal neutral.

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Foreign--In the Glasgow Journal, of the 14th June, we find the following remarks on the present situation of Europe:

Our foreign news for last week, have been inconsiderable. Russia, by accounts coming down to a late date in May, appears still to prosecute most strenuously, the extension of her power on the Black Sea. The internal improvement of the empire advances at this time more rapidly than ever. The Georgians, Mingrelians, Circassians, and those other barbarous tribes which desolate and infest the regions between the Russian and Persian empires, are about to be subdued, restrained and civilized. The Emperor Alexander seems to incline to peace with France, yet prepares for war. Sweden, speaking in some sort the very voice of Russia, declares against Bonaparte, with a spirit and firmness, second only to those of Britain. Denmark is silent, on account of the vicinity of the French troops, or for other reasons, but will not ultimately resist the influence of Russia and Sweden--Prussia still maintains a double part, cautious, but scarcely honorable, and certainly remote from sublime and manly wisdom--The Turkish government acting, like Sweden, under Russian influence, has boldly set the menaces of Bonaparte at defiance--Austria hesitates, maintains a threatening posture and aspect, and tries to wrest from Prussia, the pride of being umpire in the present contest--Portugal is still secure in a sort of neutrality, by the prudence of its government, by the readiness of its contributions, by the danger, lest Russia should take arms, and Spain revolt, as soon as the Portuguese were actually attacked.--We should not be surprised to learn, that Bonaparte had offered to sacrifice all his other pretensions in an offer of peace upon terms which should procure the general recognition of his powers and titles as Emperor of France and King of Italy--But, should he obtain this much--he will soon demand even ten times more.

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Diplomatic Political War Report

What keywords are associated?

Europe Situation Russia Expansion Black Sea Power Alexander Peace War Sweden Against Bonaparte Turkey Defiance Prussia Caution Austria Threat Portugal Neutrality

What entities or persons were involved?

Emperor Alexander Bonaparte

Where did it happen?

Europe

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Primary Location

Europe

Event Date

Accounts Coming Down To A Late Date In May

Key Persons

Emperor Alexander Bonaparte

Event Details

Russia prosecutes extension of power on Black Sea and internal improvements; subduing tribes between Russian and Persian empires. Emperor Alexander inclines to peace with France but prepares for war. Sweden declares against Bonaparte under Russian influence. Denmark silent due to French troops but will not resist Russia and Sweden. Prussia maintains cautious double part. Turkish government defies Bonaparte under Russian influence. Austria hesitates and threatens, seeking to be umpire over Prussia. Portugal secure in neutrality due to prudence and risks of Russian arms and Spanish revolt. Speculation that Bonaparte offers peace for recognition of titles, but will demand more.

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