Alexandria Daily Advertiser

From the People's Friend.

The insatiable thirst of domination of the emperor Napoleon, would suck in every part of the earth by detail into that vortex of despotism which he has erected in France. No trick, no crime, no outrage is deemed unworthy of being employed by him, provided he can make it subservient to his ultimate views, and use it to cheat, to terrify, or to destroy. The protraction of the British ambassador's stay at Paris, and the negociation carried on there turns out, as we were sure it would, to be nothing more than a trap. And the indignation of Russia raised to a greater height by the deception practiced on his ambassador, will fall we hope with ten-fold weight. Unquestionably the northern powers of Europe must see that they have no chance of exemption from the hideous ruin which Bonaparte is preparing for the world, and has already heaped upon so many once independent nations, but a firm compact amongst themselves to resist effectually his power; or to fall, and obtain a glorious monument, under the ruins of the civilized world.

The king of Prussia, who if he alone were concerned, deserves all that the arch-tyrant of the earth could inflict upon him, will probably draw safety from the very despair to which his own infamous conduct has reduced him, and draw forth his well disciplined legions. Meanwhile Great Britain has an immense disposable force ready for offensive operations by land, while her Fleet scours (not New York) but the coasts of Europe: And with these will be able to make a formidable division in Portugal, Spain and Italy-- while rising in all their collected might, the Northern nations will be able to present a front which may deter Napoleon from the prosecution of his dark and abominable designs; or perhaps do more. This we heartily wish for the sake of Europe, and the world at large. But as Americans, we should feel from it a dawn of hope and hail with transport the new gleam of light breaking up from it on this side of the Atlantic. It would at least procrastinate, and though it would not perhaps prevent the projected attack of Spain upon our territory, it might lower the tone of Spain. And should the president act with vigor, dignity and spirit, which we rather wish than think likely, the Don might yet be brought to terms honorable to this country, though not of perfect security or very long duration. This would be the time for decisive measures, should such a combination really have taken place. Mr. Jefferson may then undismayed hold a bold language--while the agents of France would perhaps allow us a respite from our fears of being carried off in cargoes, by the two or three thousand French scoundrels,

While we earnestly pray for the emancipation of the human race from this worst slavery that ever befel it, we cannot but lament that that event will probably be attended with greater bloodshed than has ever happened since the invention of gunpowder, and the improvements in science have deprived war of its worst barbarities --should a northern coalition make head, the contest will be long, desperate, and bloody. But for the preservation of one's country, liberty and independence, what sacrifice can be too great.