Rhine, compared and contrasted.—Napoleon's Views and No-
tions in heading the Egyptian Expedition-those of the Direc-
tory regarding it-Its actual Impolicy.-Curious Statement
regarding Buonaparte, previous to his Departure, given by
Miot. The Armament sails from Toulon, on 10th May 1798.
-Napoleon occupies Malta, without resistance, on 10th June
-Proceeds on his course, and, escaping the British Squadron,
lands at Alexandria on the 29th.-Description of the various
Classes of Nations who inhabit Egypt:-1. The Fellahs and
Bedouins 2. The Copts-3. The Mamelukes.-Napoleon
issues a Proclamation from Alexandria, against the Mame-
lukes Marches against them on the 5th July -Mameluke
mode of fighting. Discontent and disappointment of the
French Troops and their Commanders-Arrive at Cairo.-Bat-
tle of the Pyramids on 11th July, in which the Mamelukes
were completely defeated and dispersed.-Cairo surrenders,
French Naval Squadron.-Conflicting Statements of Buonaparte
and Admiral Gantheaume in regard to it.-BATTLE OF
ABOUKIR, on 15th August 1798.-Number and Position of
the Enemy, and of the English-Particulars of the Action.-
The French Admiral, Brueyes, killed, and his ship, L'Orient,
blown up. The Victory complete, two only of the French
Fleet, and two Frigates, escaping on the morning of the 16th.
-Effects of this disaster on the French Army.-Means by
which Napoleon proposed to establish himself in Egypt.-His
Administration in many respects useful and praiseworthy—in
others, his Conduct impolitic and absurd. He desires to be
regarded an Envoy of the Deity, but without success.-His
endeavours equally unsuccessful to propitiate the Porte.-The
Fort of El Arish falls into his hands.-Massacre of Jaffa-
Admitted by Buonaparte himself—His arguments in its De-
fence-Replies to them-General Conclusions. Plague breaks
out in the French Army.-Napoleon's humanity and courage
upon this occasion.-Proceeds against Acre to attack Djezzar
Pacha. Sir Sidney Smith-His character-Captures a French
Convoy, and throws himself into Acre.-French arrive before
Acre on 17th March 1799, and effect a breach on the 28th, but
General Rejoicing on the return of Buonaparte--He, meanwhile,
secludes himself in Retirement and Literature.—Advances
made to him on all sides.-Napoleon coalesces with the Abbe
Sieyes. Revolution of the 18th Brumaire-Particulars of
that Event.-Clashing Views of the Councils of Ancients, and
the Five Hundred.-Barras and his Colleagues resign, leaving
the whole Power in the hands of Napoleon.-Proceedings of
the Councils on the 18th and 19th.—Sittings removed from
Paris to St Cloud-Buonaparte visits both on the latter Day.
-Violent Commotion in the Council of Five Hundred-Na-
poleon received with great hostility, menaced and assaulted,
and finally, extricated by his Grenadiers, breathless and ex-
hausted.-Lucien Buonaparte, the President, retires from the
Hall with a similar Escort-Declares the Council of Five
Hundred dissolved-They are then dispersed by Military
Force. Various Rumours stated and discussed.-Both Coun-
cils adjourn to the 19th February 1800, after appointing a
Provisional Consular Government, of Buonaparte, Sieyes, and
Ducos,
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