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Newspaper
Courier
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 22, 1813
Page
4
The fragment references Jatter’s confession amid European factions, mentions England and the American Minister Brawford, and ponders responses to the Treaty of Utrecht and free goods. It notes Murat’s return to Naples and speculates on further actions, with a chorus of opinions about alliances and trade.
News from November documents a bloodless shift in the Netherlands as the Provisional Government proclaims loyalty to the Prince of Orange. Amsterdam and major towns declare support, Anglo diplomacy signals welcome for restored ties, and provisional authorities form to govern until the prince’s arrival.
The document lists local officials and warnings from the Municipal Guard Chief urging temper and order amid the coming restoration. A broad notice from Orange Broven Holland calls for preservation of peace, with heavy penalties for looting as Allied forces advance and a provisional government forms in anticipation of Prince of Orange.
A nationalist commentary praises Britain for aiding continental resistance against France. It cites 5000 troops to depart, militia embarks, and Parliament’s indemnity hopes, while denouncing allied governments for weakness and urging France to revert to its ancient borders. It questions Austria and Buonaparte’s aims and warns against peace on any terms conceding territory.
German papers laud late victories while French papers lag. Cnews Prixer moves toward Holland as Dutch proclamations claim advancing Allies to Utrecht. General Bruenen pressures the enemy along the Weissenfels road, harassing retreating forces with daily patrols and pursuits.
The Twenty third Bulletin criticizes Buonaparte for poor tactics in recent engagements. It argues his army is concentrated on an unfavourable position with Elster and Leiss, marshy terrain, and a single bridge for 100000 men and 3000 baggage wagons. The piece notes the commander’s past glory contrasts with present failures.
A fragmentary update from a Rotterdam arrival describes a Friday council and a three o'clock flag raising with Orange colors. It notes French garrison actions, heavy casualties, and commander deaths, plus reports on headquarters shifts of the Crown Prince, Emperor of Russia, and Emperor of Austria, with Prussia’s king traveling to Berlin.
The article details Dutch commissioners Baron Peeraycazaai Ain JaMES Facet and colleagues arriving by open boat to Admiral Yornin in the Downs. They meet with Viscount Cortlandt, the Prince of Orange, and officials at Carlton House and the Admiralty for a Cabinet Council on Holland matters.
Nov 21 reports a Dutch schutz flag seized from a vessel near Yannou Ta as two gentlemen were landed before departing by post chaise. The convoy from Dartmouth reached port with several West Indiamen, while Wheat and Malt prices fall amid dull demand. Sheep and cattle prices and general market figures shown with various farm goods and provisions listed.
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