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Newspaper
Courier
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 07, 1815
Page
3
Paris dispatches describe royalist reactions and Allied troop positions as the Austrians, Russians, and Prussians maneuver through France. Updates cover court audiences, ambassadorial assignments, naval removals, and the uneasy path to a possible peace treaty amid growing political tension.
The Courier reports Lorraine and Alsace may form a separate state named the Kingdom of the Rhine with Archduke Charles as sovereign. Russian and other troops retreat through Germany while Prussian princes move toward Brussels and Dijon. The King convokes the States of the Kingdom on October 15. Emperor of Austria travels to Dijon with guards. Duke of Wellington heads there and Russia reportedly near Dijon.
A private letter notes the treaty not yet signed but likely within days. It mentions a Wellington to Castlereagh communication, the Prussian pictures and statues issue, and the need for a moral lesson from recent war outcomes. CastleReagh nears recovery as Paris guards mobilize for the king’s chamber opening.
On Oct 5 near Plymouth the Roerick, Kotzebue and others embarked on discoveries. The Prince Regent arrived from Bordeaux while Insolent gun-brig and Redwitty sloop of war sailed from Cork. On Oct 6 the St Josephs reached Cherbourg. Hydra transport to the same port and Duncombe to Quebec. Martial sails to the coast of France. Coromandel comes down river for Bengal. Valiant and Mary transports head to Deptford. Charles and Friends to Harwich.
Readable racing results feature Craven’s Nadejda defeating Stonehewer’s Diressa in close stakes. Details include Onyx and Sir Joshua wins, Burdon and Skipjack clashes, and a long list of horses and weights. Royal Windsor items note Queen and Princesses Eliza, Beth, and Mary at Frogmore, plus the Duke of York’s movements and other noble arrivals.
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