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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 05, 1799
Page
4
Postscript from London reports Austrian and French maneuvers in Saadia and Tyrol with Archduke Charles gaining ground. Swabian fronts show no decisive battle, Austrian forces pushing, French retreating. Suwarrow named generalissimo, Metternich cited, Padua and Mentz notes circulate with rumors of victory and Hertz capture.
This morning two mails from Lisbon reached Falmouth via the Prince Adolphus packet in 14 days and the Prince of Wales packet in 8 days. The Hyena frigate arrived at Lisbon with General Takzetton aboard. Trade ships are also reported to have arrived out safe.
The Channel fleet, now under failing orders, will consist of 19 ships of the line and be commanded by Lord Bripport. Greenland fleet and convoy to the Elbe forced back by contrary winds. Reports of French ships captured near Alexandria proved unfounded. Letters from Raffaelt say the schism between the Imperial Plenipotentiary and the Deputation has grown, and Count Methernicu has been ordered not to join their deliberations. On the 24th French and Prussian ministers met, after which Lee Couriers were sent to Paris and Berlin.
The Hamburg Mail reports rumors that the Pope will be reinstated in his dignity and dominions with the help of ancient enemies the Greeks and Mahometans. A Rastadt dispute between Directorial Minister Mertz and Imperial Minister Metternich grows more serious as Mertz presses for peace. The Electors, led by Mertz, oppose the Emperor and align with the new Evector of Bararia, who backs Prussia.
Francefort March 26 garrisons from frontier towns of the ci devant Lorraine province are ordered to join the Army of Observation. Sersadotte has advanced part of his force toward the Upper Rhine as part of ongoing strategic moves.
General Bellegarde moves from Tyrol over Mount Adlerberg to join Hotze, with Laudon and Hiller at Feldkirch. Hotze arrives. communications to Switzerland cut. French troops seize Constance and Moersberg. Auffenberg’s corps retreats into Tyrol after suffering wounds. Horze with 12,000 Imperialists enters Lindau to push on Buchhorn.
Lucerne March 22 reports a plan to raise 18,000 men for France with only a corps of 3,000 formed and marching from Berne via Zurich. Major Murault of Zurich, once in the War Department, has been sent to Basle as a prisoner for alleged treacherous correspondence.
March 19 report details an 17th morning assault on General Coutcani at Martinsbruck, repulsed with heavy losses to the enemy. A 600-strong column was driven off near Neverlafteig toward Marvunsbruck, while ad hoc detachments and Tyrolean troops pursued retreating French forces. Prisoners include 1 captain, 2 lieutenants, 18 privates, and 347 more taken by Waraldine piquets. The Imperial troops claim notable achievements in this engagement and ongoing operations around Spiterg despite difficult terrain.
Reports from Inspruck dated the 22d state the French operations failed in Tyrol. They could not defeat General Hotze and the Arcupuxe, while Tyrolean forces align with armies in Swabia and Bregenz. French fire loss in the Tyrol attack totals 1600 killed wounded and prisoners, including Swiss and Cisalpines. Later Tyrolean dispatches from Hanau March 26 say the French were driven completely from Tyrol.
From MENGENON on March 22 reports say Austrian and French forces maneuver through Hohenthengen Stockach Engen and Darmentingen. A minor action occurred near Saulgau and between Koenigseck and Alfhausen with no major battle yet. French troops suffer detachments and prisoners while wounded Republicans arrive at Eidengen.
Sempton reports Jourdan retreating 10 leagues toward Switzerland since the 21st. His right remains at Contlance. French wounded arrive at Sempton and more are sent to Tullingéen. Enemy casualties are estimated at 10,000 killed wounded or prisoners.
In a March 23 dispatch from ULM the Headquarters of the Arnoupuxe Carnes were advanced to Plullendorff. Magazines from Gunzburgh Memmingen and the current order directs their removal to that place. Yesterday 500 wounded Austiians and 200 French were recorded.
Fragmentary dispatches describe prisoners arriving at Buchau and Quarters moved to Biberach for 1800. At Klo Metta Austrian troops pass. A report mentions General here this morning at the Austro-Hungarian quarters at Leutenwei. News notes repulse of General Fourdan beyond the River Auch with Royal Highness intelligence.
In Rastadt on March 24 residents broadly expect Minister Roderjor to be appointed to the post of Direttur amid general town opinion.
Report notes that all carts from Wulfxburg to a distant place have been requisitioned to transport troops and artillery. It is claimed the Austrians plan a diversion on the Beng frafe side.
In Upper Rhine on March 26 a French adjutant notified Prince Schwarzen Boerne that war continued. General Porean attacked the Imperial brigade, routing portions and taking prisoners. The next day Arcougnous and Archduke Charles pressed Republicans near Ablach. Jourpan’s forces suffered heavy losses, with leaders wounded or killed. Vandamme’s column withdrew from Tubing, and allied works were begun to connect Kniebis to Oppeau and Kehl.
From Franfort reports claim a separate peace with France by the Erector of Menrz and General Tuizer to lead the French army against Tuscany. Civita Vecchia’s surrender is confirmed while Picneera fled to Nuremberg. Florence letters speak of a 12 million loan and a strong Lucca army to enforce it. Civilians clash at Florence as Cuveault’s horse sale provokes mob violence and a jeweled watch gift triggers news of the Turkish-Syrian frontier.
Vessels report captures and losses near Guernsey and the Goodwin Sands. The Phaeton and Constantine suffer captures. Neptunus lost on Goodwin Sands with crew saved. London packet convoy sighted, King George and Ajax sail on cruises off the Texel and Ireland. Port trends show ships sailing and winds favoring or hindering mail and passenger movements.
A copied letter dated Dec 29 1798 reports an English ship the Alexander blockading Havana harbor being fought by Governor’s 12 gun-boats at midnight. It claims 60 killed and 76 injured, sparking speculation about the verse reference and noting Mediterranean service of the Alexander.
A fragmentary report notes a ceremony at Mary le Bon Church on a Saturday involving Miss An Maria Doorman and Mills Millbanke, daughter of Admiral Millbanke, with references to William Hutkisson and Under Secretary of State. The text is garbled but indicates a formal introduction or marriage-related event.
On Wednesday the 34 inft. at Stamford-hill in the sed year of her age Mrs Bramley wife of Joseph Bramley Aldersgate-street is lamented. Last week at Admiral Digby Dorsetshire the infant son of John Henry-Newbolt Esq. On Wednesday last at Islington aged 38 Mrs Birchs wife of Deputy Birch Cornhill. Early on Saturday morning at his house in Queen Square Westminster the Rev Clayton Mordaunt Cracherode A M Student of Christ Church Oxford Fellow of Royal and Antiquary Societies trustee of the British Museum.
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