Strachan’s naval feat near Havre praised in London dispatch
A London message reports Sir Richard Strachan with the Didmond and Hypra sinking a French gun-boat squadron near Havre, forcing the rest to take refuge under harbour batteries. The Brave commander pursued the gun boats closely, his ship Diamond grounding briefly but standing off with little damage. French losses and boat numbers vary. Strachan’s exertions are lauded as essential to thwarting an invasion threat and securing British coastal safety.
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London Volunteers Mobilized for City Defence
Secretary Dunpas sent a letter to the Lord Mayor asking which Volunteer Corps besides the Militia are raised in London for national defence. Aldermen met at the Mansion House to plan immediate requisitions inviting ward volunteers to form a city body. The Lord Mayor meets the Duke of York and officers at Whitehall to report on numbers of associated corps.
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Whitehall
European affairs and Rome reforms amid Napoleonic turmoil
Nvertheless reports note Hampuraca pays six millions to settle issues with the Fasneu Directory. Debates on the German secularization and Camp Formio treaty reprisals unfold as Austria Prussia and France edge toward agreement. The Orthodox Catholic powers seek to protect the Papal influence and arrange a succession after Prussia VI’s death while navies prepare for potential conflict.
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Dover Express Brings Paris Papers and Swedish Vessels
A morning express from Dover arrived with Paris papers to the 6th instant and three Swedish vessels carrying passengers. The Directory issued an ordonnance on the 5th forbidding something under penalties. A Madrid courier reports the Prince of Punctare resigns from the post of first minister and the sergeant major of the Body Guards. The King accepts the resignation and provisional appointments place Mr Sandvepra as Prime Minister and Marquis Rodena as Sergeant Major.
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Paris papers mute on threatened invasion amid Spain reshuffle
The Paris press avoids the invasion topic, possibly by orders, while Madrid sees French influence rise under Ambassador Taucver. The Prince of Peace faced suspicions of English cabinet aims and Emigrant delays. The new Spanish Ministry ordered Emigrants to leave Madrid within 24 hours and other regions within a month.
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Violent Cannonade Heard Off Hastings Coast
A loud and continuous cannonading was reported from Hastings area from Saturday night until dawn and again from 2 to 3 PM yesterday. Fishermen at sea believe the sounds likely originated from a bombardment near Dieppe or Havre de Grace, France, about southwest of Hastings.
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