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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 12, 1797
Page
2
Reported dispatches describe French and Austrian movements around Tyrol and Vienna. Massena and Buonaparte forces advance or retreat as Vienna braces for potential siege while Russia seeks mediation. Reinforcements and diplomatic missions reach key hubs including Witlach and Venice as the empire risks deeper conflict.
Royal visit summaries describe Windsor to Buckingham House, St James Palace levees, and audience with Heslian Wirtemberg envoys. Ministers’ removal petition presented by Moore and others, Salisbury counter address, and Irish Bill discussions. Loan terms eyed at 16 million pounds. Court at the India House grants thanks to directors. Reports from Italy note Brescia revolts and measures, plus Russia policy warnings.
Yesterday a Common Hall at Guildhall debated London petition rights. The Lord Mayor dissolved the assembly as resolutions beyond the precept were proposed, citing risk of unlawful action and future abuse of hall procedures.
A Tuesday gathering at Epsom heard Freeholders oppose the present Ministers over war policy. Sir Robert Clayton moved to read the Petition. Lord King opposed. Lord Lelie argued against punitive aims, urging loyalty to the throne. The amendment to disavow dissent received mixed support among nobles and gentlemen.
The Leonard from Virginia to Rotterdam was captured by a privateer and taken to Brest. The Nautilus from Swansea to Dartmouth was towed to Marizan after leaking and crew desertion. A Havre privateer seized a 14-gun brig and carried it to Mounts Bay. The Tommy Prance from Lisbon to Belfast was taken on February 8. Jamaica Packet from Cork arrived at Martinique after rumors of capture. Boreas and another collier encountered a French cutter. Boreas repelled with a close-quarters engagement. The Cornet fire-ship from Lisbon sent news of Jervis’s fleet but brought nothing new. Several other British vessels were captured near the Didgeon, including the Eagle, Jupiter, Choice, and Stafford, with Pratman and Harrison defending bravely for over an hour. Pratman’s wife and another passenger were taken. Vestal set sail for pursuit. A Hull trader report described a French-done vessel attempting Dunkirk but burning after being chased by contrary winds. A cutter appeared off Hull, believed connected to these events. A late 18th-century record notes continued danger and calls for Royal Navy protection.
Lord Leslie and others pressed for a poll of freeholders to verify a fact, debating a counter address to the King. Mr Francis read a paper claimed to have circulated to excite undue influence, yet the content is seen as sound and is shared publicly for awareness.
The document urges Surrey Freeholders to judge the expediency of dissolving Parliament, funding a new administration, and potentially weakening the executive. It questions alliances with France, the continuation of war, and the path to peace, warning against clamor that could harm the nation while urging men to act as friends to their country.
The Court of Denmark offers 50000 rix dollars to the Dey of Tripolis to settle differences. If refused, a confederation of Denmark Malta and Naples may form to compel peace from the restless despot.
Private correspondence from Hamburg reports Buonaparte’s forces pushing into Austria while another French column enters from Salzburg. Tyrol towns fall, Innsbruck captured, Archduchy of Austria threatened, and evacuations to Switzerland Bavaria Salzburg noted. Peace negotiations at Turin spark cautious optimism.
From Turin dated march 29 letters say Marquis Gurrarpint the imperial minister at the Sardinian court has powers to confer with General Claixe on a proposal from the Directory for general pacification. First conference held. English minister Trevor and a large diplomatic corps in Turin make it a convenient congress venue as proximity to war in Italy persists. An English messenger left London on the 18th passed through on route to Italy.
The dispatch reports Austrian troops evacuating Botzen in anger as French forces enter, march toward Brixen, and tighten defense at Poriteba. Imperial units retreat to Sterzingen after losses near Laghetto, with 4000 line troops and 1000 marksmen killed or captured. General alarm spreads. Tyrolese men aged 15 to 60 must report armed at the town hall.
Vienna reports orders to General Mack to attempt a diversion in favor of the Archduke. Sardinian troops move to seize Milanese locations likely to be ceded by the French to Sardinia. Other Sardinians may join the French army. Couriers from Turin to Berlin and from the Axroupuxe arrive. Councils with the English ambassador discuss a peace negotiation.
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