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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 27, 1796
Page
2
A fragmented line of archaic style prose presents a vow of vengeance against jailers, referencing a plundered plan and the French general. The text evokes dark humor and curses without clear event details or a defined date or location.
The Precise Directory demanded 209 million fixed for war expenses and none for the navy, reporting 48 departments and 73,5369.97 livre real value. It cites mass mandats and fabrications, notes transfers to the National Treasury, and lists officials including Crafsike as President of the Council with several secretaries. The April measures aim to banish nonjuring priests and enforce new laws, amid a volatile financial and political climate.
A late 18th century London report describes a church assembly at St James s with presentations by nobility and clergy, a Lancashire Militia review on Blackheath, and warnings about seditious disturbances tied to the Bills for preventing Seditious Meetings. It notes officers, promotions, and royal references amid foreign dispatches and expressions of loyalty.
Fragmentary notes indicate renewed activity and cautious assessments as Austrian forces are described in mobilization terms. The incomplete text references morning reports, a sense of proximity to engagements, and continued strategic concerns about enemy positions.
The Executive Directory warns Basel authorities of a revived plan to attack French borders. Emigrant corps led by the Prince of Coxpz, aided by Swiss residents and Basle magistrates, could breach neutrality and invite military action. The Directory urges defense measures and holds Basel accountable for any consequences.
In Stockholm several hundred men are employed in the dockyards to fit out a fleet of gallies due for completion in three to four weeks. The Dogs Recent departure toward Carlskrona aims to speed up Grand fleet equipment. General De Wrede has left for Finland as letters from that country report strong local defense enthusiasm and readiness to defend against any attack.
Hanover April 2 reports a 40 000 Prussians 15000 Hanoverians 1000 Hessians and 5000 Brunswickers forming an army to defend the German line and north. Commanded by the Duke of Brunswick with Count Hauguiz and Prince Henry of Prussia, plans discussed in Magdeburg.
The army of the Lower Rhine received orders last Sunday to advance toward the theater of war. Regiments of Clairfail Wirtembergh Beaulzex and Murray, with horse units, crossed the Rhine to join the corps commanded by the Prince of Wireremingercy. Reinforcements are deemed necessary as French forces grow in number in that region.
Field-Marshal Wurmser arrived at Mentz after a conference with Arch Duke Charles in Mannheim. A great Council of War yesterday discussed the upcoming campaign. Austrians plan offensives. Wurmser to return to Mannheim. Imperial forces on the Lower Rhine to be reinforced by 30,000 men. The quarters of the Prince of Conti at Rigels near Offenburgh hold most villages between that point and Freiboures.
From the frontiers of Italy, reports claim Imperialists hold Bocchetta and Genoa suburbs. General Beaulier told the Senate the aim is to curb French influence and prevent them from securing Savona, marking a critical phase of operations in the region.
An arrival from Oxand named Prince Faeorgien is reported in Weenna April. He is said to consider entering service, while rumors say he has refused passage through his dominion to troops, amid ongoing tensions and high political stakes.
A fragmented review of Drury Lane Romeo and Juliet critiques talents of Fubet and Mr. Wraoventoy, noting beauty and refinement in Juliet while judging Romeo as obese and lacking judgment. The piece lampoons cast members as mostly of aristocratic dame type, suggesting altered staging and humorous conclusions about the characters.
The present Royal Academy exhibition exceeds last year in variety and excellence. Hoppner leads portraiture with Mrs Michael Angelo Angelo Lay, Beechy, and Lawrence praised for depth, colour, and delicate touch. Historical pieces include Moses and Aaron by 21 for Windsor chapel and the opening of the Four Seals from Revelations. Zeffazi and Northcote show notable merit in portraits and genre scenes, while miniatures cluster in a crowded corner.
The text narrates a frigate at Port Mahon awaiting repairs after lightning damage and a Frome bread riot where locals armed with clubs attacked bakers. Essex Light Dragoons aided police, preventing greater harm. Henry Wotton was taken to the New Prison for trial at Old Bailey Sessions.
Recent parliamentary proceedings include a petition against a bill regulating wages for workers in the paper manufactory. Resolutions from the Ways and Means Committee were reported and agreed. Bills, including the London Docks, were read and deferred. A Hat Duty debate centers on evasion risks and the impact on hat makers. funds and naval accounts are referenced for future funding.
In a committee of the House chaired by Sylvister Duglar, Mrs Sheridan asked if the tax affects those owning foreign funds in France or America. The Chancellor replied there is little danger of abuse, noting that costs of commissions would offset any gains. The House adjourned to Thursday for further consideration.
A debate on a measure is postponed after Mr Yoddrell argues it may be a Money Bill and raises questions about its origin and burdens on the church. The House discusses whether to delay further consideration to another day as Mrs Pist and Sir 2 proceed with committee dialogue, with the committee postponed to Monday.
The House debated the West India expedition with the adjourned debate on a motion for the production of certain papers. Secretary D stablished opened a long speech urging diligence and restraint while weighing the extended implications of the administration’s conduct. The discussion noted past inquiries into the administration’s actions and considered responses to the motion.
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