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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 05, 1796
Page
2
Fragmentary report covers British Spain and French war concerns. Mentions Madrid policies, Prussia and Italy, shifts in French and Austrian commands, and social figures in London society. Includes speculation on Louis XVIII and possible rebel movements, with references to Mantua, Roveredo, and Mantua siege dynamics.
A privateer of 18 guns and 100 men seized a vessel bound for Quebec from Glasgow. The Pearl frigate retook the ship and brought it into Quebec, ending the privateer action on the evening of the 2d.
Ships of the royal navy report captures near the Westward by the Magnanime and Cerberus, including a large Amsterdam-bound vessel with cargo for Surinam. Pengui and other ships cruise the Channel. Danish schooner Experiment arrives at Plymouth. Suffisante engages coast coasters amid fog. Admiral Brine anchors off the Dutch coast. Hinde convoy to the Westward. British trade news and Calais price strains noted.
Fragmentary notes describe evacuations along the Danube and Bavarian districts. Provisional reports claim German Diet concerns for safety while seeking a safe guard through Prussian royal intercession. French forces advance toward Heilbronn as Austrian units pursue.
On the King's birthday in Alessandria a Piedmontese garrison lined the Place d Armes when about 200 French soldiers arrived as spectators. A dispute over the celebration led to a knife attack, several deaths among both sides, and a broader quarrel involving Piedmontese troops. After a peace treaty, artillery and war stores were moved then reclaimed by France, forcing costly restorations.
The piece notes that miracles continue and claims French Republicans in Italy could transform a crown of jewels into paste. It recalls Dearp, a toy merchant, who once offered imitations to a distressed nobleman, saying he had already fulfilled a similar request for the Lady three years earlier at the Lord’s insistence.
Reports from Aix la Chapelle and Würzburg describe French forces under Fourdan advancing from Eribourg and reaching Würzburg which capitulated. Garrison at Konigstein also surrendered. French divisions under Lefebvre and Bernadotte push toward Wurtzburg with Konigstein and Darmstadt tacked to their flank.
Reports state French forces in Leghorn announce a five day inventory requirement for goods of English Russians and others. Merchants especially Jews resist with monetary concessions while French threaten blockade and capture of ships. English vessels are told to avoid port and most leave for Corsica as July 10 confirms hostilities.
A grand Council of States met after Archduke Caanuss arrival to push for peace talks while war preparations continue. France reportedly seized Frankfurt, Venice guards 29 006 frontline troops, 3509 recruits arrive from Dalmatia, and Nuremberg protests loss of revenue. Imperial forces under Field Marshal Wurmer extend from Mantua, linking fortress lines with an army over 100 000 strong.
Copenhagen reports two Ruffian frigates with five transports from Reval arriving soon to join the Ruffian fleet at Sheerness. The advance squadron signals a larger Ruffian fleet planned to sail through the Sound toward the French. Havre-de-Grace has lately run enemy ships into Flackzoe harbour after capturing English vessels within four weeks in the North Sea.
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