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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 06, 1800
Page
4
Across Italy and central Europe reports describe the restoration of civil government in the Papal states, French garrisons in Bologna and Benevento, and Paris aligned moves toward a Campo Formio based peace. Armistice conditions ease, yet disagreements linger, with Munich and Ratisbon noting troop withdrawals and diplomatic outreach.
The Evening Mail notes stock prices at one o clock with 4 per Cents Consols and Omnium 4. A Hamburg mail arrived with messages and a Vienna Gazette item claims Italian fortresses including Barde Guvi and Milan citadels will be demolished by Bonaparte. Ancona restored to the pope, Austrian civil governance placed under the Papal Delegate. France and Naples gain influence in papal territories. Bavarian shift to Württemberg, Republicans active in five imperial circles, Augsbourg hosting a congress with Bonaparte and Talleyrand nearby. Ratton controlled by France under rules. Frankfort protected by a convention. Reports of Austria-France preliminaries to peace gaining credence, though unconfirmed.
Reports detail French, Austrian, and Prussian maneuvers amid a broader European crisis. Dispatches mention an expedition to Belle Isle with 10,600 troops, Norway, and naval dominance shaping potential sieges. Notes cover diplomacy, armistice news, Baltic moves, and colonial medal plans tied to Seringapatam.
The royal entourage arrived at the Pier Mead aboard the Catbrian and was greeted with a royal salute from Mr. Wild’s yacht. Militia bands played at the Lodge as the Royal Family, including Princess Amity who passes 18, were honored by nobility. The 64th and 85th regiments marched in this morning as theatres planned performances for the evening.
This morning Royal Highness the Commander in Chief with Major General the Earl of Crarham and officers reviewed the Brigade of Guards after a grand field day. Cavalry to break camp and march to Northampton Ipswich Canterbury and Birmingham with infantry to follow next week. Brigade to return to London. most fashionable companies depart Windsor for Weymouth. Duke and Duchess of York remain at Swinley Lodge.
A devotional hymn sung at Saffron Walden Church on August 3 invoking divine blessing on crops. The verse prays for preparedness of hearts, fertility, rains, and abundant harvest, pledging trust in the Lord of the Harvest to pour blessing beyond g n ers. Malachi chapter three verse ten is cited.
The Lorp Mayon requests water-works managers to order plugs and fire-cocks opened every morning and evening to refresh streets after drought and sultry weather. The Brighton mail delay caused town consternation, with robbery fears until an express showed a restive horse delayed the coach. A long mail route statistic is cited, while Elizabeth Sleath faced an examination for aiding a letter-carrier in a crime and was sent to Poultry Compter. A shop theft in Finshury Place led to a suspect’s arrest. Gloucestershire Affizes saw Edward I Filmor found guilty and executed for prior murder.
A chaotic report lists ships including the Swan, Speedwell, and Hesperus seized by privateers off Yarmouth and Cadiz. Details mention transfers to Lisbon and Stuscar, with crews inspected and orders issued, noting dates around June and July.
YARMOUTH Ava reports a contingent arriving for a secret expedition aboard a King George Packet. A large number of transports with troops are speeding toward an undisclosed destination. Sir Hoare PorHwam and many officers have joined the force. The dispatched mails and passengers include several foreign messengers.
Plymouth reports Windsor Castle Glory and Defence ships joining Channel fleet. Revenge French privateer of 26 guns with 54 men, formerly Tend Uanke, captured off Cape Ortegal by Cranie frigate after a month at sea, took four merchantmen including two English and two Portuguese. Mars two frigates with 74 and 98 guns from London arrive in Channel.
From Portsmouth dated August 6 the ships of a secret expedition have reached St Helens but cannot proceed down the Channel until the wind shifts. The Africa, Lartarus, and Fury remain at harbor awaiting favorable conditions.
Ava Cowes reports Iris Barnard from New York to Bristol captured on the 20th ultimo by Sole French privateers. Three mates and crew were placed aboard a Swedish vessel and landed yesterday at Cowes. The ceremony at Parkgate near Newport praised the New Army and Orange family leaders. A defence party and banquet accompanied the Prince of Orange before London departure. His Majesty's ships moved to the Downs with Amazon convoy en route north. several other ships remained in service.
Port records a voyage from Portsmouth on August 7 with the urydice frigate and several transports, listing a destination and weather noted as wind from the northeast. The entry also references prize details with numbers and values, indicating maritime war-time activity and captured items.
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