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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 08, 1796
Page
4
In Aug 30 WAE 4 fragment shows Perkins Cambridge certificates and names such as Thos Manny Piccadilly Pas Hoses White. Content is partial OCR with unclear context and multiple abbreviated terms.
A fragmented 19th century letter mentions prices in stocks, European powers, and a tense negotiation climate. It notes a Plymouth express with letters to Sir RN Borlass Warrens, a convoy on the France coast, and signals that belligerent powers are shaping European events as a new crisis unfolds.
A fragmented report from yesterday notes a Court of Directors meeting adjourned at Nadia Houtepwehich amid European concerns. It cites intercepted letters from Philadelphia about Brazilian ships seized by the French, opposition papers pressing for peace, and negotiations influencing Parliament’s September session.
In recent days unrest rose as armed Burghers resisted a government levy. Citizens were warned of expulsion and punishment under law. The Municipality briefly suspended the payment but later allowed arson? No, furniture was carried off to raise funds until the French Commandant intervened and forced restoration or monetary compensation.
In Prance fort July 24 the French commend the conduit of the inhabitants of the town with praise. Reports say from about 15 to 83,000 fled when the Federation of Liege forced flight. Forces of Sambre and Meuse establish quarters at Weinheim and pursue Austrians into the forest of Oduwald.
Ratispn reports on June 18 that Prince Latour and his party arrived from a pleasure-house near the Danube, triggering consternation in the Diet and town. Extraordinary couriers say French forces are in central Germany, advancing toward Munich, aided by Vienna policies and Bavarian weakness.
Letters from Franckfort report the French after Thermidor in Wurtzbourg capitulating. Austrian deserters, mainly Walloons, are noted. Franckfort observers describe celebrations of the throne’s downfall and a tyrant’s usurpation with crowds cheering and warlike music.
A gentleman reporting from Harwich notes merchants fear French forces may raid the town and move valuables inland. He adds that frigates attacked by Captain Trolopé of the Glatton suffered hull damage and that the Dutch fleet appears to be preparing for action, with a large ship needing dock refitting.
The Commander in Chief learns of a planned visit by the Preach and lines of grenadiers and light infantry encamped to deter surprises. A Montpelle Gardens game drew Greenwich Pensioners and rivals in a curious mock battle before night at Bead, with crowds of five thousand watching old veterans perform.
A long, fragmented report details morning promenade by Princess Elizabeth and attendants on the Esplanade, with royal tours around Brighton and reviews by General Officers. It notes the forthcoming arrival of ships, naval movements, and international diplomacy, including tensions with Russia and Spain, plus local obituaries, marriages, and grain markets with price fluctuations.
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