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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 10, 1796
Page
3
The letter from France dated July 26 reports the commander’s account of capturing the town and citadel. It notes the conquest aids military operations, supplies ammunition, and secures a strategic position for future actions. An armistice terms indicate large payments and military concessions across regions with detailed provisions.
A chaotic report details mob violence replacing officials, torn constitutions, and multiple assassinations amid a revolutionary rule in the South of France. It notes soldiers’ limited resistance, urban disorder in Aix, a forced 20 million contribution for a revolutionary guard, and debates over amnesty and accountability in the Directory era.
Fhibaudeau notes fresh assassinations in the South but asserts order and tranquillity have been restored, describing ongoing unrest alongside restored calm.
Reports from the Sambre and Meuse front state General Fourdan's headquarters moved to Aichafferiburg between Franckfort and Würzburg after hard fighting that forced Austrian troops to retreat toward the Danube. Plans by Yourdax and Moreau were blocked. the French aim to take Mannheim and trap Austrians, with Mentz besieged and 120 cannon en route from Franckfort. Rich Franckfort residents are detained for a contribution of eight million livres to be paid at Givet. Merlin of Douai is acquitted in the LaSonde affair amid cheers and street illumination for the victor.
The bulletin reports French forces at Constance and 15,000 Austrian troops blocked near Fribourg with no escape. It also notes Swabian circles at a conference in Augsburg urging an immediate peace with the French Republic.
From Freudenstadt on July 2, reports say the Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt sold troops to Britain who refused to march. The soldiers discarded their arms and threatened officers with instant death if compelled to depart, signaling a volatile dispute over the transfer.
Report from Basle states 15 commissioners including three from the Ax seek negotiations with BarraeLemy. Philipsbourg and Mannheim forts are fully surrounded. The French army in the Brisgau has linked with the right wing of the Rhine and Moselle force.
Early July 24th French attacked Austrian positions at Hanau. The battle raged bloody and obstinate into the next day, leaving both sides with heavy losses. Austrians retreated in disorder toward Bosenheim Ochfenfourt and Kentzing, with roads littered with corpses making passage impossible.
RATISBON July 14 The Minister for Saxony declared that during the present war he had served the Empire but now urged the Chief of the Empire to begin negotiations for a prompt and equitable peace with a Deputation of the Empire, following last year’s decree.
In Pyrmont, whispers surround a secret talk between the King of Prussia and the Prince Royal of Denmark. Many fear plans against Hamburg, hoping a move would unite Nuremberg with Copenhagen under Prussian influence, as Northern Powers press for expansion.
On the 14th vnst, about 26 Frenchmen celebrated the 7th of July with a Republican banquet and patriotic songs. A later festival was hosted by Mr. Herman, the French Consul, featuring more Republican songs. About 106 Spanish countesses and other noblewomen attended, with few French ladies present.
A French government demand to Turin outlines a foreign mission setup including a post office, free printing house at the ambassador's hotel, hotel immunity, a French theatre, ambassadorial precedence over other ministers, and a French camp proposed near Onigliera or Millefiori. It suggests adjustments to distance from the capital.
Venice reports government alarmed the people against the French as Buonaparte refuses reimbursements to merchants for provisions. A memorial to the Guinta asserts French rights over Ferrarese towns, Perchiera, Brescia, and other districts. French minister held talks with Nobile Pesaro. towns and fortunes continue to fund public service. Senate weighs appointing a foreign Field Marshal to command troops.
Florence reports that on July 5 an English squadron 17 ships with 2600 troops appeared before Leghorn, declaring no breach of Tuscan neutrality. By next morning French troops occupied St Jean Baptiste, then Fort Acquevida and Will battery. English officers delivered a protest, sought a garrison, and the governor conceded defense while Civil Administration stayed under the Grand Duke.
French replace Maria Carrera regency with a municipality under a French commissioner. They seized public funds and Buchefs estates tied to Archduke Ferdinand. A French note demanded replies to prior demands and to a Proclamation addressing calumniating reports to incite Genoese against the French.
Reports from Genoa describe tensions with France and Vienna. Emissaries including Abbe Agnelli and Ceronio accused of Austrian interference as Genoa seeks to recall Count Girola. The Emperor endorses his minister, warning a recall could trigger war, while Genoa vows formal rights violations will justify the demand.
In Dublin on August 9 a Privy Council at the Castle issued proclamations to be published by order of his Majesty in Council. The notices concern vessels bound for Leghorn and aim to safeguard the reputation of commercial paper transactions between Tuscany’s people and traders in this kingdom.
A fragment from a royal visit notes the Prince of Wales bidding farewell, with discussions of his return and the Duke and Duchess of Marlborough. It mentions a parade at Lewes racecourse, a farmer's remark likening the scene to Jesus with thieves, and critique of letter delivery delays due to few workers and a lame helper.
News from Plymouth and Portsmouth recounts Sir Joan Borusse Waren's squadron cruising the French coast, destroying eight enemy vessels and burning two. Six packets with mails failed, with two destined for Corunna and Lisbon and others for New York and the Windward Islands. Weather notes praise a dry, cold July and a poor hay harvest. The brig Rochester arrived with coal from Sunderland and repelled a French privateer near the Isle of Wight, sustaining slight injuries among crew. Additional vessels and dispatches arrive from the Downs, noting outward-bound fleets ordered not to sail until further notice.
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