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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 11, 1797
Page
3
Reports describe an uprising where insurgents overwhelmed troops, seized the Governor, and looted magazines in Savigliano. The Governor was imprisoned amid a citywide revolt as insurgents organized, secured artillery, horses, and provisions, with the capital viewed as the sole government loyal stronghold.
The Regency declares a measure late and the insurgents threaten further action at the Po gate. Buonaparte reportedly orders a 10,000 man detachment to march on Novara and refuses to join hostile acts against the French ally.
Reports indicate many French troops in the Army of Italy are preparing to return home. General Maréena is at Padua awaiting orders to depart for Paris.
London Gazette reports the King appoints General Sir Charles Grey Governor of Guernsey and related islands. Richard Spiller is named as a Commissioner of Excise replacing Henry Reveley. The notice includes average sugar price, and lists numerous surrender dates for various trades and property at Guildhall with attending attorneys.
In Dover Ava Io, His Royal Highness the Duke of Yor, attended by Colonel Beownaia and Generals Grey Lawrie, Bruce, and others, reviewed the troops in town and castle at noon and praised their soldierly appearance and drill. He was to review again at Deal then return to Broadstairs for dinner. The Duke of Craxence was present.
Report of The Ceres, Roath bound for Liverpool from New London, captured and carried to Harwich on August 16. Captain Fayny of the Dolphin Packet, recently seized while sailing from Yarmouth to Cuxhaven, landed here aboard the Prussian vessel Jonge Johanna captained by Sparider from Maafland Sluys.
Bennet and Robbins of the London Corresponding Society were arrested in Bath and committed to prison on sedition charges after police found many hand bills and pamphlets in their possession. Bennet was tried at Bristol Quarter Sessions for similar acts but acquitted for lack of evidence. Robbins works as a tailor.
The Executive Directory appoints General Angerzau as commanding general of the seventeenth division and General Hardy as inspector general of infantry. The Cisalpine Republic prepares a new legislative body to be installed soon while Milan hosts a high level conference with Swiss deputies. Reports note tension with Portugal and Spain, with war looming, and Hoche foresees a future military government in France. The Paris populace faces incendiary placards as the National Institute fills vacancies.
The text notes Heche’s repeated resignation proposals sent to the Minister at War for Kleber’s substitution. The Directory delays any decision. Various army divisions in Italy issue addresses, repeating the same spirit, with Bernadotte’s division joining, though less violent and more loyal to the Constitution. General Scherer, new Minister at War, issues a proclamation to the armies and interior divisions urging steadfastness.
Fourdan of Upper-Vienne reports that the Directory’s claim to place communes in a state of siege is incompatible with a free constitution. A resolution proposes the Directory may not declare war on interior communes except by law enacted by the Legislative Body. The proposal is ordered to be printed.
In a July sitting the assembly debated organizing the guard of the Legislative Body. Yean de Brie opposed articles that would boost the Commission of Inspectors and curb the Directory, proposing a General of Division to command the guard. Couchery warned against weakening protection, urging independence and vigilance against usurpation by the Executive Power. Thibaudeau argued the Directory should not control guard movements. The Council adopted a project granting the Executive power limited control, with a Three candidate list from which the Elders Council would appoint the Commander in Chief of the Guard.
From the Paris papers in Turin, reports praise the regime for firmness and wisdom as martial law lowers provisions by a third and church estates secure paper money. Buonaparte’s measures quell demagogues and insurgents, many captured are shot, and authorities expect order within a fortnight as satisfaction spreads.
Faced with a fortified rebel stronghold, a 400 strong peasant force defected to government side after declaring support for the insurrection, allowing regular troops to enter and overpower the rebels. The Brenton tutelage faced no share of blame, while Transpadane and Cifpdayé Republicans had been notably implicated.
Brussels reports General Lemoines division, halted near Charleroi Givet and Namur, now moving toward Champagne. For eight days couriers arrived with repeated orders for advance and retreat. Troops suffer harsh marching, rude exchanges, and several bloody scenes as factions clash and men fall.
Lyons Avenue dispatch notes a General pressed by officials to explain why his troops formed a deliberative body and why he acted in a manner seen as violating the Constitution. Authorities demand accountability from the Executive Power and seek clarity on the General’s actions yesterday in the city.
A large group of soldiers from the army of the Sambre and Meuse are passing through a department en route to Paris. They travel in battalions of 15 to 20, moving in and out of uniform and avoiding towns by using back roads.
Fragmentary report from Hamburgh notes warehouses filled with wheat and coffee. Prices have fallen sharply while demand remains weak, keeping commerce in a stagnant state.
A late royal departure is explained as misrepresented. The King reportedly plans to meet the King of Prussia at Pyrmont to discuss urgent Northern Powers matters and a likely general pact. Lieutenant General Count Zaxbe was dispatched to Vienna on a related mission. The Swedish portion of Pomerania appears key in the negotiations.
Copenhagen reports an English ship with peace proposals arrived at Tripoli. A treaty was signed on May grating Denmark 75,006 Rix-dollars. Danish ships captured by Tripolitan corsairs would be restored. Captain Bille’s squadron earns high praise for conduct.
Fragmentary notes describe several Dutch citizens and the Hague assembly reacting to a French note. Citizens express surprise at a German or French proposal, urging the right of the people to choose their own terms. The Convention replies that emigants cannot be restricted from returning to France and that foreign passports will be controlled.
Amsterdam dispatch notes protracted negations at Lisle and Paris amid hopes in Britain and Austria that the French legislature and Directory clash could trigger civil war. Britain demands peace at Holland's expense and insists on retaining control of the Cape of Good Hope and the Dutch East Indies while France contends otherwise.
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