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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 11, 1797
Page
4
A fragmented OCR passage mentions French, Dutch, and colonial tensions, noting a rebel pilot and assurances of territorial integrity. It references a fleet not yet departed, expected to sail today or tomorrow, and a gale potentially altering plans.
In Ratibor on July 21, a Diet session opened to discuss preparations and deputations for a peace treaty between the German Empire and the French Republic. Votes from Bohemia, Cologne, Bremen, Hanover, Salzburgh, and Saxe Gotha yielded little, while Bavaria proposed that the Emperor be urged to safeguard the Empire’s geographical and political integrity as King of Bohemia and Hungary and Archduke of Austria.
Reports state several attempts to incite insurrection before the blast at the St Angelo powder magazine. Bills promising liberty and equality circulated among nobles while crowds stayed quiet. Three mines were said to be laid, one of which would have endangered the city. a reward is offered for any guilty party. Suspects detained as conspirators planned to strike on Saint Peter’s Eve when galley slaves advanced from Civita Vecchia and were repelled by grape shot.
Reports from Venice recount a festival honoring French soldiers of the Italian army who fell in battle. A pyramid at St Mark’s Place bore their names while naval exercises, a boat regatta, and illuminated celebrations occurred. General Buonaparte’s expected arrival did not occur, and French forces fortify Palma Nuova to bread for 260,000 rations.
His Impitiat Masisty appoints Archduke Pararine as General of the Hungarian army and, with General Mack, commander of all Wultian forces. Marquis of Gago expected. peace negotiations ongoing with difficulties. Venetians seek permission to settle in Vienna, unclear if granted. Cisalpine Republic not yet acknowledged by our Court. formal recognition deferred until peace treaty concludes.
Nearly 2000 head from Lord Galloway's farm in Scotland began their journey to Nottingham where 409 reached on Wednesday and are now fattening at Claverton Down. The long trek lasted about a month traveling several miles daily, with expenses high yet prices expected to be lower than current charges.
Postscript from London updates stock prices at one o clock and notes arrivals of Ham surgh Malls. It reports the King of Sweden traveling to Pyrmont to confer with Prussia on measures for Northern Powers, and discusses recent German Peace deliberations and Bavarian vote. It also mentions peace between Denmark and Tripoli and broader European shifts.
The Paris papers report a vague reconciliation between the Directory and the Legislative Body. Troop movements and internal clashes are described, with Jacobin influence and newspaper sabre-rattling cited. Paris remains tranquil but guards and National Guard plans emerge amid ongoing political maneuvering.
A parliamentary plea asserts confidence in securing favorable peace despite deep government strain. The speaker rejects harsher terms from the enemy and urges energetic action by the Executive to maintain advantageous conditions both at home and abroad.
The document announces the appointment of Baroni Ragpeny Privy Councillor of War and Directorial Minister in the Circle of Lower Saxony as Minister Plenipotentiary at the Congress for peace between Germany and France. It notes rumors of the Bresn Fleet at sea and misidentification of French ships, with mention of cadiz and fleets in Paris journals. A Lisbon mail reports General Dunvas assigned to the cavalry camp at Kil ares.
WEYMOUTH sees a morning royal bathe followed by carriage ride to Cavalry Camp. King leads central position as red de joyeimburst marks Prince of Wacess birthday. Regiments and Militia fire three volleys, Queen and Princesses watch from Lodge windows. Evening illuminations and theatre outing follow royal day.
Brighton yesterday morning the line was reviewed by the Prince of Wales on the Downs. A few dejeaye fired in his honor, troops cheered him, and the crowd joined in acclamations. A grand dinner followed at the Pavilion for about sixty noblemen and gentlemen, with music from the Prince’s band and regimental bands. The day concluded with a Subscription Ball at the Castle and a brilliant illuminated town.
General Buonaparte writes from Milan on July 31 1797 to the Maniotes praising their liberty and asking a deputation to inform him of their wish to see French ships in Trieste. He promises protection plus esteem for Sparta descended peoples and invites bearers to seek him in Italy for honors.
Reports from Portsmouth and Milford note French ships out of Brest and frigates preparing, with arrivals of the Formidable and other ships from Admiral Duscan’s fleet. The Stag, Swallow, and Duke of York luggers return, carrying officers and General Simcoe. Warnings grow as the Prince of Wales Packet may be delayed from Lisbon while winds favor or hinder convoy departures.
The Channel Fleet under Admiral Lord Barrow is cruising off Brest. The force comprises several ships, detailing the assignment and readiness as part of ongoing naval operations near the French coast.
In Lincoln's Inn Hall a petition by Earl Tempe against Sir R Gammon and the Grace’s brother was dismissed with costs after Sir J Scorr observed the petition had been fully answered. A military party defended Ramsgate Library from a late fire. Chimney fire recurrence caused by delayed flames prompted warnings. Mr Parchett of Bartholomew Lane died suddenly in Pimlico Square after an apoplectic seizure.
A daughter was born on Tuesday to the Lady of Edmund Wigley Esq M P for Worcester at his residence in Park Place St James Street. The notice records the birth with formal family detail and location.
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