22 Aug 1796
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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 22, 1796
Page
1
A fragmentary notice advertises Drops of patent medicine sold by a proprietor at No 15 Soho Square and by reputable vendors in town and country. Edward Rycroft and Wm Booth are named in the ad as associated figures. The text mentions prices like 1s and 2s and references holders in Lincolns hire.
The Commissioner of the Government to the Army of Italy reports Buonaparte raised the Mantua siege, united five divisions, and defeated the Austrian force with 8000 enemy killed or wounded and 12,000 prisoners. Milan’s municipality is praised for steadfast patriotism and resisting Austrian intimidation. Details of military actions and political support underscore the impact on Italy’s fate.
Dispatch from Bamberg details General Grenier's advanced guard engaging a large enemy force, the town’s defense, and the decisive French triumph after an hour long fight. It notes the recovery of 4000 muskets and a wagon of provisions, plus a vast enemy retreat and praise for General Buonaparte's strategic prowess.
The council discussed the August 14 decree criticising the 28th Venture law for selling National Estates cheaply yet praised it for funding six months of public expenditure and war preparations. Banished priests heirs inherit estates per existing laws. August 16 featured a festival proposal and debate over the Republican era tied to 1795 constitution. Cantus pension terms set with mixed specie and mandats. large arrears postponed until peace. Further petitions on expunging homes from lists were debated.
August 15 dispatches describe French operations from Mentz toward open trenches and parallel works. Siege efforts press Mannheim and Frankfurt. hostages and plunder loom as French troops extend control from the North Sea to Coblenz, amid reports of executions and loot from occupied territories.
A dated item reports French forces entering Ure and Imperialist withdrawals retreating to Bavaria. It notes Archduke Charles passing Augsburg en route to Bavaria and Army of Italy operations shifting with War Ten.sleben. French column along the Danube, about 12,000 strong, with General Moreau in pursuit.
Weisel reports a cabinet plan to maintain balance among the great powers. Europe is on the verge of development with unknown conditions. The idea foresees adding many small weights to each scale to form a lasting equilibrium, hoped to secure peace and tranquillity.
In a report from Darmstadt, France imposes heavy contributions across territories including five million livres for the region. Grieffen and nearby districts are ordered to pay 158,000. six hostages are taken to guarantee payments. Other territories such as Cetera cis face 180,000 livres, while the County of Wetzlar pays 6,860. The Principality is declared neutral but must pay 130,099 florins in provisions.
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