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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 23, 1797
Page
3
A council ordered the denunciation printed after noting the need for proof. The period included a month of provisions and requisitions, with army looms and expenditures exceeding expectations. New inspectors for the Hall named: Pichert Vaublanc Emery Thibaudeau and Delarié.
Citizens and council members debate land tax reduction from 246 to 230 millions and whether woods forests and salt-works valued at 30 millions should be part of ordinary revenues. Commission to report within three days while directives seek separate ordinary and extraordinary income and expenses.
From the Paris papers Brest reports deep despair in the port as workers protest four months of treaty wages and abandon public works to support thick families by various means. Anxious authorities note continued allowances to arts Geers and workers have persisted since March 21.
Dispatch from Brussels notes a detachment of troops along the Sambre and Meuse moving inward, with orders to maintain friendliness. Generals addressed about August 30 celebrations at Wetzlan, praising discipline against fanatics and rebels to protect the Republic.
Fragmentary OCR note references a general Hoche as acting in an important part with respect to the present state of affairs in the interior. It mentions bread, meat, wine, and brandy in a context of letters or communications. The legibility is poor and specifics are unclear.
A Turin dated note reports public disturbances nearly ended as insurgent leaders are fed or executed and order temporarily holds. The piece links possible renewed hostilities to events in Paris and the three Dictators, while noting Austrian and English diplomatic tensions and army divisions supporting the Directory amid mounting entrenchments on Mount Denis.
Turin reports insurgents retreating to Genoa area have gathered about 4000 men and fortified Rovella Castle, former residence of the Marquesses of Fexiferrat, with cannon and stores. Proclamation says aims are against the Nobility, not the government or church, and may be led by Countrogrado's son. government plans an attack but doubts linger.
Mutineers from the Saturn and other ships are executed by firing squad in the Sound after transfer from Cambridge. Additional condemned men are reprieved or awaiting judge’s opinion as fleets and coffins are described. Leaky Princess Royal and convoy signals noted at Portsmouth. Nimrod cutter from Lord Bripport fleet reports Brest movements and prizes near Rochfort.
A fragmentary entry list shows horses and riders for a York event. Names include Mrs Wentworth, Mr Spenter, Mr Wentworth, Sir C Turner, Mr Garforth, Lord A Hamilton, and Lord Fitzwilliams. Details mention ages, sires, stakes, and subscriptions for four miles and various classes.
Police report two women Margaret Evans and Mary Mellon were charged with robbing Alexander Bowman a Greenwich pensioner of money and valuables in the Borough. They were committed to New Goal for examination. Fisherman Blake, whose boat held suspected stolen coal, had his boat condemned to be burnt after failing to prove lawful possession.
In Birmingham the theatrical company has exceeded expectations under existing circumstances. London visitors show gratitude, with notable performances and notable figures including Mrs Siddons, Miss Leake, Signora Storace, and others referenced with varied dates. The record recounts trials, executions, and notable local fires, weather, and a rescue attempt on the river Cart ending with a father saving his own child.
Across Holland province and major cities, preliminary returns show a majority voting against the new constitution. Supporters cite unity and federation, while opponents fault centralized power and church entanglements, with Catholic towns notably opposing the measure. The result signals deep political realignments and a debate over church influence in public life.
Hague reports show overwhelming rejection of the Continental framework as Primary Assemblies demand sovereignty of the people and abolition of hereditary titles. Amsterdam tallies 3838 for acceptance and 17310 against. similar leanings spread across Holland, with a new commission to draft another constitution to be formed after August 25. Talleytrand’s note to Nee praises French support and urges Batavian acceptance, seeking a form of government that strengthens liberty and trade.
Vienna reports after General Claré returns to Adina that French army reinforcements to Italy are being intensified. Austrian troops may soon push from Roveredo toward Verona Breseia and Mantua as the Neapolitan court considers appointing the Marquis as Viceroy of Sicily.
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