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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 31, 1796
Page
4
Fragmentary report from the public offices notes Loxpon Buawe and Hammon on a Berlin to Vienna mission. Observers say the king’s demands are so severe that Hammon’s negotiations may fail. Also mentions Fabiani, the King’s envoy, arriving yesterday.
Yesterday’s mail from Hamburg reports King of Naples ready to submit to peace terms while breaking off negotiations. French forces, including General Net at Meatzssade, launch a major sortie driving the French from Hockheim and nearby posts, with heavy casualties including two general officers. Rebels press in Suabia and Fypedhecuia, pursuing General Wartensleby and Archduke Charles. Vienna notes preparations to advance, and letters claim a new French frigate of 40 guns captured en route from Toulon to the Mediterranean as a gift to the Republic.
The Pants Journal reports fierce clashes between General WarTENSLEBEN and General Jourdan near Amberg. French gain did not yield decisive advantage despite numbers, with Austrian light troops harassing Jourdan’s ranks. Forces suffer heavy losses. Austrians claim about 1260 killed or wounded and 200 prisoners, while French losses are described as substantial.
Fragmentary OCR noting ships and captures near Lerwick including Phoebus Archangel and several frigates and brigs, with multiple slips or ships in company. content is garbled and uncertain.
An incomplete note reports the Elector Bavaro Palatine leaving Munich and uncertain refuge options in Austria. It mentions French tyrants moving through Swabia Bavaria and Franconia toward Poland, Milan sources claiming the King of Sarpinia with family left Fus in Montcallier, and haste of Austrian negotiators including Cortok departing via Batitoir to Paris.
Reports detail Governor Neu's 40 000 strong sortie at Mentz dissecting French lines from Hockheim and capturing artillery. French losses include Generals Darnand and Bonnard. Republican forces in Franconia reportedly number 100 000 and push forward. Archduke Charles crosses the Danube near Donauwörth with Wartensleben. actions occur 13th to 15th inft with uncertain outcomes.
In CSN FER HAGUE August 23 yesterday the convention discussed the fate of Jews in this country with several MPs speaking in favor. The debate is not yet closed but more privileges for Jews are expected. The Portuguese government lifted the embargo on our shipping in Portuguese ports, restoring trade with Portugal, while Chevalier Ouronio remains in the country unable to resume his ministerial duties.
The despatch says French demand was rejected by our Court, peace talks are broken off, and Neapolitan troops that left the Imperial Army in Tyrol are ordered to rejoin. Parliament will not meet on the 15th but cabinet on Wednesday decided it should assemble on or before the 30th of the month.
The public learns details on the Spanish and French squadrons from Cadiz. Two Spanish ships at Bilboa with wool cargoes signal government inquiries about safety, with cargoes identified as English property. Reports say Cadiz departure dates, fleet provisioning, and expected movements toward St Domingo, noting misread Spanish strength and 136 gun ships not present in the Spanish Navy.
The Prince of Wales returns from Dorfethshire dining at Carlton House and with the Earl of Trawet in Ara Jington-street. later set for Petworth then Bognor Rocks and Stanstead visits. Lady Jersey remains at Roger Roeds. The Earl of Mansherp seen at Brighton. Duke of Hamilton in ill health. A coroner’s inquest on M Stroup finds lunacy after a self inflicted gunshot ending his life in the ribbon trade turned stock broker.
The Executive Directory reports Army of the Sambre and Meuse under Jourdan engaged near Amberg. Bernadotte’s corps, Lefevre, Colaud, Grenier, Championnet, and Bonneau led coordinated attacks. After twelve hours the French held ground, with about 1200 enemy casualties and 200 prisoners, while the enemy retreated to Schwarzenfeld.
Lieut Col Dunpas listed among the late deaths from the pestilential climate of St Domingo. A Jacobin paper blames war for crises, while two reports cite alley speculation. August returns show 4673 men of war in commission with various line counts and ships. Archduke of York names Osborne Maakuam to the Prerogative Court commissary post in York province.
The Esplanade drew a throng for a grand ball with the Duke of Yorx and several generals visiting rooms. This morning the Royal Family, minus the Duke and Princiss Ravyan, toured the water with the Earl of Uxnarpes and other nobles. On board the St Fiorerizo they were saluted, and Portland’s battery fired. The royals plan to stay a week longer, with departure now set for September 18. The Duke of Portland and Cabinet ministers will be here Saturday for His Majesty in Council.
The Phobus Jameson from Archangels reports contact with two large ships of 60 to 76 guns under French and Dutch colors, with captures of two vessels’ masts. Captain Jameson, pursued by a cutter brig, escaped. many ships and crew items found nearby. His Majesty’s ships Bellerophon and Alexander delayed, to take six months stores. several ships arrive with dockyard stores, and the King’s Fisher sails with dispatches to Admirals Jervis and Vanquarter. The Argus arrives from Warren’s squadron.
Deal records show ships including Breadalbane Gourly Roselles Stables Arie Kirby Jupiter and Benson from Jamaica urged to remain in the Downs. Other vessels Argo Nemesis and Sheerness to Ports mouth Plymouth with wind NNW and Halifax traffic details.
This morning a small French privateer appeared near Hastings and the crew landed about a mile below to fill water casks then returned to sea. They stood along shore and two miles off captured a brig. A cutter and another vessel were sent after them but may fail to overtake.
The Lord Mayor fined a corn-factor ten pounds for giving meal weighers a false return of grain prices at London's Corn Market. He omitted 300 quarters of wheat to manipulate bread prices. authorities vow strict enforcement of the 31st Geo. II. c. 29g regulations. Bartholomew Fair to be proclaimed tomorrow with officers in attendance.
Yesterday at St Martin's Church John Guy Esquire of Inner Temple wed Mrs Winfloey daughter of Thomas Winfloey of Twickenham Middlesex. Also at St Andrew's Holborn William Long of Chancery Lane wed Miss Dawson daughter of the late Edmund Dawson. At Long Ditton James Tysons of Tooley Street wed Miss Peatt of Westfield Lodge near Kingston. In Edinburgh Hon Major Geo Carnagie wed Miss Elizabeth Swinton daughter of John Swinton Senator of the College of Justice.
John Fothergill D D Provost of Queen's College Oxford and Prebendary of Durham died last Monday at the former place after a short illness in his eighty second year Mrs Elizabeth Yates relict of William Yates Esq Edmonton died yesterday at her house in Norton street
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