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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 20, 1793
Page
2
Vienna dispatch reports Great Britain secured a guarantee from the Porte to send a fleet through the Dardanelles and take a stronger role against France. Marquis Loche rt, Envoy Extraordinary from the Piedmont court, arrived late Sunday to the Austrian court.
The Prussian envoy reports that the King will immediately send twenty battalions of infantry and sixteen squadrons of cavalry to reinforce the Rhine army, signaling renewed support for the campaign.
In Frankfort reports describe heavy fighting on the French border front with the Duke of Brunswick urging his troops to glory. He sustains a leg wound and remains at the head of assaults as Prussian forces press the Austrian and Republican positions in Alsace and the valley of See. Major combats involve the corps of Prince Conde with the Duke rallying his army for the decisive action anticipated.
The piece notes French and Turkish troops preparing to spend the winter in the city. It details visits by the Duke of York and a military party to support operations around Menin and Ypres, while describing the dirty streets, ornate interiors, and vivid decorations of local houses and shops. It mentions lingering smoke in some districts.
The report notes Mr Basilico arrived in town with dispatches after a voyage from Toulon. It recalls a French Gazette account of a November engagement where General O Haka was captured, suggesting Basilico brings little material news. Prior travel to Toulon and Leghorn is mentioned with dates in November.
At press time reports indicate heavy rain and scarcity of provisions force French forces to lift the siege of FouLon. Officers say the withdrawal came after bombardment and dwindling supply lines.
A letter from Ferrey notes a Royalist force moving toward La Guerche with reports of a bloody engagement at that locale. Admiral Macarine may be ordered to sea as Royalists aim for Reznes Dinan and Cal. London letters describe the Turkish ambassador’s arrival with ceremonies at Canterbury and Pall Mall, plus property questions around Madame du Breare and a marriage rumor involving Miss Scott and the Earl of Catkerrn.
Brussels dated dispatch describes a major French invasion into Flanders with 15 000 troops in three columns. Duke of York led six battalions and six squadrons to halt them near Cissing and Willem nou, repulsing two 8000 strong columns at Meflines Warneton and Poperingue, with heavy fighting at Werwick Courtray and many casualties.
Several ships including Unity and The Providence are captured or driven ashore in Atlantic passages near Teignmouth Cork Jamaica and Antigua. Vessels from Dunkirk and Bristol are taken or recaptured during wartime actions. The Mercanti Tuscano Polis repaired after grounding and the Rus ten Wertz engaged off Mine Head.
Genoa reports a vigorous drive to maintain neutrality with a large levy on Bourgeois citizens. The republic reconstructs armament to 1747 levels, mounts cannons on ramparts, trains canoneers, recruits, and forms guard gear companies. Guard ships patrol the port as Signier Grémart boards a vessel nightly while two floating batteries are built for harbor defense. Spanish and Neapolitan envoys are said to be preparing to depart.
Advices say Lord Maumesbury is at Bows on the Rhine en route to Berlin. Reports from Dover claim Landau may have surrendered to the Allies, but confirmation is pending. A Dover letter also describes a militia breakfast visit to Cal Basram, with the Ambassador welcomed and escorted by troops.
Yesterday evening arrived here a fleet under Admiral Macy Moray including the Cape Sir J. Wanace Crescent Melampus Triton and transports from Guernsey plus the Fox frigate of 3 guns Capt. Daury from Newfoundland.
Plymouth reports the Monarch of 74 guns commanded by Commodore Sir James Wallace and the Culloden of 74 guns under Sir Thomas Rich entering a trinifes and a 74 gun ship in Cafland Bay, said to be the angel Captain Molloy. Aquilon of 32 guns under Captain ford sailed to the Westward.
The article touts SPILIS SUR Antiscorbutic Drops as a valued medicine for scurvy gout and blood disorders. It claims royal patent protection and ownership by Mrs Spilsbury widow and sole proprietor who runs the Dispensary in Sohoquerque for the relief of the poor.
Mr Apreny’s wholesome Tea is praised by Sam Carpenter of Woolwich Yard for restoring health and appetite after long illness. The letter describes relief from weakness and stomach failure, crediting the tea with enabling work again. Appleby of Cardeneftseen advertises the tea and remedies in London.
A mixed page records marriages and deaths in 18th or 19th century England. Entries include Thomas Harkin of Old Gravel Lane wed to Mrs Sp...gall of High Beachy, and James Willis of Warnford Court marrying Miss Mary Charge. Notices report the deaths of Samuel Mitchel and James Clerk, and obituaries for Lady Oughton and Rev James French. Additional items reference Richard Sheridan and Richard Nath among others.
On December 20 and 22 the Ree publican Gardner and several East Indiamen including Refulution Brilliant Scorpion Lord Camden Carnatic Dutton Rockingham sailed for the River and the Caribbean. Vessels like Trafty Hal Indus Ruidds and others arrived from Barbadoes Virginia and Barbados, some returning or putting back under convoy.
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