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Newspaper

Evening Mail

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Dec 21, 1796

Page

4

London Stock Prices and Military News Update

London news notes a decline in stock prices as the day opens and cites dispatches from the 26th to the 19th detailing general movements. Reports of Buonaparte’s siege of Mantua and limited Italian action are discussed along with possible Rhine operations and Austrian dispositions near the Lower Rhine. The French fete de Pont de l’Etaint is mentioned as a notable event with Austrians wary of potential attacks. winter quarters are expected for Austrian forces on the Lower Rhine.

Panta Reda Germly Rhine Boukwosv1ine Hell Maitof Haining Bref- Reet Hoc Trith Portugal du Pont Lower Rhine Marseillacie Freron Paris Menzel’s Ruggitri’s Italy Mantua Kehl

Rumors of Fleet Battle Fade as Admiralty Reports Sailings

Weathered notices describe mail from Biffons and a 21 day packet voyage to Falmouth. Reports claim French and English fleets met at sea, later declared unfounded. Sir John Warren and Jervis dispatches arrive, with movements near Rochfort and off the Spanish coast. Parliament prepares schedules. Spain’s bills and taxation progress amid war talk. Citizens plan processions and Jovial events spark political tension.

Falmouth Walfingham Lawrence Admiralty Jon Boxtrasge Warren Rochfort Jon Warren Spain Comac Columbine Admiralty Office Commons Bertsmouth Lord Barpror Lisbon Ampass Catherine II Woronzowthe TrExner Lowcunorover Bath CuancEeLoik Minceton Westminster Mr. Rere Timinsters Robson Conduit-street Hattovers John King

European diplomacy and revolutionary unrest described

The piece reviews European power struggles amid the French Directory turmoil. It cites Britain’s Triple Alliance stance, potential shifts by Catherine’s courts, and arrests within the Rhine Army. It notes British and American diplomatic friction, Mantua rumors, and searches for stability as France imposes new fiscal laws.

Hyhtem Ig Sip Great Britain Europe Alfo Ip Ldft London Fesius Tikewifs Rhine United States America M. Moure Frances Mr. Pitkney BuonvarakTe Mantzz Mantua Wurmser Moniteur Napless Russa Peter TI Prince Regiin Panin Reguin Bedforo Markow England

Fragmentary notice on naval affairs and armistice talks

The document cites ministerial aims to accelerate the squadron's voyage after fitting out in port and to ensure discipline and supplies. It notes that in the minister's absence the interior minister will handle naval business. It also reports General Cranxz’s arrival in Vienna, discussions with Imperial ministers, and Bonaparte’s relief efforts and Mantua siege developments.

Dare Marine Minnister Cranxz Virenna Buoxararge Italy Ackhoty Brenta Buonaparte Mantua

Amidst European War News and Naval Preparations

Fragmentary dispatches describe Brest letters, naval armament, and a large French expedition. Officers plan port fortifications and diversions as Buonaparte’s army totals about 45,000 men against Austrian forces. Reports note prisoner exchanges, mine explosions near Austrian lines, and clerical orders restricting merchandise from England to limited ports.

Brest Braix Bief Cormnnarid Leeland Portugal Ling Fripgess Italy Buonavarre Cremonas Buton Verona Alvinzy Vicenca Davisovics Calieno Buonaparte Paris Versailles Rennes Hell Elem Cliftoinhouse England Galais Dieppe Mulheim Briteau Condéhall

Fragments From Front Describe Night Attacks and Post Changes

A chaotic report details cannonade by day and intensified fighting at night. Austrian forces threaten positions near Kehl and Kinzig while Republicans counterattack, leaving trenches and posts under pressure. Deserters and local efforts hint at large troop movements and a planned fireship to destroy a bridge.

Kehl Rem Kinzig Offenburghs Ot. Bruck Cnanyas

Varied British and French ships reported near Dunkirk and Portsmouth

Fragmented report details ships and crews arriving at Dunkirk and Portsmouth, including vessels named The Two Brothers, Pollux, and The Union Sibbothi. Mentions captures by French privateers, retaken ships by Lathia frigate, and movements to Dunkirk, Leith, and Jamaica. Also notes arrivals at Falmouth from Lifton and convoys to Lift.

Diana Campbelly Eaith Bandon Alemguth Bean Kom Litbon Bristols Benanetteom Lynn Bunderland Eakenor Dunkirk London Hambig'y Manchester Hickson Aurora Melville Robfor Fini Heaton Jamaicx Peneviste Eace-Agd Ana Dubie Revel Guernsey Rao Latona Portinns Slymouth DESO Tie Senne Hoops Royal Sovereigns Vt Guteraley Leith Hartward Melpomens Sir Hamilton Nyap Cooke Chyde Cunnisham Lafty Pleasants Wilfor St. Domingo

Public office and worship district crime arrests and trials

Yesterday several individuals were committed to Newgate by magistrates for burglaries in Bunhill, Whitechapel, and Bethnal Green houses including Mrs. Chambers and Mrs. Ath. Fosep Smiths faced burglary charges at Mr. W. Palmer’s Lea Bridge home. Greena convicted for interfering with property in Marylebone and Barlow Street. Williams Smith tied to toll fraud and Sanidgs Taylos and a hackney coachman were implicated in crimes including desecration at St Luke's burial ground.

Te Floud Brodie William,Ghiemy Joes, Waring Fahn Miltes Newgate Homses Chambers Bunhill Tows Mirs- Ely Whitechapel Ath Bethnal Green Fosep Smiths Rl Browne, Eig and Co Sanidgs Taylos Hackney St. Luke's

James Adersyn Committed for Wimbledon Theft Trial

James Adersyn, chairman, was examined at Union Hall before Bax Fames Roteatson for stealing 39. theep from Wimbledon Common three weeks ago. After a long inquiry, he was committed to the newt Gally to stand trial at the ensuing affres for Surry. On Wednesday he was taken in Gaftle-streets Oxford Market by Rose, Brown, and Longdon, Hatton-Garden officers, for cutting and maiming officers at Queen Square.

Yetterday James Adersyn Union Hall Bax Fames Roteatson Theep Wimbledon Common Newt Gally Surry Gaftle-streets Oxford Market - By -Rose Brown Longdons Hatton-Garden Fredway Cutting Queen-S Quare

Irish Lottery Twenty Eighth Day Prizes listed

The notice lists multiple lottery draws and prize amounts for the eighth day including prizes of 2000 and other denominations. It names various draw numbers such as 319 22632 145752 and 1307 and references prizes totaling 39 29 percent in some entries.

Sok Thirgsfarstray

Married alliances listed at St Bride's Fleet Street and elsewhere

Marriages recorded from St Bride's Fleet Street and various locales include William Wentworth Deschamps of London to Frances Ann Railton of New Pad din Dee and other unions such as George Dewdney Frig to Miss Jameson, and Gwynne to Ann Smythies. The notices name multiple locales and families across counties.

Westerday St. Bride's Fleet-freet William. Wentworth Deschamps Bughlerury London Frances'Ann Railton Joseph' Railton George Dewdney Miss Jameson Wiliam Jameson Clapham Horsham Sulf&x Aneile Gwynne Glanbran Park Carmarthen Ann Smythies Frank Smythes Cotchester

Obituary Notices: Notton Street and Portland Place Losses

An 18th century notice page records several deaths and memorials including Mrs Jane Riddel Cody of Notton Street and Edmund Kilbee of Sackville Street Dublin. It notes Lieutenant Phomis Edgar of M Regiment, a Major’s son, and mentions a House Porter of Spreker and Hof of Dominions aboard Kepper's Bark. The fragmentary text lists multiple bereavements and funerary references across residences and ships.

Phomis, Edgar Thomas Edgar Charlotte-street Portland-placey John Wade Ely Dhe Icldearshal Wadew oPie Notton-street Jane Riddel Cody Robert Sadkir Moody William Kilbeé Sackville-firgety Dublin Spreker & ‘the Hof Dominions Sig Island of Jacqjor Kepper

Pateras te Walter Square Bagteretans

A fragmentary item from a historical page mentions Pateras te and Walter in a context labeled Square Bagteretans with unclear surrounding details and names. The readable text provides no clear event, date, location, or outcome to confirm a full report.

Walter

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