Campaign of Rome Army Advances to Capua and Gaeta
An excerpted report by Championnet details the Army of Rome's maneuvers against Naples, and the fall of Gaeta and Capua. It notes the first division crossing the Garigliano, sieges at Capua, and the capture of Gaeta with substantial stores. The letter from Mack offers an armistice, which Championnet rejects. Mentions Naples turmoil, Mack's governance concerns, and Neapolitan hostage actions while signaling ongoing operations toward Naples.
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Chanpionnet
Chieu
Phe
Rone
Ueypezens
French Republic
Pescara
Abruzzoes
Gaeta
Rome
Capua
MacDonald
Gariz- Liano
Ceprano
Hola
Formidable
Rev
Terracino
Fondi
Itri
Garigliano
Ravy
Gener.l Kevaraman
Damas
Viterbo
Mack
Perior
Macconato
Maruien
Rey
Ketiusaman
Lemans
Aquila
Sulmona
Dunem
Lere
Dumem
Mountze
Mounier
Naples
Narues
Monsieur Pronaterti
St. Germano
Tora
Macx
Civita Wecchia
Mecuin
AmbaWidoria Malta
Woerty
Nepson
Monsieur Mack
Picnateixyr
Cane
Germano
Parii
Subia
Othe
Letter from a man of letters during the Alexandria expedition
The writer, a member of the expedition, reports disrupted communications with France after the English blockade following a naval defeat. He notes ongoing attempts to send letters, the presence of Rufians and Turks near Alexandria, and the failure of General Buonaparte’s brother to reach France with dispatches. A vessel is poised to sail to the Government with responses.
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Alexandryay
Paris
France
Alexandria
Buonaparte
Egypt
Insurrection in Cairo and Allied Repercussions Abroad
The letter describes an uprising in Cairo against Turkish rule and infidels, with 1500 insurgents killed or wounded, and hundreds of French allies murdered or attacked. It notes Greek and other communities scattered across Cairo, Bedouin attacks on caravans, and British Rus sian Turkey forces planning, while Desaix presses Upper Egypt and Murat Bey is routed. The writer warns continued vigilance, the need for escorts, and the broader impact on Egyptian holds and diplomacy.
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Cairo
Dupuis
Sulkow
Nile
Alexandria
Rosetta
Aboukir
Commission of Arts and Sciences
Egypt
Syria
Desaix
Upper
Murat Bey
Ibrahim Bey
Damietta
German Powers Seek Unity Amid Secularization Crisis
From the Paris papers dated January amid the crisis the German princes and states aim to form a new German party to avoid war. Emperor and Paussian authorities signal renunciations on secularization and dispatch notes to Rastadt and the Diet. Metternich reports to the Empire about French demands on the Right Bank of the Rhine and Ehrenbreitstein fortress.
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Rastadt
Ratisbon
German Empire
Metternich
Empire
Rhine
Ehrenbreitstein
English Ambassador Smith Visits Grand Seignior in Constantinople
In Constantinople on December 10 Spencer Smith, English ambassador, held a public audience with the Grand Vizir and Sultan. He spoke of closer England Porte treaties, the Sultan pledged to aid new Anglo Porte ventures, and an English squadron under Sir Sydney Smith was daily anticipated.
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Spencer Smith
England
S.smith
Diwan
Sir Sydney Smith
Decline of the Germanic Empire Stirs At Rastadt
Jan 15 report from Ratileon details a crisis as Austria detaches Prussia from the empire and notes Prussian notes recognizing only terms favorable to Brandenburg. Rastadt dispatches hint at a boundary Rhine settlement and a possible peace, while Vienna pursues a system of public rights and secret aims.
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Rastadt
House of Brandenburgh
Westphalia
Hse
Buderich
French Republic
Fis
Count Lehrbach
Vienna
French Proclamation to Tuscany and Lucca Peace Terms
General Serrurier announces French entry into Tuscany and Lucca to remove English and Neapolitan forces while protecting inhabitants and existing government. He pledges to respect persons and property, maintain religion, and ignore hostile influence, urging Lucca to avoid damage and allow tranquil possession.
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Serrurier
Tuscany
Republic of
Lucca
Lucia
Neapolitans, French Move on Tuscany Amid Siege Fears
Dispatch reports 2 French columns led by General Serrurie entering Tuscany toward Leghorn. Neapolitan general at Pisa, townsfolk panic awaiting siege, then evacuation order, as French and Neapolitan forces signal withdrawal upon Tuscany’s neutrality guarantee. Ministerial note hints peace among Emperor, Empire, and French Republic.
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Ison
Serruriee
Legshorn
Pisa
Tuscany
Leghorn
Army of Observation in Westphalia Hardening for War
BERLIM James writes that the Army of Observation in Westphalia will be augmented and that volunteers to provision it are recorded. The cabinet’s order to war footing is seen as a clear sign Prussia intends war, a costly measure of eight million crowns the crown will not spend needlessly.
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Berlim
James
Westphalia
Prussia
Archduke Josefa's Possible Marriage and Titles
Vienna reports Archduke Josefa may wed the elder daughter of the Emperor of Russia and could become Duke of Courland or King of Porland. Meanwhile Constantinople notes Commodore Hoop near Alexandria and Turkish Russian fleets allying with the English against French positions at Aboukir.
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Vienna
Josefa
Petersburgh
Russia
Courland
Porand
England
Constantinople
Hoop
Alexandria
Aboukir
Campaign reports from Turkey frontiers and Syria clash
From Constantinople letters via Belgrade describe Buonaparte forces in Syria engaging Turkish troops. The fight was bloody with French casualties, though not decisive as only the vanguard clashed. The Porte expects stronger action once reinforcements arrive at the Pacha of Syria.
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Berlin
Turkey
Constantinople
Belgrade
Packa
Syria
Buonaparte
Warlike Weather Report From Bavaria As Austrian Troops Swarm
Bavaria reports a warlike weather pattern with Austrian troops described as swarming across regions. The French Republic leaders held two conferences with Elector ministers and have sent multiple couriers to Paris for urgent updates.
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Munich
Bavaria
Paris
Troops Move Toward Rhine as Vienna Prepares
In Moravia near Brunn Russian troops remain in cantonments while Vienna readies military actions. Thirteen infantry battalions and six cavalry regiments march from Bavaria toward the Empire, destination unclear though routes toward the Rhine are suggested. Bavarian forces also mobilize. An aid that disguised as a courier delivered dispatches to the Emperor in Vienna from General Mack.
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Frankfort
Brunn
Moravia
Court of
Vienna
Bavaria
Empire
Rhine
the Lech
Italy
Mack
Cadiz Blockade Interrupted by Winds and Drift
In Cadiz on January 30 a strong southwest wind briefly broke the port blockade as the English squadron feared running ashore. They fled, drifted by currents toward the Mediterranean, then resumed their station when weather allowed. Spanish vessels seized the chance to dispatch two frigates and two mercury ships bound for Mexico for the Mines.
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Cadiz
S.W
Mediterranean
Mexico
Trial Set At Old Bailey In High Profile Felony Case
A misreported section mentions Mr PerwaMfe being fully committed by the Loan Mayor for trial at the Old Bailey on Tuesday night. The defendant stands accused of felonies involving misappropriation of thousands of pounds from Sir-fatiers Espaite and Co. where he served as Teller for many years.
Gurps'to Ory Aor 8th Edition Published Amid Hype
The 8th Edition of Gurps'to Ory Aor has just been published amid praise for prior editions. The public mind credits rapid circulation to widespread belief in Dr Beechum's Botanical Syrup and Nervous Cordial, advertised heavily and claimed to relieve many ailments including yellow fever.
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Ory
Beechum
West Indies
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