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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 03, 1796
Page
2
Parliament adjourns after Lords of Lords debate on presented addresses to the King. Deliberation ends with deferment of judgment as Anstruther and others await February 16 for further action.
A House of Commons session discusses the annual accounts from the British Museum, and the secrecy over military barracks expenditure provokes criticism of the War Secretary for delaying proper documents. The debate includes topics on the abolition of the slave trade and proposed duties on foreign corn imports, with motions ordered for printing and further consideration.
Rumors claim Imperial Court offended by a young king's refusal to wed the Grand Duke's daughter. Ambassadors travel from Hamburg to Petersburgh amid reports of a Russian thrust toward Finland and possible attack on Swedish dominions as the empire contends with a rumored motive behind the Vienna court's actions.
A muddled report claims declarations of hostilities near the Rhine and a renewed campaign in March. It notes Prussia and Hesse discuss marching troops to Holland to restore order, with possible commands assigned to the Hereditary Prince of Hesse-Castris.
A Hamburg dispatch notes a third Brail reaching yesterday with letters to the 76th, revealing from Ratisbon that most German states consent to pay contingencies for the war. The Emperor Archduke of Austria told the Diet that no peace with France should be concluded unless France fully indemnifies the Empire for any chief wrongs to its members.
The article describes a morning procession to St James's with a royal levee, noting attendance by the Turkish and German envoys and various nobles. It covers a grand council, university dress, and the King's movements, while also reporting military preparations in Portsmouth, fleet arrivals in the Mediterranean, and political tension with regicide and Royalist measures highlighted.
Jan 22 dispatches report heightened tensions as celebrations mark the departure of the Dutch Revolution era. The Province orders death for unduly Dutch officers and soldiers who return to Holland, while Europe faces new war warnings. Alarming military preparations stir fear of conflict between the Court of Ree holm and Petersburgh as Europe unsettles.
Reports from the Rhine armée describe General Pichegru under tight watch while his French faction, led by Jourdan’s rivals, gains soldiers’ affection in Paris. The Austrians marshal 30 000 men to bolster the late Pretich garrison and defend the frontier as Mantinberency negotiates with Brétepil.
The passage reports ongoing discussions over granting funds for wartime prosecutions, with no final conclusion yet. Key rulers including the King of Pinta, the Britannic Majesty and Hanover, and the Landgrave of Hesse are said to contribute nothing. Duke of Brant joins the States in favor. no peace with France is to be sought until the Empire is fully compensated for its harms.
The article notes Prince Henna facing refusal of a tomihand, with Barons and TAVEERER named in the investigation. Since a deserter arrival, many suspects have been arrested at home and in Hungary. Court actions implicate Monville in jewels and loot amounting to 491,000 ducats, with property and horses involved.
Reports say Austrian forces occupy winter quarters around Milan in spite of constant German reinforcements arriving daily. French positions concentrate near Critia while Piedmontese attack Priola capturing five prisoners. Imperial Commissaries ordered sale of magazines at Acqui Ceva and other spots. An armistice for three months between Imperial troops and the French is reportedly under discussion.
The French withdrew yesterday from the parts they held along the Rhille bank and the river navigation was reopened per arrangements. The flying bridge between Cologne and Deutz will be passable as before today.
Fragmentary OCR describes demands for wine provisions and clothing in Coblenz as French authorities tighten control. A reference notes a recent incident with six chauffeurs accused of abuse and possible murder, all amid wider requisition drives and citizen unrest.
Reports describe a military commission condemning individuals after disturbances in Gemappe and surrounding villages. A conspiratorial group led by a former Austrian officer formed a force, seized some towns, destroyed liberty trees, and looted arms before French and Charleroi garrisons dispersed them. About 30 were captured. many others arrested for trial.
The German papers claim the Prussian army will swiftly advance toward Holland while the French government seeks pretexts to occupy Dutch lands. The report notes expected stipulations tied to Prussia's left bank Rhine occupation and casts doubt on the intelligence’s credibility. January 13 details an overnight dispatch about deposed grandees and Hague officials.
Yesterday and today the two remnants of Austrian Light Horse moved to the Rhine region and began settling into winter quarters around Manheim, as reported from the city environs.
The Archduke granted and General Matix are expected at Mentz in his stead. General Guarrnay arrived at Ratith and was received by the people with demonstrations of joy.
Aneshe reports a grand gala to present the Frepoh-Princess and insignia of the Great Ordesf of Magia. Marshal Lawboi’s Cherela attire is discussed after the death of General AxceNt EAw. The Aulie Council of War is urged to probe Italy’s actions against the French, aiming to compare earlier and later military moves.
Spiers January 12 reports a French officer arrived at GenergLOvto’s with a trumpeter and a Haslar. He was blindfolded, stayed about an hour with the General, and returned in the General’s chaise. After his eyes were uncovered, he was escorted by an Austrian officer of distinction to the advanced posts.
MILAN in winter quarters with daily reinforcements from Germany. The French concentrate near Ormea. At Priola a Piedmontese surprise captures seven prisoners. An Imperial Commissary General has sold magazines of provisions and forage, raising tensions. Armistice suspended for three months between Pronele wid Attia troops, as Naples reports Admiral Hornix arrived on the 28th of last year and was graciously received by the King and Queen of the Two Sicilies.
Fragmentary Vienna transcription reports Madame de Sover Zits planning to send funds to her sister Madame dé Borifae and notes a potential payment or transfer. The text also mentions Rayieiny presents destined for heton iettiart and a reference to Maria Ener rR Fag. and a fortress in Pe katter with various unclear terms.
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