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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 06, 1797
Page
2
The morning papers relay updates on the Kehl siege and Rhine campaigns with claims of capitulation proposals at Arenna xe and contradictory reports from Franckfort about a formal truce. They note Prussian moves into Franconia, debates over naval actions, and speculation on Emperor Francis’s plans, with mixed Italian news and a Bantry Bay incident.
Private correspondence from Hamburgh reports renewed clashes near Kehl and the fortress with Austrians breaching French entrenchments but suffering heavy casualties. The Rhine bridge area sees partial French withdrawal yet Kehl operate near Strasbourg remains connected. Cannonades near Huningen continue with no decisive result as both sides winter in place. Italian reports vary with Mafra garrison distress or success for Field Marshal Wermstron in late month, and the Vienna Gazette offers no confirmation. The Russian Emperor informs Louis XVII of his accession to the throne in flattering terms.
Vienna reports that Hungary will not lift any Jews from regiments to be raised. Archduke Charles notes French actions since October 7 and praises Prince Hag’s past valor and leadership, citing heavy losses and disbandments within the forces, including 296 men killed and 47 officers among the dead or missing.
Hamburg December dispatch reports continued siege actions by Austrian forces at Keili while Lower Rhine and Italian fronts see stagnation. Imperialists fail to capture entrenchments near the Republic, Arcopuxe moves to near Huninghen to press French positions, and Denmark’s abdication rumors surface alongside dispute over Holstein.
Vienna reports the French General Clarse has arrived from Paris to negotiate with the court. The Pope is granted leave to buy arms and ammunition in Imperial territories. Italian troops will defend until 20,000 reinforcements arrive, while Russian Ambassador Count Refamonisis pledges strong friendship and adherence to prior treaties.
Dispatches from Neuwied report French forces having withdrawn artillery and a bridge of boats from the bridge-head. Right bank troops dwindle to about 36 at the head, with a small dragoon detachment near Neuwied. Austrian advanced post minimal, 24 men under an officer. Generals Kray, Myliny, de Vivek reassigned to Dietz Ems and Montebaner while Brady moves to Himbach.
Vienna dispatch reports uncertain army status in Italy due to severe early winter weather and heavy snow on upland areas. Reinforcements to both sides delay decisive action as Generals Quosdanovich and Davidovitch establish positions near Baf and Ada to shield fronts and await relief for Mantua. Italian frontline forces prepare to switch to defense until reinforcements of about 70,000 arrive.
From Manheim camp reports on December 20 the assault on Kehl endures with heavy losses on both sides as Auffians breach the portshouse, while ArcHD UK forces press the siege and open a third parallel. The Kinzig overflows complicating operations and French reportedly seek armistice ideas in Italy.
Francefort December 21. Officially contradicted reports claim an armistice between Austrian advanced posts and the enemy. The Imperial army on the Lower Rhine has gone into cantonments and winter quarters, the move due to wartime conditions, not negotiations. By order of the Imperial and Royal Military Government.
From Franckeort on December 20 reports describe a severe engagement before Kehl on the 13th. Austrians attacked French lines on the right wing in a stubborn fight with heavy losses on both sides. French rallying forces were driven back with bayonets. Archduke Charceés plans renewed attempts on the bridge head at Huninguen as ladders arrive at Weil and archdukes move from Offenburg to Huninguen.
On December 18 an Austrian officer with a trumpet visited General Moreau to demand rest for the troops and that Kehl be put into Imperial hands. Moreau replied politely yet firmly, and fighting resumed on both sides.
A detailed naval news update reports the Nautilus Breddy of Poole seized by a French frigate Foms Whittle and the Carolint from Africa to the West Indies captured and sent to Cayenne. Gloris Gillespee stranded as several ships driven ashore at New Providence on October 3. Two reverse chances in the Oporto Fleet. Four men drowned. Diana Olman from Oporto to Hambro lost in Bigbury Bay. Plymouth dispatches note the Minerva and Pittenburghy taken by Admiralty cruisers as cargoes deemed property of German owners. The sloop Industry from Chichester reported near the Start, with wind returning. The Sampton, 64 guns, from Jamaica, escorted fourteen vessels. convoy dispersed in a heavy gale about six weeks ago.
In Salisbury a quarrel between Mr. S T a younger and Mr. 411 led to a sword fight at Swain's Clofe near the city. Seconds aided, several deep cuts were exchanged. Mr S y kr wounded Mr cS on the breast and Sword hand. Mr S v r spared his opponent, criticizing his abuse of rivals as Jacobin.
A new comic opera The Honey Moon at Drury Lane, written by Wittram Li Ley, opened Saturday. The plot mirrors a honeymoon tale with fanciful airs, praised music by Dr. Arne style, and strong performances though critics note light dialogue and uneven scenes. The cast impressed, costumes earned notice, several songs were encored, and next Tuesday’s show was announced amid applause and disapproval.
A colonial casualty roll lists killed and died from January to November 1796 under General Sir Race Angeacrom bie. Major Edwards Lieut. Williams Ensign Horton Major Wilsons Capt. John King Jer. Walker Lieut. Halliburton Lieut. Nuttal Lieut. Col. Malcolm Capt. Maclean Capt. Kerr Lieut. De Erendis Ensign Chirore and many others across 3d, 27th, 34th, 38th, 43d, 45th, 48th, 56th, 67th, 93d, 24th, 32d, 7th, 9th, and York Ranger regiments with numerous majors captains lieutenants and surgeons listed. total killed 168 and died 18, grand total 216.
The Archduke Josefu Palatine of Hungary accepts chief command of the Hungarian army as it marches toward France. Prayers are said in Hungarian churches for his success. Sir Joan Johnston and family reach Quebec from Halifax on October 2. His Majesty's Ship Hind, Captain Bager, arrives at Quebec on October 2.
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