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Newspaper

Evening Mail

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jan 11, 1796

Page

2

Armistice talks signal possible peace in Europe

Reports from Paris and Vienna describe a short armistice agreed by Generals Pronecxu Jourdan and Coarer arts of Paris. Troops line demarcations behind the Neva and Moelle. Britain and France express willingness to treat on fair terms while British and Austrian moves and losses are detailed.

Clarkrayr Atis Paris Nabe Moelle Parys L’eclair Heidelberg Palatinate Elberfeld Lefevre Duffeldorf Mulheim Vienna Italy Trieste Copenhagen Pug Russia Lord Exein Berlin Bristol New York America Hampshire Grange Hart Indiamen Cape of Good Hope Trincomale C. Cohen Cawt Horwe O’kerry War Office Port Lancent William Parsons Advent Music-Rooms Trinstant Lisbon

Fragmentary military note on German retreat and Austrian thrusts

A damaged OCR fragment outlines a military scene with German retreat and Austrian corps moving to cut off the escape. Mentions Pr inc e of Hesse or Hohen something and references to forces such as the Rhine defense and tours of armies. The text is unclear but suggests a dangerous strategic development with warnings.

Ion Nburgh Weal Herden Berlig Barles Rhine Tourdan

Armistice Reported Between France and Austria

Hamburgh dated December 29 reports news of an armistice concluded between France and Austria. Couriers carried the word yesterday, though Bonn letters from the 22nd make no mention, and Hanoverian Gazettes remain silent. The account notes surprise Austria seeks peace despite recent victories and questions the source’s certainty.

France Austria Bann Iit Inft Frankort Lafette Hanoverian -Gazettes England Hanover

Armistice News and Royal Marriage Rumors Reach Hamburg

Undoubted armistice news from Generals Clairfait and Fourdan arrives with few details. Cologne authorities pressed for 50,000 livres in specie within 24 hours. Senate paid 29,006 livres. Stockholm sent Count de Swearn to notify Peterburg of the King’s marriage. Empress refused to receive the envoy. Rumors claim the young King married a daughter of the Grand Duke.

Clairfait Fourdan Cologne Stockholm Count de Swearn Peterburg

Regiments March to Rhine Front and Poland Gains

Vienna reports 25 000 troops urged to reinforce Rhine armies. Five wagons carry new silver coin Commension money to the same front. Field Marshals Clairfayr and Wurmser forward dispatches to the Emperor. Poland acquisitions cover 20 square miles more than Galicia and Ladomicia combined, yet remain sparsely populated. A Regency will govern the new provinces from Cracow.

Rhine Thither Clairfayr Wurmser Poland Gallicia Ladomicia Ag ‘Craciw

French corps besieging Austrian garrison at Deuxponts

In Manheim a French force of about 4900 men forced the Austrian garrison from Deuxponts and held the position despite repeated assaults. On the 16th they attacked from Schavegenheim and Steiligensfeln, but Austrian troops under Generals Otto and Kray repulsed them and took 20 prisoners including an Adjutant General. The army of Count-Murmier near Lauter checked a French advance toward Zristadt, causing the 5000-strong force to fall back two leagues from the city.

Deuxponts Platey Schavegenheim Steiligensfeln Zaichoven Weiger Rech Otto Kray Count-Murmier Zristadt

French Army Retreat Beyond the Moselle in War Dispatch

A Paris report from Francefort on December 15 describes Jourdan leading the Sambre and Meuse forces in forced marches toward Bacharach Simmern and Trarbach, retreating behind the Moselle. The letter notes hasty French withdrawal, abandoned kettles and provisions, heavy cannonading, Austrian push past Kreutznach, and French fortifications being strengthened while the Upper Rhine Circle offers funds for new works. Commanders Kleber and Wirtemberg await official word on a truce between Clainfayt and Jourdan with terms undisclosed.

Sambre Meuse Jourdan Bacharach Simrmern Trarbach Moselle Bingen Kreutznach Mertz Upper Rhine Ehrenbreiriein Kleber Coblentz Wirtembergh Clainfayt

Fortifying Weather Impacts Roadways Amid Severe Conditions

Fragments describe worsening conditions as bad weather continues. Persistent delays affect travel and logistics. Sparse details reference spiders and unclear measurements amid unclear state actions. Authorities advise caution as conditions persist.

Fragmentary War Dispatches From Stroyaberg 23rd

The report notes enemy retreat from Stroyaberg on the 23rd and captures by Imperialists. It says many prisoners were taken, two magazines seized with military equipment, and lists generals moving toward Prevess Krayl Trarbachs Boros Simimern and Bacharach. It claims defeats of the enemy wherever they advanced.

Mentz Boros Simimern Hohénlobe Bacharach

Conspiracy Accusation Against Lindgren Reported in Stockholm

In Stockholm Lindgren appeared before the Tribunal of Police to denounce a new conspiracy. He claimed to expose numerous merchants as part of a papery plot, but investigators found he had never seen the alleged persons. The Baltic sea storm has wrecked many ships, causing widespread devastation across Europe.

Lindgren Peter Europe Baltic Speffers Yester- Guy

Fragmented French Wire Copy On Battles Near Sambre

A damaged fragment reports a French ministerial telegraph from the Sambre area describing enemy forces and a general’s communications. It notes a concerted attack around the eighteenth and a general action forcing the foe back, with unclear details.

Ambiguous battle report and prisoner status in Austrian defense

In a contested city scene the Austrians faced overpowering enemy forces. Several soldiers from the Pelubiinis Mitrowsski and Forster regiments were captured as French troops pressed a stubborn resistance amid a recto grade maneuver.

Generel Brevés Pelubiinis Mitrowsski Forster

Front line retreat amid Austrian advance near Lautern

In a desolate report from Lautern, the day before yesterday French forces and their allies faced continuous Austrian pressure. Despite expectations of renewed assault, the enemy halted and remained quiet, allowing French troops to fall back to their previous positions under fire.

Army base repels attack and drives enemy from heights

Reports claim General Desaix led Republican troops to repulse an assault on the enemy lines. The enemy abandoned trenchworks on the heights, while French forces reentered the Queichs lines. The planned diversion against Cleis failed, and the adversary retreated behind Mofelle.

Desaix Ennemy Wurmer Fourdan Clei

Right Wing of Fourdan's Army Harassed Near Mellok

Fragmentary report describes the right wing aided by the Saar being driven along the river near Saarburg. Our forces near Mellok on the 17th repelled and captured many prisoners as detachments pressed the rear of the French army. Officers and soldiers threaten to renounce home unless conduct back to the French frontiers is ensured.

Fourdan Saar Saarburg Mellok France

Fragmentary Coblenz Dispatch on War Weather and Fortifications

A garbled Coblenz dated dispatch describes weather effects and deaths, mentions fortresses across the river, and discusses ammunition and plans for proposing peace terms. The text is fragmentary with many corrupt words and unclear details.

French invasion reports reach Milan and Genoa

Fragmentary telegraphic note from Venice reports that French forces are preparing to penetrate into Milan and have entered Genoa, with confirmation still required. The terse dispatch cites unclear wording and limited details on dates or commanders.

Austrian retreat and Genoa defense amid Franco-Austrian actions

Fragmentary report describes Austrian forces retreating with measures taken for Genoa's safety as gates close and residents prepare to march if needed. It notes troop movements toward Alessandria, French victory near St. Giacomo, and restored communication between Genoa and France with reinforcements to Marseille and nearby areas.

Generakipe Vins Sis -Ponveto Alessandria

Ravensdale gripping tyranny and crime in Tyrone and Dublin

A chaotic Dublin dispatch reports a rash of violent crimes including an attack on Arthur Cale Hamilton and a brutal assault in Athlone town, with militia patrols, arrests near Phoenix Park, deer poaching at the park, and a gale driving ships from the southwest. French prisoners in Kinsale embark on a cartel voyage for peace.

Williamo Frisy Wet Dillon Agibrose M‘guguin Switcher ‘Donnelly Pipperary Ape Gth Dragon Guards

Royal visit in Bath and Clifton amid horse viewing

A confused account describes royal figures including the Duke and Duchess of York touring Bath landmarks, Clifton and St Vincent’s Rocks. They viewed horses, sightseeing from York Hotel to Bath’s Hot Wells, with a later report of a princess’s delivery causing surprise among locals.

Westerday Mornth Duches of York Bathain Therieé St.Vincent’s Rocks Dias Ters Eldek Te Bath Cliftonsby

Remnants of a Naval Past Recall Sailors Losses

Fragmentary OCR recalls wartime sea memory with names like Doggers Bank and Parker. Mentions boats, Dutch, white crew, and remembered fates of sailors. Keeps a somber, retrospective tone of maritime peril and memorial sentiment.

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