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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 11, 1797
Page
3
Fragmented verse recalls a siege scene with patriots urging resistance. It depicts women and families seized as prisoners while soldiers vow vengeance. The refrain calls Germans to arise and defend religion, honor, and freedom as Caannes the Prince leads the charge.
The piece surveys stance of Belligerent Powers over a recent peace process, arguing a separate peace with England or Austria would block peace, and contending Austria cannot sever from Britain. It notes France’s election turmoil, suspected Directory plots, and depictions of military and political moves in Europe with emphasis on Austria, England, France, and Russia.
The Leeds market on Monday offered a plentiful supply of beef but few cattle, with lambs dull and prices around sixpence per pound. In Wakefield there were more beasts and sheep on Wednesday, but the market was quieter than at Retherhian, with prices soft and activity low.
In Edinburgh on Marthday a sermon by Reverend Dr Porteous sparked a subscription drive to raise funds for the Glasgow Society of Teachers. The collection at the church and the later coffee-room meeting surpassed 260 guineas and the fundraising continues.
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