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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 16, 1799
Page
3
Dispatches from Paris London and Hamburg report shifting war prospects in Europe with Russia and Austria stirring, Napper Tandy and other Irish officers in France press freedom, and convoy losses off Oporto while Neapolitan and Belgian troops face supply woes.
The report details the Army of Italy declaring victory, dethroning rulers, and planning further advances from Naples toward Rome. Comrades at Rome headquarters promise decisive action, with orders for requisition and conscription as they move to consolidate control. An allied letter notes Abruzzo provinces captured, Aquila entered, and Neapolitan volunteers driven out.
In a bold advance French forces entered Abruzzo after a flag of truce failed, seizing the city gates and a fortress with ammunition. From Aquila they march toward Naples, aided by bold volunteers who held the heights while French units pursued Neapolitan riders. A Neapolitan proclamation urged peasants to arms.
The French ministers warn the Empire that if the Diet of Regensburg allows Russian troops to enter German territory or fails to oppose them, neutrality will be violated and peace efforts may collapse. The Deputation of the Empire refers the note to the Diet at Ratisbon, urging pacific sentiments while acknowledging possible tensions.
Francefort reports Austrian troops in the Grifons recently reinforced. A dominant party writes to the Emperor and Minister Tuucut to thank him for aid and express confidence in protection. Vienna hints at 6 cavalry regiments and 13 infantry battalions entering Bavaria to swap similar Austrian forces, with five Lech army battalions wintering near Ratisbon. Condé officers say the Valhinia corps may join Russian auxiliaries into Germany.
Vienna reports a grand scene as the Prince of Wigs leads forces toward a focal point. Neapolitan discontent grows amid military orders from garrison commander Diego Nafelli who bans republicans and Toscans, opening letters only for approved passers. In Parma, the King of Sardinia arrives at Piacenza with a large ceremonial escort including French cockades.
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