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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 24, 1798
Page
3
The Deputation of the Empire reported on recent proceedings at Mentz. No business will proceed in Congress until full powers arrive in about ten days. The Prussian Minister held a long conference with the French Ministers after a courier from Berlin. Two couriers and two notes moved between Meinz Deputies and French Ministers.
Swiss telegraph dispatches report Berne and surrounding cantons mobilizing militias amid rising hostilities with France. Zurich Lucerne and others call up forces, while Brunduft region readies 10,000 men with heavy artillery. Relations fray among aristocrats patriots and cantons as Vallée and Basle demand equality and Swiss unity weakens.
The Legislative Body orders marble tablets in its hall and other government rooms bearing the inscription To the French People the grateful People of the Cisalpine Republic. Similar monuments will be erected nationwide and a Thanks Address sent to France. Spain allows ex-Jesuits to return, few likely to go. France seeks a sizable loan from the Duke of Parma. Many Corsican families arrive amid ongoing constitutional changes.
Semlin reports confirm the fall of Belgrade after a night bombardment as Pacha of Widdin Pawandoglie loses the battle at Belgrade. Pactia of Trawnik arrives with reinforcements, rebels suffer heavy casualties. Spirit of Insurrection spreads through Bulgaria Bosnia Macedonia and Albania and possibly to Constantinople.
Extract from a dated 1797 letter reports the Ottoman Ministry concealing the true rebellion state led by Pafwandoglie. It notes Nicopolis burning, widespread plunder, and threats to Adria nople Varna Belgrade and Wallachia. A large bounty is set on the rebel head as authorities mobilize to quell him.
Fragmentary text describes an Admiral ready to command both land and sea units to divert attention and energize planned operations along the Danube. Readers see phrases about a powerful diversion and the Admiral following with forces, though many words are garbled.
The Countess of Liechtenau was suddenly arrested at Potsdam's Marble Palace and is closely guarded in the Nobleman's house. A French émigré, her favored ally, has also been seized. Berlin garrison seals all offices as guards arrive to secure the residence under orders of a non commissioned officer. Protests allegedly connected to her actions are being investigated with communications to Vienna and London.
Letters from Lausanne Milan and Genoa describe the French Directory’s actions in Italy and Switzerland. Reports note reform remonstrances in Vand Pays and a planned loan for England invasion costs. Corsican uprisings, Rome massacres, and Bernes troops movements are outlined along with naval blockades and proclamations granting amnesty to deserters.
The court convicts William Oldfield of keeping a public gaming house. He is sentenced to one year in Clerkenwell House of Correction and to find surety for seven years in his own recognizance. The judge rebukes the vice of gaming and notes the defendant’s alleged debt claim and a dangerous lung condition.
Lord Kenyon and Justices Grose and Lawrence affirm that a would be attorney must complete five years articled service. A man named Hill, with four years two months of experience, must serve ten more months under a master before admission. They reject leniency and underline the statute’s intent to bar improper entrants.
Steel informs buyers from the country that payment references in town must accompany orders before forwarding. The lavender water, sold in botany sieges at 2s 9d each, will be shipped on uncommonly low terms only with quick cash. Available at No. 5 Catherine Street, Strand.
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