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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 30, 1797
Page
2
Reports from Mantua, Milan and Frankfurt indicate renewed fighting as Austrians press against French lines in Italy and the German frontier. French defeats, troop withdrawals, and anticipated battles ripple through Paris and London, with naval and colonial updates amid political maneuvering in Britain.
Fragmented report describes three officers arriving in town from Porto Ferraja on Elba Island. It notes British troops there, an anniversary at a public amusement area, and mentions political appointments in the British government including Lord and WestMORELAND. A Rome letter reports Sir Gilbert Bivzer’s audience in Paris and French army movements toward Delponts.
Intelligence from Europe discusses prejudice in Great Britain’s commercial dealings, noting partiality as theft and warning against exploiting Hinz cities. It covers Hamburg Jan reports of Austrian advances at Kehl and Rhine actions, Moreau’s counter moves, and Austrian-Viennese reactions to France, with mentions of neutrality subsidies and upcoming congress meetings.
An ornate 18th century note reports senators delivering an official declaration from the Emperor of Germany declining to march troops, while upholding wartime engagements. It notes Russian and Austrian actions, a Petersburgh envoy visit to congratulate Paul I, Keil fortress surrender, and possible Italian command shifts involving Field-Marshal Cuarmraris or Archduke Cuarmes as French concentrate forces in that theater.
English troops stay at Fer raro and do not block neutral ships. A Lombardy raised force reinforces a French garrison from 800 to about 1800 men. The Danish Consul announces renewed hostilities with Tripoli and the frigate Vetis, under Captain Fiexer, will blockade Tripoli ports from the 8th inst. Detained neutral vessels bound for or departing from the port are noted.
The text warns Danish captains to beware a large three-master English vessel set to sail from Tripoli on the 8th. It notes Danish fears during the war as English and British subjects are prohibited from sailing under Danish colors, signaling restrictive wartime measures.
Fragmentary record from a Venice court dated 78th December cites Mantua garrison report confirming relief efforts. It notes enemy defeat and dispersion, with provisions and stores carried off by opposing forces and thrown into the fortress, reflecting wartime actions and logistics.
A scrambled dispatch describes movements around Rivoli and Verona as Austrians and French clash. General Quéss directs from Caldiéro while Austrian corps push near the Adige, threatening French communications and prompting tactical maneuvering across Caglianto and Rivoli fronts.
In a staggered movement, two divisions and three half brigades are detached from the Sambre and Meuse army near Strasbourg to bolster forces on the Rhine. About 8,400 men will be sent from the army on the Rhine to Italy, with some already in transit. A heavy cannonade continues near Hinhiiguens on both sides.
Vienna dispatch notes Citizen Chautel, the messenger to Paris, ordered to depart within hours. The Paris dismissal of Lord Matmessury prompts influx of reserve troops to Italy and heightened tension in the region.
In Offenburg dated January 10, reports say Austrian forces under Archduke Charles captured the Kehl fortress precincts and nearby redoubts from January 6 to 8. They seized 10 pieces of cannon, established a battery by the former bridgehead, and began shelling to force a capitulation agreement with French General Deaix arriving to negotiate with General Count Ballet de la Tour.
Manheim January 13 reports heavy artillery moved after Kehil's surrender with cavalry occupying winter quarters in Würtemberg and Heilbronn. Austrian forces push within the gaoli, 172 wagons and 116 pontoneers arrive for bridges under General Horze. Clairfayr may command in Italy. Archduke Cuárues to Vienna. Latour to the Huninguen bridgehead.
The nomination of Lord Cornwallis to Bengal chief governorship does not vacate the Master-General of the Ordnance. He will be absent briefly, with duties during his absence handled by Lieutenant-General Sir W. Hows. A precedent exists when Marquis Townshend held the Ordnance in Ireland.
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