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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 10, 1797
Page
2
Proceedings show counsel opposing the measure and Adair urging expedition. The report on the Bill is deferred until tomorrow with options to extend to the following day. Pir notes the magnitude of the business and Ferry Maids expresses concern the Bill may not pass into law this session. The report will be reconsidered on Wednesday as the House adjourns.
London reports a messenger from Lord Malmesbury with news of the first conference with Beroventvk and the safe return of the West Indora convoy without loss. Earl St Vincent dispatches hint at a decisive blow against the Spanish fleet near Cadiz, as winds delay maneuvers. Merchants protest blockade harms, banks announce dividend payments, and various royal and diplomatic notices follow including La Fayette, Bernstorff, and Prussian affairs.
Private correspondence from The Hague dated June reports most Batavian troops headed for an intended expedition have reached Texel and will embark aboard ready transports by morning. General Daende has not yet returned from Ziwoll to probe why Delft troops oppose embarkation and two Delft companies refuse to board. Holland’s provincial administration replies to the Convention letter, warning military action if arrears of contribution are not paid.
Ratified Vienna decree from June 18 announces an Imperial Aulic decree facilitating a general peace with the German Empire and France. It sets a ceasefire from today, forms a congress of plenipotentiaries, and bases peace on imperial integrity and lasting happiness for humanity.
Vienna reports Count Thurn issued a proclamation justifying march of Austrian troops into the Venetian segment of Istria. It cites revolutionary danger and imperial claims on Venetian dominions, followed by amnesty for refugees. General Avigny and Colonel Casimir set to lead forces, with Buonaparte influence cited. Venetian ambassador Grimani told to reside as private citizen.
In Frankfort on June 24 the Affirian troops near the Nidda cordon were active. Three Hungarian battalions passed through the city for relief of the defensive line. Fresh contingents arrived from Hungary, reported as tall and sturdy soldiers, the shortest six feet high.
Venice publishes proclamation to ease continental towns jealousies and state that the city claims no prior measure for the future government seat. The move signals a neutral stance by Venice as the Continent debates capital location.
The city reports that General Buonaparte has relocated from Montebello to Genoa and that posturing negotiations with Austrian plenipotentiaries may be concluded. Venetian territory shows arming declines while Dalmatia remains unreconciled to the Revolution. ex-nobles flee there. Bologna clergy refusing national guard service face fines.
In a Westminster King’s Bench sitting Lord Kenyon presided over the prosecution of Mc Puckerage and six or seven neighbours linked to a mob that burned a man in effigy and threatened the prosecutor amid a dispute over a pistol claim. The court urged deterrent punishment to protect public peace. guilty verdicts were returned and defendants were remanded to Newgate with liberty to remain at large until next term.
Two American ships bound for Greenock have been captured by the French. The Ohio from New York carried over 12 600 dollars in specie for Glasgow merchants. The Virginia-bound vessel carried tar, tobacco, and about 3 000 dollars. Plymouth reports a mutiny and court martial proceedings aboard the Saturn. Monmouth arrived with a convoy while Polyphemus docked. The Orestes brig sailed with transports, and the East India ships receive convoy. Fiorenzo took a French lugger privateer after a three day chase, the lugger carrying 16 guns but losing them overboard.
In the Lords Lord Grenville seeks a permanent cut to parliamentary summons from 49 to 14 days, arguing for stronger state action. The Duke of Norfolk and others caution against constitutional upheaval. The Roman Catholic Militia Bill, adjournment debated by Lord Kenyon and Bishop of Rochester, risks broader religious relaxations and legal implications.
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