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Newspaper

Evening Mail

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Jul 17, 1797

Page

4

Royal Messenger Arrives With Dispatches From Lisle

Yesterday at one oclock Mes Drefint a2 King's Messenger arrived in town with dispatches from Lord Maimessury at Lisle. Doveron the preceding afternoon a fishing boat from Calais carried the tidings, but the low tide prevented unloading. Mr Dreffins left Lisle on Sunday afternoon.

Drefint King’s Messenger Toge Maimessury Lisle Dover Calais Mr. Dreffins Lifle

Reorganization Talks from General Buonaparte Endorse Plans

Reports from Milan indicate the Cispadane and Transpadane Republics may unify into a single political entity with Modena Reggio Ferrara Bologna Romagna and Brestia as parts. Mentz dispatches suggest French troops near Nidda may resume positions though authority is uncertain. Venice banks halt payments amid revolutionary changes. Texep Freer set to sail mid month for an intended expedition.

Hamburgh Mail Buonaparte Milan Transpadane Modena Reggio Ferrara Bologna Romagna Brestia Mentz Nidda Banx Venice Tague

Prorogation talks and Prussian issues highlighted in royal dispatch

The article discusses the anticipated prorogation of Parliament by the King and his address to both houses. It covers German imperial legal procedures over disputed co states, potential Diet of Ratisbon recourse, and implications for Prussia Austria relations. Also noted are Russian greetings to Marquis of Aurrchamp, Danish and Spanish church appointments, US-UK treaty commissioners, ship movements, and a damaging European storm.

House of Lords Prussia Vienna Franconia German Empire Supreme Courts of Judicature Imperial Chamber Pezlar Aulic Council Peror Ratisbon Austria Aurrchamp Paul I Russia Tisnjeror Stockholm Inlk Super Mania Copenhagen Inft Count Reventrrow Danii Chancery Baron Branot Count Berxstorf Department of Foreign Affairs Pops Toledo Monsignor Lorengana Macponaxo Ricu United States Friz-Smows James Philadelphia Joan Guillomaro England Ker Cowes Batavia St.,Helena Ruby Bombay Cattle Earl Howe Brunswick Exeter Lark Cornwallis Cape St. Helena Mauritius Lille

Negotiations with Directory Push for Peace Terms

The letter outlines Directory demands from France including cessions to Britain and restitution of ships, with Belgium as part of the French Republic and indemnities. British commissioners, led by Malmesbury, expect continued talks despite extravagant aims, believing a peaceful outcome may still be possible if terms are fair and negotiators stay engaged.

Mathissarus England Great Britain Euery Salso Lorlon Belgium French Republic Germany Shere Directory France Lord Matissury Paris Lord Malmesbury Commission Coucuen Maret le Brun le Tourneux

Bonaparte Reflections and Naval Efforts Across The Atlantic

A mixed summary notes Buonaparte’s precarious position, compares republics and rulers, and reports on naval movements with Captain Troctore sailing to relieve Lord St Vincent’s force. Also details a Lisbon prize sale tale, a Wyke camp formation, storm damages in Petersfield and surrounding areas, and a Belfast report on United Irishmen taking oaths under a pardon period ending soon.

Buonaparte Piinecau Paris Rome Troctore Lord St. Vincent Trollope Rufeil Lisbon James Wyke Weymouth 7Th Light Dragoons Dragoon Guards Anderson Petersfield Farmer Burrel Hilfea Farmer Green Hilfea-green Bury Gosport Bricklane Old-street Belfast County Antrim

Expedition Fleet Embarks for Pending Operation

From The Hague on July 8 reports all troops destined for the planned expedition are aboard ships. The fleet is expected to sail within eight to ten days. Rumor places General Hocue in command of the troops embarked at Dunkirk.

Venetian Bank Collapses Wealth Loss Hits Merchants

Vienna reports Bank of Venice payment collapse depriving foreign merchants of life annuities. Marquis Grimany resigns as envoy while Buonaparte negotiations with General Galis continue. Gentili proclaims republican Venice from Corfu, stirring Turkish sensitivities amid regional upheaval. Ceano dispatches hint at Emperor Thugut conference over Italian crises.

Bank of Venice Europe Marquis of Grimany Vienna Marquis di Gallo Buonaparte Baron Thugut Gentili Aquadron Corfu Morea Macedonia Archipelago Marquis di Galis Bionaparte Cefano Thugur Italy

Prussian Soldiers Ordered to Dislodge Barracks Force

In Erlangen on July 3 the Nuremberg magistrates refused to withdraw Prussian troops from barracks near Gofenhof. After summonses failed, troops were ordered to dislodge by force. Resistance led to injuries on both sides. The garrison retreated pending new orders, as crowds protested with intoxicated fervor.

Erlangen Nuremberg Prussia Gofenhof

French Army Hold Position at Nidda After Paris Orders

MENTZ July 4. French troops near Nidda were ready to retire when a Paris courier delivered counter-orders from the Directory. Lefebvre promptly fixed his headquarters at Hochheim Convent and ordered three months supply requisitions as the exhausted countryside endures.

Mentz Nidda Kefebure Rour Duren Paris Directory Lefebvre Hochit

Buonaparte Speech At Como Calls For Moderation And Unity

General Buonaparte’s Como address to the 1st and 2d National Guards urges moderation and religious respect while declaring the Cisalpine Republic recognized by European powers and the Emperor. He envisions Modena Reggio Ferrara Bologna Romagna and possibly Brescia joining and says France will withdraw once the government is organized, leaving troops for defense.

Buonaparte Como National Guards Cisalpine Republic Europe Tates Earth Modena Reggio Ferrara Bologna Romagna Brescia

Pro curator Marfuglia Arrested Amid Sardinia Unrest

Turin reports calm returns after arrests linked to rebel activity. Government bans cockades, loaded sticks, and large hats with gold loops. On the 14th the French ambassador met the King of Sardinia, while French provisions and artillery move into Mantua.

Marfuglia Sardinia Mantua

Body of Clerk Found After River Dragging Evening

The body of Mr W Taytor, a clerk in Lord Grenville's Office, was recovered near Aleworth after a day of river dragging. Aide-de-Camp to the Duke of York, Mr Herserr Taytor, was saved only by a flash of lightning guiding rescuers to a boat nearby as his body floated. The river search continued, and Taytor’s body was located about a mile from the wherry’s overturn.

W. Taytor Lord Grenville Aleworth Herserr. Taytor Duke of York Brooke T’aylor W.taylor Portsmouth Downs Eurydice Cape of Good Hope Spithead Cowes Bede Isle of Wight

Storm and naval mutiny reports flood Portsmouth and Plymouth

A fierce thunderstorm near Portsmouth disrupts ships and docks, while port records note minor damage to a barn and rick yard. Elsewhere, a court martial on the Beaulieu mutiny at Plymouth sentences seven to death and several acquittals, with officers praised for quelling the revolt. Ship movements include convoys, arrivals, and sailings from Portsmouth, Deal, and Dover.

Beaulieu Ardént Piris Mr. Huiser Beaulieurs Virginia Davis St. Abe's Charon Downs Overgill Ardent la Virginie Melampus Ariadne Savage Wind S. W

Latour Privateer Seized by Santa Margaretta at Cork

The Santa Margaretta frigate captured the Latour, a French privateer with 16 guns, and towed her into Cork. The action follows a patrol by Royal Navy forces, underscoring ongoing maritime hostilities.

Cork

Brighton guests list includes nobles and officers at court

Among the last arrivals at Brighton are Lord Francis Spencer and a long vanguard of titled ladies and military officers. Sir James Marriott reported to the King in Council on the piracy cases Powell and Meldrum, with Powell executed, Meldrum respited, and the date for Meldrum’s execution left to fix.

Brighton Lord Francis Spencer Emilia Spencer Marchioness of Worcester Captain Fitzgerald de Rosendalle Anne North Charlotte North Brigadier Gray P. Noel Capt Callef Medows Blair Miss Grimston Newdigeto S. Parkyns Cheyne Charles Burney Godolphin Georgiana Wade James Marriott Thomas Powell William Meldrum Newgate

Marriages and Obituaries in a 19th Century Notice

Married notices for Rev Wm Allen to Miss Anne Harvey Olney at Woodforbridge and Wm Hill to Mrs Hayne. Died notices for James Montagu JP Wiltshire Ignatius Gahazan at Hampstead age 87 Trachar Walder Zuendfelt formerly Amsterdam merchant and East Indies official. Also exchange rates for Hamburg Venice Altona Naples Leghorn Genoa and official printer credit.

Wm. Allen 93D Regiment of Foot Anne Harvey Olney Woodfors-bridge Essex Wet-Ham Wm. Hill Stratford-green Hayne Shadwell Lackham James Montagu Wiltshire Hampstead Ignatius Gahazan Soso Square Dee Brompton Trachar Walder Zuendfelt Amsterdam Hamburg Venice - Altona Lifton Naples Oporte Egz Leghorn Desblin Genoa

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