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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 29, 1796
Page
2
Reported on the 16th the Austrian and Bavarian forces retreat while French forward moves press toward Aschaffenburg and Franconia. Wurtemberg and Baden nobles seek separate peace as Frankfurt, Mentz, and Koenigreich endure sieges and heavy French pressure. garrisons reinforce frontline towns amid mounting levies.
The report outlines demands for horses and carriages from Frankfort and protection of property for Burgomasters, with General Jourdan rejecting specific terms and urging moderation by the French. It notes a 10 million kreutzer tax expectation, anticipation of Empress influence, and upcoming journeys and political moves in Hamburg, Petersburgh, and Weymouth with a prorogation plan and a September Parliament meet date.
A letter from Trieste reports three ships arriving from Ancona noting Ancona's status in the Pope's territory and French occupation. Merchants in the city urge the Admiralty to send a strong convoy for protection of Newfoundland homeward trade and routes to Oporto and Liscomb. Royal events include the Prince of Wales traveling to Brighton and Weymouth, with the season’s earlier royal visit and discussions of local coastal protection and military movements.
Field-Marshal Wurm eer arrives in Roveredo as 30,000 German reinforcements are soon due at Trent. About 18 to 25 thousand form a reserve corps near the area, with others moving forward. The siege of Mantua is lifted due to moraines, and most French troops have left Verona while Republicans eye Axcona and Triese. Count Honenzollern’s 10,000 men advance from Levico to Baffuno.
In July reports from Hague note Batavian infantry returning to Grave and Bois-le-Duc while others join General Daendert at Ourdingen. Noel the French minister has been aboard the fleet wind-bound in the Texel, with Admiral de Winter in command. The Convention bars export of old iron forts and restricts emigration until careful and mide quality equity is ensured.
Letters from Peterburgh report Empress grants 50000 roubles to replace gallies burned in the late conflagration. Council of Five Hundred notes unsettled livre values in mandats and a decree to speak was withdrawn amid murmurs. Cadiz letter says Solano’s fleet reinforced, troops increased at St Roch Algeziras and Ceuta, and depots stocked. Deptford dockyard to build two fir frigates. Southampton inhabitants to gain a Jeckin crossing bridge with a 25 foot drawbridge.
A historic briefing notes Austrian forces forced to quit the Lahn on July 9 after July 5 6 actions. Austrian left wing at Elfeld center Grafhufte right Friedberg were pushed back with 1600 losses. Bergen fell to the enemy, Nidda contested, Mentz reinforced, and Werneck covered Nidda. Weengex moves to Aschaffenburg while Frankfurt Offenbach bridges enable main crossing. Koenigstein and Mentz remain heavily defended.
In Swabia a gathered assembly at Ulm considers terms for peace. Württemberg sent Ducal Minister de Usrkul with part of the Military Chancery to Ulm on the fifth, while envoys from Constance and the Emperor departed Us. Negotiations with French generals have begun. The Circle of Swabia demands 50 million livres, with Swabian convents to contribute part.
Weesel reports that Republicans are resolved at any price to open fire quickly as Moreau and Jourdan plan to enclose Manheim and Mentz. Moreau pushes through Durlach while an Austrian officer was seen hurrying from Brussels toward Paris renewing hopes for peace.
Anspach on July 6 reports a flood of wagons carrying fugitives from Swabia arriving daily. The Duke of Württemberg and court with five acquaintances are seen, while the Prince of Oettingen-Wallerstein is to lodge. Margrave of Baden and family, previously in Ulm for two years, arrive with jewels and guests. Provisions are scarce due to the influx, and police tighten measures to avert shortage.
Vienna July 9 reports the army on Italy’s frontiers now numbers about 70,000 men and will soon begin offensive operations. Neapolitan troops have separated from our force. French forces approach Trieste and are expected to meet a warm reception there.
Reports from Italy on July 4 claim France will compel Genoa to close ports to England and force Spain to similar embargoes. Six thousand French troops entered Spezzia, with plans to seize Genoa Ferrara and Milan. French also take Loretto and Ancona, looting valuables and sending artillery to Manuta. Avignon county to be ceded to France.
This morning at one o'clock the French advance guard of 500 cavalry entered Leghorn. Tomorrow expected are 1000 infantry with General Buonaparte and Commissary Salicetti. English forces have largely withdrawn by sea. French garrison to be increased to 8000 men under General Morant.
Genoa June 28 Admiral Sir John Jervis notified the Grand Duke of Tuscany that if the French seize Leghorn he would begin hostilities. He would blockade and bombard the city with his warships under his command.
FRIBOURG in Briseau July 1 report that on the 28th last month French forces reached Freisenheim with van guard expected to arrive by evening. Military stores and emigrants fled as Prelate Schuttern and Cardinal Rohan moved toward the Black Forest. Intelligence claims French advance to Herbolfheim was repulsed by Imperial Infantry and Conde’s cavalry, pursued to Offenburgh.
In the Sitting of the Council of Five Hundred on the 2nd inft, Chibault reports a Finance Committee proposal to require a patent for all trades. A yearly licence would also force vendors to display their name and trade outside shops. Tax rates range from 50 to 60 livres for various groups, with some trades capped at 2000 livres. The proposal was ordered to be profited and further considered.
In Weymouth to Lynn a vessel chased ashore near Beachy Head by a privateer, bulged ship The Fortress Harelood reported found lat 41.30 long 44.33 by Capt Wills of Grace from Philadelphia, thought taken by the French with water in hold. Portsmouth July 28 reports winds delaying Admiral Gagoner and Admiral Corris squadrons at Spithead. Telemachus sails for Marcou. Boatswain of the Valiant convicted by court martial and sentenced to perpetual incapacity as warrant officer. vessel turned before boarding.
The Lords of the Admiralty consider a large augmentation of the corps. A fourth division is planned at Woolwich and another in Ireland in due course. Officers will be rotated from the present establishment, with a captain of Marines to be assigned to each frigate of 36 guns and up, increasing the number of senior posts accordingly.
The article reports executions for burglary and forgery in Newgate, Admiralty court activity condemning unclaimed cargoes from Dutch ships, and various incidents including a canal boat cargo misrouting on the Tyne, a Colchester inn robbery, Halifax church scaffolding injuries, a theft from a waggon at Hatfield, and a large shark caught in the Ipswich river.
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