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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 06, 1796
Page
2
News from Italy reports on armistice terms delivered to French and Austrian commanders, with ten day suspension of hostilities and officer verification. It notes Milan’s fortress status, Maniva’s siege challenges, and Austrian defenses while forecasting French retreats on Modena Romagna margins and broader Lombardy dynamics. 80,000 Tyrolean volunteers pledged for defense amid shifting fortunes.
Yesterday morning the Kine headed for Windsor while the Quezs and six Princesses set off for the same place at noon. Lord Jersey visited Lady Aoy Lamston in Berkeley-square before departing for the country. Lord Holttanp and Mr. Exror arrived in Hamburg on their return to England. A Corsican insurgent action near Ajaccio resulted in captures and casualties, with prisoners to be tried as traitors.
Report from Hagde dated May 28 to 25th details French and Austrian military actions around Amsterdam. Turbulent crowds after feints of French troops. Bourrioville urged appointment of a governor, not yet fulfilled. News of armistice end on the Rhine prompts frontier defense with French aid.
General Marena leads a French van guard of 6600 troops into Milan. On the 12th the imperial bearings were removed and the Milanese hoisted the tricolour cockade. From the 11th to 13th, 17 000 French troops arrived. Milan resisted calls to surrender its citadel while Mantua’s garrison strengthened. Buonaparte reportedly urged a Milanese republic under French protection, with Genoa and Venice as allies, but confirmation is pending. Requisitions and a 3% million livres levy alarm Milan.
A French force appeared before Modena and Bologna as Count Rai gout sought peace from Salicetti but was told peace could only be made in Paris or Basle. Modena pays 16 million livres and provides four million in provisions. A courier was sent to Venice to relay terms. French privateers, armed with Salicetti letters, raid Adriatic routes posing broader hostilities unless peace with the Pope is reached.
May 19 dispatch notes Buonaparte’s French army near 100000 men improving position in Italy while Kelleraian’s army of the Alps marshals 35600 to join. Beaulieu retreats toward Tirol as Mantua rumors spread and Milan’s citadel under siege. French push toward Rome with Bologna occupied and Urbino reached by advanced posts.
In Spruck May 18 18 000 men are armed with blunderbusses and pistols for homeland defense. 80 000 inhabitants have enrolled to defend their native land as the country resounds with Long live the Emperor. Residents pledge a warm reception if French forces reach the frontiers.
Reports say the Duke of Morena departed his lands as French forces advanced and reached Venice with his wealth on May 16. Field Marshal Wurmser moved his headquarters from Mannheim to Neustadt on the Hardt on the 6th. Mentz dispatches note Archduke Cuartes set up at Alzey after leaving Mentz on the 21st. A rumor claims Lord Cuarses Townsend shot himself in Brentwood while en route to town.
Vienna reports that Italian army reinforcements march in two days of forced infantry drills. A Hussar regiment replaces departing garrison troops while a militia of 5010 offers to serve, rejected unless urgent need. Thirty thousand troops in the two Galicias are said to head to Italy, with Russian units to fill the gaps.
General Jourpan absent at Coblentz when wartime office delivered news of armistice cessation. Rhine crossing closed at nine, flying bridge breached, orders to fire on first boat. A boatman died in the attempted river passage.
MENTZ May 24 notice reports the termination of the armistice. Commanders of four advanced posts had previously joined by separate conventions. Circular letters from Arch-Duke HQ dated the 21st informed brigade chiefs of the termination to the French. If the French stay unsettled after ten days, German troops are ordered to oppose force to force as Imperial troops move nationwide.
Venice May 11 The Duke of Mopzna arrived with the Princess his sister and brought substantial treasures. Our Government, per custom, appointed two noble deputies to accompany his Serene Highness on his visit.
May 12 reports a rumour that French forces are forming an army on the Swiss frontier. May 17 notes a critical stance between the Helvetic Body and France. Cantons discuss assembling 8000 troops near Basel. Berne supports, Uri Schwytz Zurich and Appenzell Catholic parts hold back. French minister Barthelémy cites emigrants near Solothurn. a refugee incident on Lake Geneva leads to Lausanne. Baron Degelman pushes for stronger frontiers as Austria seeks renewed alliance.
Naples reports an adjutant of General Beautieuis arrived to press the march of 10,000 troops to reinforce his army. A division of gun boats departed the harbor to operate under Admiral Jervis on the Genoa coast where shallow water hampers English ships. A second division of gun boats will follow, totaling 40 vessels.
Reports state the French near Duf feldorf seized 50 batteries with 200 heavy guns. Cadiz says Admiral Mann resupplied at Gibraltar and prepared to attack as Ricuery’s squadron and a Spanish squadron readiness followed. Mann warned the Spanish Admiral to face consequences if they aided the French. Wolfex the Comedian died after a heavy drinking spree at Sigs Beach prison.
At East India House news arrived of the ship Giéehefer Captain Brakes laden with rice from Bengal, detailing its January departure, Madras arrival, and April sailing, plus fleet movements at Diamond Harbour and Madras. It notes the St Helena voyage and a May fleet arrival expected, with actions near Colombo and Dutch possessions including Batavia and the Moluccas.
Last night the Covent-Garven season closed with a lively finale and a varied bill of new performers. After a humorous moment about Mrs. Cerrhivky briefly, Mr. Eg tame spoke to the audience, praising patronage and promising not to forget the support of the proprietors and performers.
Election summaries detail vote counts and declarations in Westminster and Norwich. Fox predicts victory as numbers confirm him head of the poll. Hoghton Lord Stanley and local figures praised. Norfolk and Norwich borough results show Wodehouse and Cox re elected amid opposition concerns. A London court case notes a 1761 penalty for cattle market violations.
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