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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 22, 1796
Page
3
A letter dated June reports with urgency that Admiral Rithary's squadron has joined the Dutch fleet under Rear-Admiral Lutas. They sail to the East Indies to reconquer the Cape of Good Hope, marking a potential turning point in the ongoing campaign.
French general Kleber leads three columns against Austrian forces near Siegburgh and Bonn crossing the Rhine near Bonn. Austrians retreat across the Sieg to Altenkirchen as French numbers press a superior offensive. Austrian baggage crosses the Lahn while Wirtemberg corps occupy positions toward Altenkirchen. Near Kien Austrian success yields four cannon. Grand Austrian army to fall back toward Aizey as French threaten Swiss invasion. Field Marshal Wraxfr detaches 35,000 to defend Switzerland. Kellerman’s 18,000 join Befort to tackle the Brifeau.
Report from Altenkirchen dated June 2 describes French forces about 20,000 strong attacking Austrian posts along the Sieg and Rhine lines near Acher and Siegburg. Early fights repulsed with losses. by morning, Austrians retreat toward Hachenburg while French advance posts form near Weyerbush and Altenkirchen as a major engagement looms.
Weisel June 4 report says French progress persists along the Lower Rhine amid heavy fighting. Austrian resistance tied up operations as Cologne and Bonn received wounded. 409 Austrian prisoners and eight guns captured after a bold river crossing near the Sieg. Bonnard’s reserve division moved from Cologne to Bonn and crossed the Rhine. several hundred Austrian prisoners sent to Bonn.
On June 1 an Austrian force of 13 000 attacked 18 000 French troops between Birkenfeldt and Deux-Ponts. After a stubborn engagement the French were defeated, several prisoners were taken, and some cannon pieces captured. The enemy abandoned their position and Deux-Ponts is reported under Austrian control.
In Milan on May 26 a three member provisional Commission replaces the Archduke Ferdinand and other authorities with the Governor acting as Municipality President directing the police. The city announces that pledges at the Mount of Piety under a set value will be returned to their owners at no cost, reflecting French aid to the indigent.
News from Milan reports the citadel under siege by a French force of about 12 000, with General de Salis defending the garrison of 40 men after being summoned thrice and replying he will hold out as long as any man remains.
Vienna May 28 report says Count Metrzruhn left the capital for Hamburg and will travel to London. His Excellency’s mission is described as of great importance. June 1 dispatches from the Aulic Council of War seek to shift forces to Italy and raise the Italian army to 150,000 by August 1.
In a Chancery remnant case Isaacson v Fisher and Wife, the jury weighed if Isaacson lent 1500 pounds to Sarah Paget before her marriage, secured by a bond she signed, while witnesses clashed on the facts. Erskine argued perjury and deception. Fisher denied lending and asserted the bond was misrepresented as Kool security. witnesses conflicted. verdict for the defendant after a lengthy Westminster sitting.
On Wednesday 7, Stannart received a sentence from the Court to be imprisoned in Clerkenwell Bridewell for six calendar months.
The Common Council debated the City Lands report naming Mr Somers as sole Collector of Duties for Pack and Scavage. The vote failed. a joint collector was not agreed. An Assistant Collector election was set for Thursday, with terms and security to be reported by City Lands. Also notes arrest of Citizen Pacne in Paris and various property and public-works items.
The Erkkin and.ts Erkm from St Johns to Jamaica are captured and carried to St Domingo. The Bedford from Halifax to Jamaica also taken to St Domingo. Trabella and William cut off at Angola. Leeds from Liverpool to the Baltic sunk by a Republican French frigate on 28th last. A Dutch prize ship lies on Colebrook Rock near the Cape of Good Hope. Pomona arrives to Plymouth from London through chase by a French frigate, which signaled an American vessel and then fled ashore.
In Edinburgh on January 18, Sir James Stawanr of Coltneiss Bart was re elected MP for Lanarkshire and Hon. Mr. Barecie for Berwickshire. Dumfries elected General Sir Robert Lawrie as MP. A duel near the city left Major Crichton wounded but recovering. The Penguin sloop and Prince of Wales excise ship arrived in the Clyde, with crewmans praising British seamen and prejudices against France. Beef and mutton prices soar as Highland cattle bring higher prices.
The Freeholders met and, after calling the roll and purging it, elected Colonel Montgomery to represent the county in Parliament. Several gentlemen were absent, protest noted by Colonel Furtarton, votes totaled with Montgomery holding a four vote majority after an eleven hour session.
Seven transport convicts made a daring escape from the cetter gaol Wednesday in Mr Scadding’s absence. They seized the key from Mrs Scadding, threatened murder, and many climbed the river wall using a ladder and their cut tugs. One man fell breaking his leg. others were recaptured after about three heats.
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