Debates and motions in Parliament on Privileges and martial law
The House of Commons adjourned after routine business as General Fatte news. In the Lords Grand Committee of Privileges began examining if Lord Massey sat and voted without required oaths, risking forfeitures. The inquiry was ordered by the Lord Chancellor and adjourned to Thursday for Lord Massey to be heard. General Lake will deploy martial law powers in the South West amid unresolved rebellion measures. Anti-Unionists raise funds for the Speaker, reportedly reaching 18,001.
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Invasion Threat, Robberies, and London Politics
Dublin March 27 reports a major British invasion effort against Ireland and Brest sailings. Dumouriez rumors of French command, and fears of naval losses. Also, mail coach robberies near Maryborough and Carrickburne. Dublin measures to bar United Irishmen from franchise. assizes and military escorts. various naval appointments and promotions. insurance rates rise for English vessels to Italy. a theatre assault case and a fireworks explosion injure an officer.
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French Army Reasserts Demanding Peace and Readies War
The dispatch from the Executive Directory warns against Austrian and Russian actions, calling for strict discipline and readiness to resume hostilities if treaties are violated. It orders precise requisitions, reinforces humane conduct toward civilians, and stresses accountability for officers and troops.
German Diet to Decide on Russian March Sparks Delays
From Rastadt dated February 28 Reuters reports Vienna instructing that a sudden decision on the Russian march would oppose German Empire interests. The Diet delays frustrate French Ministers as undecided by the 25th. Bernadotte heads toward Mainz while indirect negotiations favour continuation of the Congress. The Elector Palatine’s stance against the Russian march and the abolition of the Bavarian Grand Priory and Malta order appears to reflect pre concerted French plans. The Grand Priory, established 1782 by the Elector, held lands valued at about 4 million livres and was led by Grand Prior Prince Bretzenetmm with Count Morawitzky as commander.
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Proclamation of French Note to the Empire at Rastadt
At Rastadt on March 1 1797 the French note and proclamation protest the Russian march and the Emperor’s army crossing the Rhine. The Executive Directory asserts peace aims while defending against Russian forces and condemns imperial movements. General Vandamme leads the advance guard.
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Banks or trys VISTULA Epaker’s designs unalterable
From THE BANKS or trys VISTULA Fes 26. intelligence from Russia confirms earlier accounts of immense preparations. Epaker’s designs are unalterable. German misfortunes have stirred this prince to interfere, not for self interest.
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Tyrol Forces March Through Innsbruck in War Preparations
In Innsbruck on February 26, reports say the Grown Duke of Tuscany's regiment led 18,000 troops into the town on the 18th as the vanguard for a larger force. Tyrol is expected to muster 60,000 men, with Count Bertegar de GARDE’s headquarters set to be established locally. Authorities plan a 160,000 man levy en masse. Tyrol’s fortifications and defensive posture are emphasized as key to repelling French advances from Italy or Germany, with emphasis on rear attacks.
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Turmoil Over Rhine War Movements Amidslashes
Fragmented OCR reports bound a tense scene near the Rhine with troops and fortifications. Mentions German and French actions, various regiments, and negotiations at Ratisbon as influence shifts toward possible march orders and frontier pressure.
Inundation Wrecks and Rescue On Dutch Rivers
An extract from a letter dated March 2 describes devastating floods across Guelderland Overijssel and Batavian Brabant. Dykes held but losses in men and cattle are incalculable. A man named Jongé and family escaped on a castle roof as ice floes carried them, saved by a forest stop. Internal navigation reopening as sea access from Amsterdam resumes.
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General Bauwe Returns to Hague With Grand Ball
General Bauwe, Commander in Chief, arrived in The Hague from Amsterdam on February 27 and hosted a grand ball at his hotel that evening. No details have emerged contradicting the dispatches he received from Paris.
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Citizens urged to vote with liberty and resolve
From the Paris papers, citizens are urged to attend primary assemblies with vigor to preserve liberty and public order. Do not let two rival factions dictate votes, repress audacity, and resist revolutionary threats. Trust sincere Republicans who oppose despotism and vow to remove radicals from public offices after experiences with the Revolution.
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