Parliamentary Intelligence Update May 4
The House met at three. On motion of Mr Long the Three Millions Exchequer Bills Bill was read a second time and ordered committed Monday. The Lord Mayor introduced the Habeas Corpus Suspension Bill for a second reading Monday. Committee on the Rats of the 38th and 39th of the King. report to Monday. Mr Burdon to move Monday to bring in Small Notes Bill. Sir George Douglas introduced a Kelso bridge bill. Adjourned.
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Ihouse
Commors
Long
Burdon
George Douglas
Weed
Kelso
Pride of Stocks and Italian War News From Vienna to Mantua
The Hamburg Mail reports late Vienna intelligence showing Russians advancing but not yet engaging. Austrian valor has forced enemy withdrawal from Mantua Brescia Bologna and Modena, with 15,000 troops at Mantua and 5,000 at Perchiera blockaded by Keay and Krewan’s 20,000. French forces threaten across the Adda while Italian states rise in support of the old Constitution as Austria delays entry into Switzerland and the Papal Neapolitan fronts. The revolt in Switzerland grows with the Legislative Body balking at war and famine looming for the French if they fail to act.
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Vienna
Maztua
Bresia
Bologna
Modena
Mantua
Perchiera
Keay
Krewan
Setateon
Lodi
Caffano
Montechiaro
Jiaf
Mitas
Lenden
Fitziaily
Cisarpines
France
Italy
Switzerland
Rhinne
Austria
Constantinople
Pera
Piastres
Persoris
Spencer Smith
Geano Sicnier
Black Sea
Pacha
Seraglio
Ghenar Pacha
Buoonaparte
Revereno
Milan
Cisalpinia
Naples
Dalmatia
Hungary
Cisalpine
Srocxaca
Archduke Duartes
Basle
Constance
Rhine
Scnater Hausen
Grand Council
Archduke Curkued's health forces Austrian army retirement
Reports cite Archduke Curkued's ill health and probable resignation from command of the Austrian army. Meanwhile the King of Prussia is expected to join the Coalition against France. Russia presses Hamburg matter. its minister recalled to Altona. Lord Rutherford guards Ireland from invasion near Cape Clear as a fleet uncertainty looms.
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Wiil
France
Russia
Lightfoer Arrives from Boston and Naval Updates
Letters from Falmouth dated the 3d inft report the American ship Lightfoer, Captain Bartett, arrived from Boston in 28 days. The Cefer notes an enemy fleet sighting near lat 49, long 9 12, with 16 battleships and 7 frigates. News covers royal births, duchess celebrations, and military appointments in Italy and Ireland.
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Falmouth
Lightfoer
Bartett
Boston
Lord Bripporrt
Cefer
Dukes of
Buckingham House
Princess of Wales
Blackheath
Royal
Princess Charlotte
Admiralty
Sydney Smith
CrawlFrorp
Franckfort
Irevano
Dover
France
Moreau
Bresia
S. W
Lake of Garda
Jourdan
Italy
Buonaparte
Cairo
Syria
Ireland
Duke of York
Britain
Gth Dragoons
Kotzebue
Covent Garden
Horycastig
Downs
Portmouth
Selfea Rocks
Chichester
China
Daviss
M. de Catonne
Mercury
House of Lords
Duke of Portuana
Duke of Portiano
Earl
West Tmoaland
Earl Campen
Lord Grenville
National Guard plans and Swiss turmoil in European dispatches
Reports describe a likely general levy in France with 25 000 troops to 40 000 under the Directory, provisions and fortifications funded, and hostilities discussed in the First Chamber. Basle notes French troops in fortifications and cantonal hostages. Swiss cantons resist marches while insurrection concerns rise. In Istanbul and Milan, fires, taxes, and troop movements accompany the shifting war scene with Austrian and Russian reinforcements and imperial preparations.
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Afkal
War Department
War Department, and All the Gene.rls
Fragmentary report on Italian and German forces in Verona and Goito actions
Reading notes recounts troops in Verona on the 6th and Goito actions with Lobko regiment, Kray's demand for gallantry lists, and a 1200 French infantry surrender near Goito. Also mentions Bergsteats actions, Weinheim peasants routed by French, and Austrian Hussars patrolling Rastadt region with ferry cable cut and envoys harassed.
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Dig
Verona
Diders
Melas
Kray
Bug
Suawarraw
Lobko
Mar
Goito
Gengenbach
Rastapt
Hussars
Rhine
Plittersdorff and Sells
Baron’ 4Léiar
Naval intrigue and arrivals at Plymouth and Portsmouth
Ship news reports vessels joining the fleet off Brest including the Remiliex and Robaf with their captains, plus several other ships on single anchor or cruising missions. Porto changes list Royal Sovereign and Replie heading toward St Helens, Vice-Admiral Dickson sails from Yarmouth Roads, and Hindoam Warley Indiamen arrive from the Downs. Hoffnung from Morlaix detained, J ope Indiaman refloated after shore incident. Deal notes NE wind remains.
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Brést
Remiliex
Grinpatt
Robaf
Countess
Formidable
Atlas
Defanté
Belisid
Vranie
Phenix
Tttis
Eee
Fihguard
Makrin
Nit
Yortsmouth
The
Royal
Sovereign
St. Helen’s
Dickson
Yarmouth Roads
Texel
Portsmouth
Downs
Spithead
Lord Bridport's Fleet Lift of Lord Barprégr's Elget-Supe
A brief lift lists naval notes concerning Lord Bridport and a profile of the Elget-Supe, indicating fleet movements and leadership roles. Read as a compact historical update with names and positions, reflecting the period's maritime emphasis and defense concerns.
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Lord Barprégr
Fragmentary Notice from Salisbury Print Office
Incomplete OCR shows names J Bowser and J Walter associated with Salisbury printing, communications for the paper to be sent to print. Details are garbled but indicate a printer's office instruction or notice regarding publication processes.
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