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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 17, 1799
Page
3
The fragment asserts Morcau holds impregnable Alpine ports and notes an embargo on Hamburg vessels is lifted. It references a embargo discussion involving Ruffia and a naval context in the Alps. The text is an OCR snippet with limited verifiable details.
An extract from the Army of Italy headquarters dated April 12 describes harassing enemy actions, a retreat from the Oglio with bridges destroyed, and a defense line along the Adda. It notes reduced forces after March and April engagements, garrisons at Mantua Ferrara Peschiera Brescia Arcinovi and Pizzighittone, and anticipation of an enemy attack at Adda. Heavy rains worsen roads and force losses of 10 to 12 cannon.
Massena reports fierce April to May combats between French and Austrian forces at Lanquart Lucifteig Flaich and Lanquart defenses. Lecourbe command praised for repelling assaults despite 15,000 enemy troops. Casualties exceed 6,000 on the enemy side with French losses around 760. The report covers multiple engagements along the Grifons Watteline and Rhine lines near Zernitz and Veranka.
Debates in May and Council of Ancients condemn the Rastadt murders of French ministers. Emotions run high as speakers denounce the crime, call for vengeance, and denounce Austria's perfidy. Ambassadors’ protection and laws of nations are cited amid cries to defend peace and punish offenders.
A fiery address denounces Austrian interference in Spain and warns of barbarian incursions if union of Turkish and Ruffian forces proceeds. It urges France to rally, read accounts of the crime in municipalities, and display ministers’ portraits to inflame courage, with a funeral oration planned.
Amid denunciations of Austrian culpability for the Rastadt massacre of Bonnier and Roberjot, the Council moves to print the Debry letter, organize a funeral ceremony, and vow vengeance. Speeches demand extraordinary couriers, a national mourning standard, and wartime subsidies.
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