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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 09, 1798
Page
3
A Twickenham naval report cites Englaide’s strong stance against a dangerous Irish faction. The writer warns bloodshed if the faction dominates and vows resistance to oppression, expressing distrust of judges and juries and a resolve to endure hardship.
A flood of intercepted dispatches from France and Egypt hints at a new alliance and planned maneuvers. Reinforcements to India and a Russian Rhine advance signal widening conflict, with Austro-Viennese orders to accelerate troop movements. Reports note Naples receiving attention, while UK naval activity and Malta incidents underscore broader strategic tremors across Europe.
A turbulent report describes Belgian unrest near Antwerp and Malines. General Bequinor orders siege to quell peasant uprisings after bands seized Louvain, cut the Tree of Liberty, torn the tri colour, opened prisons, and burned registers. Citizens urged to stay indoors after Lattoo beaten.
Reports from Hague October 30 describe Belgian insurrection near Antwerp and Mechlin halting cross-border communication. French military mail ceases, troops march to quell unrest, and insurgents viewed as thieves seeking plunder. Batavian politics note decree dispute and new secretaries, with two Batavian frigates returning to Texel.
RASTADT Oct 25 The French Ministers Plenipotentiary report they received the Royal Prussian Note of June 26 and have communicated their government’s precise reply. They say they cannot request the Directory again after a positive rejection and deem the matter definitively decided. The Prussian Majesty and ministers are urged to respect an acknowledged principle for the sake of amity and the good relations between the republic and Prussia.
Ratified in Rastadt, 22 Vendemaire, the Imperial Deputies press urgent notes to the French plenipotentiaries. The alarming Ehrenbreitstein reports prompt a demand for rapid French replies and renewed supply assurances under the current convocation.
Vienna reports the Leander, a 50 gun English warship, captured by the French Le Geneveux after a long August engagement. Dispatches note Nelson’s orders, wounded captains, and parole release. The Gazette also details Turkish assaults on Widdin, casualties, and renewed unrest in the Cisalpine Republic amid war rumors.
On October 22 Feldkirch reports General Auf Ffenberg leading 12,600 Austrian troops into Grifons country after their 19th takeover. He issues a proclamation pledging protection of the republic, maintenance of local liberties, and the authority of magistrates while advancing to ensure independence and integrity of the Rheetian Republic. Citizens and courts are urged to accept the march under lawful appointment and treaties.
The document states a friendly, protective measure to cooperate with the lawful government to preserve order, constitution, and tranquility. Signed by Major-General of His Imperial Apostolic Majesty and Commanding General of troops in Feldkirch, dated October 18, 1798.
In the Rivals at Drury Lane a young actress made her first public appearance as Lydia with a small frame and agreeable face but lacking expressive stage skill. She lacks fashion and vivacity yet shows potential through perseverance. Powell’s Captain Absolute praised as spirited. A sailor detained for hurling a mug into the pit was released after agreeing to apologize publicly.
Henry Wagstaff, days in custody over Stanstead Essex burglary, discharged for lack of evidence but committed as rogue and vagabond for possessing house breaking tools. Henry Smith alias Grote examined for falsely personating a sailor of HMS Mars to obtain wages, fully committed for trial.
Reports recount multiple robberies on Hounslow Heath and surrounding routes. Victims include Mr Dent of Lancaster and Mr Hick of the Minories, with thieves demanding watches and cash as Bow Street runners search the area.
A correspondent notes Mr Honors of Pall Mall has sold many prizes, praising his method tied to calculation like Molesworth. The piece extols Dr Bro pum s Nervous Cordray and Botanicam Syrup as innocent effective simples renewing health, urging patronage for a celebrated remedy and its modern success.
Marriage notice reports Williams Lewis Hopkins of Tower Hill wed Miss Parry of Camomile Street on Thursday at Allhallows London Wall. The brief item notes a wedding location and participants.
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