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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 14, 1796
Page
4
General Klein and General Bournonville praise light cavalry actions as 6008 men repelled an assault, forced the enemy to retreat, left four chiefs wounded, and took 109 prisoners while seizing a cannon piece. Debilly and Dubois lauded for their roles.
A dispatch from Bologna, dated (Belogna) 20, transcribes General Berthier’s note urging citizens to defend liberty and property. It condemns brigandage and disorder, calls for arrest by law, and reports a pillager being condemned to the gallies. The appeal asks if locals want French protection and friendship.
The report notes General Deft. takes command of all troops from Strasbourg to Landau. Troops march toward Kehl likely to be attacked soon under Rivaux and Beaupuy. Rumors mention Austrian magazines at Spire but appear unlikely. Headquarters to move from Moreau to Schiltigheim and Teffeix to Rouperithau.
Brussels reports General Bournonville arrived from Coblenz with part of the Etat-Major. Kleber led the left wing against Bingen and the entrenched St Reuchey, attacking the enemy near Creuznach. Austrians defended bravely as the French pressed forward, retreating in good order toward Mainz. A 15 to 16 thousand corps from the Sambre and Meuse seems poised to strike the Austrian detachment in Alsace to sever it.
France occupies Kayserslautern and surrounds with 600 troops and 12 cannon on the 27th. Opposing French advances near Mannheim approach to Oppenheim within nine miles of Kehl. Field marshal Prince Furstenberg named commander in the Breisgau as Austrian and French actions threaten Upper Rhine campaigns.
At Brescia on October 30 a French attempt to seal the bastions failed as the besieged garrison repulsed them causing their retreat. The French post at Trentz reported seized by Austrians, while Ala and Turbale remained under Austrian control. A convoy from Val Camina arrived at Evalo with ten coo men, uncertain if headed to Brescia or Bergamo.
The bulletin details Archduke’s retreat aiding Moreau to cross the Rhine. It notes French forces advancing near Lautern Golheim three leagues from Oppenheim and repulsing Austrians at Bingen Nahe. Italy preparations under Vinzi and allied generals are described with hopes of success amid shifting Italian state loyalties.
Letters from Yarmouth report the Prince of Württemberg, engaged to Princess Roads, arriving by the Hamburgh Mail packet. He landed Monday morning, rested at the Angel Inn, then proceeded to town. Local officers accompanied him on departure.
Reports from Ireland say the unrest there has not caused serious consequences. The public is assured the general spirit across Ireland is tranquil, with rebels not threatening the country. Authorities expect quick restoration of order and punishment for the guilty.
Ships of his Majesty loosen from harbour to Spithead and westward coast. Forthe Hoop sails for Gibraltar while La Suffisante patrols. Lions, Infexible, and Tamer join Admiral Duncan’s fleet from Yarmouth. Melampus arrives with captured French corvettes and a revenue cutter. Deal reports orders to sail Janis Robertson for Demerara and Duchess of Gordon for Portsmouth.
Brigadier General Strutt led the procession into Chelmsford on Monday to review the West Suffolk militia commanded by Colonel Bunbury. The troops received arms, drums, and flying colours as their gallant commander greeted them and guided them to the new barracks, recalling their past service in distant voyages.
Newcastle reports a four o clock fire at Alexander Graham gingerbread baker in Hillgate Gateshead destroying the shop interior and tools while the family were saved with great difficulty by being lowered from an upper window. No property survived and neighbors offered aid amid the distressing scene.
On Monday last at Camberwell William Ollivant of Manchester wed Miss Langston daughter of Sir Stephen Langston Alderman of Bread-street Ward Sheriff for City of London and County of Middlesex. On Saturday last at Camberwell Captain Francis Seville Yeomanry Kingston Loyal Volunteer Company married Miss Maria Kent. They were escorted into Kingston by bells and a band while God Save the King played. the rejoicing continued all day.
Reading of brief death notices includes Elizabeth White of Broxbourn,Herts. Mrs Shaw of Epsom. Mrs Anna Maria Henshaw of Bombay and her infant daughter. Thomas Burges petitioning Candidate for Bridport. Rt Worfley of the Isle of Wight. Notices describe long illnesses and interments in common graves.
The fragmentary OCR mentions bank stock figures and percentages tied to a ledger or conference notes. It references figures like 145 3 6 7 per C and 7 gs per C, with dates and names obscured. The readable bits suggest a finance brief or stock update from a confidential ledger context.
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