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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 25, 1796
Page
2
Fragmentary report describes a clash near Mulheim where several men were killed or wounded on both sides. The following day Republicans reconnoitered near Bensberg but retreated as Hungarian grenadiers advanced. The prior day imperialists surprised a French picket of forty men, taking prisoners.
From Francefort dated November 2 and other reports describe opening trenches before Kel on the 7th, Kinzig river overflow causing Austrian difficulties, quiet around Neuwied and the Sieg, and an August Metze Ardinot conference on the 8th where Desaix proposed a partial armistice contingent on French retreat behind the Lauter, with another Neuwied inn conference of unknown outcome.
On November 2, enemy forces attacked from Sérizaino toward Segonzan. They split into two columns seizing a bridge near Spiazo and the Segonzan village, assaulting a castle with a 100-man garrison and 306 prisoners inside. General uiufiizvich rallied troops, stormed the castle from flanks, and the enemy was defeated with five Captains, four Lieutenants, and 156 private men killed or wounded. GarlofS was killed and 50 wounded. The same morning an attempted river crossing at Leignage failed, with heavy losses. An attack on the Faedo area yielded some gains but was soon relinquished.
In November the French grew greatly in number around Mannheim. On the 7th they advanced toward Mutterstadt aided by fog but were repulsed quickly, losing several cannons. At Burckheim salt works they loaded wagons with salt, but Imperialists retook them and captured about 150 prisoners.
Milan dispatch reports action between French and Austrian troops on the Peschiera front. French were obliged to withdraw to Brescia, closely pursued by Austrian forces. The encounter marks ongoing operations in the region.
Switzerland reports that the Isle of Capraja and Porto-Ferrajo were evacuated as part of Corsican withdrawal. The move followed Spain declaring war and ongoing insurrections in the land. Buonaparte calls the landing of many Corsican patriots a bid to incite revolt against the English.
An Austrian Colonel arrived in Hochswagen with two hussars to deliver to General Ney word of a three day armistice. During this pause French and Austrian generals will hold conferences to discuss terms.
Dover reports the Union pocket boat arriving with Mr Timis landing at Boulogne. Portsmouth notes a fleet from the Downs and outward-bound Surat Castle and Anna. Town Hall meeting forms a three or more company Volunteer Corps of 60 men each to defend the Garrison, captains named Evras Bruce Arnaup William Garrett and James Deacon.
Captain Burren is appointed to the rank of Port Captain and to the command of the Lizard, a 28 gun ship fitting for sea at Portsmouth. Yesterday noon impressed men were placed on two tenders from the Tower to the Sandwich guard ship at the Nore. An Empyric advertises to puff his medicines claiming to keep an old Nobeman alive.
Dispatches from Downing Street reveal Major General John Graves Limoge appointed governor and commander in chief over parts of Saint Domingo. Correspondence from Archduke Charles of Austria reports Austrian defeats near Trento and Mayence, with heavy French counterattacks at Creutznach and Seltz, plus casualty figures and strategic withdrawals.
A detailed fragment describes General Alvinzy’s plan during the Mantua relief operations. Austrians push from the Frioul via Bretta toward Adige while Davidovitch drives toward Trento. Castel Franco falls as Buonaparte counters, and the Brenta line holds. Allied forces suffer and retreat, with decisive Austrian actions at Caldo Ferro and the Caliano Pass, reporting 1600 prisoners and multiple cannon losses.
On Saturday the Kine hunted with flag hounds at Windsor and on Wednesday a Levee at St James's will honor the Anniversary Festival of St Andrew. Knights Companions of honorary Orders will wear their collars. Parliament meets as scheduled. Earl Moira returns to town after visiting the Count D Arrons in Edinburgh.
Reports describe Corsica evacuation talks with Portugal suspended and English ports and Mediterranean trade interests, while Genoese routes reopen. Condé’s army wintering as the Duke d Enghien tours Basel. Admiralty reports Rear Admiral Richery’s squadron reaching Labrador coast and overhauling Quebec fleet, with many ships sunk or captured. Council of Elders debates Brumaire policy amid Emigrant tensions and Vienna letters signaling Italy-bound forces.
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