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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 14, 1796
Page
4
The Hungarian lines in Italy see Neapolitan forces joining the army again. The Neapolitan ships of war resume activity, with four thousand already at sea and a substantial reinforcement ordered by the Sicilian Majesty. The Neapolitan troops, remaining in Venetian territory, rejoin the main forces.
Reports from Switzerland dated Sept 21 indicate French forces are confident Tyrol will fall, though Austrian Field Marshal Davidovich remains with a detached corps receiving reinforcements. Field Marshal Wurmser is reportedly besieged in Mantua and cut off from Tyrol, while part of Moreai's army is expected to join Buonaparte.
In Andernach on September 21 the French have withdrawn from the opposite river banks leaving Duffeldorf and Neuwied as the remaining strong points. The Austrians circle Neuwied at about a league distant while awaiting Imperialist moves. If an attack occurs the French may destroy Neuwied from their fortifications on this side of the Rhine. Reinforcements for the army of the Sambre and Meuse are daily expected.
In a bloody clash near Altenkirchen on the 26th inft the French Republicans fought bravely but yielded to the Austrians. General Marceau was mortally wounded and left on the field, later found and treated by the Austrians. French headquarters moved to Cologne as another engagement looms between Bensberg and Porz.
On September 23 reports state the French reserve artillery under Generals Grenier and Championet arrived near Muhlheim and was moved to Bereldorf. Five French divisions remain on this side of the Rhine with a cavalry force of about 600 men. Austrians entered Siegburg. the French retreated to Neu Wied under fortified cover as the bridge at Vallendar was destroyed by Imperialists.
Dispatch reports General Moreau’s forces retreating in three columns across Swabia with headquarters moving from Augs burg to a new position. Perio commands the van guard as Moerenn’s force may pivot south toward Lake Constance while Austrian Lech crossings push toward Augsburg. Fate of the campaign hangs on next moves.
Morenz reports the loss of a 3000 barrel powder depot at Eplingen carried to Heilbron by Imperial forces. Augsburg is reached by Imperialists as Latour and Nawendorf pursue Moreau’s 24,000 strong corps. Nordlischen advances to hit Aoreux’s flank while Latour presses another side. Kniebris port is held by Austrians with 2000 to 3000 Republicans arriving nearby.
Gen Neu withdraws part of the garrison from Ehrenbreitstein to counter Republican pressure. French appear in strength near Manheim and in nearby areas as German forces attempt a diversion toward Worms Alzey and Kreuznach to check the French advance.
From Brancefort, Sept 24, reports say Archduke Cuantes parts with 40,000 troops under General Werneck near Uckerath on the Lower Rhine while the royal highness is due at Ruffelsheim. Austrians face a hard bridgehead at Weuwied and may abstain from Koenigstein fortifications. Manheim alarms prompted gates to close as French light troops advance. Pontoons and flour move toward Mentz in large quantities.
From Altenkirchen reports say the French have re crossed the Sieg and partly the Rhine near Neuwied and Benn while other corps fall back to Duffeldorf. Rumor says Austrians plan Rhine passage near Bonn with pontoon trains but execution suspended. Archduke Duartes moves to Wisbaden then Mentz then Italy to lead imperial forces.
An extract from a Wesel letter dated September 25 reports the Courier du Bas Rhin announces the Austrians have become masters of the bridge-head near Neuwied.
From Field-marshal Petrarch headquarters comes a report on the last Kehl assault. The plan aimed to attack on the 18th, after intelligence warned of French force near Kniebis. The attack briefly secured the Rhine bridge and Kehl borough but bayonets and reinforcements forced a retreat. 860 prisoners taken, Ferdinand regiment losses about 100 men. Major Dallas died of wounds. Oscay and Major Dulles were disabled.
Hamburg Mails bring no decisive action to the front. Davipovics's two engagements with the French in Tyrol reported, Austrian forces marching toward Trent amid expected main engagement. Austrians may not press Sambre and Meuse, while Archduke adds PrRs corps for a decisive affair. Empress of Russia aiding Emperor with large troop movement. Italy quiet. London to Paris travel notes include Lord Malmesbury's journey. messengers and couriers dispatched. Fire in Hunslet mills. damage estimated at 12,900 pounds. House in Hallaton, Leicestershire, burned. neighbours stop spread to village.
The Archduke reportedly shifts to the Upper Rhine with troops under General Werneck to confront Moreau as Bavarian forces evacuate and Donauworm and Augsburg positions weaken. A strong Rhine and Moselle army division may move toward Lake Constance to join Buonaparte, while Constantinople reports the Reis-Effendi’s dismissal reducing the democratic faction’s influence on the Sultan.
The schooner Thomas of Martiniques belonging to Mestis Thomas Goloczon and Co of Liverpool caught fire near Surisamys while cargoes including coffee, sugar, cotton, and cocoa burned. Captain Duncan of the Active, from Honduras, arrived in the River with reports of other vessels: Mary Gait and Giafgoi trades, Olive Branchis Humphries from Mosquito Shore to London, Wittywood from Jamaica burned, Ranger from Pool to Newfoundland seized by French frigates.
Port and naval dispatches report Admiral Tuomeson's squadron dropping to St Helen s with several ships including Queen Charlotte and Glory. Transports arrive from Jamaica, ships sail on cruisers under Rear Admiral Thompson, and various frigates and men of war are reported at Portsmouth Plymouth and the Downs with winds noted and ships paid off or sent to Sheerness.
A Friday start featured an advertised carriage shown without horses. The crowd believed a wheelbarrow carried the wheels in a hoax. Saturday drew a large, varied crowd but little port or reward, as observers left unimpressed by the spectacle.
A fragmentary 18th or 19th century notice lists multiple marriages in England and Scotland. Thomas Croft of London weds Miss Ansell of Dorking. Charles Lyell of North Britain weds Miss Smith of London. William Hammond weds Miss Gregory of Spitalfields. other ceremonies include Rev John Vachall, Mr John Ford, and John Cotton Worthington to widowed Mrs Tickell.
Died items list multiple brief notices from a historic paper. Henry Peter Kuhff of the Royal Exchange Insurance died in Highgate in his youth, Thomas Reid D D professor at Glasgow, Jane Collins aged 102 near Little Berkhamstead, Mrs. Reeves of Holborn Bridge, George Maxwell merchant in Camonille Street, Gilbert Elliott Esquire at Newlands Ramsgate, and Hon. Francis Mary Egerton aged in her ninth year of life in Bath. Price six pence.
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