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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 19, 1798
Page
2
The text reports widespread unrest against the Directory in France, mutinies in Sicily and Malta, naval battles near the Nile, and sweeping actions by Austria and Russia. It notes French losses, British and Neapolitan concerns, and calls for Europe's return to traditional order, aided by imperial powers opposing the French Republic.
Reports from Holwood and London recount dinners for Administrators, the Duke of Port Tirano’s town visit, and the King’s Address to the City of London on Tate victory plans. Mentioned are the Royal Family attending Covent Garden, a Bavarian minister’s departure, Captain Watcer’s death aboard Satory, and naval detachments in Ireland. French and Vienna court notes describe Boona parry’s army gains and ongoing war preparations, with Nelson’s ships seen off Sicily toward Gibraltar.
The report cites a letter from Italy noting an outbreak of a severe epidemic in Cairo and describes allied and naval movements. It mentions General Staader and forces gathering near Braunau and Friedburg, with 6600 Auffriens ordered to advance, alongside notes on the Rastadt peace note and Rhine tolls. The dispatch covers ships from Lisbon to the Cape, mutiny trials at the Cape, and weathered voyages, with further updates from Venice, Constantinople, and Berlin on military prep and troop movements across Europe.
Vienna dispatches from Constantinople suggest the Treaty of Amity among the Porte Great Britain Russia and continental powers is under consideration. London reports confirm discussions while Russian troops head toward imperial domains. Cracow awaits the first column. 109000 troops may reinforce Turkish forces. a diamond digrette linked to Admiral Nelson is valued at 60,000 piastres.
The piece notes taxation on income under consideration with opposition limited to those unaffected. It claims Rear Admiral Sir J. Oror urged a court martial against Lord St. Windinys for unofficerlike conduct, which the Admiralty declined. A vessel recently reached Bourdeaux carrying Frenchmen transported from America by order of Jean Adams, Big, the President.
Ireland dispatches detail French and rebel stores found in Killala and Kilkenny patrols. Locals describe coastal skirmishes, ship activity, and a murder case at Augh Wolaghan. arrests at Kevin Street reveal suspicious papers. Major General Dutry-Patis departs Limerick to assume command of York. Major General Huxsz to replace him.
A lengthy October letter from Wexford reports General Taylor leading Cavan militia Yeomen infantry and cavalry at Newtownbarry toward Mr. RycHarps’s and Graigte, clashing with Enniscorthy rebels. Hundreds fled to the mountains as royal troops and Carlow units pursue, with about 150 rebels killed or wounded and many captured. Additional notes describe Holt’s band scattered, York’s Highlanders pursuing, and a mail coach robbery near Clonafly Wood with a pistol and knife assault. Prisoners, loot, and police actions fill the dispatch, including 36 prisoners escorted to Waterford and others to New Geneva under militia guard.
October 18 report notes a supposed French line of battle ship appearing after action but warns the account lacks corroboration from other letters. County Kildare affizes delayed from Athy to Naas for security concerns. Wexford affizes will be adjourned due to flooding of the clear grounds pending further orders from the Commission of Oyer and Terminer.
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