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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 21, 1796
Page
3
Fragmentary accounts describe fighters holding their ground near Bingén while a French Commissary and two musicians were captured by the opposing force. The morning report notes at least some prisoners taken, with no final confirmation yet.
Vague private letters from Italy report Field-marshal Wurmser’s tactical stand near Mantua after repulses against the French, with Austrian and French forces maneuvering along the Danube and Rhine. Couriers relay updates on reinforcements, magazines, and casualty figures as Buonaparte progresses from Piedmont.
Dispatch from Cologne notes two batteries on the quay command the Beutz and Mulheim plain while Bournonville lingers at Mulheim with a weak garrison guarding interior ports. Reports from Andernach and Coblenz describe troop assemblages and a possible Republican attempt to divert via Neuwied, though a big expedition on the right bank this year seems unlikely. Provisions, especially corn taxed as tithes, are gathering in the city.
RASTADT October 1 The advanced guards of Baron Petrarch’s army led by Lieutenant Colonel Baron d Apres pressed toward Stockach after Villingen and captured several prisoners and horses. He seized the magazines between the Republican line and the Rhine and took possession of an hospital at Donaueschingen. On the 28th he captured more prisoners at that place along with 332 horses as his forces march toward Neustadt and Vieux Brisac to pressure Moreux in retreat.
From Milan dated September 26 General Perthier reports that on Vendemigre 24 the enemy rallied from the Gates of Ceres to forage near Governor ore but was repulsed with losses. Republicans captured 600 prisoners. Genoa letters claim English seized Caprara and captured Genoese Commandant Broz and the entire garrison. About 78,000 troops were involved in the expedition, with a loan of 2,600,000 livres being raised.
Dispatches from STUTGARD report Austrian forces under General Nauen dorf advancing from Ulm via Blanbeuren toward the Upper Neckar while General Morcan moves through the Brifgaw toward the Upper Rhine. French troops repulsed near Kempten Memmingen with heavy losses, retreating to Wurzach Alt hausen Stockach. Nasendor corps arrives Sept 27 28 moves via Hechingen Rothwell Mellingen toward the Black Forest as Petrafeh reaches Horb and proceeds to Sultz.
Oct 2 report says Army of the Sambre and Meuse clashed with North forces near Stammel. Casualties occurred on both sides. Austrians attacked near Bemberg the previous day scattering the French advance guard. Republican troops suffer lack of baggage and ammunition amid widespread discontent and Directory warnings. A courier at Duffeldorf brought orders to advance.
Letters from Strasburg note a Deputy from the Minister of War and two from the Directory arriving and arresting several French army officers. Pichegru is said to command the Rhine army. Six thousand men move to secure Bitsch and the Armweiller valley to block Austrian advance. General Moreau strengthens forces to resume offensive on Lake Constance and form a Rhine line Breisach to Rheinfelden as Imperial troops receive Austrian reinforcements. General Petruch joins Nuuendorf near Rentitugen.
The brig Betsey of Sunderland, coal laden, ran ashore on Beachy Head after collision with the ship Duke of Buccleugh of London. Betsey sank within ten minutes. all crew saved by taking to boats and transferring to another collier. The Buccleugh sustained stern damage and must unload cargo to repair. Nearby, Yarmouth reports Admiral Duncan’s fleet preparing for North Sea cruise and Harwich notes Queen bye-boat’s capture by a privateer before escape aided by a British bark and a later sighting of a 74-gun ship. The privateer had previously taken an English brig toward the Texel’s prize haven.
Sporting intelligence from Newmarket reports the second October meeting with top horses in the Otober Oatlands Stakes and Bunbury Mile. Odds are listed for Cub, Little Devil, Ambrosio, and Stickler among others, with several two year olds competing in sweepstakes and pony classes.
In Dublin Oc, the tenantry urged by Nobleman Earl of Carnamr Ton formed a Cavalry Corps open to all faiths at Luttrestown. Government plans by Earl of Okmondy propose two mixed troops, free of national expense, to serve in any regimental role. A Proclamation revoked an earlier order restricting payments to certain European residents. The 9th regiment of Dragoon Guards arrived from Liverpool and landed yesterday.
The Irish House debated Grattan’s motion on Roman Catholic subjects and the eligibility for seats, amid division over whether to proceed to the Order of the Day. The session later considered a 50,0001 vote of credit for military expenses and new legislation on riot victims in Armagh, with adjournment afterward.
News from America and New York reports Thetis and Thisbe of Admiral Murray’s squadron pursuing a 32 gun French frigate near the Hook. After exchanges of fire the chase continued against two other French vessels of 44 and 38 guns as the squadron closed within three quarters of a mile of the French ships by sunset.
One hundred and fifty emigrants from Shields, the Clercy, have taken up residence in Bishop-wearmouth barracks five. The remainder stay aboard transports at Shields.
A Bath narrative tells how Miss Le of Lincoln, daughter of a bankrupt attorney, lost speech for four years. She dreamed visiting Bath would cure her, and after a trip with Mr L and a companion, she suddenly recovered at a White Hart Inn supper. Witnesses confirm the remarkable event and a letter explains her seizure and restoration.
London market reports widespread price declines across coffee and commodities. Garraway's sold foreign coffee in casks and bags at 122s 6d per cwt, with Plantation coffee at 137s 6d, while other staples like sugar, drugs, spices, and starch showed mixed movements and notable retail rises in milk, butter, eggs, salt, candles, and soap within the week.
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