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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 23, 1796
Page
2
The article notes the New Parliament Commission prepares to open on Tuesday night with the reading of the speech from the Throne. It mentions swearing in new members and choosing a Speaker, likely the Right Hon. Mr. Appineton, who has long held the role since 1789 with dignity and credit.
The Hamburgh Mail reports Jourdan's army retreating in disorder toward the Lahn and Lower Rhine while Archduke leads a large corps on his rear. A separate force is sent to Suabia to push Morezav from Bevaria as Austrian and French operations continue. Frankfurt seen with Imperial horse pursuit, Mentz garrison attack noted, and Grave of Hesse Cassy aligns with Prussia to draw closer to France. A Russian vanguard may reach Lubin, with Sweden and the Duke of Petersburgh departing.
The Austrian army under a young General demonstrates decisive initiative after Amberg, routing a formidable French force and regaining offensive momentum. Critics had urged vigor after initial successes, but the Amberg operation shows disciplined pursuit and strategic impact, while threatening French retreat and urging caution from Republican primes.
Fragmentary lines discuss peace amid ongoing disasters and a weakly stated hope that the Executive Government will respond. The text hints at sincere desire for peace and the weighing of Italy’s situation within broader conflicts, with uncertain attribution and incomplete phrasing.
Fragmentary letter describes the Landgrave of Hessz-Casset forming an alliance with a Ki group, a rupture with Rutia, and mentions the Prince of Tour and Taxis arriving with his Princess en route to Streliz. Names and places are uncertain due to damaged text.
Austrian forces arrived after occupying the city for 54 days as the French retreat toward the Lahn and Lower Rhine. Prisoner and ex-governor Duvignor among those captured. Archduke Charles expected to headquarters here. Moreau’s army mai ntains in Bavaria while Austrian detachments push from Munich toward Swabia. Geiffenfeldt battle proves costly for Austria.
An extraordinary courier reports that His Majesty and the Duke Regent left Petersburgh yesterday and are returning to Stockholm. The dispatch dated September 6 from Stockholm notes their voyage and arrival of the courier this morning.
Berlin reports a Russian force assembling on the Galician frontier is believed to be tasked with protecting Austrian rule in Poland rather than advancing with Imperial troops. It is unclear if recent Russian ministerial communications relate to this army, but Mr de Kaichef has sent several couriers.
Vienna reports alter course of 15 Croatian battalions joining Archduke, now marching to Linz with first column due to arrive by the 16th. Reinforcements to Field Marshal Wurmser's army come from Carniola, Carinthia, and Friuli, while 66,000 Hungarians mobilize, 20,000 en route. A Russian army gathers on Galicia frontiers, vanguard already at Lublin, with unclear destination. About 7,600 French prisoners arrive nearby in ragged, nearly shoeless condition, prompting questions on requisitions and peace terms.
The Geiffenfeld fight near Angolstadt pits Austrians against the French under General Abreau. Latour and Nawendorf drive enemy from positions, then retreat as Neuburg division brings superiority. Latour prepares Pfaffenhausen and Abenberg lines, awaiting reinforcements to pressure Moreau. Hungary forces totaling 60,000 to 70,000 move via Prague to reinforce the army.
The text notes the day before that French reserves artillery and baggage arrived at Wetzlar and Limburg. French scattered forces near Basbach gather as Jourdan pulls reinforcements from Holland. Austrian General Hetze, replacing Wartensleben, reaches the Lahn to trap the French retreat from Duffeldorff.
In a letter to the editor of the Evening Mail the author defends Captain Vancouver against a Herald report. He recounts events in Conduit Street where Lord Camelford and Vancouver encountered each other after a disputed challenge. Vancouver asserts he sought no quarrel and acted under duty to discipline, while Camelford refused to meet as a gentleman and threatened a duel. The piece cites Vancouver’s use of legal means for protection and describes the surrounding public controversy.
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