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Newspaper
Express And Evening Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 15, 1798
Page
4
The concluding papers reveal ongoing friction over loans and diplomacy between the French and American envoys in Paris. Pinckney Marshall and Gerry recount informal talks, threats of force, and demands for a formal settlement or passports, with Talleyrand pressing for a loan and recognitions as leverage.
The piece notes that France has extended Dutch rescriptions to sell and that the United States intends to buy, promising stronger alliance if it proceeds. It mentions French reimbursement of American prizes and granting free navigation to French ships in the future as part of the arrangement.
A convoy arrived at Torbay led by Lord Bridport with eight ships of the line and numerous smaller vessels. A large fleet gathered in Margate roads, including light ships and transports totaling forty ships, embarking infantry, flank companies, and light infantry from the Foot Guards for a secret expedition likely targeting enemy armaments in ports. At Flushing, six large Dutch frigates and gun boats are reported to be nearing join with Dunkirk-bound French forces.
The Imperial Commissioners pressed the French plenipotentiaries over why peace talks lag, citing eighteen articles needing ripened reflection. Bernadotte’s envoy report and courtier reactions follow an extraordinary council, with claims of Austrian justification and a proclamation to foreign courts. Paris also notes unease at L Hermes in Brest, and reports on La Hogue flotillas, Musxexy and Cherbourg join, with English fleets firing at will. Troops move in Cotentin, Marcon expedition looming. Directory candidates include Treilhan and Leyrande, with Azzara to replace Campo. Reports from Wesel contradict claims of a cession. negotiations on Rhine left bank still wary. Peace pace and Petigny debate. Pace and his wife leave the Spanish court for Grenada. Medea’s status noted.
Twisleton's Divorce Bill passed third reading as the House adjourns topics include a delayed reading of the British Fishery Bill and the Lancaster Quarter Sessions Bill. Lord Cavendish opposes the latter. arguments center on chartered rights, magistracy, and potential central tribunals. Dundas argues for regulating provisional cavalry. estimates total force and costs, with yeomanry highlighted as reliable. The debate touches taxation, defense needs, and future callout powers before a motion to proceed with a bill on yeomanry cavalry.
Report notes armed shipment from Rochfort destined for Cayenne. The Edict of the King of the Two Sicilies requisitions all subject plate amid grandiloquent preamble. General Berturer departs for Toulon and will rank beside Buonavarre as chief of staff.
In the Scotch appeal Kidd against Davisor the House affirmed the Court of Session decree. Lords were summoned Friday next on the Militia Government Bill. Session adjourned to Friday.
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