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Newspaper
Georgetown Gazette
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1801
Page
2
The speaker argues against sacrificing Britain's maritime strength for Russian gains. He condemns neutral concessions and warns that four nations are forcing a new maritime code, jeopardizing England's rights and trade. He vows to defend national honor with resolve, even at great cost.
News from London reports Lord Nelson’s squadron entering the Cattegat and near Copenhagen, sinking or capturing eighteen of twenty three Danish ships. Denmark’s capital and navy fall under British control as Danish forces under Prince Charles Hesle Caffel seized Hamburg with twelve thousand troops before. A London report claims Sir John Warren captured sixteen French transports.
Early this morning a Russian officer named Kent Beyder arrived in Hamburgh with news of Emperor Paul I death by apoplexy. He carried a letter to the British king. Reports say Alexander I has withdrawn from the northern confederacy and Prussia plans Hanover troop evacuation. Danish troops near retirement. Buonaparte offers Spain a residence for exiled princes. Rigaud, expelled from Saint-Domingue, lands at Bourdeaux after 32 days from Guadeloupe. London bank stock moves and flour prices noted.
London reports announce that in council His Majesty granted the great seal to John Lord Eldon who took the oath as lord high chancellor of Great Britain and joined the board. Letters from Lisbon note a four month truce between Spain and Portugal restoring prewar trade terms. A rumor of the death of the emperor of Ruth shows up as unfounded chatter.
The text reports the death of Emperor Paul I of Russia from an apoplectic fit amid accusations of tyranny and discord with nobles. His son Alexander I is proclaimed emperor and aims to restore amity with England, reappoints Count Woronzow as ambassador, frees British seamen, and lifts property sequestration. Merchants react with optimism as funds rise and market confidence returns.
Captain Otway arrives with dispatches from Admiral Parker in London. Nelson’s fleet attacks Copenhagen after a violent voyage through the Sound. Parker praises Nelson’s bravery, reports captains Moise and Riou lost, remarks on Lt. Yelland’s merit, and notes upcoming promotions.
In answer to the admiral's honored request I inform him that no orders have been given to fire on the British fleet. An express boat has left Hagen and I shall immediately send an officer aboard to inform the admiral. Stricker governor.
In response to your excellency letter I inform you that the king of Denmark did not send away the chargé d affaires but on his own demand obtained an order. As a soldier I cannot meddle with petitions but I am not free to allow the fleet to approach the guns of the castle. I wish to be informed before the fleet nears Cronberg Castle about any proposals to His Majesty the King of Denmark. Signed Amr kcil an fiveve. fred, SreforER, Zouernon.
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