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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 20, 1797
Page
4
Postscript reports continued confusion on the Continent with stalled negotiations between Aubeia and France and new Italian obstacles. Buonaparte and Prussia actions loom, while Holland laments revolution damage, church decline, and national misery as French influence grows. An American brings swift news of Carthagena treasure seizures and British naval successes.
The Jamaica Royal Gazette reports privateers troubling the coast of the West Indies, a small schooner tender to HMS Tarter capsized with a band lost, General Simcoe to return in July with General White succeeding. A French squadron led by Citizen Renau is active against African trade, and the Polly and Jane from this port were captured by a 10 gun Spanish guarda costa after a two hour engagement. its captain killed two men in defense before being slain. Biron Montalembert carried a package to England. Commodore Barney remains blocked in the Roads by the Asia and two frigates per Norfolk reports via the Sophia Shirly.
The Thomas OBrien from Newfoundland to Waterford caught fire at moorings and was scuttled off the Tower. The Jason from Memel to Aberdeen and the Two Brothers from Memel to London were captured in the North Sea by a Dutch privateer and sent to Stavanger. The Martinico from Martinico to Newfoundland was taken and sent to St Eustatius. The George Parfona from Grenada to Newfoundland was captured and sent to Guadaloupe.
General Mack is back from visiting the army as preparations continue for contingencies. The Marquis de Gallo and Baron Thugot discuss questions. he returns tomorrow with answers. News from Turkey speaks of alarm and a Grand Council of War in Sophia with sixteen Pachas. Venice trade is weak while capitals receive remittances to Vienna Augsburg Bern and others. The Archduke Palatine travels to review Hungarian militia. Rebellious Styrian tax resistances prompt arrests. Austria’s armed force, excluding Hungarian cavalry, totals 438000. 5000 imperial troops leave Trieste for Venetian Dalmatia amid scarcity. Marquis de Gallo’s dispatches trigger long conferences hampered by Italian affairs as France questions Leoben terms.
Ratibosn reports the Diet publishes a letter of thanks to the Emperor for the 18th ul Imperial Court decree. They praise his firmness and disinterested acts for the Germanic Constitution and Empire integrity. They note the decree was shared with Estates for three weeks of consideration and demand measures to end hostilities and indemnify losses, or have governments bear the costs.
In Genoa on June 27 authorities announce Trees of Liberty planted and a new government. Ex nobles must return within ten days or face 10,000 dollar penalties. Citizens with extra muskets must surrender them. Prisoners freed from May offences are numbered at 26. An ordinance orders swift return within 24 hours as 168 comply and the Doge dons a blue and white scarf.
Venice reports the French Consul at Sebenico his wife and children murdered in private. Inhabitants of Cattare join Turks and Montenegrins forming about 30,000 armed men who reject both French and Emperor authority.
Rome reports General Mack delivered important proposals from the Emperor and has joined General Buonaparte at his headquarters in recent days. The note casts light on Franco Austrian military exchanges and the ongoing European power play with both leaders coordinating.
Citizens in St Marino defy papal influence by destroying nobility emblems and moving toward a complete overhaul of the constitution, signaling renewed determination to cast off papal yoke.
Early this morning a strong Prussian force entered Nuremberg and disarmed the City Guard, sending them away without citizen consent. They blocked entry and exit to the city during the operation to prevent interruptions.
Francefort reports the first post peace arrival from Strasbourg. A large tri coloured flag is displayed as rain and cold delay harvest by about two weeks. News notes military mobilizations across Rufsia with Hussars Coffacs and infantry battalions expanding. Desertions surge through Switzerland into France. Revolutionary unrest arises in Pays de Vaud. Austrians fortify Ulm while Upper Suabia must supply timber and planks.
MENTZ July 8 The French have allowed Electors of Treves and Cologne to refit palaces at Coblentz and Bonn used as hospitals and expect readiness for reception around October. General Lemoine's division broke up quarters at Wetzlar and began retreat through Siegburg.
PORT NEWS reports Dryad of 36 guns and Spitfire of 20 guns under Captain Seymour cruising for Falmouth and Spitfire, with Saturn, St. Albans, and La Sultante listed in the Sound, detailing naval movements and ship strengths.
Portsmouth reports the St Fiorenzo and Syren frigates arriving from France and the Pallas from Lord St Vincent's fleet with a Spanish privateer captured at passage. A court martial opens aboard the Hector for Montague mutineers. The Resolution brig seizes a large smuggling lugger with 600 casks of prints 42 bales of tobacco and other goods. Outward bound fleets remain windbound at St Helen's.
Capt. Telford of the Dover cutter reports speaking with the outward bound Quebec fleet of 18 sail on the 4th instant off Pica, under convoy of Eurydice and Hind frigates. Hind left Latona and Romney at St Michael's then departed. Latona and Romney and convoy ships later disappeared. A fair wind aided the Dover after parting. Army cutter Jamaica to New York captured by a privateer and carried to Cuba. Berfey Corder Newfoundland to Bristol seized by Latour French privateer of 16 guns and 150 men.
Wheat prices rose slightly for inferior grades while all other grains moved slowly and heavily in early trading. Current grain prices show English Wheat at 48s to 53s, Hog Pease 27s 4d to 28s, and Barley and Oats near 26s to 34s with several grades listed.
The Guildhall Court of Common Council met with the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, and Commoners. They postponed a regimental move, debated powers of the Commissioners, inducted Rev. Roberts to St Peters Garhull, reviewed chamber finances, and considered loan options and Bank offers. The Tackle House Bill was sent to Law Officers for examination.
Prices of stocks on this day at Tauelog show 0' leche 5 percent. Annuities at 77 se 4 percent. Consols listed at 65 3 percent and 52 3 percent. Reduced Consols at 52. 3. Long Annuities quoted at 3:8. Omnium 3-t:half.
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