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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 14, 1797
Page
4
Bills were read a second time with two more from the Commons. Lord Morra's motion was postponed until the Lord Chancellor is well enough to attend the Wool sack. Few peers were present and the House adjourned early to the next day.
House or Commons journals note second readings and commits for Tweed Fishery Penge Inclosure and New Castle Canal Bills. Several Bills pass third reading, others read a second time and committed. Petitions against a Poor Bill presented. Accounts ordered and duties set to October 10 and February 4. Committees for Inland Navigation Duty Bill and Militia Pay Bill scheduled for the coming Friday.
Mr Grey moved the second reading of the Newcastle Canal Bill. Mr William Dundas voiced objections and proposed a three month delay for a second reading, then withdrew the amendment. The Bill was read a second time and ordered to be committed tomorrow. In Exchequer Bills, Mr Tierney moved to lay before the House accounts of issued Exchequer Bills dated March 11 and 13 and their purposes, Grey seconded. motion agreed. Adjourned.
Postscript describes arrivals from Hamburgh and dispatches from Vienna and Petersburgh. Austrian forces strengthen camps on the Lower Rhine and near Ukareth Limbourg and Nieuwied. 12 000 troops to Sieg defenders. more German contingents promised. Emperors ministers hopeful Saxony renews troops. Frankfort threatened with military action if its 300 men aren t boosted. Piave battle summary: Austrians surprise and sink boats, push back French with artillery and sharps. Dutch crews warned to quell mutiny. Paris papers to the 11th recount a Spaniard victory over Britain at St Vincent s. French accounts misrepresent events.
A Civita Vecchia harbour arrival reports a British bomb ketch carrying 100 chests of muskets for Papal forces. It notes Buonaparte's courteous treatment of Papal officers, who dine with him and are shown high respect.
February reports show Ravenna and Romagna invited to unite with the Republic of Cispadana, Imola already aligned. Buona parte offers friendship to St Marino. English recruit emigrants in Papal lands while Catholics in Britain Ireland pledge 1.2 million pounds to aid the Pope. News notes the Pope’s health declined after Mantua Ancona fall. French evacuation of Trent. Tuscany ports kept shut at their request. peace terms with the Pope outlined.
Florence reports on February 14 that 1400 French troops led by General Vaubois advanced into the Pope's dominions on the 8th with horse and artillery. English pull out of Porto Ferrajo leaving the cities clear for the sovereign. About 700 Papal soldiers and officers defect to the French between the 4th and 14th. Milan asks Paris to declare Lombardy free and independent after Mantua's fall.
In Milan on February 21, several Papal towns willingly opened gates to the French troops and residents joined them. Disturbances at Citta del Pieve forced the Governor and Bishop to flee as commotions occurred there.
On February 28 authentic news arrived that the French Republic has declared Frankfort neutral. A request for indulgence to the Emperor was met with a response that the city’s contingent, once 300, will be increased to 7400 under heavy penalties. Austrians along the Lahn brace for a strong defense as rumors spread. Trees and brush are being cleared in anticipation of invasion.
March 4 report notes General Werneck is absent toward the Sieg while Austrians delay active moves on the Lower Rhine. Much hinges on responses expected from Petersburgh by the Imperial Cabinet regarding the coming campaign.
PYRIS March 8 reports a near Peace with Parmgal submitted to the Directory, with some Members hesitating to sign. Letters from Tyrel mention daily action between General Maffena’s troops and forces under Archduke Charles. Buonaparte seeks new Austrian victories after peace with the Pope, heading toward Tyrolete. Private letters claim an engagement between Archduke Charles and Maffena with heavy Austrian losses. A conference dictates French garrison withdrawal from Leghorn and a 1,200,000 livres payment by the Grand Duke for troop departure. Paris papers errantly claim a Spaniards victory over the English fleet, echoed by Madrid dispatches.
Reports from the engagement recount the St Trinity da being crippled and disabled while Spanish ships claim victories including sinking several English vessels. French papers note widespread prize seizures, neutral shipping rules, and political tremors in Europe as treasurer funds and public morale face strain.
The Commission of Finances opened the Budget of the French Republic with resolutions to match receipts to expenses. Proposals include a lottery and garden ground improvements at the Thuilleries and National Palace, plus stamp and register duties. Reports of clashes in Italy and Madrid notes include Gen Beillard eliminating 30 peasants, Murat advancing on the Adige, and a Prussian envoy bringing intelligence. The Directory lists deputies chosen and prepared for electoral assemblies. Madrid reports Catalonian disturbances and war against Portugal with large mobilizations.
The text lists terms of a peace with the Pope including renouncing alliance with France, ceding Avignon and Ferrara Bologna, a French garrison at Ancona, and control of the port’s Admiralty. It sets a 30 million livre payment, provisioning of troops, reparation for an assassination, and a reestablishment of the French Academy plus arts monuments. French troops occupy Edles Healiness territories until the treaty’s full execution.
English State Lottery issue numbers announced the thirty second day drawing No 17 122 with a top prize of pool and several prize numbers listed including 21054 235554 24849 39161 and 48490 with prizes of sol.
Notice states Mrs Pope of Covent Garden Theatre died in London after a recent illness. The brief obituary references her husband and indicates the funeral details will be announced locally by the family.
Prices of stocks at Thelve Gah Bank reveal a bank stock at Gah with a half percent rise or fall, Confols trading around 3 percent, and Imperial bonds quoted near 3 percent. New Exchequer Bills show a 3 percent differential. The text records several rate changes and unsettled values in a compact market snapshot.
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