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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 25, 1797
Page
2
A courier brings news that the final peace preliminaries were ratified with no difficulties and that Britain may gain liberal terms. Austria would only secede from its alliance if the proposed terms are not accepted, and a general peace is deemed certain.
A lengthy testimonial letter from Donald Campbell of Brighton dated July 3 1796 praises Rymer Cardiac Tincture. It describes long tropical illness in India with liver and digestive issues, reviews prior mercury treatment, and details improved appetite and health after three bottles. Campbell urges publication to aid others in hot climates and mentions availability and pricing in various London shops.
Fragmentary OCR note records a royal awards mention with the Duke of Dorset and the Earl of Harcourt, plus references to princes and nobles. It notes a commission to seven public and thirty-nine private figures and adjourned bills in a ceremonial context with congratulatory events.
The House of Commons discussed the Royal Assent to several bills including the Imperial Loan Guarantee and West India Governors Indemnity. Sir W Pitt Peltony opposed the newspaper stamp duty within a broader tax package, while Mr Sheridan urged splitting the bill. A committee was formed to divide it and debate on Tuesday next. A petition from ship owners over insurance was presented.
Fragmentary 18th century letter excerpts discuss Austrian English relations, Venice affairs, parliamentary secession, and a failed conspiracy. The report mentions Mr Hamaowwod returning from Vienna, fleet actions against smugglers, and a tragic murder at Coppid Beach turnpike with a pedlar arrest in Reading. Also noted are a monument for Garrick and accidents near Wokingham.
A fragmented letter reports European tensions as Venice faces French pressure and Austrian countermeasures. Dispatches from Vienna note the strategic Verona region, possible territorial exchanges, and ongoing military preparations. The piece emphasizes fragile alliances and the impact on Venice’s status under Saint Mark.
In Coblenz on May 6 the armistice relief brings security for officers and Austrians to visit freely. Hearts long broken by five years of danger begin healing. Provisions for Ehrenbreitstein fortress are allowed every eight days via Meptzi Phedauier, with supply lines from the Upper Rhine.
Three French officers arrive in Manheim to cooperate with Palatinate authorities in inspecting the area and arranging its fate. Reports say the city may be formally delivered to France after the inspection, maintaining conditions as they were when the French entered.
In Heidelberg on May 2 the Duke of Desixponts will be seized to his possessions in Alsace as territorial lord. The headquarters of the Acthluke Checker are at Rilat Durlach but are expected to move to Schwetzingen.
The ratification of the preliminaries of peace with Austria was published for the French army. French forces detained three officers of the Empire at Werzlar as hostages for the imposed contribution. The President of the Chamber, Ocringen, was also arrested but released. The contribution will be paid.
In Hague Magy 9 the United States names Mr Murray minister plenipotentiary to the Batavian Republic and he is soon due to arrive. Batavian troops and officers have orders to be ready for the field tomorrow. Details of the secret reason are unclear with reports of transports prepared to receive troops and possible expedition. Paris letters suggest peace preliminaries may redraw French boundaries.
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