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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 24, 1797
Page
2
Sept 9 report warns the yellow fever rises with thirty deaths in the last twenty four hours. If the trend continues, half the inhabitants may flee and the city could be evacuated. Post-office moved to Well Street about three miles from the city as gloom deepens. New York notes describe an unexpectedly healthy appearance for Sept 12.
An advertisement and testimonials for the Cardiac and Nervous Tincture by James Rymer. Letters from users in 1796 report relief from bilious and nervous complaints, improved appetite, and renewed health after course use. The notice lists sale points, prices, and retailers in London.
An 18th century advertisement for a new edition of a medical treatise by Charles Swift, surgeon, promoting a safe alterative to salivation and detailing cases where salivation failed. Includes sections on venereal disease in both sexes, urethral disorders, prophylaxis, and methods of presenting infections, with printer and publisher details.
From Laybach and Laybach reports dated Sept and Oct, Austrian forces including 80 artillerymen and 2000 recruits march toward the Italian front, with entrenchments rising along the Isonzo frontier. Vienna volunteers relocate and field works expand as preparations to resist Buonaparte’s forces intensify.
Milan reports ongoing talks at Pafferano with daily peace rumors and contradictory signs of war. Public mood remains calm yet hopeful that Italian and French forces may soon end the conflict. A purported letter from headquarters claims peace signed, while other reports prompt confusion. French troops reportedly embarked at Marseilles amid a serious disturbance.
Reports indicate large bodies of troops moved through Germany to the army last week and more follow this week along with numerous transports. Accounts from various places suggest reinforcements are rushing toward the Italian army, dampening hopes for peace.
In Manhelm on October 6, the area grows martial as France bans Rhine crossings and travel to Lautern and Deux Ponts. Archduke Charles issues parallel orders. Guards, ball-cartridges, and volunteer posts are ready for action while the army remains in cantonments.
Francfort October 7 report says two battalions of Lafcy enter the city and no notice of armistice termination. Austrian frontier posts near Nidda reinforced as French strengthen forward positions. General Angereau expected at Weilburg. French take possession of earth hut camp. Fears of renewed hostilities rise.
Sept 27 an Adjutant-General to General Hotze visited Innichen from Klagenfurt for a long talk with General Vukoffovich and returned. Austrian troops in Pufter valley ordered to march to Corbina on the frontier, then deeper into Venetian territory. From Trent a courier reached Generals Kerpen and Landon and troops in that area began their march.
Incomplete text notes that troops of Warrardine and forces from Mentz and Falkenstein faced preliminaries once respected by the French. It indicates new treatment of levies, contributions, and requisitions, with unclear references to locations and actions.
Gazette reports an imperial ukase detailing army and navy recruitment, rating deficiencies as grave and mandating service of three men out of every five hundred across the empire. The decree signals broad conscription measures affecting provinces under Petersburgh authority.
From the Brussels Papers we announce that under certain conditions Brussels will be declared a free port. This development is expected to greatly increase the city’s trade and compensate for losses caused by the blockade.
A Lisbon dispatch recounts an English minister pressuring Portugal to oppose ratification of the treaty with the French Republic. It notes strong threats as the Portuguese minister Pinto responds by sending a cutter to England and a courier to Paris to inform the Portuguese resident that the treaty is disapproved and void.
Reports from Roveredo say French forces have entered Valtelline and Bormio to aid a local revolution. General Buonaparte reportedly obtained a three week armistice to send an ultimatum to Paris. General Mack, with the Italian army, introduces new drills to counter French maneuvers.
Hague dispatch notes a late naval clash proving disastrous for the Dutch squadron. Both sides fought with unexampled fury, several vessels gain glory yet show evident battle marks. The public fears heavy losses and asserts all ships present did their duty.
The dispatch from Padua reports hostilities resuming in Italy with French troops deployed to the region. News from Rome Florence and Naples questions the Courts' intentions as Metternich resigns. Sardinia issues a finance edict resembling bankruptcy raising taxes on large bills and emissions. Nobility rules in France restrict noble citizens from public roles unless meeting residency and contribution requirements. Desertions and Chouan activity grow in various districts amid calls to join Royalist efforts.
French authorities ordered blocking of Rhine bank passage as reprisal but reports say the communication has been restored to allow free passage on the Hundruck near Mestz until France halts opposition.
Letters from the Banks of the Rhine say General Angereau orders generals to lead divisions and brigades with officers to their posts. Troops to shield from winter with coats and pantaloons. General Refebvre and General Bournonville move towards Wetzlar and Duffel dorf as 16,000 troops of the Army of the North join the Army of Germany, including cavalry.
Last Monday the 2eth instant General Meers feldt and Count Cybenoet arrived here invested with powers which are said to be unlimited. Yesterday in the afternoon General Buonapate with his whole retinue proceeded to the can of Pasletiano in our city and sted
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