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Newspaper
Weekly Register
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 03, 1799
Page
2
A sermon warns that self indulgence and effeminacy threaten social order, urging adherence to divine principle over philosophy. It cites biblical signs of dangerous times and advocates self denial, reverence to God, and public virtue to curb vice and uphold moral governance.
The article opens with a solemn call to duty about reporting on the next campaign and hopes that the Christian world will join in peaceful enlightenment. It notes the selection of official articles and expresses pleasure that America is poised for peace with the appointment of a new Ambassador to treat with France.
Germany reports a Vienna proclamation issued by order of his imperial majesty on the same day as the Archduke event, signaling formal imperial communications tied to recent royal actions.
Fragmentary report from Rafadt March 14 notes Charles’s cautious warnings on securing hereditary dominions and the Empire. It mentions Elector of Bavaria’s arrival at Munich with Baron Hompech as PM, and a tense exchange at Ratisbon where Austrian officer escorted by an Archduke’s order met Bacher’s refusal to depart without compulsion.
Gen Massena reports to the Helartte Directors that he received orders to drive the Austrians from Grison territory and restore patriots in Helvetia. He claims success at Lucien flieg, captures include four cannons and several officers, while two prisoners are taken. He notes lacking artillery and describes a bayonet assault and ongoing distant attacks. He also mentions Gen Auffenberg captured, 3000 prisoners, and Coire as French possession, with further actions by Gen Demont at Reichenau and bridges over the Rhine.
Partial text mentions a 1500 amount and honors or pieces of an action, but lacks clear subjects or context. The readable bits suggest a financial or award reference with missing details, hindering precise identification of people, places, or events.
Gen Massena writes from Lucerne to the French Minister at Coire March 7 describing heavy Austrian resistance near Coire with 3500 prisoners and seven cannon captured. Oudinot on the left wing defeats a superior force, taking 1500 more prisoners and seven guns. Austrians retreat in haste as Venice notes fortifications and Piave bridges. Civita Vecchia hosts three English frigates with supplies. Sardinian king sails for Ragusa. Moliterni and Doria dispatched to Paris. British squadron blocks Naples amid shortages.
The report from Constantinople states the agreement with Paffwan Ozglou by the Ottoman government. It demands dismissal of foreigners, loyalty to the Porte, and the wearing of the Koran as proof of duty. Raffwan sends his brother hostage to Constantinople as a pledge of sincerity. Gen Buonaparte gains merchant support in Egypt and Turks fear dislodgement. News mentions Acre negotiations, French soldiers marrying Egyptian women, Naples loss causing panic, English backing, and potential ministry changes. Sir Sydney Smith to sail for Egypt with the Turkish Admiral aboard a fleet of 20 ships.
In Kingston Jamaica a prisoner at the Mole reports extreme scarcity with only yams and plantains for food. A near two oclock earthquake struck the town and the ship Thomas off Capt Lowrey's hulks endured a violent shock about seven minutes before two P. M. lifting masts and rigging and nearly tossing the second officer from his chair.
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