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Newspaper
Weekly Register
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 18, 1798
Page
3
A large hay and straw magazine adjoining a fire scene was almost entirely destroyed last night as flames spread perceptibly. The incident, though fierce, did not extend further. Copenhagen reports the French Envoy pledging future respect for the Danish flag unless misused to ferry enemy stores or merchandise. Officials say ships require no convoy to guard against French privateers.
From Peterborough and Mittau reports, the funeral procession to the church drew the Emperor on horseback as Berlin declares three weeks of mourning. Louis XVIII arrived with honours and the foreign monarch was greeted by nobles and civil and military authorities, troops reduced to an ensign's guard at his request.
Rome reports drastic measures as the new government bans stilettos with the death penalty threat and requisitions church plate to coin money. Tomorrow Argentina Theatre opens. Romans will see women on stage for first time amid economic strains and imposed contributions. Monarchic actions include foreign priests ordered to leave and a tax on nobles with notable sums.
Switzerland base reports electing deputies to the Legislative Body of the Helvetic Republic. Lavartier, the French commissioner, organizes the country and may deploy troops. Havre action saw a brig with 16 guns and 37 gunboats refuse cooperation. shelling and flotilla retreat followed. The Diamond’s gallantry is noted amid rising tensions.
In Madrid on March 28 the Prince of Peace resigns as Prime Minister and is succeeded by Chevalier d Ayala, a Buonaparte ally. The new minister orders all emigrants to quit Madrid within 24 hours and all other regions within one month.
Palawan Oglou reports to the united Pachas that after two repulses at Prozarerze he will press a third assault at the same site. Twelve thousand Belgrade garrison troops are ordered to advance. The Rebel-Chief invites Constantinople to march to Adrianople if they wish to engage him.
In April reports from Cork detail daily arms seizures by detachments of troops and multiple break-ins in Castle Cooke near Kilworth. Defenders clashed with a sergeant's guard at Ballacloagh, with casualties on the insurgent side. Dublin authorities order arms surrender, security patrols, and strict nocturnal controls across Queen's County. A murder on Darhe Street prompts military inquiries and a stern officer-law emphasis.
Fragmentary country news reports multiple incidents from April including a gale wreck with oxen lost, a deadly fire at Mr Cooke’s farm, a prison bribery attempt, a king of Portugal reference, and troop movements around London and Chelmsford. The garbled OCR yields scattered dates, places, and events with minimal clear context.
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