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Newspaper
Weekly Register
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 25, 1798
Page
2
A Baltic era report warns that a clandestine illuminist society at the University of Jena promotes infidelity and atheism. Questions posed to new members probe oath, conscience, and denial of the group while pressing allegiance to its aims. References to Stutgard and Rastadt note Jesuit-like origins and ongoing European intrigues.
France in Paris on April 12 announces that the Directory has issued a proclamation to the Army of Italy outlining expected duties and positioning as part of ongoing Italian operations. The brief notice cites the government's formal directive and its aim to coordinate actions with allied forces.
Reports describe naval and colonial schemes to unite the Mediterranean with the Red Sea via Suez, creating a hub for Indian trade. Lists of scientists chosen for the expedition include Monge and Fourier, with aims to control East India commerce and project Bou Travail.
A French court case ends with a full confession by the accused, blocking defense. Paris notes April 21 news of Naples quiet, Scheldt navigation laws, Lisle arrests freed, Dutch protection of ships, and quarantine at Corfu. Reports also mention Lord Bristol’s arrest, a Brest convoy from Nantes, and Gen Goulu’s orders to seize Ehrenbreitstein fortress.
Italy issues a strict decree at Capo d'Istria prohibiting cries of Long Live St Mark and any anti Catholic sentiment. The Pope is slated to reside at Moleck on the Danube with 24 Cardinals overseeing church affairs and a life revenue of 390000 florins.
The principal cantons have adopted the new constitution but Berne reports widespread misery among the people. The French army and its excise duties have caused shortages of provisions and other essentials.
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