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Newspaper
Weekly Register
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 01, 1798
Page
3
The exiles Pichegru Barthelemy and others report from Sinamary in Guiana detailing civility of local hosts and their hunting shares. They note a lack of civilization while recounting Buonaparte’s convoy leaving Malta on June 16 and expected to arrive by July 6.
The Naples government mobilizes youths and even clergy, while regular troops move to frontiers. A decisive reply is expected from Paris. French envoy Garabare demands Sicily’s Messina cession, internal political repression, and prohibition of English goods and ships. Naples replies it cannot comply.
Fragmented OCR notes describe French forces in Sardinia around 1500, with Serravailté and Catia occupied by a French garrison in Turin’s Citadel. Armies clashed as 1200 Servavaills advanced to Portnidh and were driven back by two cavalry squadrons, leading to French control of 17 towns and a ceasefire.
By a decree of the Batavian Republic Legislature dated July 9 and carried out by the Provisional Directory all members of the Second National Assembly elected in January have been set at liberty.
The President informs Congress of Gen. Pallas mission to the French Republic, presenting letters from Gerry and the French minister. He notes expectations that future ministers will be treated with respect and honors the envoy as a representative of a great and independent United States.
A dated April 17 1798 missive from The President of the United States Gerry to American envoys in Paris. He discusses a failed passport, the Directory's refusal to permit leaving France, and attempts to resume reciprocal communications and discuss a loan. He asserts his mission to support the administration and proposes replacements if negotiations stall. He closes with respect to the recipient's lady and a sincere attachment.
Fragmentary notes from 1798 reveal Charles C. TalleyRand and Mr Gerry correspondence about cancelling missions, demanding passports, and warning that treaties must not be purchased with money. Reports mention Gen Marshall and Gen Pinckney delays, an Alien Bill passage, and New Hampshire chaplain removal for prayer omissions.
The document discusses French claims against Britain and U.S. trade policy, citing Talleyrand's letters to Gerry and the American response. Congress approves a public circulation of the ministerial reply while negotiations with Gerry are favored. A July 2 letter from Talleyrand scorns U.S. interference and urges peace, noting American provocations and potential war if talks fail.
An anecdote about a Buonaparte sailor who dives at night after a half ox falls overboard. The ox is thrown overboard for being pickled. The sailor is saved but mocked by shipmates. Buonaparte overhears and rewards him with sixty Louis.
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