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Newspaper
Weekly Register
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 23, 1799
Page
4
The famous Van der Noot has been arrested and is now confined in the citadel at Antwerp, authorities announced. The arrest marks a significant development in ongoing political or legal actions involving the prominent figure.
The Court Gazette reports Russian General Xa mienice Podoefk describing French destruction in Egypt. Buonaparte was reportedly taken prisoner and executed by the Pacha Kesai Bekir, with Beys warned, as the Russians note the event and Malta’s Grand Master installation in Petersburgh.
Copenhagen reports the Sound blocked by floating ice prompting English ships at Elfineur to sail North Sea. The Danish Court plans an early voyage with a strong squadron as a fleet of observation and a seamen conscription has been ordered in consequence.
The Divan informs foreign ministers that Hoodafik used Ottoman gunboats to besiege a French fort near Aboukir after the French evacuation, with Rhodes garrison support driving Buonaparte to retreat toward Alexandria. The Grand Vizier urges conciliatory terms with Pasha Oglou as the Porte bears millions in costs and 35,000 troops, offering Widder governance and tax relief as incentives.
In early month measures to arm Europeans and French admin officials led to a mob forming at the grand Mosque. General Dupuy rode to quell the crowd with 12 dragoons but was overwhelmed. he was mortally wounded and died at his quarters. Dragoons also fell during the clash.
After a surge in rebellion the city of Cairo saw Turks fortified in mosques and forts, fighting French forces under General Casterelli. The assault produced heavy casualties on both sides, with Turks and locals executed or executed by vigilante justice. Greeks in Cairo distinguished themselves aiding the French, while Mameluks and Arabs faced pursuit and retaliation. By evening calm returned though tens of thousands endured losses and many homes looted.
On Saturday December 8, the President met both houses of Congress and lamented the alarming pestilence afflicting several cities. He urged enactment of regulations to prevent a similar calamity in the future.
The speech condemns French decrees a warlike act against neutral commerce and urges a firm policy toward France. It calls for renewed diplomacy with caution while stressing preparations for war if negotiations fail. It notes navy expansion and local talks with Indians and Britain, urging national unity to preserve independence and prosperity.
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