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Newspaper
Weekly Register
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 18, 1798
Page
3
The Pontiff, led by dragoons and two Commissaries, was moved from his seat to Siena then Florence. He reluctantly walked aided by attendants, tears in his eyes, as two officers guarded him for the night. The journey began early in the morning after two detachments surrounded a coach and guarded the Pope’s transfer.
A fragment from a period piece reflects on global disturbances and divine decrees. It notes Europe Asia Africa and America in flux under ambition folly and restraint, questions who is worthy to open the Book of Divine Decrees, and comments on German French and Sardinian shifts shaping peace while condemning Pompéry’s office and character.
A Malta surrender report dated July 8 notes pensions for the Grand Master Hompefch and knights, with specific amounts for different ranks. It describes French negotiators and private letters confirming terms, a 24 hour armistice, and a definitive convention concluded aboard the Orient with Commander Bofredoxt Ranfijot leading the Grand Master’s delegation.
Reports from Malta describe Buonaparté’s fleet actions against the Knights of Malta, the release of thousands, and Greek engineers arriving from Constantinople, with a warning to the Viceroy of Sicily about Spanish ships. The French Directory discusses internal security, finance deficits, and arrests, plus canal plans and a Dutch trade ban.
Fragmented report discusses renewed recruiting for the Austrian army and similar Italian contracts, demands for indemnification for Rhine provinces, and a decree outlining appraisals and property seizure rules tied to peace terms. It references French ministers and plenipotentiaries, with notes on land ownership and forthcoming formal statements.
Authentic letters from Cont portello Galicia dated June 13 report the Ferrol squadron of the line ready to set to sea. They say 15,000 troops are on board with a large stock of warlike ammunition. Naval officers at Coimpostello, on 14 days leave, have orders to return to their post at once.
In Naples strong entrenchments rise as disputes erupt between the Neapolitan court and France. French envoy Garat, named de facto member of the regible body, plans to travel to Paris amid tensions. The British Mediterranean fleet appears before Naples and a diplomatic rift unfolds with the court over English actions near the city.
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