Inconstant Mews on War Fears and European Tensions
The piece contemplates war looming over Europe, noting French and Austrian moves, the threat to Egypt and Britain, and the fragility of peace. It cites Napoleon’s command, Vienna’s stance, and military preparations near the Rhine and Nidda, with Count Cobenzel’s Vienna order and Ehrenbreitstein rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulm
Italy
Vienna
Naples
Catmpa Formnio
Nidda
Ehrenbreitstein
Rhine
Rastadt
Count Cobenzel
Count Lehrbach
Hungary
Bohemia
Frankfort
Russia
Prussia
Archduke Charles
Ane
Abe
Bernadotte Angered City by Flying Tri Colour Banner
April 13 festival marked the city’s 1796 defense against the French army. Bernadotte refused police calls to remove the tri coloured flag from his hotel balcony. Riots ensued with windows broken, furniture destroyed, and two carriages burned. Authorities promised protection. next day the Minister demanded dismissal of Thu gut and punishments, then departed for Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiema
Bernadotte
Thugut
Vienna
Axibassador
M.de Degelman
Miliéry
Gers
Paris
Roving Dispatches From Europe and France Amid Wars
Reports detail Napoleon leaving Paris for Toulon with senior officers aboard to join military operations. Recounts suppression of journals in France, evacuations by Cardin al authorities in Rome, and a large volunteer seafaring force for an English expedition. Also notes Swiss Swedish diplomacy and Vienna loan. Neapolitan and Tuscan rulers banishing fugitives, with Cisalpine changes under Berthier and Dutch garrisons resuming control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizen Grandes
Poisson
Council of Eldersoo
L’observateur de la Dordogne
le Courier de la Gironde
Buonaparte
Paris
Toulon
Blanquet
Duchailer
Villeneuve
England
Trieste
Spain
Baron de Stael
Vienna
Naples
Tuscany
Rome
Cisalpines
Berthier
Lucca
Rome celebrates liberty amid French troops parade in Rome
Fragmented report recalls a celebrated Roman event with French troops under General d Allmagne occupying the city. A vast triumphal arch on St. Angelo bridge, 600 vocal performers, over 40 musical instruments, and 30,000 Romans formed a ceremonial display. An altar for Liberty stood on an elevated stage as oaths were sworn. The spectacle closed with a feast for 700 and fireworks.
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Rome
Péter
St. Angelo
D’ Allmagné
France
Libérty
Julian
Paganitt
Milan
Romé
Allemagne
Heropérty
House of Farnese
Naples
Mediterranean
Swiss Cantons Move Toward New Constitution
In Berne on April 4 and Geneva reports a deputation of 6000 citizens presenting a draft constitution. Representatives from cantons gather at Aiau to accept the proposal amid public distress and widespread discussion of governance beyond the old framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Beraty
Caesar
Theca
Aiau
Geneva
Sweden News Reflects Forced Trade Tensions
Stockholm, April 3. Navigation is severely impeded by the season, raising merchant fears over French actions toward neutral ships and hindering entry to usual trade routes.
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Stockholm
Condé Leader Arrives in Russia Amid Honors
The French noble Conde arrives at Peterborough welcomed with royal-style honors and joins the Russian service. He is elected Grand Master of a large Order while Condé forces establish headquarters at Dubne. About 8000 men are reported in his command with many entering Russian service for a future role in the empire.
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Russia
Peterbourgh
de’ ‘Conde
France
Order of Malta
Army of Condé
Dubne
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