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Newspaper
Weekly Register
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 17, 1798
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR describes a defeat with figures like 666 killed or wounded and 1200 paiseners or pieces of cannon and muskets. The rough English force is stated as between 5000 and 6000, including 660 cavalry, with most baggage lost.
A late September dispatch reports Captain Pacha returning to Constantinople preparing to sail with the Ottoman squadron toward Egypt to support troops gathering across the Russian Empire. Austria arrays 180000 infantry and 30000 horses from Zara to Moravia while Russians advance in two columns toward Hungary and Moravia. The French respond with no immediate answer to imperial deputations as negotiations continue amid broader military buildup and debt concerns.
Lifbons Sept 28 A Protestant burial took place for the Prince of Waldeck at the English factory burial site with the Portuguese garrison under arms. Geh Stewart and English staff attended. The Prince died of dropsy in the chest. English artillery compasties and workers embarked, with the 5th regiment destined for a secret expedition, carrying 60 rounds each, possibly to protect Sicily. Gibraltar dispatches report a new Spanish general banning British near the lines, cutting officers’ recreation to 300 yards from barriers.
In Tusin on Sept 23, French musicians play under the citadel ramparts despite Sept 3 events. The government concentrates troops near the capital and rumors spread that they may form a contingent of Duz Mary troops promised by a treaty to supply.
Fragmentary note states that General Menard arrived in Turin to demand 15069 men by order of the French Government. The passage references a large mobilization and the involvement of 10,000 men in flesh, indicating a military requisition or pressure during a period of conflict.
The dispatch from Constantinople notes the deposition of the Grand Vizier for neglecting alertness against the French threat in Egypt. Mustapha Bey is appointed Kaiimaikan, with orders to defend provinces, secure provisions, and intensify sea and land actions against the French. August 18 and Sept 4 dated items describe war footing and port defenses amid Buonaparte’s Egyptian success and Wahabee upsurge threatening Baghdad.
The Bathaw of Bagdat has gathered an army of 50,000 and moved to confront Wahabee, chief of a powerful tribe. The force was commanded by Sheick Swinee, who previously defeated Bufforah, though the campaign appears more desert than battlefield.
East Indies reports describe Zemani Shaw marching from Candahd through Cabul with a large force. Afghan chiefs Lahah Runjut Cahadsh Gaojur Sing join him as royal pavilion is set near Hindostan. Gholaum Mabaméi Kawn leaves Seypore to join Zemaun at Sabol with a strong contingent, amid British pressure on policy.
In Dublin yesterday the House of Commons voted thanks to Admiral Nelson and his fleet, the army fencibles militia and yeomanry of Ireland, and to British regiments in the kingdom for meritorious services. A vote of credit of one million was passed. Marquis Cornwallis then presented the royal assent to bills, and Parliament was prorogued until November 20 with a throne speech praising Nelsons Mediterranean victory and urging continued firmness and measures for the nations safety.
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