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Newspaper
Weekly Register
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 11, 1799
Page
3
A Liverpool reader sends a religious poem-like letter dated Aug 47 1799 praising Jehovah’s care for Israel. The piece reflects on Egypt to Canaan, exile among nations, prophetic fulfillment, crucifixion, salvation, and a future joyful return to Zion, urging nations to fear God.
Foreign Mews from Monday arrives with varied accounts of the Italian action near Novi. Reports confirm a bloody battle with immense casualties on both sides. General Melas cites 4000 killed or wounded among the allies while Lord William Bentinck claims 5000. French accounts reportedly magnify their own losses.
The latest reports detail heavy casualties as Moreau retreats and both sides suffer major losses. French operations around Novi and Cornegliano reveal partial gains, while Massena’s wing nears Coire. A French Rhine army division advances toward Heidelberg to divert Archduke’s forces, potentially aiding Maffena in Switzerland. Public letters note vigorous measures in Holland to oppose French actions.
An Aug 28 battle near Novi ends with Gen. Joubert mortally wounded while leading a bayonet charge. General Moreau survives, as Doctrines praise French bravery. The Directory reports defeats of Austrian forces and captures, with praise for generals St Cyr Perignon and Grouchy and orders honors for the fallen.
Imperial Major Count Hardegg arrives from Novi with news of a decisive victory. The army defeated the enemy on Rivalto plains and occupied Novi on the 12th while luring French forces toward Tortona and Serma. Russian General de Rosenberg and General Kray maneuver toward Cuneo.
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