Nelson and Buonaparte Reach Alexandria in July
Foreign Mews reports the public has learned Adt Nelson returned without success and Buonaparte arrived safely at Alexandria around July 7. It claims Nelson took the direct south route via Candia and the Morea, while Buonaparte sailed a northerly course, causing Nelson to reach Alexandria first and depart two days before the French arrival.
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Nelson
Buonaparte
Alexandria
Mediterranean
Candia
Morea
France Council debates neutral vessels and prize causes
In Paris on Aug 31 Riou urged leaving prize cases to ordinary tribunals and proposed a line of demarcation for neutral ships. He argued vigilance should protect trade, noting neutral vessels often serve enemies yet are essential for provisioning and exports amid the continental war. The Council ordered his speech printed and adjourned.
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France
Paris
Riou
Fortion
de Stael
M. Necker
Dr. Logan
Patriotic Party of
United States
Brest
Staader
Empire
Count Metternich
Vienna
Bregentz
Grand Council
Atrau
Helverium
Turkey
Rallwan Ogtou
Paffwahrwlou
Buonaparté
Min
Cozantinople
French forts defend Widdin against Turkish assault
Report describes French engineers mounting strong defenses at Widdin as Turkish forces fail to seize the fort. Mention notes Dr. Logan securing embargo removals on American ships in France and General d Hilliers ordered to return to England as a prisoner of war.
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Widdin
Patfwan Oglou
Dr. Logan
France
d’Hilliers
England
Empire Deputation stalls on peace bloodline amid German laws
The report notes the Deputation of the Empire failed to reach a decision after a fitting. French ministers push to end hostilities without Imperial head intervention. Wary of violating German constitutional bounds, they risk undermining the Empire. Other items cover naval moves, Persia civil strife, Vienna recruiting, and Copenhagen alliances.
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Ristadt
Sire
Kieana
Mediterranean
Leghorn
Persia
Aly MeRemet Han
Shah ‘Nadir
Bedd'Han
Tauris
Vienha
Alexander
Wirtemberg
Matthah
Dardanelles
Porte
Knights of Maltas
Genoa
Cataifo
Messina
Engath
Nelson
Buonaparte
Syracuse
Pomania
Repnin
Dresden
Vienna
Gallicia
Austria
Switzerland
Stutgard
Schauenberg
Chur
Inrance
America
Schemmelpennink
Paris
France
Batavia
Stockholm
Crawford
Fatigue of the journey cited in Hague letters
Letters from the Hague dated the 25th state Citizen Hettéma was excused from the office of Director after proving 20 years residency in the Dutch Republic. Palermo reports Sicily hosts a Spanish flotilla under Marquis Spinola. Hamburg notes a return to England is planned.
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Hague
Hettéma
Dutch Republic
Palermo
Sicily
Marquis de Spinola
Insurgent actions in Italy raise military rule near Rome
Reports from Rome describe continuing insurrection in the Department of Ciscell with insurgent detachments called the Companies of the Good Jesus. Guards doubled, precautionary measures against Transilverines implemented. Battles at Ferrentind noted as bloody. French and Polish casualties reported and vengeance feared. French generals suspend consular power and impose military government. Neapolitan standard reportedly raised in some areas. Perracina commandant and locals murdered. Venice notes bank stock rising above par as revolution shifts influence.
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Rome
Ciscell
Ferrentind
Naples
Perracina
Turmoil deepens as Turkish Directory vows naval build up
Fragmentary excerpt shows discussion of Corsican era concerns with England and France. It cites Citizen Ruffin claiming the expedition aimed to counter British and French forces. Government orders call ships, arsenals, and yards to readiness and recruitments across Europe.
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Corffanti
Egypt
Sarprise
Eatin
iRuffin
England
France
Warshall
Irish House of Commons Clash Over Exile Bill
In Dublin on September 1 Mr Fox objected to a clause in the bill barring state prisoners from exile and defining travel or aid to France Spain or Holland as high treason. The objection centered on the legality of tribunals under laws of war and the scope of exile penalties.
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Dublin
House of Commons
Fox
Ireland
Aaron
France
Spain
Holland
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