When was it published?

May 7, 1793 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News May 7, 1793

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs, Military Campaign

Q: What keywords are associated?

French Men Of War, Terracina Alarm, Papal Troops, Country People Mobilization, British Flag Hoax

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

View full issue View on Library of Congress PDF Page 2

What is this article about?

On February 4, two French men-of-war appeared near Terracina, en route to Naples, triggering alarms and mobilization of 15,000 Papal troops and locals; the ships hoisted British flags, ignored salutes, but ultimately departed without landing.

Clipping

OCR Quality

98% Excellent

Full Text

Advices from Rome, dated Feb. 23, stated that on the 4th, two French men of war, appeared in the environs of Terracina, steering their course towards Naples. These ships were instantly saluted by the Watch Tower; but they hoisted the British flag, and refused to answer the salute. The general alarm was immediately beaten, and the Papal troops put themselves under arms. The salute was again repeated, but not answered.

An alarm fire was then kindled on the watch tower, the alarm-bells rung, and in less than six hours 15,000 country people appeared in arms, with the firm resolution to give a hearty reception to the French, if they should attempt a landing.

The latter, however, found it more advisable to sheer off, and the people returned to their respective homes, amidst the loudest acclamations of "God save the Pope! God save our Holy Religion!"

What sub-type of article is it?

Naval Affairs Military Campaign

What keywords are associated?

French Men Of War Terracina Alarm Papal Troops Country People Mobilization British Flag Hoax

Where did it happen?

Terracina

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Terracina

Event Date

On The 4th

Outcome

ships departed without landing; people returned home.

Event Details

Two French men of war appeared in the environs of Terracina, steering towards Naples. Saluted by Watch Tower but hoisted British flag and refused to answer. Alarm beaten, Papal troops armed. Alarm fire kindled, bells rung; 15,000 country people armed in six hours, ready to resist landing. Ships sheered off.