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Foreign News
April 15, 1799
The Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
News from Lisbon (Feb 13) via passenger Mr. Tazewell: King of Naples secured family in Palermo and planned to return to Capua to lead army against French forces; some reports say he rejoined army and punished treacherous officers.
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In an arrival at the south ward, from Lisbon,
bringing dates to the 13th February, Mr. Tazewell,
late Secretary to the Hon. Mr. Gerry, came passenger.
By him we learn, that the King of Naples, having
secured his family at Palermo, was about to return
to Capua, and again put himself at the head of his
army, to rescue his country from French rapacity.
Some accounts added, that he had actually rejoined
his army, and had executed exemplary punishment
on some of his officers, for treachery and cowardice.
bringing dates to the 13th February, Mr. Tazewell,
late Secretary to the Hon. Mr. Gerry, came passenger.
By him we learn, that the King of Naples, having
secured his family at Palermo, was about to return
to Capua, and again put himself at the head of his
army, to rescue his country from French rapacity.
Some accounts added, that he had actually rejoined
his army, and had executed exemplary punishment
on some of his officers, for treachery and cowardice.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
War Report
What keywords are associated?
King Of Naples
Neapolitan Army
French Rapacity
Officer Punishment
What entities or persons were involved?
King Of Naples
Where did it happen?
Naples
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Naples
Event Date
13th February
Key Persons
King Of Naples
Outcome
executed exemplary punishment on some officers for treachery and cowardice
Event Details
The King of Naples, having secured his family at Palermo, was about to return to Capua and put himself at the head of his army to rescue his country from French rapacity. Some accounts stated he had actually rejoined his army.