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Foreign News October 8, 1796

The New Hampshire Gazette

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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Ship Minerva arrives with London papers to August 6 reporting no official war with Spain but expectation of declaration, allies' successes in Germany, Dutch fleet in Texel, French capture of Konigstein, Buonaparte sending gold to Paris, and Hammond's diplomatic mission.

Merged-components note: Sequential reading order; the passengers list is a direct continuation of the news report on the arrival of the ship Minerva from London, providing context from abroad.

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Yesterday arrived here from London, the ship Minerva, Capt. Turner, in 54 days from the Downs. We have received papers to the 6th August, they contain nothing more material than has been published, there was no official account of a war with Spain, although it was daily expected. The late Manifesto appeared to be a Forgery. Capt. T. spoke a vessel 5 days out from St. Ubes, who informed that WAR was declared on the part of Spain. That in general the victorious arms of our Allies, continue their successes with astonishing rapidity in Germany.

The London Papers state, that in the Texel, there were 20 sail, of which 16 were of the line, and ready for sea. That the fortress of Konigstein, had surrendered to the French. That the connections of the French Republicans has given an increased animation to the ideas and language of the Dutch, who now talk of reconquering the Cape of Good Hope, in the Thames. That the French carry on their offensive war in a most unpardonable manner for they seem determined always to obtain indemnity for the past and security for the future.

A letter from Chambery dated 9d Thermidor, under Paris head of July 28, says, that two days before a waggon under a strong escort, with four millions of gold, passed by that place, sent by Gen. Buonaparte to Paris. This advice is sufficient to answer the calumnies circulated against the General. Four millions more are announced. That Mr. Hammond is on his mission to Paris and Vienna, on business of importance.
Passengers in the Minerva. Mr. Joseph Loring, Mr. Dudley Walker, Mr. James Carter, jr. Mr. Edward Tuckerman, Mr. Thomas Brewer, of this town, and Mr. Evans of the city of London, Bookseller.

What sub-type of article is it?

War Report Military Campaign Naval Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Spain War Declaration Germany Allies Successes Dutch Texel Fleet Konigstein Surrender Buonaparte Gold Transport Hammond Mission

What entities or persons were involved?

Capt. Turner Gen. Buonaparte Mr. Hammond

Where did it happen?

Europe

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Europe

Event Date

To The 6th August

Key Persons

Capt. Turner Gen. Buonaparte Mr. Hammond

Outcome

no official war with spain but declaration expected; allies' successes in germany; konigstein surrendered to french; four millions of gold sent to paris by buonaparte, four more announced

Event Details

London papers report no official account of war with Spain though expected daily, manifesto a forgery; vessel from St. Ubes informs war declared by Spain; allies victorious in Germany; 20 sail including 16 of the line ready in Texel; French Republicans animate Dutch to talk of reconquering Cape of Good Hope; French offensive seeks indemnity and security; letter from Chambery notes gold wagon escorted to Paris by Buonaparte; Hammond on mission to Paris and Vienna.

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