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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 04, 1800
Page
3
A garbled notice-like fragment discusses parliament, justice, and degradation with phrases about exposure and progress. Names, dates, and clear facts are absent, leaving an unclear, partially legible political critique about response and custody.
The report describes a violent courtroom incident where a prisoner drew a pistol and threatened the lordship before being restrained by a groom who produced two pistols of his own. A separate convict, Joni Bedicalait, is charged with obtaining gold and textiles by deceit, drawing tears as he pleads his character. The text also notes troop movements, a Brest fleet, and various European affairs, including Spain’s debts and Italian urban figures, all reflecting a chaotic, war-era bulletin.
On board His Majesty's Ship Queen Charlotte at Leghorn a fire broke from the mainmast area while men attempted to fight it. Lieutenant Dunpasanche remained on duty at the fore, directing water and help as the lower decks filled with flame. He eventually escaped to an American boat and was rescued, while officers and crew labored to save magazines and guns with nearly 150 sailors assisting on the forecattle.
The trial centers on a lottery office dispute over a ticket numbered 9392 altered from 9390, and the accused claims the number was called correctly when purchased. Clerks admit a line drawn between digits changed the figure, while the prisoner denies knowledge of the change and appeals for payment. The court hears testimonies from Richard son, officials, and witnesses about the altered share and prize notification.
A mangled Paris dispatch reports General Dumas delaying Dijon until Paris forms a Volunteer Corps. A privateer brought a captured ship into Cherbourg amid Vendangeur tensions. A guard killed a cafe keeper in Valais. a surgeon aided the wounded as authorities pursue the culprit. Brest letter yields island news.
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