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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 05, 1797
Page
2
An incoherent OCR-like fragment references a gathering where expectations of action falter. Mentions Mr Sheridan and a house proceeding with a bill, but details are unclear. The text hints at a debated clause and an act, with notes of seating and attendance.
Morning report from the Stock Exchange notes a new loan offer discussed at Downing Street and possible bids. Admiralty telegraphs confirm ships reach Portsmouth and political debates in Parliament highlight Britain's stance on European affairs and peace prospects.
The House reported and agreed to the Committee of Supply resolutions and considered bills including Whittlebury Inclosure and Perth Road. Debates covered the Jamaica Maroons, Nova Scotia settlement, and the abolition of the African Slave Trade, with motions about civilizing and stabilizing West Indian populations.
The letter notes the court’s lingering hope to dissolve the Portugal Britain alliance but now expects a declaration of war. Admiral Jervis’s reception in Lisbon enrages the Cabinet and a manifesto against Portugal is believed printed. Reinforcements reach Efremadura and Galicia, with recruitment orders issued. Two ships from Admiral Corvora’s fleet return to Cadiz while three reach Cartagena. status of the rest is unknown.
Vienna reports Archduke Cuanges has fully mobilized the Austrian Army in Italy. Strong entrenchments line the Piava and Palza Nuova fortress. Venice protests, while French hold Verona and Bergamo. An Army reshuffle sends 36 000 men from the Rhine to Italy, not expected before late April.
In the session the Commons forwarded several private Bills for first reading. The Lords were informed of the bills and ordered papers on the tax produce from 1794. The Duke of Bedford moved for papers. The Lords were summoned for tomorrow on an expected motion by Lord Duckland. The meeting adjourned.
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