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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 14, 1800
Page
4
A rugged poem records a drowning fisherman’s plea as gale winds rough the sea. A fatherless夜 miss Carter seeks mercy while an angel’s note of faith provides a glimmer of solace.
A list of bankrupts including James Mardon baker Redruth Cornwall John Hillingworth linen-draper Leeds Yorkshire Thomas Philips Cullum-street wine-merchants Sarah Parry Malmsbury Wilts shop-keeper and others. Dividends noted for May with names such as W Lewis and J Douglas joiners John Fell cotton-spinner E Barron currier R Watson woodmonger K Champion ironmonger and more with dates in May including May 6 to May 17.
London reports reflect deep gloom over late campaign start as alliances falter. Mentions presses on Sardinia, Russia, and Jacobin fears, with noted travel of generals and courtiers to Hamburg, Leghorn, and London, plus political appointments and public inquiries amid wartime uncertainty.
The article notes that France presses Spain through its government, seeking a diversion to aid Bor a Parti. It assesses Spain's interests and dynastic ties to Portugal, arguing the cabinet may offer civility but unlikely bold moves under current pressure and crises.
Lisbon reports the Portuguese government denies abandonment of frontier posts and notes a large army near the frontiers. Rumors claim Cadiz Bay is cleared to welcome a French fleet from Brest, but confidence remains in the British Navy. The Triton is expected to sail for England with dispatches next week.
Yarmouth reports Avast 14 continues due. The Princess Royal lies in the Roads ready to take out the mail of tomorrow.
Strong W.S.W. wind hampers the Sioan cutter with the Jamaica Mail and the King George Packet bound for Lisbon, leaving both unable to reach tefea.
A Plymouth vessel reports that forty members of the Danaé's crew have reached Portsmouth in a cartel. The development indicates progress in the ship's affairs and potential further dispatches regarding the voyage.
Edinburgh reports a French privateer of 50 or 60 men was brought to Leith Roads by the Latona frigate after a chase in thick fog. The vessel was captured in the North Sea. prisoners were lodged in the Castle after arrival at Leith.
Yesterday evening King’s Theatre presented a fresh grand Serious Opera titled Adlefandro e Timoteo. The fable borrows from Dropen's Ode of Alexander's Feast with notable variations that heighten the dramatic impact. The music by Sorts, with performances by Banri Benelli and Hoseati, received high praise and an excellent orchestra contributed to the success. Dances by D Ecourz and a Bacchanalian ballet ended the first act, while performers DipgLot Desmayes Pariser and HitnesBeRG impressed. The audience, including the Princess of Waters, filled the house early.
A historical notice reports the Duke of York’s recovery from injury, his visit to Kyant in Clifford Street for rib bandaging, and his attendance at the Horse Guards. It mentions the Lord Mayor and aldermen at Christ Church for a Spital Sermon, the Christ's Hospital children receiving wine and cake, and awards and admissions at Oxford and Cambridge colleges including Christ Church and Pembroke.
Fragmentary betting notes list horses or entrants with odd figures and owner or trainer references. Mentions include Mr Howard, Lord Sackville, Mr Whitley, Rockingham, Adauss, and a few age indicators. Details are incomplete but suggest a racing event with bets on His Lordships and others at varied odds.
Provest in the trial of Henry Stokes and Jerry charger faces murder charges. A number of persons, many of the lower class, have been brought and continue to be brought into Limerick for trial before the Court Martial.
Lords and hounds gathered at Cefar's Camp near Wickham Bishops as about 150 riders, including Sir Winza x Crayton and Sir Isaac Pocock, watched a stag release. The chase spanned Finchampstead, Barkham, Everfly Black Water, and Swinley, lasting two hours and five minutes with Majesty observing closely, before the deer was recaptured near the rabbit-warren. The deer will be turned out again Thursday with Berkeley hounds near Wokinghart.
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