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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 19, 1799
Page
3
The speaker argues against abolishing monarchy and religion, cites Scotland's rebellion and a harsh clampdown on clan principles, and predicts Lord Hardwicke would extirpate Jacobin societies today. Resolutions pass without division. reports to be followed by bills. adjournment set for Monday.
Incomplete Paris Gazettes from April 8 to 16 detail French defeats in Italy and at the Lower Rhine, claims of Burgundian pressures, and a retreat from Mainz. Jourdan departs Strasbourg with Massena appointed interim, while Jourdan’s army retreat unfolds. British ships and privateers, Lisbon winter hardship, and prize-money issues for seamen are noted amid broader European tensions.
A long dispatch from Marmiroo reports the April 6 battle on the Adige with Italian and French forces, detailing the plan, movements, and outcomes including two thousand prisoners, seven cannons, and heavy casualties. European proclamations and massena’s orders in Leghorn and Florence follow, with Massena warning Helvetia of retribution and a report from Strasburg on Massena’s command and Danube reinforcements.
The Polly loaded with salt and bale goods was taken by the French and retaken by the Dolphin privateer, then carried into Jersey. The Brilliant from London is captured near Michael's and sent to France. Several ships including the Unité frigate and Gaille Nloop, the Lord Mulgrave, Allan, Lyon, Cornbrook, Sasannah, Peggy, and Bernard are reported at risk or lost near various coasts. The Texel cut-out and arrivals at Yarmouth Roads are noted, with Channel Fleet ships Atlas and Magnanime arriving after repairs.
Yesterday the Cambridgehire Militia arrived from England and several regiments were assigned to service in Portugal Minorca and Guernsey. six prisoners were brought in from the mountains and jailed in the Barracks. Details of robber Aldridge and accomplice Walk reveal brutal clashes with the Dorset Militia. Yeomen attack and kill a brigand. injuries occur to a second. Public viewings and a large reward highlight the murder of Mr Devereux. Disaffection spreads as counties report new acts of agricultural sabotage.
Capt Reynolds reports the Pomone retook the Minerva from Bourdeaux’s privateer Argus after a chase of 108 miles near Cape Finisterre. The Argus also carried two Teignmouth brigs’ crews, while an American schooner from Caraccas bound to Corunna, laden with cocoa and indigo, was retaken from the Gironde privateer. Also notes Pomone’s prior captures near Cardhagena and dispatches to Earl of St Vincent.
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