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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 21, 1797
Page
4
A 1797 petition from fleet delegates aboard the Queen Charlotte at Spithead calls for higher seaman pay from sixpence to one shilling per month and extended protections via the East India Company. They demand better provisions and threaten to hold steady the fleet until grievances are addressed.
A historical letter from April 20, 1707 at Spithead appeals to Admiral Kempenfeldt and the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. The loyal subjects protest underpayment and strive to prove republican impulses are absent, urging sustained subsistence and condemnation of barbities while urging Britain to honor seamen’s duties and duties to the sovereign.
A dated record on maritime policy proposes additional monthly pay for petty officers and seamen, with higher daily wages and preserved shore allowances. It calls for full provisions, pension plans for wounded or incurable sailors, and directs captains to inform crews of the offers while warning that resistance will forfeit benefits.
Sailors report satisfaction with Augmentation of Pay and Provisions and pledge loyalty to the King. They require removal of flour, vegetable shortages, pensions, and redress of private-ship grievances, plus a general royal pardon, before the fleet lifts anchor at Spithead.
Royal proclamation promises full pardon to seamen and marines of the Spithead squadron who return to duty on notification. It frees those involved in mutiny disobedience or neglect from prosecutions and penalties prior to the act. Issued at Windsor on April 22, 1797 in the king's thirty seventh year.
Morning post reports mutiny at Portsmouth subsided after King's Proclamation reached Admiral Parker. Lord Barshore read the proclamation to crews, flag raised again, all captains summoned and cheered as the Council of Delegates dissolved. A messenger confirmed the news at the Admiralty.
The Hamburgh Mail arrives with a Vienna update dated April and notes the Archduke in Styria at a distant 16 0118 German miles from Vienna. A vague humor is mentioned as part of the report.
Reports state Buonaparte's forces may be retreating from Tyrol to reinforce in Styria and Carinthia, or to block a potential Tyrolean uprising. Austrians enter Butzen and Brixen in early June as Vienna strengthens fortifications. Citizens offer to defend the capital while a Danube protection camp forms at Linz. Ambassadors and the Imperial Family prepare to flee if needed. some French troops are arrested. An armistice proposal is rejected as peace terms are debated.
Lisbon dispatch reports that orders have been issued placing all English horses in requisition. The measure follows a period of unprecedented danger, unmatched by any prior instance.
Milan reports daily prisoner transports, yesterday 5000 Polish soldiers joined the Polish Legion here. It is believed Italy has received about 30000 reinforcements from interior France.
Yesterday morning at five o clock our corps moved to drive the enemy from Brixen. The Imperial troops formed the center and the two wings, Tyrolians, with a reserve in Sterzingen. The left wing learned French occupy Sterzingen valley and could not penetrate due to flank fire. The center could not sustain the assault and the troops withdrew to their former positions. Another attack was planned immediately.
Frankfort dispatches dated March 9 relay letters noting at courier departure that Gen Landon advanced from Meran to strike at the trench left flank, drove back opposing forces, and seized Botzen. The report claims a precarious enemy position in Tyrol awaiting confirmation.
The Duke of Wintemser arrives at Cowes and plans to proceed to Dorsetshire. On Saturday about 100 liverymen signed an address urging him to convoke a Common Hall to conclude unfinished business. he will consider the resolutions and answer tomorrow. A Cambridge county meeting debated dismissing present Ministers, with a division to follow.
The Sheriff dissolved the meeting over majority doubts after a petition promoter group adjourned to the Cap Inn with the Duke of Beptorp presiding. A resolution declared the majority favored the Petition. The Venetian Government ordered all foreigners in Venice to quit the city.
Captain Squires of the Venus reports arrivals from the South Seas and notes multiple ships sailing near Coquimbo and Gallapagos with several vessels reported taken or driven ashore. The Pomona Fanny Highland and others were observed around November. The Niger frigate prize Iron Lisson captured and carried into Nantes, with various ships seized or condemned by privateers. Gingerly, the West India Ship and others were captured and sent to Ghent after engagements near Port Antonio and Jamaica.
Portsmouth reports amid a muting of the fleet as delegates aboard the Queen Charlotte prepare a petition to the king seeking indemnity to restore order. Sailors cheered then punished dissenters to maintain discipline, while several officers and men faced punishment for irregular conduct. The Duke of Warbispena departed for the Isle of Wight.
Dispatched two gus ships to Sheer Neig, WindS.W. arrived with a pilot sloop and convoy from Plymouth. Remaining vessels to follow per la it.
On Thursday at St James Church Piccadilly Mr John Kemp of Coventry street weds Miss Cann of Beak street Golden Square The ceremony was conducted by the Rev William Blugiant of Camely in Gomerdeshire The bride Miss Emily Wynyar of Kensington Palace is noted among the attendees
Died. Mrs Knight wife of Richard Knight Grocer Gracedwick street lamented by all acquaintance. Mrs Gibson wife of Jes Fast Gibson. Sir John Drydeny Bart of Seymour Street Portman Square died Sunday. Wednesday last in Grove Street Hackney. Jeremiah Milles Esq of Pishobury Hertfordshire died Saturday morning. Thomas Taylor Esq aged 75 Royal Navy veteran. Norton Street house death after lingering illness. Harley Street residence death of Jere miah Milles.
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