22 Apr 1796
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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 22, 1796
Page
1
Advert informs friends and the public that a widow offers her house stock with reduced prices for quick sale. Debts to be settled by May first. repair of lost instruments requested. Also announces sale of books by her late husband and lists several titles with prices and formats.
Court documents reveal an affidavit dispute in the Denitthorp case. The judge and commissioners debated the authenticity of an affidavit and the procedure for taking affidavits, while the parties argued over admissibility and contacts with the court.
A discussion of new hair care and styling articles including bandeau chignon and pure colours. The piece notes affordability, French influence, and fashionability with emphasis on elegant headwear and decorative pieces for modern city wear.
The Commons discusses a wine tax bill with references to stock in cellars and exemptions for apothecaries in dispensations. Members clash over terms and duties, noting unpopular measures as a division yields 38 to 20. A committee, chaired by Hobart, continues scrutinizing clauses and amendments.
In a London session the House debated taxation and corruption risks, with Mr Grey hinting at impeachment motion against ministers. The dog tax bill faced postponement while various members argued over its structure and impact on the poor. The General Inclosures Bill and Succession Tax statements were also discussed as committees set for Monday and Wednesday.
The executive directory urges citizens to resist incendiary plots and foreign influence. It defends the republic against agitators, vows to defend the constitution, punish traitors, and maintain order with lawful force as patriots rally behind the Directory’s leadership.
Reports from Friday say a 2860 strong French corps arrived at Voltri with a 3000 more en route. Within a week a 15,000 man division under General Laharpe was expected toward St. Pierre d Arendya. nobles houses host troops while foreign residents face expulsion. Questioned French plans remain unclear as Genoa braces for possible actions on the coast.
A flood of depositions describes John Rote serving the plaintiff in 1792, riding with Mrs Middleton after dinners and alcalde private visits. He is said to wear finer clothes and possess more money than wages would allow. Witnesses claim Mrs Middleton paid for him, and indecent familiarities occurred in gardens and rooms, with alleged omissions and conduct discussed at length.
A garbled account describes a coal pit incident occurring after Friday with several days of disruption. Two men from Baldwin were present at the bottom of the pit as an accident occurred. This marks the fourth disaster at the Nein fairs site prompting calls for interpretation of the events.
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