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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 01, 1800
Page
3
The judge noted no defence witnesses were called and that prosecution witnesses stood uncrossed, urging the jury to determine the charges from sworn evidence. The jury deliberated about thirty minutes and returned a guilty verdict against the defendant.
Aug 2 report from Gibraltar via Lisbon Mail suggests Denmark plans to test British claims over prize rights of neutral ships, detailing a Mediterranean convoy incident. Admiral Dupuytren meets Danish captain to discuss actions against British seamen and potential retaliatory measures aboard ships in the Dane lines.
A July article discusses a pretended Royalist candidate and factions under the Committee. It notes Spain expelling Neapolitan emigrants, Bowst PARTE appointing a special envoy in Piedmont, and Massena forming a provisional administration in the Gifina aligned with the French Republic. Sr Sumex had not left Paris by July 29, with little on progress of negotiations.
The Lisbon Mail notes the ship Mercury, bound from Lisbon to Hull, was cut out of the Tagus by a Spanish privateer but passed after due consideration. Mercury valued at 20,000 pounds sterling. Captain Bannant arrives at the Admiralty with Rawcher dispatches. British troops in the Mediterranean exceed 14,000 with 4,000 more from Houat. A Baltic expedition sets sail from Portsmouth. Paris reports on Abbé de Sieyès and Bonaparte busts amid July 14 celebrations with Consuls and ministers.
In a royal display at a lodge near the coast the King and Royal Family watched volunteers and Sea Fencibles as lines formed and arms were fired in salute. Princes Sopnia and AMetrA arrived late, and Quice the Performer is engaged at a theatre opening Saturday.
Shipping notices report the Prince of Wales Packet and the Eaeralt fleet arrival and chase near Scilly. The Ho led a privateer capture near Cadiz, and Arabella sailed for Haifa and New York. Dispatches describe Abercromby’s force in Minorca, Malta rumours, and East Indies news. A Royal inquiry urges London Bridge reconstruction and embankment wharfs to improve the Port of London.
A lengthy report outlines Royalist conspirators planning to restore the monarchy. It details committees, key figures like Hide and Ferrand, and plans to move forces to Brest, incite war in the West, disorganize the police, and publish proclamations to overthrow the Republic.
The First Consul Bonaparte decrees General Jourdan appointed Minister Extraordinary of the French Republic in Piedmont. The Decree assigns Foreign Affairs to execute the decree and signs with H. B. Maree as Secretary of State. A note commends Jourdan for a conciliatory spirit to win neighborly regard.
A Dalmatian regiment rose in revolt and proclaimed the Republic before troops suppressed the mutiny. Venice shows discontent with Imperial forces, and Neapolitan refugees in the city have been ordered to quit the domain of the Catholic Majesty. The exact motive remains unclear.
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