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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 02, 1799
Page
3
From the PARES PAPERS: Paris reports July items on Brest ship launch, naval movements, Franco relief talks, and secret coalition rumors. Updates include Drowet’s appointment, Rochefort arrest, Chouans in Brittany, and Genoa dispatches. English peace sentiments contrasted with Coalition pressure.
The council resumed discussion on the oath to hatred of Anarchy as Coree argues against frequent shifts in government while Lamarque urges loyalty to the republic and opposes restoring royalty. Speakers warn against a new tyranny and consider Jourdan’s proposed oath formula to bind officials to the Republic and oppose Royalty.
Dublin riot ends with arrests after soldiers and yeomen threaten destruction before dispersing. In Mullingar, Doorley and accomplices robbed Mrs. Kenso’s home and killed three Worcester Militia soldiers. a serjeant’s guard shot three attackers and captured a witness who aided Dogney’s capture.
Reports from Saint Domingue describe open war between General Zousaint and Rigaud with large forces, fighting losses, and slippage toward mass violence. British observers note enslaved populations seeking American ties, white casualties, and widespread unrest amid Buonaparte’s wary diplomacy.
The fête for the County of Kent at the Moor near Maidstone showcased Lord Romney's famed hospitality with noble display and generous liberality. The Nile anniversary was celebrated nationwide, with Norwich hosting a dinner for Lord Nelson’s birthplace and an evening upper and ball by Rev Dr and Mrs Forster.
The Meliora under Captain Sims broke from the convoy on May 24 as mutineers seized cargo and threatened the captain. Four ringleaders were placed aboard Squirrel after meeting Captain Hamstead's aid. rest confined at Port Antonio fort. London fleet with Quebec arrived at Port Royal yesterday.
Translation notes a Paris wits joke on Rapinat brother in law of Rensett who killed himself. The epitaph mocks Rapinat as a thief who, even in death, cheats the hangman of his due, noting Death ends his robberies and he still swindles in fate.
July monthly agricultural report describes heavy wheat losses from maggot infection traced to foreign corn imports, while barley oats and beans show gains from recent showers. Dantzick wheat arrivals dry and show fine quality. rapeseed price remains high. turnips and clovers thrive. hay down. hops improve with a strong crop. wool and meat markets steady with high beef and mutton prices.
Friday Elizaters Kelleby was charged at Bow Street with violently assaulting a 12 month old infant, cursing and striking it in St Ann's Court Soho while intoxicated. The infant, a natural child cared for by Mrs Hayes in Tottenham Court Road, remained in danger as authorities noted her neglect. The prisoner was committed to further proceedings.
Tuesday morning the servant of Mr Gorp riven, Hatter and Hofier, Lombarc-street, was discovered by the family hanging from an iron hook in the kitchen and burnt to death. The coroner’s inquest returned a verdict of lunacy. Also reported is the marriage of Mr John Roberts to Mrs Eleanor Roberts with 68 descendants attending. A separate note recalls the death of Mary Bird after a coachbox accident near Newbery following a frightened collapse.
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