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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 08, 1796
Page
2
Report from Birmingham notes the princess arriving town after a long journey. She cannot stay long and plans to depart for parts of Wales, while the Duke of York was expected but did not accompany. Mansell Vip was seen Friday, and attendees visited the theatre in the evening.
Odd fragmented list shows entries and odds for a race meeting including Lord Egremont Bucknor Geldings mares and Geldings, with mentions of Condannas Dockéry Durand and Albertor. The text is garbled but indicates a county plate event and betting activity with remarks on odds and competitors.
Fragmentary OCR shows a debate on universal respect and neutrality between the French Republic and other powers. It references pledges to oppose hostile squadrons, avoid surprise, and adherence to sacred laws, with criticism of a rejected proposal by belligerents.
The Paris Journals report Austrian forces, defending every position, successfully retreating toward the Danube as French attempts to cut off portions of their army fail. Citizens Barefeleni likely remain in Baile. Paris may host peace preliminaries and treaty discussions before ratification.
The siege of Mantua continues with strong resistance from the defenders and stubborn Austrian efforts. The Austrian government’s laconic reply to a Republican general’s summons underscores the difficulties of storming the fortress amid disease and harsh conditions.
Foulon recounts Ambassador Dusavtr's land journey to Constantinople with General St. Co and aides after a violent tempest on the twelfth disabled one English squadron ship. The squadron infests our shores and remains hindered by the sea’s fury amid the ongoing imperial movement.
News fragment reports a fierce bombardment of Ehrenbreitstein and surrounding fortifications with multiple batteries and mortars, while a Paris treaty to curb firing at the town is hinted. It also covers a court martial dismissing Ensign Hugh Moises, royal attendance at a Richmd theatre, and local military contests and an Canterbury Veterinary College opening.
A fragment describes the squadron under Admiral Convoys leaving harbour and proceeding down the Channel toward the Spanish coast with ships Celofluss, Bellerophon, Alexander, and others. His Majesty's cutter Spider also sailed for Jersey with three transports to ferry French emigrants. A fleet of victuallers departed from Ireland for the forward port.
In August at Telemachis Bay the Majesty's hired vessel arrived with four guns and four swivels, capturing the sloop John bound for Weymouth with coal. A brig from Alderney, captured by the French years ago, also arrived. The Rover pilot boat from Cowes, James Moth master, was chased from St. Albans to the Needles by a French privateer. The Pilot Beat suffered damaged boards but escaped. The Hussar frigate arrived from the Bafward. Outward-bound fleets remain at St Helen's.
The Gentlemen of the four to eight trade discuss securing indulgence to import wines under bond during potential Portuguese crisis. Mr Pirr approves the proposal with further regulations to be written for ministerial consideration. A rumor of bribery is treated skeptically, awaiting stronger confirmation. A court martial acquits Captain Ocere of the brig Union incident after inquiry. The Public Office Bow Street reports a gambling house raid with four gaming tables and silver medals seized. two young men, one French, detained for bail.
A fragmentary racing list names owners and horses including Mr Durand Guildford Sir F Poole Waxey Neale Trumpeter Ragged Jack and Ragged Jack’s favourite claim. It mentions heats three miles and mares allowed and notes a prize of Fifty Pounds for the County Infirmary benefit. The text is garbled but preserves event racing context and key participants.
The principal inhabitants of Brighton express thanks for royal attention and request his Royal Highness to visit and reside in their town. They note continued loyalty, benefits received, and seek protection and support during famines and difficult times. The document outlines gratitude and appeals for lasting royal presence.
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