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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 13, 1798
Page
3
A shadowy assailant tried to make a truce with a neighbor then drew a weapon and struck Mr. R in the jaw. He toppled, lay wounded, and was deprived of the money on his person. Local authorities begin inquiry into the assault and robbery.
From Belfast Aug 9 Major General Nucent informs that the Yeomanry under Belfast command will cease permanent day service on August 8. He praises their conduct since the rebellion began and notes the return of peace allows removal of small defence works and rebuilding efforts under Lord Viscount O’Neck er and Captain Watrtace.
A Dublin press claim of Hall’s death was false. The writer notes Hall pretended to be Catholic to rally rebels. Government forces plan to hem in rebel hordes near Wicklow mountains while misled factions move to milder terms.
A dated Ga letter from Gorey reports the Burtig m Regiment deployed to attack Rebels still active in Wicklow. Yeomanry units engaged and reportedly killed 60 to 70, with General Moore pursuing and routing them. The Duthant Regiment was relieved by the Dunbartens, who departed with no baggage, heading toward Wexford, as Rebels allegedly turned on Friday.
Reports describe the Emperor directing strict dress regulations for natives and foreigners alike, prohibiting items like round hats, pantaloons, and neckerchiefs until citizens conform. English merchants and captains were briefly barred from leaving port until compliant, with minor exceptions for those dressed in the Imperial style. A separate case at Union Hall concerns Mr. Rees and Mr. Astley over alleged insults and staged ridicule.
An officer of His Majesty's 93a Regiment reports that in February 1798 orders arrive granting anticipated pay increases were controversial. Mutinies by the Company's Artillery followed. Loyal regiments sought to maintain discipline as a court martial awaited. Final word says the affair is settled.
On Market Hill the Evy Lovan Association wore full uniforms then attended Divine Service at the Cathedral Church. After prayers the Coronation Anthem was sung by the choir, and Rev. Mr. Warp delivered a fine sermon. The Lord passed via the corps, praised its officers, and colours were presented by Mrs Appronor. A circus incident in Edinburgh preceded a fisheries note for Greenslat and Davis Stwaits. 1198 whales and 2960 seals yielded 2338 butts of blubber.
The Marine Police establishment earns broad merchant approval as it reduces depredations on the River Thames. Police surveyors patrol from London Bridge to Deptford, boosting security after dark and banishing river pirates and night trespassers. The system promises major savings in sugar, rum, coffee, and other goods on the West India fleet.
A late Friday court martial at Spithead condemned Fahd Browne of the Diadem to serve as an ordinary seaman after drunkenness and neglect of duty. Norfolk officers James Todd received a death sentence for horse theft but was reprieved. A murder indictment in Ely yielded a manslaughter verdict over a quoits accident in Wisbech. Buckingham saw three executions after burglary, while Warwick Affiles dealt with a rape attempt and Durham Affizes with poisoning. Additional notes include hotel libel relief, Prussian arrest release, and a blind horse entering a Ipswich soap office.
Monday Evening Zonafind and Macntarus pursued and seized a man on Buckingham Street for suspected forgery. Bank notes totaling 541 were found on him. He had recently fled Edinburgh and was later sent to Tothill_fields Bridewell for full examination on charges including forgeries and a forged draft of the Marquis of Downshire.
London market prices show heavy demand for wheat with moderate English supplies, prices dipping 1s to 2s per quarter for middling and inferior lots. Barley and malt scarce but fine samples sold higher, oats declined about 9½d per quarter, beans cheaper, and import allowed after next Friday. Grain price table lists Wheat at 28s to 33s, Malt 39s, Pease 34¾ to 36½s, Mealing 36s to 42s, Rye 23½s, Oats 14¾d to 18¾d, Barley 24s to 23s, with total wheat turnover 1,935 quarts average 4s 2d per quarter lower than last year. Flour at 4 3s per sack.
A dense catalog of market quotes listing prices for seeds such as red clover mustard white trefoil rye grass and canary seed, along with tallow prices in London markets and assorted goods like mutton and rough items. Includes figures for various locations including St James's Clare and Whitechapel markets and defines per bushel per quarter and per hundredweight rates.
Market notes from Smithfield Newgate and Leadenhall listing beef prices from 25 6d to 4s 8d, mutton 3s 8d to 3s 4d, pork 4s to 5s 8d, and lambs around 4s 4d to 4s 2d. Includes references to Heaney Catrox and totals around 1,000 sheep.
Prices listed for hay and straw at St James's with ranges for different qualities and weights. Hay quoted from 2s 4d to 31s 6d per unit, average around 21s 2d. Straw ranges from 4s 4d to 1s 1d per unit, with averages near 7s 8d.
Market notes list wheat oats barley beans and pease prices from Aug to Aug 9 in Newbery Sanspury Devizes with per quarter and totals. Prices span multiple shillings and pence, showing wide variation across regions and commodities.
An advertisement extols the celebrated Dr Brodum s Botanical Syrup and Nervous Cordial as a universal remedy curing nervous debility and related ailments. A testimonial from Rev T Finewoory of Mickicham cites a personal cure after other doctors failed, urging use for afflictions of nerves and bilious disorders. The piece lists widespread distributors and references national delivery to printers and medicine sellers across the three kingdoms.
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