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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 16, 1797
Page
3
The parliament plans only necessary arrangements and adjournments through mid January. A Vote of Credit totaling about half a million is seen as the sole important item expected to be introduced in the House of Commons after verification of its powers.
Four mutineers from the Monmouth were hanged at the Nore after morning prayers and a sacrament. The ceremony included a prayer by the chaplain and a psalm, followed by a public farewell. Brown spoke to the lord high admiral asking forgiveness, and Vance Frith and Earles faced the yard arm. Acasto frigate executed another condemned crewman. Separately, a brutal Mediterranean engagement saw an Algerine cruiser battle a Sicilian king’s ship for seven hours, with heavy losses on both sides, culminating in the pirate’s destruction and a raging fire. A Lancaster old bridge incident concluded the report as a girl fell into the river and was saved after ten minutes.
Tess reports that secret committee discussions centered on Article 167 of the Constitution allowing the Elders to relocate the Legislative Body, with warnings that forcing a move would threaten the Republic. Observations note risks, cost, and political danger, while contrasting British and Portuguese treaties and urging stability in Paris amid emigration actions.
On August 15 reports indicate Minister of Marine Preville will be displaced and replaced by Citizen Goulard, former East India Company administrator. The Journal disputes a police minister dismissal and questions the Army of the Interior command nomination. Citizen Brune named temporary Commander of Paris, replacing General Cheney.
The August 12 council session on restoring a national guard sparked intense debate. Proponents warned liberty and order require armed guard, while opponents feared division and oppression. Members split over grenadiers chauffeurs and cavalry roles, ultimately passing the resolution by a large majority.
The August 12 sitting debated printing extracts from the Inspectors report on a troop march into the interior. Aubry said 150 papers prevent full publication. the council initially approved extracts then reversed. Fob Aymé argued papers belong to private citizens and authorities and should not be printed. The Guard of the Legislative Body project was adopted.
Bourdin calls for a Directory message to curb troops abusing citizens over dress. Thibaudeau presents Dijon company issue. debate leads to displacing Treasury Commissioners and Directory prosecutions.
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