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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 18, 1797
Page
2
Fragmentary notes discuss revolutionary ideas and dangers to empire authority. It references democracy, equality, festivals, and the Greek insurrection sparked by foreign influence. The writer speculates on the spread of liberal philosophy and potential unrest across nations and peoples.
The public, favoring the late treaty with France, expects accelerated peace and a one percent funds rate. Debates persist over constitutional powers between legislative and executive branches, while Paris papers note officers discharged behind coaches as signs of unrest. Generals Buonaparte and Hoche gain favor with the Directory amid political contests and shifts in governance.
The Dublin-Philadelphia trade disruptions report several ships seized or boarded by a French privateer. Vessels including the Buona-Ana Pine from Priel ta Toi and the Mary Anderton of Bristol are noted for cargo actions at Tortola and Dartmouth.
A fragmentary report notes mutinous conduct aboard a vessel under Capt. Dixon near Nore. Foretopsail and a fleet of ships are expected to arrive, believed to be the trade kept by the westerly winds in the Downs.
On a Saturday, Eyther Gebbons, a noted receiver of stolen goods, appeared before the shore magistrate with Pugion and Revett. He stands indicted for receiving on July 29, 1796, at Enfield 88 pieces of muslin valued at 36 pounds, stolen from the Glasgow Waggon, and known to be stolen. Also involved is a girl of about twelve linked to robberies at Mr. Harrison's lodgings in Ranelagh Street. Several items matched to a prisoner’s property were pawned by suspects. The case includes transportation sentences for a previously convicted individual and broader naval and domestic items of note.
Reports from Cork dated Aug 22 and Aug 12 detail Admiralty communications about ship captures. His Majesty ships Magna and Nautilus recaptured prize vessels including Charlotte and Neptune, while La Victorine and a French privateer were pursued. A Dutch privateer and the privateer Le Lynx were captured off Cape Clear and Teagues. Multiple prize actions, recaptures, and ship moves are noted, with references to Parker and Nepean.
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