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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 19, 1799
Page
4
A London Gazette style proclamation from August details Admiral Harvey and Captain Ekins reporting the capture of the French privateer Democrat at Martinique and transport to Barbados. The section then lists various dividends with dates and names including Bristol merchant G Champion and several tradespeople across England.
News from Paris and London reports shifting fronts in Italy and Switzerland, with Russia at war with Spain. Enrolment of Batavian volunteers provokes opposition in Dutch provinces. Troop movements to the coast continue as Britain readies a second expedition. Reports discuss Mantua surrender and strategic debates in Paris.
The Vengeance, a 74 gun ship, anchors at Torbay as transports assemble in the Downs for a major troop embarkation. Reports say up to 20,000 men will be shipped from Ramsgate Deal and the pier, with Capt. Younc overseeing. Vessels sheltering in the Downs suffer damage from a gale. Plymouth and Portsmouth ports note arrivals and movements of sloops, frigates, and convoys as August winds continue to shell.
The piece notes sparse intelligence from the first division of the Extentites and no communication reaching the Government. It mentions the guard of the Legislative Body under a General of Division and cites hostile weather delaying dispatches, with the paper going to press under these constraints.
In Weymouth Aug 18 after dinner bands of the First Dragoon Guards and Somerset Militia performed before Gloucester Lodge. The King bathed, then rode on the Downs toward Dorchester with royal entourage. Royal family attended Mr Hucues's Theatre in the evening and Banister Jr appeared in Sheva and Young Philpot. No warships arrived for the royal stay.
A rumor of a fleet seen near Achill head is dismissed as unfounded. Admiral Kincsmith confirms no fleet can appear without notice. Five sailors captured for a Spanish nip in Cadiz turn out to be pirates and Americans. Bandon garrison moves to Cove fortifications as Bantry garrison is reinforced and yeomanry take permanent duty in Cork and Kerry counties.
Dover Ava reports severe weather persisting for days. An encampment of about 15,000 men sits at Barham Downs awaiting departure within a few days, signaling imminent military movement amid harsh conditions.
Lewes Ann reports Lieutenant-General Huise left for Barham Downs with aides de camp Captains Shertey and Huse to assume command of the second troop embarkation. Major-General Fornes succeeds General Hutse at Barham Downs.
A lively scene formed opposite the Qld White Horse Cellar in Piccadilly as carriages clustered to convey volunteers for a secret expedition. Mr Grorae Eape of the Bull Inn Stratton Street fetched his finest six-horse coach and drove the venture himself with brave volunteers headed toward Barham Downs. Cheers greeted his handsomely offered service. Bellevue, long home to the Duchess of Camperdown, is now occupied by Colonel Gardiner.
The account describes British fleet movements and enemy intelligence during heightened action around Minorca. It notes French and Spanish forces crossing Gibraltar, actions by Lord St Vincent and Lord Nelson, reinforcements from England, and pursuit through the Gut leading to a slow British pursuit with limited success and eventual disengagement.
Letters from Lijfen report the Prince of Bragry recognized as Regent amid plans to join the fleet under Lord Nelson. Captain Jae Carpinréa moves to command Admiral Duceworrs's ship. passengers include Mr Baker and midshipmen Baay and Hoocson. Madrid notes a severe Lima earthquake in March causing extensive damage and unusual loud sounds.
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