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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 24, 1798
Page
4
Dublin Mail reports from Trevano that French frigates arrived in Sligo Bays carrying about 1000 troops who landed and seized the village of Killania. The incident prompted British authorities to note staged progress by the invaders, suggesting Atv may soon be unable to advance in the region.
A regent summary of a state paper on the late Irish rebellion details the 1791 origin of the Society of United Irishmen, aims of universal representation, and plans to sever from Britain. It cites trials, leader confessions, and pledged lenity by a cautious government as it outlines the attempted subversion and implied French aid.
The text recounts M Nevin's failed 1797 invasion plot against Britain aided by France, the Dutch fleet, and General Campens, followed by domestic measures to shield the government. It lauds Yeomanry and Parliament’s decisive action, Cornwallis’s lenity, and urges unity among Englishmen to defend the King and Constitution.
The Deputation of the Empire debates Austria’s stance against French terms. The Austrian ministers defend keeping the right bank of the Rhine, deny ceding all left bank territory, and oppose new Rhine bridges and Ehrenbreitstein demolition. They argue Frickthal proves Switzerland’s conquered status, and conclude Austria will defend its rights and hereditary possessions.
Yesterday the King Queen and Princesses attended Divine Service at St George s Chapel Windsor. The Bishop of St Davin s preached. Dispatches arrived from Marquis Cornwwallis at the Secretary of State s Office. Exchequer Bills totaling a million and a half signed at the Treasury and some entered the Money Market at a quarter per cent discount.
On Walton Common Windsor Camp regiments of cavalry were reviewed by the King and Royal retinue. A grand sham fight with flying artillery and skirmishing followed as Royal processions and discipline impressed the crowds. The Royal Family later dined at Swinley Lodge with dances on the lawn before returning to Windsor Lodge.
Morning Papers report official accounts arriving at the India House via overland express announcing Buonaparte's arrival at Alexandria with a full force. Other items note promotions in Newfoundland and South Britain, a Royal Charlotte disaster unconfirmed by official notice, naval postings, militia movements, a St Bartholomew mayoral vote, Cambridge professorship value, and a duel ending with a wounded midshipman.
The Gibraltar report notes June 7 4am loss of two British prizes and an Audacious capture, with two rich French prizes now arrived aboard Le Box Citoyenne and a Mutize brig. Portsmouth keeps busy with ships, storms, and regimental movements bound for the East Indies. The Zigre and Harmony appear, a TAMES Indiaman leaks, and Deal and Plymouth cargoes and ships shift for Lisban and Cape Finisterre patrols.
Thoyts charged with various forgeries was re examined on Saturday at Bow Street. Barker a porter from Lincoln's Inn confessed receiving forged drafts paid by Devaynes and hid cash at Whitecross Street lodging. Barker's wife Hannah bound over to prosecute. Officer Rivett found notes and valuables worth about 300 in lodgings and 400 elsewhere. Thoyts is son of the Warwick Gaol keeper.
Arnaud the celebrated naturalist on board the Senble with General D'Huliers says he saw no evidence of harsh treatment of French prisoners in England. He describes universal urbanity and notes the general joked about inquiries, ending further questions. A thunderstorm near Aberdeen caused hail and damage, with a cow killed by lightning and a woman injured. Eton Bridge repairs progress and a new ferry boat aids carriage traffic. Saturday morning a general relief of Guards from the Tower, Knightsbridge, and Portland Barracks occurred.
Marriage notice reports James Perry proprietor of the Morning Chronicle married Miss Hull at Shoreditch Church on Thursday. The brief obituary lines follow for several individuals including Dr Waring a Cambridge mathematics professor and Royal Society fellow who died recently at Pleasey near Shrewsbury. John Davidson of the Navy Office also dies at Islington in his ninetyth year. A Holborn bookseller Mr Tens dies after a short illness with heartfelt tribute.
Fragmentary item cites Lennon Parxtep or J Walter with painting house square Brace FR1aR8 and publishing by J Bonsor in Salisbury square at Blackfriars office. Communications for the Paper addressed to the Printers.
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