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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 18, 1797
Page
3
A detailed critique of Lewis's Castle Spectre performed at Drury Lane. The article praises the drama's incidents and morality, finds the theatre version superior to the move, laments the supernatural introduction, notes Kempney and Mrs Jerpane's performances, and commends the scenery and costumes.
Ships from the West Indies and Barbadoes waterlogged wrecks near Ramsgate and Chichester. The Estridge arrives at the Downs from St Lucia as the storm rages. Dick at Portsmouth sails under convoy after a hurricane drives ships ashore. Cadiz packet, Britannia and a Weymouth brig are noted damaged or grounded.
Saturday court proceedings in Doctor's Commons heard the American ship Olive Branch reported upon by Sir Willtram Scott the King's Advocate. After lengthy argument the Learned Judge condemned the ship and cargo as a good and lawful prize to his Majesty.
Vice Admiral Kingsmill forwards Capt. Faulknor’s account of Diana’s pursuit and capture of La Marche, an 18-gun privateer with 122 men, after a four hour chase. The corvette, fast and heavily armed, was repaired and coppered, and had threatened English trade. Also notes La Ménche, a National Corvette, captured earlier in the voyage, and lists several bankrupts and merchants.
Continuation reports Capt. Williamson and Kerry's eaminerin at Sheerness with testimonies on the Agincourt. Adjourned for Thanksgiving. Mentions Spanish generosity in a storm rescue, callouts for militia, and Medway stores bound for Brest. Also covers Diamond freight case and a verdict of damages 1775 1550 7d.
The letter details Count Fersen's reception by Buonaparte and Buonaparte's alleged caution toward French plenipotentiaries. It notes Merrernrch's expected arrival, etiquette delays, and fears for Buonaparte's health. It mentions potential territorial changes along the Rhine, upcoming general peace talks, and arrivals from Hamburg, Lübeck, Bremen. The piece also cites a gift of a carriage and denies baseless reports of city changes at the Congress.
Berlin reports the young King wins increasing affection while curbing royal excess. Frepertee Wittizam III orders fewer dishes at the table. Three Prussian ministers head to Raftadt to join the congress negotiations. The King engages in the Rhine riverbank debate and embassy plans.
Nov 28 to 30 reports Buonaparte meeting with Empire Deputation in Rastadt. He hosts deputies, attends late dinners, and shows knowledge on German affairs. Metternich and Wirtemberg envoys arrive. many changes anticipated in the Empire as French defenses rise in Kehl and Kniebis. Buonaparte heads to Paris after ratifications while preparations for an England invasion loom.
Buonaparte travels via Bern and Soleure under darkness. He avoids ostentation, and in Bern’s frontier meeting with Deputy Wurfenberger, he questions news as the disposer of all events. At dinner in Basle he toasts prosperity for the town and territory of Basle, remarking on his journey.
Fragmentary report notes a speaker who visited Switzerland and mentions Geneva and Basel as republics. He warned that if France were defeated Switzerland could become prey to oligarchy or a single ruler.
Det. 14 reports four Frenchmen and one American were detained after a dispute over a reckoning at a small town public house. They claimed 47 prisoners broke from Fortune prison, scattering to avoid capture, with fears of others lurking nearby planning to flee by boat to France.
Norwich report recounts Lieut. Maurice Wiptram Suckling commanding the Furnace which, forced by hazy winds, ran aground on Thettlethorp sands near Lincolnshire after sailing from Hull to Yarmouth roads. For four days they saved guns and gear, and the 38 sailors offered 3141 19s in wages early payments, which the captain declined while praising their loyalty and endurance.
In the High Court of Judiciary at Edinburgh the jury acquitted John Somervell of rioting, while finding defendants James Greenshields, Robert Hutcheson, Allan Gibson, and John Hamilton guilty of entering and remaining in Mr Lockhart of Clerhorn's house contrary to orders. Somervell dismissed from the bar. verdicts against the others to be considered Friday. Also noted are a Rothney stable fire killing eight horses and the drowning of Robert Stitt at Cranich Mill during a dam sluice incident.
A Friday accident aboard a River-A ship's boat saw 14 workers towing an Indiaman overturned by a tempest near Longs Beach. Eleven men drowned, leaving three survivors. Authorities continue investigations into the incident.
Weather delayed grain arrivals with short supply of grain today. Wheat and barley prices rose for fine samples while mid and inferior kinds stayed dull. Malt and oats show varied prices. overall wheatfold total return lower than last period under new act.
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