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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 19, 1798
Page
2
A heated committee discussion on a clause regulating surveyors and the qualification of commissioners. Proposals to empower commissioners to fine surveyors were debated, with opposition over risk to public perception and appeals to higher authority. After two hours a division tied 9 to 9.
London reports confirm the capture of Port Mahon in Menorca by General Stuart’s troops without a shot. The possession secures the island. A dispatch sloop with Stuart papers was reportedly captured by Spanish frigates in the Mediterranean. Royal events follow with levee at St James’s and Congratulatory Addresses to the King.
Dec 17 ships report vessels near Baighart and Calais with cargoes of oats butter and wine. Prussian frigate Hinde Edde, privateer Lord Hawke detains ships. Fiorexzo captured after four days at sea. Midshipmen seize a cutter Tevaiet, prize Sutcess, and port gun actions. Dec 18 Grenville visits, Juno frigate to take him to Cuxhaven. Directors name Tryon Waite for Marquis of Lansdowne, Hope to Bombay, Boddam China, Walmer to Bombay and China.
The Court Martial held on board America at Sheerness on December 17, 1798 acquits Captain Thompson of the Leander and the officers and ship’s company of all conduct charges. The court praises the defence against the Genereux and declares their conduct honorable and worthy of praise to the country.
Their Majesties with three Princesses attended Reynolns drama at Covent Garden, amid chatter about naval ships and treasure aboard the Colossus. Letters from Hamburg discuss Napper Pandy and a Senate clash, while Oxford Chancellor prizes are announced for Latin verses and an English essay on Commerce.
Law intelligence notes at Lincoln's Inn Dre 19 as the Court of Chancery reviewed the vacancy case at St Catherine's College Cambridge. Dr Gardiner was elected by a self vote, deemed illegal, prompting the Lord Chancellor to set aside the election and order a new ballot under Proctor and Visitor authority.
Exchequer proceedings feature Moragan and Mr Plomer contending over accounts and estate delivery. Sir Watkin Watkin Lewes seeks restitution for damages from alleged delage and injuries. Plaintiff claims overpayment of mortgages by 3000 pounds. defendant to answer on oath as to accounts. six tenements previously let at 120 pounds annually for twenty years now rented at 48 pounds. Court grants the rule, moving toward redress.
The Marquis of Apercorx sued Captain Copthy for 20000 damages in a criminal conversation case with the Marchioness. A writ of enquiry was used to assess damages before the Sheriff of Middlesex with a special jury. Witnesses testified to the supposed infidelity and complex family ties, but the defendant claimed limited means. The jury awarded damages. Lord Apercorx plans divorce and possible remarriage for Copthy and the Marchioness.
Dublin telegrams report Sir Lawrence Parsons and the Marquis Cornwallis discussing the projected Union. Government plans to bring the measure to discussion are said to be acceptable to the majority, provided public opinion remains favorable. The Earl of Mountmerrin spoke with the Viceroy and Cork hints at a Union with Great Britain as beneficial to the city. The Duke of Rutland bids farewell to his militia regiment before leaving for England.
Two Yeomen Cavalry guarding the Dublin Mail were ambushed near Waterford on their return from town. One guard was killed on the spot while the other escaped with the mail to Mullinavat, details suggest. The incident follows a spate of late robberies in the area and raises concerns over security for the mail run.
Ticardt arrived in town yesterday morning and the body of the murdered man was also brought in, notably without being plundered, a detail the report notes as odd and worth inquiry.
A Dublin Exhibition House meeting of Irish Bar members debated the proposed union with Great Britain. Ambrose Laith chaired as Laurin opened, arguing a union would wreck Ireland and its independence. The adjournment was rejected and the resolution opposing a legislative union passed 168 to 32.
The Royal Assent was given to a bill to continue voluntary militia services in Ireland. Lords Chancellor Archbishop Canterbury and Spencer chaired the commission. The English Small Notes Bill was read. The Land Tax sale and redemption extension bill ordered for third reading tomorrow. The session adjourned.
Sir Renard Knatchball presented a petition from Sarah Baker seeking to keep a theatre at Rochester. The Cape of Good Hope Trade Bill was read a third time and passed. Mr Pitt obtained leave to bring in a Bill to enlarge the time for the merchants of Grenada.
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