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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 01, 1796
Page
3
A torn OCR fragment mentions a person and Dietz with unclear context. The readable text shows a question or remark about recognition or reception. Remaining details are not decipherable for a reliable summary.
From Paris reports describe vast French forces moving along the Rhine fronts with large contingents of youths arriving to join operations. The tone notes the war’s scale, with emphasis on mobilization and unrest along both banks as civilians watch the conflict unfold.
A royal figure arrived in the area and ordered a consultation with Admiral Crkts- TIAN on measures for troops welfare and readiness. Harwich reports a moderately improved weather, a fleet of about thirty coaster ships bound for London, and a Cork transport loss near Helston with twenty six regiments aboard. Wrecks and stranded gear near Penraclds, Monnit's Bay, and other coastal incidents are noted, with many dead or missing and rescue efforts described.
The passage reports Richard England, outlawed on a murder charge, asking the Crown to reverse his death sentence and restore him to the common law. Counsel for the prisoner argues errors in the proceedings, with Saturday fixed for arguing the case at Westminster. Edinburgh colonial pages note storms and tides in Scotland.
In a dated Sept dispatch, the Privy Council advises Your Excellency that insisting on rapid departure for England could provoke dangerous consequences in the colony. They cite unsettled frontiers, rival factions, and a looming threat to St. Marc, Mirebalais, and Port au Prince amid tensions with Spain and the Republic, urging mature deliberation before action.
A fragmented OCR snippet describes princesses in passionate joy and mentions decorations in a column by a host, with references to beauty and fancy design. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or names.
In a Lewes area in Worthing a fierce summer storm caused a chimney to collapse in a tenement near the Dicker. Fire bricks scattered, doors and chests damaged, and provisions entered rooms while two brothers slept uninjured. Lightning left scorch marks and a widespread fine covering the dwelling. Few people escaped unscathed, but the occupants avoided conflagration.
From the Lord Admiralty orders reach the Commandant to add three companies to the Matines, increasing each to 113 privates plus officers. Marines to be established at Chatham with 46 companies. A five guinea bounty per man is set for regulars returning home to enter the Marine Corps. Augmentations also ordered for Portsmouth and Plymouth Marines. Russian ships in dockyard to be expedited.
In Leicestershire, a windmill owned by Messrs Hewitts was blown by Saturday night winds and burned to ashes within about ninety minutes. The blaze appeared spectacular from a distance due to the wind’s force and the mill’s elevated position. Grain prices in the market rose on Thursday with wheat at 40s per bag and oats, barley, beans, and other staples also showing increases.
An Officer aboard a vessel in Admiral Cunystran's convoy reports a dreadful gale near Portsmouth on January 31. The Glory narrowly saved despite flooding. Commerce was rammed by Lean der, with two crew clinging to rigging. Jamaica Wranport and units faced wreckage. Prince George transport and Two Sisters ashore near Selby-Bell. Five days of wreckage drift followed, with theatres and farce mentioned in dismissive terms.
On Rogersons quay a bowsprit was landed from a fishing vessel after the Latrufco store ship fleet rumor. The brig Mary Ann of Cork, left her rudder in a gale near Carlingford Bar. Mr Read, in towing her over the bar, was nearly lost with four men and himself. Three men saved by ropes. Mr Lynch Tidewaiter saved but seriously ill. The Bar and mole near the Lighthouse suffered: breaches in the old quay work.
In Gloucester at Tolley on Friday the mayor presiding the inhabitants resolved to set a fair price per pound and not purchase at a higher rate. They recommended residents to abstain from imports at elevated costs while noting misfortune as Captain and companion suffered a broken leg during an outing.
Several bankruptcy and surrender notices listed with names from Lancashire to Worcester. Entries include manufacturers, solicitors, innkeepers, and merchants such as John Mortis Upholtirid, Mr. Egerton Gray's Inn, John Butler Bedfont, and J. Rogers & P. Fitzhenry Bristol. Surrender deadlines span February to March in varied locales and venues.
Their Lordships met and agreed to three motions praising the birth of a Princess. An Address of Congratulation to the King was to be presented, a Message to the Queen to express joy, and messages to the Prince and Princess of Wales. All motions were unanimously agreed. Adjourned until tomorrow.
In the Commons on Tuesday February 2 a committee was named to prepare military estimates. Callander took the oath and seat for Berwick. Inclosure and canal bills were read a second time. The Eau Brank Drainage report to be considered tomorrow. A congratulatory address to the King and Princess of Wales was agreed to. Sir Felix Sinclair moved to bring in a bill dividing and enclosing waste lands, stressing its military and economic importance while noting extensive committee consideration. He cited a Norfolk excursion on land conditions.
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