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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 10, 1797
Page
1
A dated political broadside by the Honourable Thomas Erskine, printed for J. Debrett, with views on causes and consequences of the ongoing conflict. The item notes scarce publication details and a price of 25, reflecting a 2d edition format from the era.
A selection of letters from captains, merchants, and citizens praising Whitehead's Essence of Mustard for rheumatic, paralytic, and various ailments. Testifiers include A M'Can of the 60th Regiment at Fort George, J Woopan of St James's, Mrs. ______ of Pimlico, and others citing relief in joints, stiffness, and weakness. Product sold by R Johnston with certificates, and distribution across England and Ireland.
An 1797 account from Gibraltar recounts Terpsichore under Captain Bowen pursuing the Vestale off Cadiz. The chase lasts through rough seas with changing winds, reaching dawn on December 13 as both ships press toward Cape St Marcus, the British ship closing the distance despite sprung spars.
The Terpsichore engages the French frigate Vestale near Cadiz, raking and exchanging fire for over an hour. Vestale carries 300 men, loses captain and 40 others, with 19 or 12 overboard. Terpsichore suffers four killed and 18 wounded. Bowen severely wounded, master and crew work to secure prize amid heavy seas and wreckage. The Vestale is eventually towed into Cadiz. Terpsichore claims credit for the action as one of the war’s best fought with limited crew.
Law Report from Fes May dates a King’s Bench case against Aldwin and Surrey magistrates. The crown seeks a mandamus to compel selection of surveyors of highways for Battersea from a list of twenty one, arguing adherence to a statute. Court rules magistrates need not follow the list, limiting the breadth of the highway act.
Mr. Adam seeks a quo warranto against Mitchel to question his claim as a Freeman of Camelford. The borough’s ancient usage allowed admission only at Michaelmas and Butters Court Leets, not at other courts, and Mitchel was admitted by the Mayor at a different court, contrary to the borough’s rules.
Lord Kenyon sat as jury hears an action to recover 388 guineas from Maria Countess as defendant. Colonel Wyllie testified he heard the debt discussed at lodgings in Piccadilly. defendant presses gaming debt theory. Judge Rexyon notes potential equity and urges verdict for the plaintiff, with verdict total £407 recorded.
In the Canterbury Con Gregory Court the case for Madame Danton was settled by compromise. The Proctor stated the parties agreed to drop further action withvonfe paying costs to Madame Danton and promising to continue visiting her house as usual.
The Bristol bound Allison and other ships suffer captures and detentions in Channel waters. Flora from Liverpool to London, Daniel from Barbadoes to Liverpool, Harmony from the Baltic, Carolíne from Martinico to Gibraltar, Caroline from Quebec to London, and Ned from Demerara to Liverpool are seized or driven to various ports. Portsmouth reports officials going to London and naval movements. Plymouth notes ships docked, sails, and orders for repairs. Dover records the East India fleet departure.
Beaver street incident at Bow Street involved breakers entering a tavern gaming room by force, injuring none but seizing a hazard table valued at over six guineas. Fifteen gamblers and staff were taken into custody, examined, and bailed with sureties.
The article lists East Indian cargo weights for tea and coffee types, sugar from Barbados and India, provisions, meats, butter, and cod oils. It notes price advances for hops, oils, tallow, and cotton, plus broad price shifts in wheat, barley, oats, flour, and rapeseed, with pepper, nutmegs, and other spices showing changes. It also mentions imports from Portugal, the Levant, Madras, Cayenne, Surinam, and China, and signals general market optimism amid rising store provisions and variable bread prices.
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