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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 18, 1793
Page
3
In a lengthy session the debate centered on war with France, with Burke opposing war and urging cautious policy, while Fox and supporters urged clear grounds for conflict. Speakers argued about causes, ministerial accountability, and whether peaceful settlement or decisive action best serves Britain’s interests.
Sir F Buffet praises Mr Fox's integrity but withholds support. Sir George Cornwall urges bold sentiment in a crisis as he backs the war. Mr Fox replies vigorously to critics, followed by Wadham and Sheridan addresses. At 2:30 the Gallery clears and the House divides with 270 Against Fox's first motion. other motions are negatived.
The House of Lords received an Inclosure Bill from the Commons and read it first. They then went to Westminster Hall to view the Warren Hastings trial. Returning, they saw a mess to the Commons to proceed further on the Trial the next day and adjourned.
At five o'clock the Speaker counted the House and found not a sufficient number to proceed with a ballot on the Clifton petition. The House adjourned in consequence until tomorrow.
London dispatches describe a Board of Admiralty session approving ship commissions and officer appointments, plus a Wardmote electing an alderman for Bread Street. Contained are European political upheavals, garrison movements, court sessions, and shipping notices including ship seizures and naval orders.
Wednesday noon their Majesties and the Princesses returned to Buckingham House from Windsor Lodge. The Prince of Wales left Carlton House for Bagshot Park to reside a few days. A royal ride to Slough yielded a flag turnout. A petition from fleet prisoners praised the accession and urged relief by Lord Rawpon. Captain William Locker is named Lieutenant General of Greenwich Hospital. The French news notes secrecy by the Executive Council and harsh Paris mood as Louis remains alive in rumor. The Duke de Sretenano arrives from Holland to succeed Castetere La, while opposition to the French path grows. The public is asked to pity the Dauphin and fear for the Holy See amid reports of military plunder and property loss by refugees.
Mr Law sum moned his defence for Warren Hastings. He argued the Begum charge is exaggerated if his positions are truth and supported by forthcoming evidence. He spoke for three hours and a half, outlining his early case and the testimony he expects to call.
A meeting at the Crown and Anchor Tavern debated a plan to reward sailors and soldiers maimed in the war with France and to fund widows and orphans. William Devaynus chaired a 25-member committee. subscriptions and temporary donations were pledged to run as long as the war lasts, with results to be reported.
Myrtle Calypso and Admiral Parker transports sail for Cork under convoy of the Alarm frigate. Nautilus force of war and Ranger cutter arrive from a cruise in the area.
The Swan Revenue cutter under Capt. Francois Sarmen captured two small French privateers the Europe and the Marianne from Havre de Grace after six days at sea. The commander notes many privateers in the Channel and a general embargo on all coasting vessels to keep ships from enemy hands until the coast clears.
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