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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 21, 1798
Page
3
The House of Lords heard counsel for the Duchess of Butland and others and for Wakeman and Eyre. The appeals were dismissed on motion by Lord Kenyon. the debate adjourned.
In the House of Commons on February 22, 179?, Mr Dundas moved for leave to extend the Supplementary Militia Bill to March 10, seeking extra time to execute the act. Debates covered voluntary subscriptions, dangers from French emigrants, and calls to remove suspicious emigres. Also discussed were French prisoners of war and the need for papers detailing treatment and costs.
Parliament discusses reports on French prisoners of war and press misrepresentation. Lord Malden recalls Bristol provisioning of prisoners and Deal arrivals. Motion asks for papers on rationing in France and England, with related inquiries to Captain Coates. Government pursues bill to curb Dutch resources. finance measures and tax records noted before adjournment.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer moved a proposal for a fund to receive voluntary subscriptions in aid of current public exigencies. He stressed it was not a finance measure but urged that, given growing offers and prior calls in the house, it would be unwise to reject the idea.
From Condapillee letters we learn Meerja-dbul-Caffim-Winane-Buck, visiting the Nazars court, was robbed on the Nabob-pettah road of a cash chest containing jewels and money valued at rocco pagodas. The depredators fled to Condapillee but were captured the next day with the treasure aboard. Colonel Burr's vigilance led to their apprehension and the return of the property to Meerja déul-Cafim.
Nine volumes from the estate of the late James Brapshaw were auctioned at Christie’s on Friday, bringing a total of 6061 pounds 183 shillings. The auction highlighted a curated set of rare drawings, drawing keen bids from collectors.
The report covers French payments on national domains, Wallachia negotiations, Batavian resignations, Neapolitan anxieties over Sicily, Rome’s religious observances, Pope’s health, Italian and Swiss military moves, Rastadt talks, and Buonaparte’s brief Calais visit before Dunkirk. It notes French troops near Rome, Swiss militia mobilization, and ongoing Rhine left-bank consolidation.
Louis XVIII has left Blankenburgh for Mittau and, upon learning of his wishes to reside in Russia, the Emperor ordered the Mittau castle prepared for his reception following expulsion from the Duke of Brunswick’s territories.
The court opened with prisoners from this session receiving sentences. William Graves and others were condemned for burglary. several were punished for horse stealing and forging bank notes. A large group faced transportation for seven to fourteen years, while some were confined or whipped. The case of Huett remains reserved for judges. Edward Creece was guilty of stealing an umbrella and sentenced to one month in Newgate plus militia service. Two others were acquitted. Session adjourned to April 18.
A detailed account describes a late mutiny aboard the Amelia frigate anchored near Brest. Officers armed, marines deployed, seven ringleaders in irons surrendered after threats. The report also covers a Dutch seaman seized in Whitechapel, bread fraud conviction in Bow Street, a Dundee quarry accident, a brig foundered with drownings, a retail robbery, and a French privateer capture leading to a Death Sentence order for George Fay.
During heightened state costs, consumers are informed lavender water remains affordable. The advertises a refined lavender spirit at 1s 2d per bottle, praising its quality and value compared with luxury imports. Also mentions Steezz’s La VENDER Water and Henty Water at fixed prices with quick export orders.
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