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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 25, 1793
Page
3
The King, Queen, and princes observed a regal departure as transports prepare at Gravesend. Royal guards, Dragoons, and the Governor’s breakfast scene marked a ceremonious send‑off, with the King waving to onlookers and mournful farewells from the Queen and Princesses.
An extract from the Maurie Gazette notes increased armament for the Spanish Navy from 21 ships to readiness for the full fleet and a rise in the Portugueze Fleet. It also reports Louis XVI’s death and France’s three months of mourning ordered by the King.
News from Newcastle reports three troops of Innitkilling Dragoons arriving from Whitby to back civil power after a disturbance. Local sailors dismissed the North Shields press gang with contempt, promising to resist again if they return. Captain Rothe addressed the sailors, raising hopes of calm, though the seamen later revoked trust. A terrible explosion occurred between 17 and 12 near Faversham in a marth brick row, with unpowder in barrels causing widespread damage.
Wednesday reports from London detail court notices, military arrests, and maritime risk as French revolutionary actions threaten Europe. The piece notes General Morris under arrest, new aides to William Howe, and warnings about France's war aims, with weather and river flooding affecting transports and harbor life.
The court did not meet until 1 30 pm and examined Colonel Gordon and Captain Williams. Lords sparred over India sworn statements and mistreatment of a prisoner by Beguins. After Williams testimony the court adjourned to their own court and sent a message to the Commons to continue proceedings tomorrow.
A new Comic Opera La Nonzi de Darina or the Marriage of Darina was staged at Haymarket last night with strong applause. Music by Saxtz features lively airs including a quartetto and a prominent trio. Performers Kelly Storace and Oreiti praised. A Ballet Venus and Adonis followed, with rich dances and scenery. curtain stayed up until near midnight.
In the Court of Common Pleas Lord Kenyon presided over two special jury causes. Campbell sues Hook for criminal conversation seeking damages. testimony portrays entanglement with Campbell’s wife Mrs Campbell, the defendant’s niece. The jury finds for the plaintiff with damages of 3000.
Captain Gordon of the East Indies sues a Welsh fortune holder for criminal conversation over his wife's alleged adultery. After hearing both sides Lord Kenyon rules the action cannot be maintained, stating the plaintiff fostered his wife’s adultery and grossly audaciously brought the charge in court.
Yesterday evaping arrived and came into Stones house Pool, to perform Quarantine, H. M. Brig, Orestes, 16 guns, Lord Augustus Fitzroy, from her sailing from Giibraltar to the time she arrived here, was fourteen days, in her passage she fell in with a large French frigate of 40 guns, who chased her for fourteen hours, and was coming up with her very fast, but a fresh breeze of wind springing up, and two cruisers appearing in sight, she bore away crowd ing all the fast she could. When the Orestes left Gibraltar, everything was quiet, provisions very plenty, and the garrison in good health.
Portsmouth reports Britannia sails for Sorthead under Captain Holloway as Liberty cutter returns from Guernsey and Jersey. Hannibal and Hector cruise the French coast and seize Vitoire du Matin off Scilly, laden with indigo and rice. Nantes ships Thomas and Peggy captured and sent to Dunkirk.
Intelligence from Belturbet dated Feb 18 reports 8th Light Dragoons led by Cornet Ouseley capturing two French officers near a Gentleman’s house nine miles away. One officer is Dumourier aide and both were named Cavalry captains. they were moved to Dublin after liaison with infantry guards. Also reported: Sub Sheriff Mr Brunker killed during an arrest in Monaghan. a Snarlesworth search uncovered many game destruction tools and 1500 hare skins. Campbell convicted for long-term false character usage. Stockbridge Committee ruled against Sitting Members Major Scott and John Cator later.
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