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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 13, 1800
Page
2
London dispatches report diplomatic shifts with Napper Tannon as a central figure. French ministers and Copenhagen ties discussed while consuls recalibrate relations. Journalists critique Royalist rhetoric, revolutions, and legal reforms amid war. Dragoons prepared for foreign service as the Conter brig’s lieutenant is exonerated.
A report says two Cartels sailed yesterday for France after landing over five hundred English prisoners at Rye and Ramsgate. A neutral vessel arrived this morning carrying Sir Robert Barclay, an English gentleman, two English ladies, two French, and an American gentleman. it brought dispatches for the French Commissary and the Port Board.
A long miscellany reports prisoners returned to France under a late convention, a ship retaken near Madeira and sent to Portsmouth, and various robberies in London. It also critiques plays and notes British agricultural policy, with mentions of Buckwheat culture, Epping Forest planning, and several street crimes in London during a recent month.
Reports from Falmouth to Yarmouth describe dozens of ships in distress after a fierce storm. Vessels driven ashore include the Kitty, Tiber, Britannia, and others with crews saved or lost. Wrecks near Mon trose and near Yarmouth threaten many ships, while several vessels resist grounding near Whitby and Boomer. Mariners risked life to save shipmates as some craft lie ashore awaiting salvage.
Copenhagen December speech by Grouteille recalls to the Crown the French Republic’s duties and mutual interests. He affirms the Consuls’ resolve to honor treaties, maintain good intelligence, and seek harmonious union while praising royal support and urging Europe to understand the union’s foundations.
From Paris reports that Bonagiare’s Adjutant departure clears a speedy peace, Austria to gain territory and a preponderant position in negotiations. French ministers are under scrutiny, and German vigilance grows as thirty four regiments are mobilized and preparations advance for artillery support. General Seiz LaDEX’s army stays near the Rhine.
Dublin dispatches report five Dublin bound ships under Recovery cutter were attacked off Longthip rocks by a French privateer. Two crew captured, three escaped to Cork. The Recovery sustained rigging damage. Berninghare, one of Mrs Grattan’s murderers, was executed, confessing robberies near the city. Captain Jacob remains imprisoned with two privates as a triple guard is placed at Wexford jail. Glamorganshire militia last division marched to Kilkenny en route to Dublin.
A report from the Admiralty Sessions notes convicts sentenced to death will be moved to the King, with Sir William Scorz overseeing the process.
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