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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 16, 1797
Page
2
Reported chatter hints at an ongoing battle narrative with references to fleets, prisoners, provisions, and hidden movements. The imperfect text mentions Perritt and a Fox cover, suggesting covert actions and strategic withdrawals as forces disperse and regroup.
A garbled report cites government censorship and military movements. It mentions General Bournansille and cantonments of Austrians, with references to Kehl, Canclaux, and emigrants, ending with a note on a law from the third day restricting public office.
The document references the Council of Five Hundred urged to focus on state finances over other matters. It mentions national estates, notes of substantial value, and payments to contractors through the Minister of War. It hints at reforms to form a stable financial arrangement and notes a directory response to taxation and wage issues.
Amid unstable governance the Directory faces sharp opposition as Pafforer denounces its daily expansion of prerogatives and fear of despotism. A committee is tasked to report on resolutions, while an oath redefines allegiance to the Republic and Constitution of the third year.
In Morfelé near Flanders and Brabant unrest grows as villagers led by the Lord of the Manor attack the Abbey of Afvighems and disarm a Republican detachment. Imperial troops are deployed, more commissions dismissed, and Paris plans trials for the implicated deputies amid merchant discontent with Citizen Gougers.
Report from Kehl and nearby fronts describes a misfired explosion and a machine being moved to the garrison. Fire damage lingers, with doubt whether the position will hold amid disputed assessments by officers and observers.
In Vadu a on December 17 reports extreme cold freezing the Adige and pausing French military moves. Skirmishes occur between patrols while Austrians claim a surprise capture of a French picquet between Vicenza and Montagnano. Austrian forces hold three corps near Baffano Ala and nearby. French army retreats to Verona with posts at St Michael.
A dispatch from the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland reports that all French ships have left the Irish coast and his fleet plans to sail toward the west in search of them. The Ariadne Frigate met Lord Richport’s fleet at sea, while Pille de Paris and four other ships defend Brest. The Phede frigate captured the Atalanta, a 16 gun Nationale corvette, returning to Brest from Ireland and bound for the Irish coast with dispatches.
Reports reveal French Revolutionists push disobedience at home and in America. Letters from New York note dreadful fires in New York, Baltimore, and Savannah blamed on French party violence. Dispatches mention Admiral Bouvet's arrest as a possible scapegoat in a failed expedition. News recounts Brest, L Orient movements and Mantua hopes amid neutrals’ rights concerns.
Letters from Ireland report a 300,000 British money loan for Ireland's service to be raised in England. Stock at 5 percent interest with a 13 year annuity begins September 25, 1796. Payments at the Bank of England occur January 20 February 17 March 20 June 20 September 19 each year.
Plymouth report details of ships Arrived and refit at Plymouth harbor including Fraternité, Terras, and Le Virginie. Ariadne arrives from St Kitts with convoy, ships separated in gale, captain Bayl and Lt Ormstee rescue Queen transports. Queen, transports, and many invalids saved after guns thrown overboard. Swan revenue cutter captured by French privateer near Cowes. Captain Sarmion killed, mate and crew wounded, brutal surrender.
In Cork harbor a British squadron was sighted as news from the Castle reported 27 warships seen off Cork. Boisterous southeast winds hinder French fleet movements toward Brest while the Tyrone packet endured a sixty hour storm to Waterford. Casualties and ship losses among the French fleet included several ships wrecked or sunk with numerous dead and missing, while British boats achieved several captures in Bantry Bay.
The court sentenced multiple defendants for felonies including burglary theft and highway robbery. Several were transported for years, others confined in the House of Correction, with a few receiving transportation or death penalties. The jury for Alexander Cunningham faced aggravated murder implications, guiding the judge to a severe verdict. Sessions adjourned to February 15.
A Dublin report recounts Mrs Brows collapsing and dying after a pillorying scene opposite King's Place for alleged seduction and prostitution linked to a drugged dinner. The Grand Jury foreman notes the Defenders’ trials approach, while a Lewes lodging tale mocks a gluttonous wager about the Plumb Pudding Eater.
A page lists numerous婚 marriages and deaths with brief notices. Entries include Benjamin Atkinson to Judith Norman. details of Tomipson and M A Smaits. deaths of Mrs Dickenson and Joshua Steeley. notices for Thomas Rumball Mrs Burne John Gammon and others. deaths of John Powell and Mrs Hankey. various military and civic positions noted alongside ages and locations such as Ely, Shrewsbury, Tottenham, and Hackney.
Market report notes tolerable grain supply with wheat price about 44s to 48s per quarter, barley prices lower, and other grains stable since Monday. Wheat total sold 54 quarters, with ranges for oats, malt, rye, and peas, including hogs head prices and quantities for the week.
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