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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 30, 1797
Page
3
Reports describe naval movements near the Windward and West Indies routes with ships such as the Impetueux Ramillies Ganges and Leander preparing convoy duties from St Helens. A trover case in London centers on notes claimed from Lord Eardley, Mary Goldfield, and a parole of bail. details reveal an affidavit about marriage, divorce, and publication plans amid indictments and court rulings.
The Committee of Merchants of London for the Encouragement of capturing French privateers presented Admiral Kinesmixz a ceremonial sword for his protection of British commerce. On Friday a kingly gift from Owyhee arrived at Buckingham House via Capt Vancouver, including robes and a feathered helmet from the island’s king for George III. Also noted, fraud hit Wilkinson of High Wickham and Cox of Oxford via forged cheques, by a man claiming to be Lieutenant-Colonel Nu cent of the 16th Regiment. A notorious African American bruiser died in Ireland about two weeks ago.
In the court terms, Lore enya took oaths and was appointed Lord Diasevant of Sapunt of Flint following the fitting of the court. The ceremony reflected the formalities of the judiciary and the ceremonial appointments within the realm.
In Long Acre, Mr Espriasse moved for a rule to show cause why a criminal information should not be filed against Mr Hatchet a coach maker and his partners for obstructing the execution of a writ. The plaintiff who obtained a judgment against Lord Mazarine sought to levy on the coach at Hatchet’s house. Green refused to part with the carriage. The plaintiff and officer reported to magistrate Ford at Bow Street. Hatchet defied the writ and prevented its execution as a crowd gathered. The matter is framed as an attachment against Hatchet and the other defendants.
In a Commons report Tord Kenyon noted a discrepancy in the Annuity Act's fourth section between the printed copy and the Parliament Roll. He argued the words Aton in Fudgment should read Action or Judgment, suggesting a potentially material difference.
Monday evening a Cowkeeper named Mr Marrin and his brother were robbed near Brixton Causeway by three men. a patrole pursuit led to one robber's capture, named Jokn Ashburn, with a pistol found on him and a watch recovered. Edward Willes was arrested as an accomplice. Another assault occurred near St Pauls Churchyard, Lincoln's Inn, where Mr KnarMan was robbed of cash between 11 and 12. A pickpocket gang mauled Mr Summers in Haymarket, taking a gold watch chain and gold seals. Authorities report lighting and surveillance issues at St Pauls Churchyard.
A financial note explains that the new five percent stock offers advantages over old debt. It outlines potential gains from price movements, options to reinvest, and scenarios when wartime or peace could affect values. Investors are urged to prefer the new stock for better future value.
A dubious report claims a high ranking nobleman in the King's Household was summoned to the Police Office at Queen's Square for wearing powder without a licence. The defence stated he was a menial servant exempt from the tax, which was admitted. the matter was dismissed. The piece then notes a fox-hunt near Arun Del, a fatal fox with a notable field, and mentions Miss Fe Clerc and Morley, Ely in attendance. A separate account covers the Earl of Exeter's agricultural machines and a collision on the Thames near Woolwich Reach. Further items recount a mail theft between Derby and Nottingham, street fights near Ealing and Harrow, and a corrupt network of pardons for felons, ending with a tragic infanticide case in Amesbury and a sexual assault incident near Hounslow followed by rescue.
On Saturday first day of Term a number of gentlemen from St Johns Christ Church Magdalen Brasen Nose Jesus and other colleges were admitted to degrees including LL D and MA. Fellowships were elected at Corpus Christi College and scholarships vacant for Lincoln and Hampshire with elections on March 31. Also noted are recent appointments as Fellows of the Royal Society of Antiquaries in London.
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