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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 06, 1798
Page
4
In a June 25 1798 letter from Hafiburgh the writer defends his conduct before commissioners in court interviews after early conferences. He asserts the need to justify himself amid prejudiced indifference, claims he resisted calumny and sought to expiate by a painful effort to aid commerce and humanity.
A Dublin Waterford mail reports large rebel detachments in Kildare Wicklow and adjacent counties. Rebels attack Carnew Gorey and Rathcoole while Yeomanry and fencibles clash, with 5600 rebels causing plunder in Wicklow and a plan to subdue them by military action. Mentions Admiral Mafredi resignation and European political turmoil.
A letter from Hamburg dated the 17th reports strong fears that the violent ferment in Switzerland may burst into serious disturbances. News from Basel states eight zealous patriots including the famed Huber have resigned from senate posts, believing their usefulness to the country is over. The citizen Rapinat declares that all authorities are alarmed by the crisis.
This morning a mail from Irguano arrived while the Masestins and Princesses attended by notable lords visited St George's Chapel Windsor for a sermon from the Bishop of Nox. Reports from Lloyd's mentions Caroline frigate and French fleet rumors near Malta. officials deem the tale unlikely. The Princess of Wales returned to town briefly. Public trials in Wronespay proceed with delays considered, while Ireland criticizes English governance and commerce.
Dublin reports troops have moved from the city to Wexford to quell rebellion. Rebels are described as desperate, without arms or provisions, facing annihilation if mercy is rejected. Rebels allegedly massacre victims by their own relatives, a cruel act condemned as barbarous. Letters note a recent defeat near Kilkenny and bounty remains undisturbed.
A court martial on Royal William at Spithead tries three seamen for mutiny against Adamant and orders two men to the Marshalsea while one receives mercy. Admiral Waldegrave commends the seamen's conduct. further trials loom for Irish mutiny plots.
An attorney rushed to court claiming Buonaparte with five ships of the line had been captured and news was at Lloyds. The chairman doubted the report’s truth, noting it seemed premature. Also noted were ovens finished at Windsor for bakers, a major fire near Dyere Street, St Giles, and thieves stealing gowns from Bunhill Tow through Chilwell Street.
The Hon. Ed. Lord Stanley, eldest son of the Earl of Derby, is reported to have married Miss C. M. Hornby, daughter of the Rev Geoffrey Hornby, in a ceremony referenced from the period society pages.
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