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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 14, 1797
Page
4
An Evening Mail postscript presents extracted dispatches from 1793 1794 concerning Toulon. It covers pledges by Lord Hood and allied authorities to restore ships forts and harbour to France upon peace, and the British declarations to Toulon inhabitants regarding sovereignty and restitution.
Reports note ships believed burnt retrieved from the Aames and in French service. Lord Hoon’s Preliminary Declaration promised Toulon ships and stores to France at peace, while a later Proclamation claims Toulon in trust for Louis XVI. Ktiva Commissioners foresee restitution after monarchy return. Also, Italy revolution advances as Genoa’s constitution collapses and a Texel expedition is readied with cavalry and infantry.
The remains of the Right Hon. Enomunp Burke were interred at Beaconsfield Church with a large circle of private friends attending. The item also reports on parliamentary summons, noble travels, diplomatic movements, and revolutionary developments across Europe, including Italy, Prussia, and France, with notes on military and political changes.
A July 4 Private Correspondence reports accelerated embarkation of land troops for a planned expedition. It cites 26 battalions of foot and 412 squadrons of horse to sail, with Van Zaylen Beefop and Guerche guiding brigades from the Pexel. Admiral de Inter will lead the fleet, while three Union Committee members accompany him. The force is Batavian, not French, and aims to attack Admiral Duncan, not targeting England, Scotland, or Ireland. Three armed brigs repelled a 36-gun English frigate, later capturing a merchantman. The Stadtholder's first new herring was presented to the President of the Convention.
On June 14 Genoa instituted a new government after trees of liberty were planted before the palace. The colossal statues of Andrew and Fehn Doria were toppled, loyalty insignia burned, and the Doce renamed Citizen President Doge. Four committees formed, armorial bearings forbidden, liveries ended, and 450 detainees released. Proclamation thanks Buonaparte for restoring the people’s rights.
From Venice June 21, details of peace preliminaries between Austria and France altered with mutual consent. News notes include bombardment expeditions from a fleet with 74 gun ships and 4000 French and 200 Venetian troops. Buonaparte funds army at 150,000 livres daily, while Venice authorities contemplate imperial and German alignments and ongoing Rhine military movements near Cleves and Duren. A monument fund for Count Bernstone forms in Copenhagen. Dalmatian port Dalmatia to join Hungary.
At twelve o'clock yesterday mourners gathered at Southampton Street for Charles Macklin the comedian who shunned pomp. Three mourning coaches followed the hearse. The body was carried to St Pauls Churchyard Covent Garden where the service occurred at one and the coffin plate bore his name and age.
An extracted private letter reports a court martial at Spithead for Cahps mutiny aboard the ship Worsty. Five mutineers, including James Wells and Joseph Young, were sentenced to be hanged on board but mercy was recommended due to circumstances and officer conduct. The proceedings followed a prior punishment aboard Royal William involving a 200 lashes and partial execution. The trial began around 11 am and concluded near 4 pm with the judgment pronounced by the Judge Advocate.
Ships and packets sail or weigh from Portsmouth Dover Plymouth and Deal with convoys to Lisbon East Indies and the West Indies. The India Fleet under Pompée winds and anchors again. July 14 to 16 reports include Calais dispatches for Lord Malmesbury and arrivals from Raftward with other warships on patrol.
On Saturday morning at St George's Hanover Square by Rev Wetton William Ashley Latham of Lincoln's Inn wed Miss Miller. Also Claud Stephen Hunter of Lincoln's Inn wed Miss Free of Broad Street. West Ham saw Wm Hill of Stratford Green wed Mrs Hayne of Shadwell.
Sales by auction by Roper and Doughty on Friday July 71 at the Crowed Inn Fram , Jdingham, Suffolk. Desirable estate in Baddingham near Framlingham in occupation of Mr. W Keer comprising a farm house, barn, outbuildings and 129 acres of land with copyhold six acres. Pleasantly situated on Baddingham Green near Woodbridge Framlingham and Sixmundham. Corn factors and provisions available at Michaelmas next. Further details from Mr W Keer and Ipswich offices.
Local printing house advertisement by J Walrer promises dependable job printing from Printing House Square. Offers timely execution, competitive pricing, and steady service for merchants and individuals seeking labels posters and handbills.
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