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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 18, 1798
Page
2
In court the judge debated fixed principles and the danger of libellers to state power. He asserted government rests on public opinion and warned that overturning opinion threatens the state. The defendant’s character and the libel’s nature were examined as the jury heard remarks from Fordyce and Aikin. The verdict: Guilty.
A London dispatch via the King George Packet arrives in 10 days, with no fresh news on Admiral Nelson since his failure. Reports touch on Nelson and Capt. Trowbridge's Mediterranean appointment, while the Marlborough faces discipline with several hangings aboard. A Lifoon courier mentions Nelson’s captures in the Mediterranean, but credibility is uncertain.
A Dublin report dated July 14 1793 details the execution of Henry and Joan Savares convicted of high treason. Government refused respite after pleas from the prisoners and clergyman. The sentence was carried out at the New Prison with prior delays for confessions, and both prisoners declared they died in charity. The hangings occurred around 3 PM after ropes were tightened and heads severed, witnessed by a small military presence.
A report notes a 1100 strong rebel force in Fingal fields with troops from Drogheda and Dunshaughlin on the rear and Balbriggen forces on the right. The front faces Dublin, and authorities promise soon news of their utter destruction despite a lack of fresh details this day.
Yesterday morning at Windsor Lodge the Majesties and two princesses traveled to Kew. At St James’s Palace a levee began at 1:30 pm and concluded at 2:30 pm. Colonel Sir J Bonres received knighthood after kissing the King’s hand, along with other officers and notable attendees from India, Ireland, and the East Indies. A council met briefly before the levee ended and audiences followed at the King’s closet before his return to Kew.
Yesterday a Jamaica arrival to Falmouth was put under quarantine after crew fatalities from yellow fever. Letters were detained to be smoked, with delivery expected today. Court of Directors met at the Fast India House and adjourned. ships Whame Caffwells and Royal Charlotte were reviewed for tea trade from China.
In Belfast and surrounding areas during Wednesday and the prior day, executions and military sentences were carried out. Henry Byers, convicted of treason for aiding the rebel army with stolen bullocks, was executed at Saintfield with his tread severed and displayed at the Market-house. Stewart Bell faces a year in jail, heavy fines, and two securities for good behaviour after a Newtownards court-m martial. Soldiers from Breadalbane Fencibles and other units were tried for taking the United Irishman's oath and reassigned to foreign service, while additional prisoners from Antrim, Drumbo, Lisburn, and Broughane were lodged at the New Inn.
Messrs. Sheares, sons of a Cork banker, were executed for treason after serving in the army and practicing law. Henry Sneares, a former lieutenant turned barrister, and Joan Sneares, esteemed Dublin university graduate and legal talent, studied in Paris during the 1792 turmoil, allied with Jacobin leaders, met Paine, and aligned with United Irishmen upon return to Ireland. Their Paris ties and Dublin circle drew caution from peers about treason risks. Their father, Mr. Henry Sweares, once Cork city MP, had a distinguished family background and marriage to a Queen's County woman.
A report notes the cr devant Marquis De Monraremaert being seized in Bourdeaux while disguised as a seaman. It also mentions a Master Baker of Kentith Town committed to the Fleet for eloping with an heiress and maritime incidents including the brig Martha near Hampton Roads.
SHIP NEWS mentions the Lucy and Wilkie from Demarare to London captured by a French frigate and sent to L Orient. The Unbekind from Rotterdam to Lenden seized and carried into Helvoes Zonann. The Young Dick commanded by Captain Smith captured by a Spanish privateer of 16 guns and 120 men in February near Cape Mount. Also the America of 64 guns and the Géarton with stores headed for the North Sea. Wind noted. ports at Falmouth report arrivals including the Princess Charlotte packet from Jamaica with fever casualties and quarantine. King George packet from Lisbon arrives. many notable passengers listed and several ships awaiting wind.
A fire at Mr Hoare's coachmaster residence in the Forbury destroyed the house and most of his property after a water shortage. The back of Mr Mansfield's and Mr Dearys homes were damaged. 11th Regiment soldiers aided, Reading Volunteers and Reading Association safeguarded rescued property, with valuables moved to the church and guarded.
James Taylor alias Harde wick was charged with stealing silk stockings and cotton drawers from Mr Threther in the Strand. He and a woman entered to buy stockings, she paid, but silk stockings were found in his pocket. He fled to stairs and escaped briefly, then resecured by pursuers and committed.
The piece previews Mr Pratr's anticipated tragedy with Drury Company strength and notes an early Covent Garden comedy by Mr Montray. It cites Cora preparing an opera with music from Mazzini and reflects on historical church practices, poor rates, and charity. A Haymarket incident reports Mr Birks, a Sadler, cutting his throat. coroner finds lunacy.
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