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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 23, 1798
Page
3
A damaged but distinct parliamentary address thanks the Excellency for past royal favor and pledges to maintain allegiance and restore tranquility. The speech condemns rebels, asserts prosperity, and calls for the continuation of protection and loyalty while urging the monarch to heed the Commons’ thanks.
A fragmentary report outlines a Lord’s speech during a political crisis. It cites calls for calm, suppression of hostility, and renewal of constitutional practice, mentioning Leinster, Ulster, and rebel leaders. The passage notes plans for a secret committee examination and the need to unite Loyalists amid upheaval.
A damaged OCR passage outlines a British debate about treason and a printer tied to The Pro A newspaper. Lord Glentworth defends not dragging the printer forward while promoting a reduced fine. The session adjourns for health considerations and a week’s delay.
An early report describes the seizure of a Dutch settlement on Timor by Malay forces. Captain Paxsen and the Intrepid avoided danger, but a plan to kill him failed. The Malays killed the Doctor Mercer and other English on shore, with many deaths among Bombay sepoys. The Dutch Governor organized a brutal assault, leaving about 300 dead and destroying the town.
The trial recounts a brutal arson murder case in which Mary Moody died after her room was set ablaze. Captain Ors Prince confessed briefly then recanted, accusing others before again denying involvement. The jury convicted him and sentenced execution by hanging near the crime scene.
The county event concluded on Wednesday with Juixar Astizes clinching a maiden victory. Strong participation from local clubs highlighted the competition as officials praised the event's outcomes and community support.
The Adamant's draughted crew members were sent aboard the Surprize Frigate where the sailors initially refused them entry. Captain Hamilton praised loyalty, warned against hasty judgments, and urged amicable conduct while monitoring the newcomers. The episode offered a caution to other ships about mutiny and discipline. Paris reports describe a balloon voyage by Gagweath with a woman companion, a passport misunderstanding, and Lalande's letter noting barometer changes and landing near Dugny.
At the Oxford Affizes one prisoner convicted for base and counterfeit money, sentenced to twelve months and two years’ sureties. Abingdon case concerns lordly peat cutting from Tods on Sandhurst Moor affecting tenants with common pasture. jury finds for the plaintiff after seven hours of deliberation.
Bedford July 22 report from last Friday’s assizes lists Edward Saunders found guilty of breaking open a dove-house and sentenced to 12 months, William Goss convicted of entering a dwelling and stealing property, Marmer Weeding convicted of stealing a mare, John Covinton guilty of uttering seditious expressions and given three months, William Goss and Marmer Wooding sentenced to transportation for life after reprieve.
A violent Saturday storm brought snow and hail to Monymurk in Aberdeen shire with hailstones reported over three inches. A few days earlier, a gentleman paid one guinea to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary treasurer as a fine payment for a maid servant who married and left her service during her engagement.
The report notes wool prices at the Gloucester fair reaching high marks, with figures traded around 25s to 26s per stone of wool. It highlights store cattle stalls and the committee’s role in the event, reflecting strong market activity and observed price support amid broad agricultural interest.
A chaotic OCR snippet lists prices for flour, hops in bags, seeds by hundredweight, and tallow in London markets. It includes various regional markers such as Kent, Suffexs, and Whitechapel, with scattered figures for seeds like Red Clover and Turnip, and for products like yellow soap and mottled curd, reflecting a broad 19th century price table.
Prices from Smithfield and Newgate markets dated July 24 show beef from 25.8d to 43.0d, veal 35.4d to 4s ad, mutton 2s to 38s 10d, pork 36.0d to 35.0d. Cattle on hand include about 1,600 cattle, 4,000 lambs, and 6,000 sheep, with additional market details.
Hay and straw prices listed with averages and rates in shillings and pence. Entries show hay at 21s 58d per unit and straw prices around 13s to 11s per unit, with various averages and quantities noted for Whitechapel markets.
Market price listings from Newarar and Warminstes dated July listing Wheat, Barley, Beans, Oats, and Pease across towns such as Distn Country Markets England with per quarter and per bushel rates. Figures show wide ranges in mixed old currency, indicating regional price variation.
A superior chalybeate spring with sulphur imparting notable health benefits has been discovered at Firhill between New and Old Aberdeen. An elegant fountain and seating were erected to accommodate the many invalids who travel there to drink the water.
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