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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 25, 1796
Page
4
A dated OCR fragment reports casualty tallies and regimental details from a military engagement, listing killed wounded and missing across multiple units and officers. It follows with bankruptcy postings and dividend certificates for various tradespeople and insurers, including surrender dates and Guildhall references.
A Jamaica mail reports dreadful mortality at St Domingo with Cape St Nicola Molz abandoned as unhealthy and troops moved to Port au Prince. About 600 men died between May 25 and June 19 as homeward Jamaica fleet due by mid June and Leeward Islands fleet set to sail July 1.
In Kingstown dated June 18 a letter reports brigand perfidy and enemy raids during the insurrection. Two退 companies escaped after destroying rum works and water-mill at Colonaire Vale Estate, valued years earlier at 5500 sterling. The rebels then held Mount William, Mount Young, and Colonaire, later reoccupied by British forces. hospital and store buildings used by the army. The piece notes the attackers avoided Caribs’ fury and laments the loss of the rum works. Also notes the death of Micuart Kane, Attorney General, in Barbados on the prior Saturday.
The Rose arrives at the Downs from the West Indies, with five other East Indiamen returning home. The Rosé failed under convoy, with about 32 ships and a Grampus warship parting on July 7 near 45.42 long 25.5. A Buckingham House council convenes for cabinet discussions before summer vacation, while a Paris letter claims positive peace talks between the Emperor and the French Republic. A meeting of Commercial Exchange brokers indicates hardship due to nonpayment, chaired by Mr Hoaren at the George and Vulture Tavern. Vice Admiral Macariot sails from Yarmouth aboard the Buffel with multiple ships to cruise off the Texel, and the 60-gun Elvifan is renamed Venus in a gesture lauding Captain Lord Ame Lius BaaucLERK, the captor.
The May 28 Royal Gazette notes copper shipments tied to government orders and a large cavalry force expected in Windward lands. It reports 300 sailors from Salisway captured near Iles Vache by Republican cruisers and landing at Aux Cayes. Cape Francois hosts two 74-gun ships four frigates and a sloop with additional transports and about 800 troops arriving.
Letters from the Continent suggest Vienna may restore Field-Marshal Clairayt to command the Austrian army on the Rhine. The resignation is blamed on court intrigue and mismanagement of provisions. The piece urges his return to lead Austrian troops and praises his past triumphs against the French, noting other notable deaths and royal movements in Britain.
On Thermidor 20, Bion moved to draw up the act of accusation against Drouet within three days and to specify the place for the High Court to sit. The motion was adopted.
Army of Italy dispatch to brother reports under Mantua walls on 12 Mesfidor July 3 that French Republican forces have routed, pursued, and driven enemy into Tyrol. mentions 42,000 men in mountains, another column toward Rome, Mantua’s strong defenses, and peasant activity within the city.
A French privateer off Corunna was sighted by Captain Borie aboard the Kangaroo. The crew, with 20 volunteers, boarded to scuttle the vessel under fire from two four pounders. The magazine exploded, killing and wounding the French crew and leaving one captured by the enemy. The event aligns with prior reports from the French Consul. Admiral Duncan shows flag on the Venerable at Sheerness, with Lord Buckner hosting officers. A separate notice notes the Ville de Paris ordered to Portsmouth after a long layoff. In a legal update, the Lord Chancellor fixed distribution of the Marquis of Annandale estate among heirs, valued over 500,000 pounds, with various named claimants.
The Harriot from Barbadoes leaks on July 18 and bore away for Martinico. The Favonius Storey and Aurora Lowrey from Cork to Jamaica were captured by Flying Fish Privateer near Barbadoes. Captains taken ashore on the Spanish Main and arrived at Jamaica. The York Lindsay Cork to Jamaica seen captured near same place. Passengers land at Portsmouth from East India ship Rofe from Martinique. Arrived at Plymouth July 29 the Alexander and Bellerophon, men of war from the Eastward. DeLance sailed down with Swallow for Jamaica and Charlotte for Dublin wind S W.
In Trim six men are reported guilty of Defenderism, with Traynor also submitting to the charges. The brief note records the verdicts and the defendant's response in the same report.
The Buckinghamshire records show capital sentences for three men at the Affices, with two others reprieved. Bedford trials yield non capital charges and later reprieves. Sussex Affizes end with four death sentences but all spared. Maidstone Quarter Sessions discuss a Kent maid-servant case withdrawn amid contrition and damages. A bishop’s assault case at Shrewsbury Affices references high church rank and fees for defense. A historical Irish indictment anecdote is noted.
The local notices report multiple marriages and a death. Revd Strichall weds Miss Greenwood at St Pancras, followed by Mrs Wyatt’s marriage at St Andrew's Holborn to Miss Bainbridge, and John Buxton Esq. wed to Miss Gardner at Bow Church, plus a death for Mrs Lawrence of Baker Street. The page also includes grain market prices and financial quotes.
An artist titled Ju Walter presents Ace Paintae in Blage Patars Squares exhibition. The piece features bold colors and geometric forms inspired by urban landscapes and public spaces. The event highlights new painting techniques and a experimental approach to composition.
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