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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 25, 1798
Page
3
A young man aged about 20 or 21 was sentenced to death after a solemn plea for mercy. The judge adjourned court to Monday at nine o clock as the prisoner, who showed fortitude, faced the grave verdict and awaited execution.
Dublin reports a Cork City Court Martial for Edmund Roche of Kilclinan on disaffection charges. Lord Tyrantex escorts the Lorn Crancer LOR toward Mount Shannon. The Freedom of the City is awarded to His Excellency Marquis Cornwallis with an address, and to Captain Alms Trona for loyalty. Several figures are noted as disfranchised by the Assembly.
The article notes that church silver in Roime will be melted down and replaced with tin and copper articles. It states that members of the Helvetic Republic Legislative Body are paid roughly the same, receiving 6 600 livres annually.
The June 21 1798 message to Congress from John Adams concludes that the French will not officially receive American envoys. It includes final instructions to Envoys Extraordinary and Ministers Plenipotentiary to Paris, urging passports if unresolved and criticizing French neglect while seeking peace and an equitable commission.
Amid letters and dispatches from Paris, warnings rise against dull diplomacy and potential treaty ruses. The Senate and House consider publicizing envoy replies, while fear of conspiracy against the US government grows. A House vote endorses printing copies for public and legislative use as tensions with France persist.
Sporting intelligence from Oxford lists entries for The Golden Cup a 100 guinea race and the Town Plate for four year olds and older. Notable entrants include Mr Cookson's Diamond Mr Hallett's Sticker Durand's Johnny Lade's Oatlands Durand's Whip and Turner's Speculator with high odds predicted for Lambourn's sister.
Race details for four year old fillies in two mile heats at Chelmsford on July 24. Entries include Mother Shiptbit by Anvil and Role B88 by Highflyer among others, with owners Mr Broadburst Sir F Peale Mr Golding and Lord Grosvenor noted.
A witty remark about the Duke of Q and Lord W G puns opens with a curate recalling a line about Mare Pacificum. James Peirson of Stokesley and Vaux Hall drowns after a fishing accident at Carthalton. W Kine, a Sussex farmer, dies when his horse throws him near Chelmsford. Coroner’s inquest notes accidental death and a widow left with young children.
The text analyzes the Rastadt Congress crisis, warning that Prussia and the German cabinet may relax the objective of ejecting troops from left bank Rhine ports, while France seeks to delay and prepare new hostilities. It condemns Directory influence and praises Allied unity against Irish rebellion, with U S independence defended against French pressure and revolutionary aims.
Paris Papers from Turin report a clash near Alexandria on the Tanaro where 1200 Serravaille forces were driven back by two cavalry squadrons yielding cannon and provisions. French intervention halts siege efforts as 1500 French troops occupy Turin Citadel. Piedmontese reception praised discipline and pledged protection.
A severe afternoon rainstorm hit Newcastle and suburbs lasting about half an hour. In the midst of the downpour a vivid lightning flash struck near Ponteland, killing six sheep owned by Mr. Willens of North Diffington.
Law report from Halle July 26 on a demurrer to a cross bill by M Lezexser against the Margrave and Margravine of Anspach. Discussion covers possession of papers, account demands, and alleged misstatements by counsel. Proceedings consider whether to allow discovery and production of writings in custody.
An evening incident in Shoreditch saw a woman fall from a passing carriage near the turnpike, bruising her forehead and legs. she was taken to a chemist, with no name or destination given. The same reports cover a Midlands vicar election canvass with clerical voices and a notable murder verdict at Maidstone Affizes.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference an Omnium 23 item with implied interest rates and annuities. Details are incomplete but indicate financial terms such as annual percentage and divisions, with unclear context and dates.
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