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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 28, 1797
Page
4
Comte St Michel delivered a speech for the occasion against the resolution. Portalis spoke in favour with eloquence. The assembly agreed to adjourn the consideration after a single dissenting voice from La Combe St Michel.
The Evening Mail reports stock prices at one o’clock and provides a dense London dispatch from Paris. It notes ongoing secrecy over negotiations, the Council split with the Directory, suppression of revived clubs, troop movements toward France, and political moves affecting Lyons and the National Guard. It also covers maritime warnings, police reflections, and foreign affairs from Cadiz to Louisiana, with notes on Dublin, Venice, and Boston-like exchanges.
Yesterday evening around eight the Royal Family departed Windsor en route to Weymouth to escape daytime heat and reach cooler surroundings. The move was described as a patient, planned retreat from high temperatures.
From Paris papers dated July 4 the report describes a bombardment of Cadiz by English bomb vessels supported by a frigate and ships of the line. Spanish General Gravina and General Wlazaredo directed defense from Fort St Sebastian, with gunboats advancing under cover and damaging the British bomb-ship, which later sank. Two Spanish gunboats were captured. casualties included two children killed and a mother wounded in nearby houses. The attack ended near midnight, with plans for renewed efforts and reinforcements for the English flotilla.
From Madrid on July 16 reports state English bombardment of Cadiz resumed in the night of the 5th into the 6th with eight bomb vessels positioned near the Capuchins Cemetery. Admiral Mazevedo sent gun-boats which were repelled. About 2000 bombs fell but caused limited damage. By four in the morning the blaze subsided and terror spread as residents fled amid rising prices for boats and carriages.
Brighton July 28 reported supporters and riders filling the course with a lively scene. The Prince of Wales and other nobles drew attention as the club at Raccett's continued to operate under royal patronage. His Royal Highness supported a handicap prize to be run tomorrow, with Earl of Ecramont backing the measure.
A severe storm struck early yesterday with thunder lightning and rain felt for miles. In Newgate a female looking convict attempted escape through five doors of Old Bailey but was seized. 23 convicts under death sentence were reported and several named men faced execution next Wednesday. A Norfolk cricket match at Swaffham Race-ground drew 1000 guineas with Norfolk gentlemen backing bets. a man named Snzelgrove was committed for trial on pistol theft charges.
Vague report notes the Nordly Bite and Enterprize from Cresnland and Jamaica arriving off Whitby with partial details. The fragment mentions a Phoenix, Simpson, Landon, and Nantes but lacks clear context or outcomes.
Fragmentary report notes a naval engagement or convoy involving St. Helen's Peripee and Argo men of war alongside an East- Indiaman and several other vessels, some bound for foreign ports, amid uncertain wind conditions.
In Plymouth July 27 the mutineers of the Saturns 74 guns aboard Cambridge guard-ship faced trial. Eleven condemned to death, two to hang in chains after mercy recommendations. one acquitted. others to be executed on royal ships or as ordered by the Admiralty. Reports also note arrivals and captures near the Lizard including a brig and sloop recaptured by local farmers, and movements of ships such as the Niger, Fiorenzo, Medusa, and Fairy flodpon with various duties and cruises.
In Greenhithe Faipay June 287, the Monmouth court opened at nine with six prisoners named: Richard Branzy Carpenter's Mate Fok7 Doughty Sailmaker William Frith Ship's Corporal Matthew Williams Captain of the Mintop 3 William Vance Quartire matter John Dun Serjeant of Marines. The prosecution described a circumstantial sequence of seizing the ship near Armouth Sands and maltreatment of officers. Evidence for the prosecution closed and the court adjourned to Monday.
The court sat Thursday before Chief Justice Byxé and Mr Justice Bux Ler with two Special Juries. few items of Crown matter arose. In Innocence cases, Henry Colchetteé was capitally convicted. others, including French for highway robbery, received sentences of death and related felonies for horse stealing.
Advertised as a universal remedy, Theft Drops claim to relieve scurvy gout rheumatism nervous conditions and leprosy. Sold by Dispensaries in Shosquire and general vendors in bottles of sixpence and eleven pence halfpenny, with wide acceptance among readers seeking relief.
On Saturday last at Roxwell Essex, Houblon Esquire married Miss Branston, only daughter of Ty Branston Esquire, one of the Representatives of that Bounty.
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