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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 30, 1798
Page
2
Reports from Vienna and Strasbourg describe French plenipotentiaries presenting detailed peace terms. They demand Rhine navigation opened to all, abolition of river guilds, transfer of debts, and retention of strategic fortresses while seeking German consent through the Empire Deputation.
Jamaica Papers report an expedition fitted at Jeremie under Gen Majr Lann aimed at Lux Cayes. Last advices say several vessels and transports were gathered and awaiting reinforcement from the French force, with expectations of a Lafourney? arrival and continued activity in the West Indies.
Report describes ships sailing on the 14th toward Zeremis and Aux Cayes while speculation abounds about English possession. Earl Baruearras, Jamaica’s lieutenant governor, opened the Assembly with a speech condemning runaway factions. He noted troops in pursuit and anticipated Assembly funds for the costly quelling of disturbances as papers detailing the unrest were laid on the table. The homeward fleet left Port Antonio on the 12th with a favorable wind and convoy.
The Paris paper reports that after Setz conferences French plenipotentiaries notified the Empire that they hold full powers to conclude a peace treaty. France seeks to accelerate negotiations, while Germany resists demands tied to Cafés, Kehl, and Ehrenbreitstein fortress. The piece notes French armed preparations on the Rhine and in Italy and mentions Buonarasta and Admiral Nelson with dubious routes and a Prussian envoy's blame game.
Yesterday morning his Majesty with the Prince of Wales and a large royal entourage arrived at the camp where the Oxford Blues and the first regiment of Dragoon Guards were reviewed by the king. The day’s events included royal travel to Worthing for sea-bathing benefits and routine naval appointments. A French frigate engaged in lighter hostilities and Captain Foote pursued Admiral Netusaw throughPort locations. meanwhile Captain Hay receives command of La Senfele frigate. Tresegk becomes a Commissioner of Bankrupts replacing Welch Judge.
Paris papers report Belleville informing the French minister that the Directory intends to preserve continental peace, prompting the Ligurian Directory to order an immediate cessation of hostilities with the King of Sardinia. Berlin recounts a royal amphitheatre incident where crowds pulled it down after the king objected to expensive seats, with General Mollendorf mediating to restore order.
A collection of dated dispatches notes ships' discipline in Sir Roger Curris's division, French-American passport tensions, and L Eebo reports Lord Stanhope's voyage plans. Also reported are a Lieutenant Williams promotion, a Chelmsford road military turnout, a deadly Richmond Bridge incident, and a Newman Street burglary.
Kingston reports say 40 boxes of voluntary subscriptions were placed aboard His Majesty's Ship Treats for transport to the Mole. Wilson, Captain Hutchinson, arrived at Port Maria from Liverpool. Armament under Major-General Matriann sailed from Cape Donna Maria toward Aux Cayes, with Frenchmen taking ships to Jeremie. A homeward fleet of over 100 sails left Jeremie. Simon Taylor reached Port Antonio briefly while others remained offshore. Jeremie notes prolonged rain hindered military actions. Two transports with York Hussars and an American vessel were ashore after being driven ashore, losing all dragoon baggage. M. Chaxmutuy arrived with 60 officers and about 400 foreign troops to form a black corps. brigands in the district withdrew as quiet returned.
Dover reports a neutral passage vessel from Gravelines with nine passengers arriving. Portsmouth notes refits of Seaspareid and Saturn after a Channel Fleet voyage, and Surprize and West India Trade convoy activity. Admiral Waldegrave at Spithead. Baraclay Hilliers not yet landed from the Siccory frigate prisoner. Last night a violent clash between Royal Artillery privates and South Hants Militia left several injured and nine jailed.
A fierce thunderstorm in Northampton on Tuesday afternoon struck Mr Linnett’s Drapery shop area, blowing down a chimney and sending electricity through curtains. A young woman and a sleeping child were unharmed in a room where the bolt traced a path from curtain rods to the outer wall. Nearby, a brazier’s workshop felt the shock as a man and boy were struck down but survived.
Lewes reports widespread wheat harvesting with military aid. samples show very good quality and market prices from 4 3/4 to 4 7/5, marking an advance over last year. Revenue officers seized 400 casks of contraband prints on the beach at Hastings and charged three locals for uttering counterfeit currency and related forgeries.
Last Thursday night or Friday morning the house of William Mabéat Esq of Woodley near Sunning Hill was broken into and robbed of plate and other valuables to a considerable amount.
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