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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 03, 1796
Page
3
A damaged OCR fragment describes ships, signals, and captures amid a Dutch squadron action. It notes a convoy dispersed, most vessels captured, and mentions ships like two March Packets and various warships arriving or dispersing near an entangled engagement.
About six o'clock a large assembly of gentlemen gathered for a sumptuous dinner in the Egyptian Hall of the Mansion House. Toasts to the Royal Family and the Lord Mayor's good conduct were offered as the hall glowed with lights, and the company departed after an evening of elegant festivity, late into the night.
A fragmentary report notes that the army has discovered considerable property afloat including a frigate with boar likely among legal prizes. The wording reflects a historic maritime context and implies successful prize capture. No precise names or dates are provided.
A French warship and several English vessels were detained by the colonizers and handed over to our forces. Deputations were sent to General Whare to secure protection of Britannic interests amid ongoing naval tension and disputes.
Incomplete text shows an April date and references to driving the enemy, refugees, and an unclear event. Names and specifics are unreadable, leaving a partial wartime or conflict scene with no verifiable facts or outcomes.
A garbled report describes fighting by a republican force estimated at about 15 090 men, with nearly all being Black. It mentions co cruisers sending in several Americans and Gather, and refers to forces bound to Guadaloupe and St Lucia. A Dutch West Indiaman is reported captured, richly laden.
On Friday afternoon a young surgeon named BrapLey visited town to view hospitals. He hired a Jackesley coach at Bridge Street, paid two shillings, claimed to suffer from an ague, and directed the driver toward the City. Within moments a pistol shot ended his life, the ball entering behind the right ear and lodging near the opposite side. Despite signs of life he died soon after at St Bartholomew's Hospital.
The King’s Theatre stages Antigona with Softrong and Banti delivering strong performances. A crowded audience on Saturday overflows the venue, praising the ballet and new acts. Critics caution against vulgar excess in city theaters and urge authorities to curb debauched habits by directing public taste toward refined entertainment.
In the Court of King's Bench Mr Mincav laments the burden of another motion against Mr King. He cites attachments and numerous bills by solicitors against King, Simison, and Greeneland, noting confusion over names and alleged harassment. He recounts Phillips’s attachment and King's alleged escape from the country, ending with King's capture at Bath.
The court granted a rule to shew cause why an attachment should not issue against John King, the Solicitor Greenland, and Mr. D. Steel the Counsel, noting precedent and warning that counsel and attorney face contempt penalties for flouting court rules. The mover cited Burrows old precedent. the lordship stressed culpability of counsel and attorney even if unaware. The rule extended to include Champion the arbiter, who knew of the distress surrounding the case.
France reports after the fall of Milan and Cremona, the young princes were moved to Mantua under Governor Gon zague, while 1300 troops from Corps de Guilay garrison Milan Castle. Archduke and Duchess head to Bergame, with the Court leaving Milan May 8. The Seine and Maine Criminal Tribunal sentences eight for the September 3 malhome. Hostages exchange tied to armistice delays. Prairial date set for exchange. Sir Sydney Smith has guards at his door. Directory resists exchange negotiations.
From the Paris papers Milan reports French forces approaching Mantua triggering municipal measures in Milan to protect peace. General Maffina leads a public entry at noon. Beatrice’s army disperses near Cremona and Brestia. Rumors place French corps near Mastaa while Austrian vanguard retreats into Tirol with orders for strict troop discipline.
Brussels May 29 report notes Austria has shifted military dispositions with 25 000 troops moving by forced march toward Kreutznach where a strong army gathers. The enemy, active behind the Nahe, has built bridges and batteries to defend the line. An army of 50 000 could mass there in 24 hours in all directions. Our generals respond with changes.
Pavia reports on Monday the last Austrian forces leaving the area. A French corps, about to cross the Po, is said to be approaching, with the Archbishop assured the public that safety and respect for persons and property will be maintained as Roman Catholics.
The late Westminster election returns show multiple districts with varied results. Sir Alan Garnier led East with 2529 votes while Mr Fox gathered 1634, and Mr Tooke urged continued support to topple the Admiral. Other contests include Evesham, Berkshire, Preston, Shrewsbury, and Cornwall, with figures for each candidate and region, noting declared winners and near misses.
Married announcements report Hugh Wynne wed Miss Agarth eldest daughter of the late Captain Agarth of Margate at St Marys Church. Also Thursday last Richard Pope of Henley on Thames married Miss Steele of Blounts Court near Henley.
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