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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 16, 1800
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR shows an 18th century notice referencing the Epitionst try and opening street area near St Clement’s Church in the Strand. It mentions a time window around noon and afternoon hours with Bar blah and unsettled dates and placements.
The Attorney General urged charges against Robert Chapman for conspiring with others to assassinate the King with a pistol and disrupt royal processions. John Dutton faced an indictment for riot near the King's carriage, while Surgeon Syme, trusted by the government, was convicted of robbing the public by false reports on care for the wounded and falsifying journeys. Chapman and Dutton remanded to Bridewell. Syme fined 160 pounds and imprisoned for 12 months in the King’s Bench.
Reports from the Earl of St Vincent show Sir Edward Pellew’s squadron achieving a successful operation at Quiberon and the Morbihan. The dispatch notes multiple shipboard actions, silencing forts, capturing or destroying vessels, and freeing captured prizes with minimal loss. Lieutenant Pilfold of the Tripetuieux led the boarding party with notable bravery and efficiency.
The Lords debate the Pigott Diamond Bill in third reading. Dike of Norfolk opposes lotteries and argues the measure undermines commerce while benefiting only those who have spent much to acquire arts. An attempt to delay reading follows as discussions continue on a new bill regarding measures to remove doubts.
Fragmentary report notes Red Amsag and SS joining a private property scene with references to Anldres and a royal recommendation. It mentions admiration for a minister’s ideas and readiness of the House to concur. Several Bills from the Commons were discussed. Adjourned.
The East-India Jurisdiction Bill was reported and to be considered again on Thursday next. The Bakers Indemnity Bill read third time. Pawnbrokers Regulation Bill report presented and agreed with new clauses. re-committed. A plan to amend the law on Union remains under debate. Adultery discussed with prospects of future action if not moved by others. Various motions on Workmen Act repeal and Monastic Institutions Bill delays noted. Royal messages related to titles and property debated. bread price rises reported. naval promotions and ship movements announced.
Ship news from Falmouth notes the Dover cutter and London Packet armed ship arriving with a convoy from Wales. Portsmouth reports two Indian-bound transports and a Rift night arrival at the Motherbank. Plymouth records Centaur damaged after engagement near Brest, with details of repairs and nearby actions. Further reports describe military movements around Genoa, Vienna fronts, and Bavarian border operations with Lech crossing and Ulm siege preparations.
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