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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 18, 1798
Page
4
A garbled report notes stock prices and mail from Dublin. It mentions offers from Inkaby rebels, delivery of chiefs, and a letter from Cuptvick about U S states. Regiments arrived at Waterford and elsewhere as a general attack on Wexford rebels was expected Saturday.
The dispatches report that Balynahinch rebels petitioned for pardon and offered surrender of arms. Major General Norvend and General Batpiz are thanked for enforcing suppression near Ballycattle and Coleraine. Captains Stewser and Maranews led yeomanry in repelling rebels, with 1000 rebels killed near Athlow.
Yesterday evening his Majesty's ships the Europa and the Van-Zrompy entered Dublin Bay with the Tooth Regiment from Gibraltar and about 1000 men aboard. Seven transports bearing troops from Liverpool followed. A scout party landed near Arklow and two men were captured and taken to Dublin Castle for questioning. One suspect, a Blackboy named Ginhela, confessed to United Irish ties and claimed two rebel sons. Reports say urban unrest continued with executions and a guard pickup at the Barracks. Prisoners were moved to ships and a woman reportedly leapt into the Liffey in grief for her brother’s execution.
A detailed account describes a royal funeral procession from Stephen's Green to Thomas's Church in Dublin with a long cavalry and infantry escort and a hearse. It notes rebels in Kildare and Wexford, charges of cowardice in Taragh Hill, and rumors tying several individuals to the United Irishmen. Reports mention French officers aiding rebel efforts, attempts at insurrection, and the capture of a rebel sloop trying to flee Wexford.
A June 4 letter from Rathdrum recalls a dawn alarm as rebels advance under smoke from houses set ablaze. Proprieties of Mr Hugo, Mr Critchle, and Mr Frizzel are destroyed. Captain Kine leads 15 Horse, is forced into a clash with 150 rebels, with casualties. Reports cannonade near Arklow, garrison stands firm, and a royal drumming prisoner is killed after vowing the drum should never beat again.
A late note from Clonmel notes nothing of consequence in Weyford since the Ross affair. Expect decisive action soon. Lord Kinesagroucu held at Wexford. Five English regiments arrive at Waterford. A Waterford letter says Rebe sent a fag of trace to Lord Bua.
Extract from a Belmasts letter dated June 15 notes insurgents in the area surrendering in many towns of Down Antrim and elsewhere. Leaders executed or captured, some fled to England. About 1700 rebels killed or wounded in actions. lists principal detainees including Zeanent Hafflet Getty McLe lland Fortescue Whittle White Dickson Hunter Warnick Campbell and others. The report says the rebellion seems near end and warned future generations.
Marquis of Hextrom departs for Iceband as Countess of Castpen arrives from Ireland with notes on Ireland’s rebellion. Parliament prorogation delays stir debate as Lord Cavendish, Mr Fox, and Mr Grey plan renewed discussion. Capt. Berester seeks exchange in France. News cites St Vincent’s moves against Touron Fleet and military actions around Ross. A packet from Milford reports cannon fire near the coast and a fatal drowning in London.
Case brought by plaintiff against defendants for penalties in a money won at play. Philips owner of a Pall Mall gaming-house sought to stay proceedings arguing irregular service. Lords ruled the application too late and gave defendants till tomorrow noon to plead to merits. Four declarations in office threaten judgment if no plea, amounting to 1,700,000.
Maritime dispatches note the Industry from St Domingo left at Jeremie and the Connell from Demerara captured by a French privateer. Maria from Scarborough carried into Norway. British arrivals include Kangaroo sloop and Spitfire sloop with a Cork convoy, Sea Nymph detained by Clyde, and Brilliant cutter with Staunch brig from Bordeaux. Speedwell sloop sails for Hamborough with convoy for Portsmouth.
Lord St. Vincent's ships from the Straits of Gibraltar patrol the Mediterranean and have captured multiple French and Spanish vessels, sending them into Leghorn as part of ongoing operations near Toulon.
Monday witnessing by major agricultural figures in the country marked the start of the Duke of Benrorp’s Grand Annual Sheep-shearing at Wo burn. Visitors were entertained at the Abbey as the event proceeds through the day.
A shard of notices records marriages in Childwall near Liverpool and St Mary Whitechapel, naming John Tomilinson and Margaret Weight and Thomas Dickenson and Sarah Arundel. It lists deaths including Mrs Jackson of Woodford Bridge aged 63 and Edward Gray of Portman Square, with tributes to Charles Jackson and Mrs Schneider. Bank stock figures and loan rates follow.
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