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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 19, 1799
Page
4
A cryptic, arch poetic fragment questions joy and despair. The speaker wonders if a heart’s balm can mend a love that has broken, using archaic phrasing to evoke longing and doubt. The text reads like a mythic meditation on love's fragility.
The Evening Mail details a royal inspection by the King of London forces. His Majesty, accompanied by the Dukes and General Officers, reviewed Yeomanry, Life Guards, and various regiments along the City Road and Whitechapel route. He saluted each corps at their standards and expressed gratification at their appearance.
Reports describe Austro-Russians advancing in Italy and fortress falls, with Zurich evacuated after intense fighting. Archduke Charles’s army carries success, while Swiss and Walloon fronts show heavy losses for rebels and shifts for French forces. Food shortages worsen sieges in Friul and Fratea.
The article lists preparations for a royal procession with two carriages ready by noon to transport the Queen and princesses to the Lord Cuan cucLon's house near Boomsbury and Inns of Court associations visit. It reports appointments including Lord Minto as Ambassador to Vienna with Mr Bessamin Frere as secretary, and various naval, military, and administrative moves across Ireland and the eastern ports.
May report states Kaim and Froelich divisions crossed Seffia and river, advanced toward Turin with left wing toward Reggio Barco and right behind Madonna della Campagna. Balcon area held by Imperial troops. Karaiczay division passed Stura Dora Sind fronted La Certosa. Vuxasia reinforced on Po heights Capuchins. night artillery pursuit noted.
The report details a chaotic night battle with Hussars pursuing retreating forces into the city gates while General Vugatgovica and high infantry take position amid cannonade and a blockade plan. It notes many prisoners, numerous artillery pieces recovered, and Russian forces advancing to contain Alessandria and secure the Tanaro front, with enemy forces concentrating toward Cuneo.
At the Duchess of Maxsporough gala principal ornaments included a Variegated Statute of Precedence lit with ramps. Lords in coats of office marshalled guests while pastry maces and barley sugar staffs impressed onlookers. The event mixed decorum with lively wit, resembling a funeral procession in state without bishops present.
We correct a Wednesday issue note on the dissolution of Parliament and possible general election. Wednesday evening James Brown was taken to Bow Street charged with uttering a forged note for 451 pounds 1 shilling, pretending to be drawn by Lieut. Col. Hatt of the 8th Light Dragoons to defraud Mr. Colyers, an Army Agent.
The West Indies merchantman under the Diane, Capt Fansite, arrived at Fansite ports with a cargo of timber, thread, candles, and wax. It was detained in the Channel by a Danish ship, under command of Capt Ayer, while proceeding from the Indies to Bambuggh.
The trial details allege that Miss Macculley, a mantua maker, boarded the Norval and was accompanied by the prisoner and crew. After disputes and advancing tension aboard, she reportedly threw herself overboard near Wapping. The Mag istrates heard testimony from Willian Wood and others about the sequence of events and searches conducted the following morning.
A writ of Inquiry before the Deputy Sheriff of Hereford County concerns a case of public consequence. Earl of Essex sues a tenant for profits of an estate after lease expiry. Jury awards 268 pounds and costs, exceeding a year's rent.
Royal Exchange Lieut Fowler of the gth York Militia to Miss Repufe of Newgate Street with date noted as Sunday the 16th. Events mention Edinburgh Cape James R of the Royal Navy second son of Admiral Sie Join Ros of Ralnagown and Muss Catharine Farquherfony daughter of James Earquharfan of Tavercauls church. provides partial wedding notices with names and places.
Incomplete notice about Mrs Dary Bickturst or Mic Th mad Picktiord of Mertin'ss Carron Arest Or Monday at Kentifision. The Sun year of tet age highly esteemd by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance.
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