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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 21, 1797
Page
2
In the Court of Chancery session the appeal by Henchmans Esq. against the East India Company was heard. Bills on the table remained praffed. each party’s state of proceeding was noted. The court adjourned the session.
The Cambridge Road Hillam Selby and Adstock Inclosure Bills were read a third time. The Scotch Militia and American Treaty Bills were reported. Alderman Andersn brought in a Relief of Insolvent Debtors Bill, read first time and ordered for a second reading Friday next. Sir William Scott moved for leave to amend the Navy seamen acts, granted. Manning's Note read on the 2d, but only a few members present, House adjourned.
London society gathered at the Levee and Court events with audience in the closet, promotions, and naval appointments. Ascot Heath races drew notable royals and nobles, while a storm disrupted plans, a London scandal story emerged, and the Foundling Hospital noted child health outcomes.
Yesterday a Quarterly General Court was held under the charter. A committee was appointed to inspect the Companys Bye-Laws for the year ensuing. The Board of Control debate on Nabob debts favors the Board. A Bill to regulate trade with America and measures to import goods into India were discussed. Drafts to reduce Bengal Supreme Court judges and pension retirements were read and deferred. The thin Court adjourned till Tuesday.
Extract from a private letter reports a court martial on board his Majesty's Ship Royal 7 ham for mutiny by Calloway Ashley Guthrie Johnson Davies Braham and others. Witnesses favor prosecution with evidence suggesting harsh fate for the mutineers. Adjournment set to 9 o'clock tomorrow as actions at Langston harbour and Greenhithe unfold.
Sporting intelligence from Ascot Heath notes entries for His Majesty's Plate of 100 Guineas with Olive the favorite among rivals such as Mr Nottage's Sgag Hunter and Mr Bean's tr. runners. The program includes multiple 4 to 6 year old heats, plates for 4 year olds, and sweeps with weights, with notable entries like Gohanna King John and Grey Pilot, alongside Prince William and Lopp in competitive lineups.
Major-General Sir James Stewart inspected the first regiment of Royal Edinburgh Volunteers the Royal Edinburgh Light Dragoons and Royal Edinburgh Artillery at Burnts field Links on Saturday. He praised the troops for appearance and discipline and expressed high satisfaction. Tomorrow evening the first battalion of the second regiment and the Mid-Lothian Artillery are to be inspected.
On June 11 prisoners John Ballentine Rasharken James M Anally Aughagafen Antrim and Thomas Thompson George Templeton and John Templeton Richmond were committed to the Artillery Guard-house on sedition charges. A Castle Dawson letter reports over 600 locals surrendered to John Sneil and have since entered recognizances for good behavior and sworn allegiance.
The text reports on political controversy involving the Earl of Lauperpaxe and a critical print attacking Beprop, with mentions of a Bank debt, a diversions dispute between Mr Hpo s and Mr C n s n, and a large Fleet of Colliers delayed by the Nore embargo. It notes the City Light Horse review, a murder case, and trials, plus a description of heavy rains affecting Scot Races. It also covers Surgeon Spilsbury’s medicine ads and a House of Commons session on coinage, forestalling of cattle, and Catholic exemptions from militia penalties.
Royal assent granted to Newspaper Stamp Duty Bill Align Bill Bank Re union Bill Attorneys Indemnity Bill Pilchard Fishery Bill and three others. The third reading of the Surgeon's Bill postponed to Tuesday next on motion of the Bishop of Rochester. Court of Chancery decision on Henchman appeal against the East India Company confirmed. Adjourned.
A meeting of friends of Lord Lamer pave and Mr. Wappineton at the London Tavern discussed nominating them for Sheriff of the City of London. Alderman Skinner backed their election if citizens rallied, while Lord Laupeanate and Mr. WappineTon urged the city’s interests, with resolutions to unite behind the nomination. The Livery is urged to attend Guildhall to oppose the faction threatening city safety and order.
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