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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 23, 1797
Page
3
Testimony details a heavy exchange aboard the Monmouth with the Repulse firing for about two hours as the prisoner faces questions about speeches and threats. The defense is postponed until Monday after the court adjourned at five o’clock.
The Court met on June 24 and told prisoner Ferdy he could have time to prepare his defense until Monday. The President explained the delay was to aid the defense, and the prisoner accepted the two-day adjournment with gratitude before adjournment to nine o'clock Monday.
Ship news reports the Court Martial for mutineers of the Pompée has heard defence. Gutherie and Calloway face charges, aided by Royal William officers. Sedition by Fernson and Ashley cited. Court adjourned to decide fate. Davis and Brahan likely spared. Gutherie’s wife and child aboard receive support.
President Adams outlines policy on Franco-American tensions in the opening Congress address. He condemns French demands and emphasizes national honor and independence, calls for unity against foreign influence, and proposes naval readiness and stricter enforcement of laws. He urges Congress to protect public credit and financial stability while pursuing negotiated accommodation with France. The speech defends government actions and seeks bipartisan support.
Captain Recers of Upper Guildford Street and Mr. Cook were attacked near a post-chaise on Shooter's Hill by six footpads armed with pistols. They were robbed of their watches cash and two trunks containing wearing apparel, totaling a considerable sum.
The Lords of the Admiralty appoint Sxyrrindon Lutwince as Vice-Admiral of the Blue and Port-Admiral of Sheerness, replacing Vicer Admiral Buckner who has resigned. A man named Davies was committed to Leeds house of correction for distributing seditious papers. A widow at Waltham Abbey, Dan Gray, was shot by ruffians on May 6 and died after torture. the Coroner's verdict is wilful murder against persons unknown.
A Dublin Gazette style report notes strong loyalty amid suppression. On June 22 Balbriggan Yeomanry arrest a man linked to a militia murder near Naul and seize bayonets. Robberies near Hermitage Lucan and Kilgobbin defy order, while killings, arson, and arm seizures follow. Multiple United Irishmen are jailed, with a Beaf letter dated June 1g. Several arrests for seditious practices occur. a surgeon’s home hides printed constitutions.
Intelligence from Leith reports the Vengeur privateer from Calais seized several ships including the Mary Ann of Perth Caw from Gottenburgh with iron and deals and a vessel from Hamburg to Sunderland. The Vengeur, commanded by Robert Carnie with 66 men and 14 four pounders, sails with white sails and a lump stern. Also noted is a fine for William Savage of Tichborne-street for a false return to the Quarter Sessions regarding billeted officers and soldiers.
Sporting intelligence from Ascot Heath notes a Friday race for three year old colts and fillies on the mile course with weights up to eight pounds. Several noted entrants include Mr. France, Mr. Durand, Mr. Lad, Sir W. Afton, and Mr. Harris, among others.
A Saturday card lists a sol handicap for 4 to 6 year olds and aged horses about two miles long. Winners receive purses and 20 gs to be added by the steward for two year olds in the New Mile. Notable entries include Egremont's Woodpecker filly and Durand's Pick Pocket, Sea Sweeper, Magpye, and highflyer-related mares.
The defendant convicted of keeping a common gaming-house at No 4 Leicester-street Leicester-fields is ordered committed to the King s Bench prison and to be brought up for judgment on the third day of the next Term after mitigation by Mr Eine and aggravation by Mr Garrow and Mr Raine.
The article outlines prominent features of a forthcoming Parliament bill on Scotch distilleries. It sets a forty gallon still limit, malt allowances of 506 Linlithgow measure or 7060 bushels, a duty of 61 10s per gallon English wine measure, and a malt duty of 21 10s. It specifies a second similar still between the old and new lines with a 1 pound duty, and states the bill takes effect July 5, 1797, until one month after the next session begins.
The gold medals of Sir William Browne fall to William Frere for the Greek Ode and Epigrams and to Joan Hunt for the Latin Ode. Parker’s naval service noted, with reserve removal based on humanity. a West End infant disappearance and a violent Dublin Kilkenny journey robbery story also recounted.
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