Mutiny Rumors Aboard Calypso Subdued by Crew at Portsea
June 25 at Portsmouth reports Calypso returning from a Westward convoy to the Downs. Phenix frigate recent mutiny spark quelled by officers and loyal seamen. Five ring leaders to be tried this week. Mutineer craft and Camelion brig from a cruise, French privateer of about 15 tons, 16 men, captured by Viper Excise cutter Adams near Wallet.
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Downs
Phenix
Plymouth
Viper Excise
Adams
Jeff Walton
Dunkirk
MreGeorge Hough
Cufront House
E. Nepeat
Milford Haven
St Ive
St. Malo
Liverpool-hound
Hamburgh
G. Houcu
Gunter
Majesty
Robert Adams
Evan Nepean
Harwich
Naze
Pierr
Rangois
Derin
Rops Adams
News Notes From Lisbon to London and Guildhall Rumors
A morning packet from Lisbon reaches Falmouth in nine days. General Cayley is named Commander in Chief of British forces in the West Indies and will sail on the Concorde from Portsmouth to Martinico. A Rome letter cites the Pope's illness and Cardinal Mauritti as likely successor. City unrest and Jacobin prudence in Guildhall are discussed, with the Prince of Wales backing Mr. Taylor for Leominster's seat and a brief Royal visit to Brighton.
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Lisbon
Falmouth
Prince of Wales Packet
Topp
General Cay Lee
West, Indies
Portsmouth
Martinico
Rome
Maruet
Italy
Prince of Wales
Tay Lor
Opera
Hole
Duke of
Youx
House ‘of Commons
Leominster
Prince of Wates
Brighton
Admiralty notices report captured privateers and surrender notices
Letters from Nelson era and British captains describe capture of French privateers L Esperance L Audacieux and L Espoir, plus two Dutch privateers Brutal and Syren, during chases off Dieppe and Harwich. Public surrender notices list numerous tradesmen and tradesmen’s ratings due at Guildhall and Newcastle inns through late July and August 1797.
Surgeon's Corporation Bill Third Reading Postponed
Lord Thurlow moved to postpone the third reading of the Surgeon s Corporation Bill to Friday fortnight. After a brief discussion with Lords Sydney and Auckland, the move was agreed upon and the House adjourned.
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Lord. Thurlow
Surgeon’ S Corporation
Lord Sydney
Aukland
House of Commons Passes Small Notes Bill and Debates Tax Plans
The House of Commons approved the Small Notes Bill at third reading. Debates covered Seamen’s encouragement, pay for Subalterns of the Artillery, a new writ for Plymouth, and the India Judicature Bill’s first reading. Inland navigation and turnpike taxes faced objections, with a plan to propose substitutes next Friday and commit the bill next Monday. The session also discussed relief measures for Guernsey and Jersey, and the provisional cavalry enrollment for Catholics, with broader talks on extending relief to Protestant Dissenters amid parliamentary divisions.
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Sir W. Scott
Sargeant
Plymouth
Frederick Leman Rogers
King’s Bench
Thomas Bonnor
Post Office
Palmer
Sloane
Earl of Cheserfield
Lord Walsingham
Howse
Dent
Dudley Ryder
Guernsey
Jersey
Ref
Wm. Smith
Alderman Aanderson
House
Bank of England notes received for late loan total
Dublin reports the treasury received up to a million pounds in Bank of England notes from London during the past week. In London, Robert and William Sims of Belfast were admitted to bail after four months in Newgate by order of Secretary Pelham. Kilcock saw five people charged as United Irishmen and lodged in the Provost.
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Bank of England
London
Robert
Wm. Sims
Belfast
Newgate
Pelham
Kilcock
Society of United Irishmen
Cambridge Prizes Awarded for Latin Essays
Cambridge notices the Members Prizes in Latin essays for university seniors and middles. Senior Bachelors William Titt and George Browne of Trinity College win for the topic Eruditio in rebus prosperis aut in adversis plus boni fecum afferas. Middle Bachelors Butver of St Johns and Betues of Kings College win for the topic Astrum Dives an pauper majori filicitate gaudeat.
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William Titt
George Browne
Trinity College
Butver
St. John’s
Betues
King’s College
Adultery Damages Awarded in Elsom Case at Barrack Office
In a criminal conversation action, architect Elsom sues for damages over his wife’s adultery with Mr. Foffet. Testimony chronicles hours, visits, and secret meetings, while defense argues mitigation showing provocations and prior associations. Lord Kenyon directs, jury awards damages to the plaintiff.
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Elso
Elsom
General Delancey
Follet
Fox
Sasanah Newbery
Mrs. Elsom
Mr. Foffet
Foffet
Mr. Forfat
Denmark Court
Richards
Stuart
Gibbs
Cheapside
Etween
Miss Watson
Firth Place
Thomas Fofst
Lord Ken
ESSY INDIA HOUSE General Court Debate Trade Bill
In a General Court session a motion supported by Mr Chisholme backed measures regulating foreign nations trading with India. Debates centered on preserving the East India Company's charter rights while considering whether the bill would reduce profits for private traders. Several members argued for and against allowing foreign flags and direct trade, with the motion and bill ultimately carried. A Bengal Judicature bill report proposed reducing judges to three and was deferred to tomorrow.
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India
Chiholme
Dundas
Geo. Iil
Mir.r. Fackson
Prinsep
7Frey
Meachnan
England
East-Indies
Francis Baring
East- India Company
Calcutta
Chandernagore
Frederick Fhagore
Bosanquet
Twining
Great Britain
Impey
Mrs Boddington and the Bombay Bride Scandal
The text recounts Mrs. Boddington and Miss Ashburner, daughter of a Bombay councilman, in a forced elopement and failed India marriage. It describes her marriage to Mr. Boddington, her departure to the country under protection, and rumors of her lover wandering near Enfield Chase, with details of a secret retreat and family distress.
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Mr. Morgan
Hackney
Enfield Chace
Ashburner
Grain Market Roundup From Garnw Exchange
Monday June 26 report shows limited wheat and barley arrivals, heavy but not cheap sales, and prices for various grains. Notable items include Norfolk samples still unfurled, oats dearer, and Malt and Beans at adjusted levels. total wheat sales 3969 quarters with average prices about 23 old pence higher than last week.
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Farley
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