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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 29, 1796
Page
3
The lettered orders from Buonaparte, dated Torrona Prairial 275, outline actions in Italy and along the Rhine. It reports that the Duke of Modena will supply muskets and artillery, rebels are punished, and ringleaders are to be executed by military commission as the campaign unfolds.
The Council of Five Hundred session notes 46,3¢0,0ffers for national estates totaling 7g millions and 120 millions at the Marine Ministry's disposal. The National Convention condemns delays to organize the navy. Drover to appear for a defence on the 75th as secret meetings on the subject are discussed.
A list of ships and vessels under Vice Admiral Kinesmill on the Irish Station. Entries include La Trompeure 18 guns, L'Atalanta 38 guns, Zuyderburg 64 guns, Overyfsel 64, Gertrudenburg 300 tons, Hannibal 300 tons, La Jacobine 26 guns, Comet 18 guns, Gromsthur from Batavia, Herstader from the Cape, Hibberts of London from Jamaica, Thames from St Domingo, Nancy from Liverpool, Helen and Mary from London to Limerick, LArbelle 16 guns, La Cygne 12 guns, La Tribune 42 guns, La Tamile 37 guns, LEveille 6 guns, one John from Virginia with tobacco, and a ship from Surinam to Amsterdam with 00 tons and several Americans bound for France with provisions.
Demerary emerges as the most valuable Dutch island for soil fertility and cotton quality with sugar, while Berbice remains important as a depot yet less productive. Lisbon dispatches report the baptism of the Ago sta ambassador and a Treasury messenger, Barter, hanged himself on Treasury stairs.
June 12 Mulheim near Base reports the King of France arrived last Friday by horseback despite bad weather. The army of the Prince of Coupe, headquartered here, has reached its new destination. A French officer’s gun carriage mechanism may aid carts and waggons, and a model was left with Rhigeis Commune. The Commune notes the King’s favor, promising to record this gift in borough annals for future generations.
In Milan on June 4 the Novi inhabitants forced to pay 400000 livres military tribute retook much of the seized bounty after rout ing the French detachment. D Azara arrives in Rome to negotiate papal peace. Patal Dolazaza a Bereguardo chancellor and Pavia insurgent has been executed by Military Commission. Kellerman troops press into the area as volunteers and requisition men move toward Buonaparte. Citizens Serbelioni Sopranfi and Nicoli leave for Paris as municipal deputies.
Petersburgh reports Baron Rudberh has been named ambassador to the Swedish court by Imperial Majesty, confirming restored harmony between the two nations.
Copenhagen dispatch notes a letter excerpt stating that French frigates cruising off the coast have already captured 28 English vessels adding to ongoing maritime conflicts with Britain.
Venice reports that French forces are pushing deeper into our territories with a column possibly marching from Vicenza toward Trieste, signaling continued offensive movements in the region. The dispatch notes the strategic objective of linking with allied positions and extending pressure on Italian territories.
War Office orders enlarge Brighton encampment with a dragoon guards regiment and expand ground. Scotland recruiting officers named include Major-General Fraser and Lieutenant-Colonel Stewart. Air officers must wear regimental uniform. Margate crowds grow. 130 passengers aboard a passage vessel. Cote House near Bristol sold for 16000 pounds to Mr Wenchwoon. Edinburgh visits and dueling incident court bail. Rectory appointments and church changes noted. North Sea convoy updates and Liverpool spirits import dispute rejected. Game birds reportedly abundant. Newcastle servant girl theft incident ends in hospital. The meeting may be better conceived than described.
Law report on a Lloyds style insurance dispute from May 1794 over a policy covering the slave ship Vulture. Questions of policy validity hinge on timing of loss notices and whether risk was honestly conceived. Jury found for the plaintiff. defense argued premium return and risk division. Ships’ voyage to Grenville Bay, subsequent capture by French, and Captain’s Trinidad voyage examined.
The case concerns an insurance policy on goods aboard the Modena de Rosario from Leg horn to Gibraltar for 800l. It discusses whether underwriters are bound by an adjustment once they have seen full disclosure and all papers, including potential misstatements. Lord Kenyon suggests that concealment or mistaken facts could void the binding effect, while a deviation from voyage terms may void the policy, though mere intent to deviate does not.
Manley and another sue Swedden over a policy covering goods on the vessel Grenville from Grenville Bay Grenada to London. The ship was warranted to sail by August 1 1795 with liberty to touch at any ports. On that date the voyage faced unspecified events.
Fragmentary OCR lists several person names including Kirkewall Tain Dingswall Darnock Writh William Dunpas Efa Lyosmer Colmnty Simon Fraser and youngers of Lovat TM, suggesting a historical parliamentary or clan register entry with scattered identifiers and titles.
The Haymarket notes praise for Mr. Erriston’s wide range and faithful portrayal of Sev a and Davian roles. The critic anchors admiration on his natural gesture and age, while remarking on his future promise at the top of his craft.
A period column reviews performances and social matters including Lady Westmeath at the Opera, remarks on the Duke of Clarence, the Duke’s imagery, and updates on Covent Garden Theatre improvements, Liverpool and Dublin engagements, a Daily Post plan, a Portsmouth windmill project, a dramatic clash in Shefield, and a case of Fane Knight the female Prophet.
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