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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 02, 1796
Page
2
The House of Lords on Wednesday March 2 deferred the Appeal involving the Nabob of the Carnatic as Appellant and the East India Company as Respondents to Friday fortnight. Several Private Bills were read before the Lords adjourned.
The Kennett and Avon Canal Bill was read a third time and passed. Watkin Williams Wynne took the oaths and his seat. Expiring Laws Militia Pay Brighton Inclosure Little Brickhill Inclosure Ramsgate Paying Bills reported, ordered to be engrossed. Manning gave notice that the Wet Docks Bill would be read a second time on Tuesday next. General Macleod gave notice he would move on warfare against the Man-toons. Sir Martin Lewes gave notice he would move to amend the London Militia Bill. Adjourned.
London reports from Vienna and Bombay detail rapid imperial movements. Malacca and Cochin fell with minimal resistance, August and October dates cited. Sir Morton Even's servant notes Island of Ceylon actions and Barwell and others arriving at Bombay. Nasos of Arcot is dead.
Reported yesterday from Hamburg describes Franco-Danish and Hanover relations, with France asserting not neutral but hostile posture and orders to withdraw diplomats. It notes a proposed Subsidies Treaty between Britain and the Palatinate and a large Palatine contingent to serve with imperial armies on the Rhine. The Danish court and Vienna letters signal broader European tension and a potential joint alliance against France.
Fragmentary report notes Majesties and three Princesses returning from Windsor to St James's Palace. King seeks levees and presents arms, while discussions mention detentions and rumors of artillery in Ottoman forces. Court martial reportedly to review circumstances at a trenched camp near the Rhine.
The Hamburg Gazette declares no peace between the Electorate of Hanover and the French Republic. It notes the French demand for recognition of Citizen Reinhard and mentions Prussia’s cautious stance toward war. Reports from Vienna discuss Clairfayt’s potential London mission and a rumored war minister post, deemed unfounded.
From Bonn letters comes word that Mr Joubert the Commissioner has provisionally exempted inhabitants of Prussian dominions under French troops from contributing to the Forced Loan until further orders. The Central Administration of Gueldres is informed that Prussian Cantons currently owe nothing. Rheinberg Canton may contribute as its condition allows. noncompliance will invite severe account.
From Italy Fea to reports that the French pressed to seize Genoa fortress of Savona with fresh money. the Senate reportedly answered vigorously. Six battalions of French grenadiers in Italy have begun marching toward the Rhine army. Turin Council of State met on operations for the coming campaign as the war is to continue vigorously. The British Minister at Venice sought passage for a 6000 man corps from Tirol through their territories to Corsica. The corps comprises French emigrants and Swift.
Copenhagen dispatch notes the public audience of M Grouvelle the French minister is set for the fourth of next month. The court acknowledges the French Republic and a Danish minister will be sent to Paris. It also reports Major General Wollerfaerff, formerly governor of the Janith West India stands, is destined for that post.
Reports from Vienna quote well informed figures urging one general to lead all troops, arguing unity of movement toward a decisive point. The proposal met opposition from the Emperor, with hints of seeking peace with France if rejected. Archduke Karl had been dispatched to join the Rhine army. An article from Kosnigbergh notes France’s constitution letter to the German scholar Kan, who may advise Berlin. Hostmourswest’s reigning prince died recently. Lisbon experienced a minor earthquake without damage.
Paris February 26 The Official Journal reports Britain Russia and Austria form a triple alliance that could fatal to several empires. Catherine's ambitions rise after Kainardgi treaty as she aims to control the Black Sea and Mediterranean, threaten Turkey, Europe, and colonial powers. Europe sees the danger yet remains silent while kings pursue neutrality.
The Leyden Gazette notes a report of a potential exchange of Prussian provinces in Westphalia on the Rhine’s right bank, with France to compensate Prussia. It criticizes newspaper attacks on government and calls for food price relief, recounting mayoral actions to regulate markets and secure government wheat, with expectations of further price reductions.
News from Plymouth Dock February 29 reports the Grampus transport arriving and following Admiral Cornwall waters past the port with passengers bound for Portsmouth aboard Welladla? and Alfred. In Portsmouth a number of officers and crew from Glory were reassigned to Thunderer. Captain Samuel Barnam 8 is noted with Captain Frazin to the Shannon frigate. Christian will hoist his flag soon aboard Thunderer.
A historical breach of promise case details a young fortune heir accused of courting for six months and promising marriage in the witnesses presence. He allegedly deserted the plaintiff after compromising her virtue. On cross examination, witnesses suggested the father's possible action for seduction, but the court found the plaintiff non suited.
Fragmentary report from Newcastle Fra.21 describes a blaze at Mr Hallawell’s bakehouse in North Shields. Firefighters and residents aided as the building was destroyed and the interior burned.
A fragmentary report describes a person named Talinert Matham killed by a ram during a walk near a riverbank. It mentions a nearby house fire at Wreills Castle ruins and a suggestion of property sale or purchase from a clockmaker, with unclear timing and details.
An unclear OCR excerpt references a brig taking on board an individual before a brief, ominous event at sea. The text mentions dawn on a Saturday and mentions waves, a boat, and a rescue or providential moment without clear names or locations.
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