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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 18, 1796
Page
2
The session notes debates on the Newspaper Postage Bill Miller’s Toll Bill Seuchoraugh Freeport Bill and others read a second time and referred to committees. Questions on Game Laws inclosure of Waste Lands and price issues for foreign Melasses are discussed. Adjourned till Monday.
Morning dispatches recount a Levee at St James's Palace and a royal audience for dispatches from the West Indies. Hamburg mail notes cessions and unions in Baltic politics. Throne progress includes the Hereditary Prince of Orange’s Continent voyage amid court martial talk. Dublin celebrates Marquis of Townshend’s birthday with toasts to notable ladies.
Marty Hamburgh reports a reshaping of Paris diplomacy as Commissioner of the Senate to smooth ties with the Court of Petersburgh. A marriage between the King of Sweden and the Princess of MeentensureH is not guaranteed, and Baron Brubbergh plans to reside in Stockholm. Copenhagen dispatch says British and Russian ministers may leave after Grenville is recognized as French Republic minister. Count Subin transfers his Danish library to the king for a life pension of 3000 dollars annually.
Marcus Hague reports the Assembly of the Dutch People, now abolished after the National Convention's installation. Peter Paulus, elected first President, decorates with the National Scarf and proclaims the Convention as the people's representative. The body holds its fifth session. foreign ministers attend some occasions. a tree of liberty is planted in the Buydenhof. Rear-Admiral Braz observes British ships patrolling the Dogger Bank and predicts no battle without more ships.
A rumor spread that Count Caguert would be expelled from Florence at the request of the French Ambassador. He visited the court but found the Grand Duke unavailable. He was ordered to depart Florence and left on the 16th. He allegedly spoke ill of French government members who complained to his court. The French fleet from Toulon failed, and the English fleet under Admiral Jervis redirected toward that harbor.
Cadiz dated January 23 reports the Flora frigate's arrival with news that French Commissioners reached St Domingo on November 21 with Admiral AvSTIRAGEL and squadron to take possession of the island under the Peace Treaty. Troops civil officers clergy were embarked for Havana, but possession was delayed December 7 to allow inhabitants to move and dispose of effects.
Telegrams from Carthagena dated January 14 report Admiral Droiz with ten line ships and three frigates departing for Cadiz. He may then proceed to Aimetica to replace Don Sorano who is to escort the Prince of Parma to Leghorn. Admiral Mazzarga presides over the remaining ships at Cadiz, with Don Lancara holding the same number there.
In Lisbon and Fes intense rain and wind cause widespread fear. Tremors and a violent earthquake shock on the 27th alarm residents, with some fleeing the city while others fear further quakes could level structures. No damage reported yet.
A Vien letter dated the 2d instant says Arch-Duke Charugs will depart for the Rhine army in mid April. It notes a large reinforcement of about 60,000 recruits this year and a new campaign plan. A Franckfort letter reports imperial troops ready for action at short notice. Hanover letters dated the 8th indicate regiments are completing establishment and some Hanoverian troops may be mobilized again.
The Hanover Square Rooms were well attended on Thursday night. The selection displayed professional excellence. Mara received an encore, the piano duo by Mr and Mrs Dufick enchanted, and the grand Haydn overture opened the second act, praised as among Haydn's best. Baron Doberg's Ode stirred sentiment though the German words were stretched. Brabaï delivered it effectively despite imperfections.
The change of Fire Love to the Trip 10 Scarborough did not affect receipts of the Howe on Thursday night. Illness of performers and other circumstances have led to a theatre business that has largely depended on changes and chances for some time.
The piece surveys a patchwork of aristocratic trials including Staunton’s recovery from a paralytic stroke and a courtly dispute over a Princess and the Hereditary Prince of Wir TEMBURG. It also notes planned peerages, villa purchases, theatrical talent, and the fate of public company directors. It follows with commentary on elections, governance, and stock speculation. It finishes with observations on Jaffnapatam seizure and Dutch colonial trade in Malacca, Batavia, and Ceylon.
The fragmentary report lists numerous ships and routes including Bréneh oe ove, Cornwall to Naps 48, Cadiz, London, Liverpool to Philadelphia and Bourdeaux, with several vessels captured or lost. Mentions Admiral Caaisria, Maidstone, Serapis, and various transports and convoys moving through Cowes, Spithead, and the Bristol Channel.
A aboard Mars reports a fatal collision between the Master and his second Mate causing the Royal Sovereign to strike and sink a ship. A mother and infant were lost as she leapt into the sea. The convoy split near Lat 42 10?N Long 15 4?W. Admiral Furniss is buried at Watford. estate valued around 200,000 with legacies to two daughters and staff.
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