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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 19, 1800
Page
2
In the Fisher against Sir John Eamer appeal the Court of Chancery judgment was affirmed. The Lord Chancellor noted an unsigned paper circulated on the cause and recalled the papers. The agent admitted error, was reprimanded at the Bar, and the House adjourned for the session.
Historic parliamentary record notes first reading of a Kent jail bill, writ for Aldborough, land tax relief for corporations, and multiple committee actions. Debates cover corn bounty, potato cultivation, tithes, and enclosure concerns with Lords, Justices, and MPs voicing objections and support. Adjourned after reprinting amendments and further consideration.
Letters dated March 20 from Portsmouth indicate the First Division of the Guards, 400 men under Colonel Fincu, are to be embarked yesterday and today. Two battalions of the 5th Regiment are also expected to leave with the forces.
A Quarterly General Court of Proprietors at the East India House discussed papers on Mysore territorial arrangement. Peter Moore pressed for information on proposals from the Court of Directors and the Marquis of Wellesley's internal policies. The Chairman and Sir Stephen Lushington defended executive authority and adjourned after noting directors’ approvals and the need for notice before discussing illicit trade.
Windfox dispatches report a Levee at St James's Palace with bishops and nobles present, presenting clergy and military officers to the king. Also notes court appointments, mistrust of a supposed East India Company gift to the Marquis of Wellesley, and remains of the banker Mr Future laid in state with details of his wealth and will.
A compilation notes multiple ships captured or driven into enemy ports by privateers. Vessels include Recovery from Lisbon to London carried into Vigo, Goodwill from Liskon to London captured into Bourdeaux, Finnney from Teneriffe to Havannah captured into Bahamas, Douglas from London to Mortiaico taken after two hours, Friends from Dartmouth captured at St Michael's, Ceneral Suworrow from Plymouth to Newfoundland seized by Vengeance privateer, Rover Patten from Virginia to Havannah, Frederick from Newfoundland to Oporto seized near Corunna, Richmond and Celia Brothers taken at Havannah, with various flags and ports cited.
Portmouth reports Armée en flute ships for the Downs, Guards division marching to aid, and naval movements from Deal to Sheerness. It notes prize ships condemned near the Texel, a sailing packet schedule from Falmouth, and a letter recounting a ruse to trap a pursuing vessel, with cargo saved by the Fox and Juno.
Dublin reports a renewed disposition to outrage traced to Brest Fleet reports. The wind shifted from Eastward to North-west, enabling over 120 vessels to sail from the harbor, with several detained for six weeks.
A Master sues Barnes a Wallup dealer for introducing Kemp of Bristol as a man of character and property, a verdict for Malster’s loss. A genteel-shopper fraud case at Egypt near Shoreham, lodgings scam, routes to Arondely Lincoln. Several others receive guilty verdicts or acquittals, with transportation for bigamy and theft convictions.
The May Assizes ended with several prisoners convicted for murder and fraud. Mars Thorpe and Michael Simpson faced death sentences for capital crimes, while others, including William Darryimple and Sarah Bailey, received transportation or jail terms for theft and forgery. The judge signaled execution for the first four convicted, with additional cases and transportations noted for later trials. A detailed account describes Thorpe’s cold act against her newborn, Simpson’s burglary and homicide, and the broader Maidstone and Kent sessions with multiple offenders awaiting further action.
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