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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 21, 1796
Page
2
In a heated island debate, Mr Dent cites a grave incident where bloodhounds would hunt seizures of insurgents. Allegations claim the motion faced strong opposition as speakers condemned the use of bloodhounds and urged safeguards against such measures. The assembly adjourned after a tense exchange over aggression and human rights considerations.
Reports from London dated March 22 describe a wind bound Garland at the Nore with the Prince of Orange aboard, new military councils in Vienna about the Italian campaign, and rumors of royal troubles. Telegraph advances from Barrow Down Hill show nine-colour balls relaying signals in eight minutes. Devon and Leicester assizes convict numerous criminals. a new Game Bill loosens landowners rights while tightening poacher penalties. a projected tax on dogs is estimated to yield 25001 pounds.
The Augusta adds Birmingham Packet and several vessels including Gram Patti Cleopatra Dickey IF Tromp Cordonné Major Pinkney arrive at Benigal from Lisbon Madeira and Philadelphia.
Port orders note Admiral Christman leading transports with five guns on board the Assistance for New York. Curtailed report from Mar 20 cites Captain Burdon of the Joseph Samuel after being captured and reaching Hull. The Fortitude brings 94 prisoners, while French cartel Heureuse lands English prisoners at Mount's Bay. Thunderer and Invincible with 40 sail of transports sail from Cowes for the West Indies, several vessels left behind after collisions.
Sardinian troops ordered to advance on the 16th with Piedmontese militia to follow. Austrian cavalry reinforced and ready by mid month. Rumors of a French 60,000-man army striking Piedmont from four points. Earlier near Melogno a heavy cannonade occurred. French General Marena sent substantial reinforcements. Marquis of Casocura sails to Vienna to present court tribute. Bourbon plans mapped. On the 14th anniversary of Louis XVI’s execution at Savenay, soldiers received fifty sols and extra bread and meat.
The 4th inft convention faced a tumultuous session as a charge against President P Paulus over Cape of Good Hope affairs was examined. The committee found no proof, but Paulus suffered a severe health shock and has remained bedbound since. Madame Van der Meer, who portrayed the Goddess Ezberly during a solemn procession, fell ill and lies dangerously ill. The garrison now reports under Convention and President orders, while intelligence says a cruiser seen off Edinburgh with two British warships passing in the night.
An abstract outlines duties on bequests and annuities, with rates by relation to the testator. Executors pay to the Commissioners of Stamps or face debt to the Crown. Gifts mortis causa and contingent bequests taxed. property passed in succession may be taxed. noncompliance incurs penalties. two years to collect debts.
Dispatch from Admiralty reports Sir William Sidney Smith’s squadron attacking the enemy near Cape Frebel. The Diamond and Liberty brig led a daring landing behind forts, burning the corvette L Etour and one brig, with Lt Pine, Lt M Kinley, Lt Goffet, and Mr Knight earning praise for bravery and skill amid heavy fire.
The text outlines procedures for valuing estate duties by the executor, with potential challenges by the Commissioners of Stamps and a possible appeal to the Commissioners of the Land Tax. It mentions appraisers at the expense of the taxpayers, and references schedules rating tax on annuities for one or two lives.
Lieutenant Pine to present colours seized on the battery and commended by Lords. Notice that no Drawing-room at St James’s until April 7. Baronetcy granted to William Bellingham of Castle Bellingham Ireland. Multiple bankrupts listed with surrender dates at Guildhall and Punch Bowl Nottingham. Also dates for dividends and various meritaries in Whitehall notices.
In the House of Commons on Tuesday March 22 01 Mr Lechmere argues that corn may be exported to aid the enemy and moves to lay an account of exports by year and port for 1776 77 1794 96. Mr Long doubts illicit exportation. The Tax on Collateral Succession bill faces opposition from Alderman Newnham who objects to the six percent levy on legacies and to its treatment of illegitimate children. He warns the executor would struggle amid legal exposure and that the two bills on similar principles should not be combined.
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