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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 27, 1793
Page
4
The verse describes a fairy mingled scene near Sealowes, where the Shade of SumpTon roves within winding groves. A moonlit pond reflects the scene as a banyan dew drops bathe blossoms and a figure named Mayor Hattrpay rises in exultation with a kindred mind.
Reports from Ostend and Calais detail Austrian victories over French forces near Brussels and Bruges, with Dumourier wounded and retreating toward Ghent. Letters claim French evacuations across the Netherlands, ongoing naval actions, and rising financial instability in Liverpool. French and Austrian movements shape speculation on future campaigns and port conditions.
The body of Lieut. Western of the Syren frigate, slain at Moordyck, was buried with military honors at the garrison in Holland. Guards fired over his grave after public thanks from Governor Bortzaar for his gunboat actions near Williamstadt. Also noted are troop movements, Royal visit to Williamstadt, Dunkirk privateer raids near Ostend, and various other items including interments at Westminster Abbey and India Company decisions.
Advices report Dutch forces under Capt Bors have captured a French guard vessel in the West Scheldt with 12 guns plus a bomb-boat. The Maeze gun boats now to be laid up and mariners reassigned to frigates. Lord Auckland arrived at his hotel after visiting the Duke of York in Dort. Embargo lifted on shipping in all Dutch ports.
Early on Saturday the Fortress of Klundert and the Moerdyck were evacuated by the French. Hessian horse and Saxe-Gotha infantry entered from Willamstadt at ten o clock. The French spiked uncarried guns and withdrew to Gertruydenberg. Gertruydenberg's commandant offered surrender on terms but refused unless Batavian prisoners be delivered. The garrison is expected to surrender at discretion. Evacuation averted a forced contribution on the Prince's Land.
On Sunday last transports reached the pier heads at Helvoetsluys and a body of the 14th regiment disembarked to guard the fortress. Lieutenant-Colonel Doyiu becomes Governor by commission from the Prince of Orange after the keys were delivered. Next day 600 ethives with field pieces, 300 Royal Artillery, engineers, and 200 drafts arrived, with 33d regiment and others en route from England. Port list notes ships under Vice Admiral Hood including Victory, Britannia, Boyne, Princess Royal, St George, and others sailing westward with a breeze.
A sailing fleet of ten sail of the line passed Plymouth at about three o clock, likely under Admiral Gardner. His Majesty's ship Ilustrious with four guns sails for Spithead. A man of war and frigate with merchant vessels lay off port to take on officers and convoy western bound ships. The Squirrel Perseus and Lowettoff fri gates arrived from the east, the latter with Orestes sloop bound for convoy to Wales Bristol Channel. Ranger Cutter from Laftward arrived.
A 74 gun Culloden under Sir Thomas Rice grounded on the Sturbedin Shore at Spithead after a Sunday weigh anchor. The Rodney East Indiaman sent aid, rescuing the pilot John Kineswell. The Thetis lost its mainmast and bowsprit amid a severe gale. The Hagin Waxholt from Barcelona to Dunkirk was captured by the Bedford Man of War and sent to Falmouth, while La Victoire from Port au Prince to Havre was taken by Leopard Man of War and also sent to Falmouth.
Yesterday near Harwich a large Danish ship named Laurance and Mary from Christiana with deals for London and Ball Therion grounded on shore. The ship sustains little damage. part of the cargo must be removed before salvage. His Majesty's frigate Lizard, Captain Williams, and the Otter, Hunter, and Argus cutters, with the Prince of Wales, Prince of Orange, and Diana packets, arrived from a cruise. Wind blows northeast and strong.
This afternoon a large brig from Port-au-Prince bound for Havre-de-Grace arrived as a prize to the Leopard, commanded by Captain Maude, with wine and coffee among its cargo. A second brig from Barcelona bound for Dunkirk, laden with brandy, fell to the Bedford under Captain Mann, a 74 gun prize.
Maritime notices list arrivals at various ports with ships names and origins including London Leith Dundee Wexford and Teignmouth. Ports named Portsmouth and Liverpool note incoming vessels and sailings while weather and Downs remain conditions are recorded. Obituaries note deaths of several individuals including Mrs Willmot and Sir Edward Hutchins with carriage accident details.
The page lists prices for Consols and various government and bank securities with figures such as 3 per Cent Consol at 76 to 77, 5 per Cent annuities around 107 and 3-Sides, New River bonds near 1.4, and India securities quoted with half-year or April terms. Prices show bid ranges and adjustments across multiple instruments.
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