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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 27, 1799
Page
2
A fragment from M G Lewis about Crazy Jane, a poor mad woman known by that name in Scotland. It depicts a frightened wanderer speaking of love, betrayal, and the loss of reason, as the speaker laments a doomed romance and wanders while bystanders pity a doomed woman named Crazy Jane.
London reports that despite distress in the United States of Hotrang, Dutch armaments remain prepared for sea. The Texel squadron includes 13 ships of the line and 4 to 5 frigates with about 10,000 troops. Brett hosts a separate force. Authorities note arrests reveal ongoing plots by domestic and foreign enemies linked to Irish rebellion and possible landings along the coast.
The fragment recounts travelers in Ireland and England facing insecure journeys, with mail coaches protected by guards, and ships like the Dister and privateers moving militia to Cork. It notes a capture near the Leeward Islands and a late 18th century transport of troops to Portsmouth, plus a street robbery near Clapton with losses of 12 pounds.
The American frigate Constellation arrived at Basseterre with the captured French frigate L Insurgente of 44 guns after a 45 minute running battle near Nevis. L Insurgente carried 410 men from Guadaloupe and suffered 58 killed or wounded. Constellation had 1 killed and 7 wounded.
The ex director Carnot claims the 1797 conspiracy report is a cover to reveal policy against Holland and America. He accuses colleagues of hypocrisy while outlining aims to republicanize the United States, curb Austria, and demand concessions from Spain, Parma, and Louisana. The debate centers on whether Carnot or Rev- Bell authored the conspiracies and the aim to subdue Holland and gain strategic leverage.
Government uncovers disaffected designs with Evans and Bone prisoners at Coldbath Fields. Treasonable papers found in a chimney hint at further detentions. A Greenwich Pensioner is robbed and beaten in Deptford. A man hanged himself after discovering his wife was alive, noting his massed fortunes and solitary habit.
From the Irish Newspapers Dublin March 23 reports that the House of Commons adjourned for lack of members. A Privy Council proclamation declares Mayo in disturbance and directs magistrates to enforce the Insurrection Law. Cork is placed under Martial Law as authorities dispatch officers nationwide. A planned Yeomanry Review in the Park is anticipated. Two murderers linked to Tallaght crimes identified among recent arrests. A ruse allowed a woman to substitute for Michael Barry to evade transport. Town Major Sree narrowly escaped a dagger attack at a public house in Baick Lane, leaving one attacker captured. the assailant is a deserter from the King's County Militia. LIMERICK March 23 Court Martial convened for Thomas Bruder of Ballybehy per Lieut General Luxr order.
Sporting Intelligence reports the Newmarket Craven meeting on March 26 and 27. Admiral won the opening sweepstakes, with Diamond and Johnny among notable runners. A subscription handicap favored Johnny, Wrangler, and Outcast, while sheet Anchor, Combatant, and Greyhound faced varied odds. Second-class Oatland Stakes entrants included Lady Bull and Warters with multiple forfeit notes.
A large blaze in Greenock on a Thursday night destroyed vast lofts and warehouses, with 600 bolls of grain, 100 puncheons of rum, and hundreds of bags of Spanish sugar lost. Ships and nearby offices caught fire. only portions were saved, and the building is ruined though the Bank area escaped.
A Lady who recently arrived from the West Indies is said to have married under a mistaken belief her husband was dead. The claim is asserted to be groundless, noting she left her first husband two years ago and has since wed a Gentleman of respectable character.
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