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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 30, 1796
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a cryptic statement about Ambatt, hate weeks, and letters from a country, with references to Switzerland, alarms, and a fire or ignition through Paris. The garbled text implies a puzzling motive behind a mysterious measure affecting a European passage.
A damaged wartime text discusses tax burdens and military contributions across regions. It mentions Belgium's provinces, colonial and naval funding needs, and measures affecting revenue and governance as the Republic finances the war. Zealand's representatives to the National Assembly are noted as finally seated.
Fragmentary colonial era news recounts a bungled hedge encounter where a tailor’s trickery distracts a young soldier during battle, a ship arrival at the Nore and a chaplain appointment, city relief measures at the Mansion House, and several crime reports. Robberies near Elm Lane, a trunk theft from Captain Brown, and prisoners moved to Newgate headline a volatile London scene.
The essay argues that Mr Matone's extended inquiry into papers alleged to be by Shakespeare is a forgery, showing the orthography, language, dates, and handwriting misalign with Elizabethan practice. It dismisses claims of authenticity, cites numerous examples, and concludes Shakespeare is vindicated from the supposed manuscript fraud.
Charles Fox visits England described through a first person account in which the speaker recalls meeting Fox at a Lycee d Or and hosting him for a day. They discuss books, Homer, Arabian Nights, and politics, with Fox sharing a brief character sketch of Pimgy and expressing interest in the speaker’s garden before Fox continues to Bern and Zurich. The piece reflects on Fox as a prodigy seen by the public yet not engaging with crowds.
Berg quotes Burke praising his politics and chivalry while condemning French influence. He notes debates over religion, the old Pagan establishment, and English fears of French lies. A public declaration of support could influence Europe, Berg contemplates sending a sketch to readers.
An article discusses Cartweriéut's wool combing machine yielding about a peck daily and 450 packs yearly, claiming 66dL annual savings. It notes Scotland advancing agriculture with premiums for grasses, turnips, cabbages, and Hebrides land reclamation. It highlights Meux’s brewery, a £1 million firm with 70,000 butts of beer, plus new Birmingham manufactory by Bonner and Wart to produce engine parts and cylinders for improved machinery and fire engines.
The fragment discusses loyalty to the King and Prince, terms of reproach, and a suggestion that the proprietors should disown certain friends. It contrasts an alternative where the reverse stance might apply, highlighting tension between allegiance and accountability.
Sporting Intelligence lists a Tuesday racecard with numerous two and three year old entries. Notable mentions include Sir C Bunbury's Adela defeating T d Clarendon's br filly by Eidget, Nettletop with 8:1 odds, Gourie a two year old from Mr. Dawson's stable, Hippopotamus by King Fergus on Tec with 16 gs and 148 comp, RhododendroH by Diomed, and other entries such as Saint George, Clermont, Egremont, Janette, Grosvenor, and Délme's Mary among many runners and plate subjects. Strong emphasis on three year olds and weight/price listings typical of a late 19th century turf page.
At the Offices for Somersetshire before Justices Popeyn and Butler Bullier four prisoners faced death sentences for crimes including sheep theft and arson. Barzillai Hallett and Benjamin Govier were reprieved. A separate Brent case, involving claims of undue influence over Charles Brent Coopey, was heard before a Special Jury. after extensive testimony the plaintiffs’ heirs did not press further and the jury returned a verdict for the defendant.
The Limerick coach traveling from Kildorrery to Limerick caught fire from wheel friction. A cask of gunpowder exploded, blowing passengers to pieces. A drunken soldier fleeing the carriage fractured an arm, while a young gentleman named O Buítext traveled with his father to obtain a marriage licence from Rev Kerry. The coach broke loose and was driven by terrified horses to the proprietor's stable.
Fragmentary OCR yields a boastful advert for Sprispury’s Drops claiming cures for gout scurvy and rheumatism with a Soho dispensary in front and prices listed. The issue includes assorted obituaries marriages and notices from Westminster Great George Street St Johns Clarkwell and Amertica Square with dates and social announcements.
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