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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 08, 1799
Page
3
His Lordship weighed evidence on both sides and found in favor of the Plaintiff. He warned against soldiers and perjured witnesses, stating juries should punish misrepresentation with considerable damages for insult to justice. Verdi for Plaintiff Damages 0l. Zool.
At Westminster Hall on May 9 the case of Rev. Mr. Blake, vicar of St. Leonard Shoreditch, charged with eleven penalties for non residence, unfolds. Lord Kenyon urges duty to God and state, insisting residence in parish is essential, while Blake’s health and gout are cited as reasons for absence. The court debates precedent, duties of clergy, and the need for parish oversight, stressing the vicar’s obligation to reside when possible.
In a long parish case jurors determine whether a clergyman with multiple livings must reside on one posting, noting the duty to promulgate the law and the public importance of clerical residence. Eleven penalties of ten each per month discussed. verdict remains for plaintiff in a separate defamation suit.
The document outlines ceremonial duties for state officers at amputations, naming officers from the Serjeant Surgeon to the Yeoman of the Chandry flail and Master Cook, plus a block and cords to bind the hand. It notes a palace purchase of two Claudes, and reports on O Hanlon’s escape and a Foundling Hospital incident of sibling recognition and compassionate indulgence.
In the Commons, Mr Beresford sought leave to add a rider allowing late claims for Loyalist Compensation. The Chancellor opposed, warning of vast future claims. Beresford argued delays by claimants’ agents caused the issue. A division rejected the motion 28 to 34, with Beresford proposing a narrower, select relief instead that the Finance Chief deemed still impractical without strong public reasons.
Reports from the Castle claim United Irishmen meetings in Dublin as conspirators threaten rebellion. A rescue of a fever case in Grafton Street leads to exposure of an improvised cellar shelter. Lieut Hopkins describes a dawn raid on the Yellow Walls near Trim, yielding Reilly dead, Garry and four others captured, and arms seized.
An officer of Engineers at Alexandria writes from Paris that a Legion of Dromedaries could cover 30 leagues daily, potentially bridging to India and making Britain a participant rather than spectator in the European War. The note also reports Admiral Szxett’s gains after Brest ships joined, the General in Chief’s visit to Suez, and the perilous Red Sea crossing, with fortifications at Alexandria nearing completion. A man was committed for trial for uttering a stolen bank note from Messrs. Lospecxs bank.
A long historical poem urges virtue, charity, and national pride. It laments war’s horrors and celebrates benevolence, learning, and harmony. The piece invokes ancient deeds, calls for aiding orphans and widows, and ends with a festive plea to renew fidelity and public spirit.
From Barbadoes on March 21 a vessel from Demarara reports the death of Sir C. Lindsay Bart commander of the Daphne frigates after he dined aboard and, despite the dark windy night, went to his vessel in a small boat. The boat filled and two men washed ashore alive, one dying soon after, while St Cuartes’ body was also found. Reports say a Spanish line ship and frigates arrived at Surinam, and a French 76 gun ship with a 14 gun schooner are cruising in our latitude.
Historical notice recounts Lord Hoca Seymour’s appointment to chief command of British ships on the Leeward Island station in place of Admiral Harvey. The piece details a nighttime robbery attempt on Finchley Common, where J Sarg and G Serwin aided a wounded man after a four assailant assault, one being an old chaife occupant. It includes a narrative of gunfire and a servant joining the struggle, with a retreat toward Barnet.
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