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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 10, 1799
Page
3
A fragmentary verse parody targets political figures and the regime, mocking vigilante rhetoric and calls to restore the opposition bench. It references the Sans-Culottes, naval mutineers, and court corruption while linking to classic Latin lines and patriotic sentiment.
The King appoints the Earl of Leven and Melville as High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and names William Macleod Bannatyne to the Lords of Session in Scotland. The issue also lists bankrupts and dividends with names and locations across England and Scotland.
Yesterday their Majesties and the Princesses attended Divine Service at St George s Chapel Windsor The Duke of Cumberland dined with the Royal Family at Windsor Lodge Windsor town was crowded The King diverted to shunting with nobles at Ascot Heath and Swinley Paddocks A Conclave of Cardinals will meet for a Papal election under German protection Officials report a Government account dispute in Kent and a 49 000 balance The Cracnerope report of 20 000 for artists relief is denied
A Paris dispatch quotes General MacDonald planning a headquarters in Caferta on April 13. A Naples letter notes enemy squadron activity before port, French prisoners taken, and Ruffo leading Calabria insurgents. Kilmaine is ill. Ministers debate Electoral Assembly actions while Rastadt massacre rumors are deemed unlikely. The French finance minister reports year 1st seminary receipts of 161,787,051 livres and expected 346,669,912 livres, totaling 507,456,963 livres before debts. Deficit stands at 66,543,037 livres, urging legislative action.
Basle reports Prince Duartes ordered a French reinforcement of 10,000 troops to aid General Horze in the Vo Talberg after a feint to force the Rhine crossing near Hohenems. The action intensifies regional tensions and highlights ongoing military maneuvering along the river frontier.
Naples reports a vast conspiracy, 300+ detenues, royal symbols seized, arms and a fishing boat with messages to the English squadron. An 11-vessel Neapolitan flotilla with 1,000 troops sails from Manfredonia to block rebel retreats, while English actions and ambassadorial privileges are debated. Dublin notes rising Ireland unrest, trials and executions proceed, and a murder inquiry in Cork reveals a heart-shot death.
From Dublin May 7 A British cruiser brings in a French jugger with dispatches from Brest to the French fleet off Cape Clear. The public sees it as confirmation of a French expedition. others suspect a preconcerted cover for Spain. Admiral Kincaldin sent Polyphemus and frigates to reinforce off Kinsale. Yeomanry parade on permanent duty. garrison is unusually strong. A General Court Martial of Field Officers broke up mid trial due to alarm over the French fleet sighting.
The business before Lord Kenyon today was dull to the public and the sittings are adjourned to Wednesday morning at nine o'clock.
A comic actor at Covent Garden dramatically underreports income as 400 a year while officials say he earns about 1200 from salaries and perks. Gravesend tunnel work begins with two large drainage walls to test geology. Saturday morning two robbers with New River Company tools steal lead pipes along French Row. A Norwich Norfolk well accident traps a woman 42 feet deep until rescue frees her bruised and exhausted.
Fragmentary OCR records detail a court case on Pareh Street involving forged indorsements, a beauty robbery charge, and a related theft. Names include Bagaf Ona G. Evans and an acquittal reported. The text notes a May trial, a February action, and references to a wrongful death or fatal incident.
In a Saturday May session, the court discharged journeymen Shoenakers convicted of a wage‑raising conspiracy after they provided security for three years good behaviour. The matter was postponed to the next session to determine a final outcome. An accompanying note mentions N. Afr. and a sentence for an assault.
Mathews No 15 Stran price 156 dedicates to the Prince of Wales Practical Treaties on the Nature Causes and Cure of Nervous Complaints with a Dissertation on the Use and Abuse of Bathing By Samuel Solomon M. Also a new edition just penny priced 48 entitled A Guide to Healthy Weaknesses and an Appendix on Solitary and Defective Vices with advice to those responsible for youth education Also Advice to Barbers with the article on Nervous Complaints
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