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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 10, 1799
Page
4
An antique verse fragment from Sisco Mawen dated June 16, 3777 contemplates a father's sorrow as he imagines his infant daughter asleep. The poem reflects on protective guardian angels and the fleeting joy of infancy, contrasting serene dreams with looming later cares.
Evening Mail notes varied rumors about the Beast Firer with no authentic details. A letter from an officer dated Wednesday reports a French fleet of 21 ships of the line and 19 frigates cruising near Belle Ile and Ireland, with speculation on relief for the squadron at Cadiz or Mediterranean action.
A long dispatch describes Lord St Vincent gathering ships to counter Brest and French movements in the Mediterranean. It notes 26 ships ready to join Vincent, with Childers’ arrival crucial, and mentions Quebec and Dryad with 80 convoyed merchantmen, the Inconstant to be broken up, and Newcastle’s Nile command changes. It details reassignments, troop ship fittings, and parade orders for Volunteer Corps across London districts, plus winds of war and a Dublin dispatch arriving with urgent messages.
The port reports a Danish ship confirms French lone frigate boarding a British ship on April 28 near 46 latitude. Sir Peter Parker notes patrols to guard the Downs and Plymouth. Indefatigable pursues Brest Fleet signals. Indiamen escorted toward the Cape, while several ships weigh anchor or sail for various stations.
A mail from Szevarn arrives with no material for Jews while courts martial press on with numerous rebel trials and daily executions.
Paris journal notes a British function in the Bay of Naples patrolling the waters and mentions a detected conspiracy against the French. It cites arrests in Naples, hints at a wealthy leader, and reports Naples army orders to resist Moreau while Piedmont troops move from Turin. The journals also carry the remaining report from the Minister of Finances.
A Lisbon to Falmouth mail run arrives with no notable news. The Post Office introduces a daily express between the Metropolis and Holyhead for dispatches, to run 30 hours, with Dublin to Holyhead boat service if needed, starting Monday for 76 days. Also reports the death of Hon. H Howarr MP and Norwich representation contest plans by Mr. Guenet.
Four battalions of the aft regiment and the second battalion of the ad regiment of Foot Guards held a field day in Hyde Park after the Earl and Countess of Spencer’s arrival from Bath. Reports mention Captain Partips of the American frigate Baltimore cashiered for allowing his ship to be sacked by a British man of war. Stock transfers to the National Debt for land tax relief are noted, and Bridlington Quay pier is described as likely to fall into ruin. Other items include a private bank examination for passing a forged note, a marriage in Gray’s Inn and obituaries.
A fragmentary racing report details the 1940 Derby day events with Buck leading the field, Rockingham and Durand figures, and odds and stakes for fillies and mares. Lord Clermont’s filly Sis Peter among top contenders. Midnight claims a close finish in a three mile race as bettors favor Midnight at 7 to 1. The day features a mix of bets, horse names, and sparse notes on races and outcomes.
A muddled racing report details the Angyal City Plate with horses Alderman and Lily of the Valley among the contenders. It notes risky betting, a rider collision leaving the field, and Rider Gamble sustaining injuries while Mr Bayley’s horse Rane escaped major harm. Sugar prices are also discussed amid market notes.
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