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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 12, 1800
Page
2
The Lords continued the division on the account of the Lord Chancellor's indisposition delaying a motion until Friday. Bills on the table advanced in their stages, and several Commons bills were read a first time amid ongoing proceedings and forward steps.
In Moxpaw the House postponed the opium duties vote to Wednesday and the repeal motion to Monday after Lords message. The Hudders Gold Canal Bill was reported and set for third reading. Scotch Small Debts Bill passed. a leave to introduce a Public Accountants bill was signaled. Other bills and orders were postponed or read for first or second time.
The Harburgh Mail reports Mr Higgins a King’s Messenger arrived from Wickham at Lubagen. Dispatches dated May 26 describe Wickham’s move toward the Rhine with rapidity, noting honours to General Morray and speculation about General K R Nepoland of Stockach. The scene touches French Army movements and Austrian forces.
The excerpt recounts Napoleon Bonaparte's alleged delays and movements around Paris and Genoa amid the Genoa crisis, with speculation on Massena and Bonaparte’s approach. It notes a Hague letter about import privileges through Antwerp and Amsterdam gates, a fatal scuffle at Amsterdam gates, and scattered naval and political updates including MPs, theatre ownership, and mutiny accusations aboard the Jfermione frigate.
Theatre review of the three act comedy Liberal Opinions at Covent Garden. The piece by Mr. DiRoiy draws mixed merriment with liberal sentiments and eccentric farce, though critics note imprudences and a clash between noble sentiment and petty humor. Audience applause begins early and continues through the performance.
The Spencer, a new 200 ton gunship, was launched fromAvans's shipyard at Bucklers Hard under Admiralty orders, described as a complete piece of naval architecture. Nearby ships report preparations and arrivals, with 50 gun pierced ship and 20 gun frigate among the recent arrivals and a flotilla setting course for Cuxhaven and Dover operations.
War Office circulars issued to curb officer absenteeism. Officers found absent without leave or overstaying leave will have pay stopped by their agents. Commanding officers must justify absences with unavoidable reasons for exceptions, or risk suspension advised by the Commander in Chief. Harry Calvert signs as Adjutant-General to Rt. Hon. Wm. Wynne Am. secretary at war.
A grand launch at Itchenor on the Chichester River witnessed Capt Gower's new five masted vessel, destined to surpass others in speed. By noon the riverbanks were crowded as the ship slid into the water amid cheers from Duke of Richmond, Royal Navy officers, and spectators. Captain Allen Chriztld cast the bottle, wishing success as the Transit prepared to sail up the Thames to show its qualities.
At a Board meeting dated Marellaft the proposal to supply feed potatoes to laborers at fair prices was discussed for farmers in respective counties and overseers of the past. A method to preserve eyes was described using a lime wash scoop, with guidance to plant thicker eyes for best yield.
The court recorded several verdicts and sentences. Ken vox was among defendants. Mr. Justice Gross imposed two years imprisonment. John Jenkins, transported from Southampton, received three months. William Willans, convicted of the same offense, served six months. Hugh Ker, convicted of theft from a horse, was sentenced to eight months in Newgate.
In a Huritingdon county case Mr Wilson sought a writ to compel Magistrate Phillip Sherrard to act. Sherrard refused to assist, citing limits of his office. A man named For was jailed after being kept overnight by Pine. inquiries led to Lord Sandwich’s house, where information was taken and the suspect incarcerated. The incident prompted a ruling that magistrates must stay within their proper duties.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Lord Kenton and a Special Verdict in the Burd v Agnes case. Mentions a Rule obtained by Mr. Perceval and a potential issue over heat liberty. No material events or outcomes clearly stated in the readable fragments.
Court details a heated discussion over damages with Mr. Giles and Mr. Park arguing for all claims. Lord Kenyon and Justice Grose express caution, noting the judge must avoid trespass on prerogatives while the jury faces restrictions on awarding damages.
Fragmentary OCR text refers to a case about delivering goods and breach. It mentions a countess or count figure and a lord, with references to wilful action and wares. No clear outcomes or dates are determined from the readable fragments.
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