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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 13, 1796
Page
2
A garbled report references parliamentary clashes over barracks exemptions and war strategy. It notes a vote near failure, mentions General and Secretary at War positions, and cites comment on French and Sardinian actions, plus local elections and notable visitors in London.
The trial recounts John Carey found guilty and Elizabeth Carey acquitted over stolen goods. William Seal faced assault on Revenue Officer Lisyd during a February 1794 incident. he struck Lloyd with a lead loaded whip, leaving him incapacitated for weeks. The jury also heard on earlier charges linked to a 1794 case.
Henry Wester faced a lengthy session for forging and uttering a Letter of Attorney tied to 3 percent stock transfers from General Tonyn. The court heard testimony on the forged instrument and the transfer transactions, with jury verdicts cast amid defense arguments about witness access and public justice. The case highlighted the alleged manipulation of bank securities and the broader perils of gaming in financial instruments.
The Susannak sails from Liverpool to Barbados, captured near Grenada by the Favourite, and sent to Grenada. The Danith Hoy and Aurora from St Ubeste are ashore near Newhaven. A French privateer of 12 guns and 9 men captured by Piqué Frigate and sent to Barbadoes. John and Sally taken near Frinidad. Danaiuss Jappe from Leghorn to Hull taken. Molly from Newfoundland to Barbadoes captured and sent to Guadaloupe. Several vessels detained or damaged. Admiral Warradt’s flag hoisted on Rodney. Two Friends from Boston with soldiers arrives at Dover. A Stralsund vessel to Liverpool damaged, later struck North Pier-head and sank. cargo largely lost. Five to six French frigates took Calais pilots and head north.
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