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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 15, 1793
Page
1
Fragmentary notes quote May 7 discussions on widows and children during war. Mentions the Duke of Clarence and Duke of Gloucester, with a committee chaired by Devaynes and John Hunter, but many parts unreadable.
A fragment from the Evening Mail letter notes harsh critiques of English debt laws. Mansfield's Ghost condemns brutal costs and corrupt practices in debt collection, urging abolition of oppressive costs and urging lawmakers to reform the system. The writer condemns lawyers and judges for profiteering, and calls for fair treatment of distressed tradesmen.
A Lord is urged to protect debtors from imprisonment, arguing bankruptcy laws exist to relieve misfortune. The speaker contrasts misfortune with crime, defends moral intent of relief statutes, and questions the fairness of the present system under the Lord Chancellor.
The St Jago Spanish register ship carried vast sums of wealth with dollars and gold, copper, cocoa, wool, bark, sugar, hides, and other goods. Officers estimate 2.4 million dollars with more possibly aboard, noting packed treasure when moved from St Jago to Le Dumourier and Edgar.
Philadelphia reports dated Feb 6 1783 announces that the French Executive Council declares France a republic and seeks closer ties with the United States. A later letter dated Feb 23 1793 expresses US satisfaction and mutual aim to expand commercial relations while upholding liberty and natural rights.
In May France battles the world and its people tear each other apart while EneLanp counters the Republican surge and defends liberty. Russia exploits crises to plunder Poland under a mask of justice, Prussia and Austria back a constitutional monarchy for France yet threaten neighbours. Holland clamps down on republicanism as Dumourier advances, and Britain clings to peace while reformers in England face unrest. The piece portrays a world in peril and a Britain wary of upheaval.
The defendant was brought up for judgment for challenging Sir J Scotts. The sentence of the Court was that he should pay a fine to the King of one hundred pounds and be imprisoned in the King's Bench prison for six weeks.
On Monday John Wilesbere was charged with stopping and robbing Mr Howarth and Montozier on the 18th of the month near Epping Forest of 1 guinea and upwards. Richard Rimington the coach driver testified two men attacked the chaise, one stopped the door, the other believed the prisoner, and the horses were halted then the carriage. The prisoner was further charged with stopping and robbing Mr Burton on the 10th of the month of 25 guineas and a gold watch. Mr Bardon testified being stopped by three footpads near Bugden and dragged into the carriage, robbed of his money after a struggle. The prisoner was committed for re-examination.
Fragmentary report notes names and roles with uncertain wording. Mentions Giles Godfrey and Giles, alleged theft of tablecloths, and a sentence or commitment related to suspicion. Details are incoherent and partially illegible.
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