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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 16, 1796
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR from a parliamentary record shows discussion on the Fire Bill. Lord Grenville praises Mr Cowper as Assistant Clerk and moves for an humble address to His Majesty seeking royal favor for Cowper. The House orders the Fire Bill to be read a second time in two months.
In a May report from London, naval and political items dominate. Admiral Covroys allegedly fled to Portsmouth amid French and Dutch fleets, while Milanese and Austrian fronts shift as Belgian peace terms loom. Parliament debates, appointments, taxes, and social rumors fill the page, with Venice and Verona maneuvers noted and local curiosities and incidents sparsed in the bustling colonial and domestic frame.
Report from a royal pageantry with the Duke of Gloucester and the Princesses on horseback and in processions. Attendants wore heavy uniforms and sashes. Duchess of York and others appeared in full dress. The review ended near two o'clock with a late breakfast and cold collation for the royal family and officers of the regiment.
The report notes captures and arrivals at a garrison under command in the absence of the lieutenant governor. Commodore Sir John WarkEx and General Meanows reached the area with ships of war. The Arab, a loop of war from America, sails toward Portsmouth while other vessels alter course and prepare for Bermuda.
Wednesday last Capt. Jon Woopurrock Huron of the Good Hope bound to Bombay and Capt. Joan Price of the Lord Hawkesbury bound to Bengal take leave of directors before departure. Major James Robertson is appointed deputy adjutant general to the forces in the East Indies with rank of lieutenant colonel, and Dr. Roser Réon physician to the forces. The Cygne National cutter, captured by the Doris and Hazard frigates, was formerly the Swi revenue cutter returning from Sir John Wagan with dispatches. another vessel entered Cork after diverging from Brest under Admiral Villaresi's lieutenants. The Prince s Elizabeth packet from New York endured severe weather from January through May. Capt. Brackwoos is assigned to command the Brilliant, with Captain ae VER promoted to command the Norh. Admiralty records note five admirals tried in England’s recent centuries, including Leftock, Matthews, Ryne, Keppel, Palliser, and Cornwallis, with varied outcomes. Debates on bad halfpence and parliamentary action are urged.
G LD Bailey faced a seven year term related to a coast of New South Wales matter. Robert Simmons was convicted of telling ploe, the property of James White.
The case centers on a forged will attributed to William Henry Lewis and the involvement of Crossley and accomplices. Witnesses test under oath describe the handwriting, the forgery day in April 1795, and alibi claims for the prisoner. A French witness and others corroborate the writing and timing while the prisoner denies guilt, alleging impersonation by another man during signing. Proceedings also mention Bowden and Hollands, with testimony about a note and forged dead man’s name.
Saturday’s market featured peak vegetable offerings with cucumbers notably fine and cheaper for the early season. Gooseberries appeared for the first time, while general prices remained lower than last week. William Chadwick died or received punishment at the Old Bailey for a crime.
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