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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 17, 1797
Page
2
The Court of Session adjourned after several private bills were brought up from the Commons. Details remain unclear in the fragmented report.
The House of Commons debated a motion by Hon. Friend of Mrs Grey for reform in the Region of the People. Landholders from Berkshire supported accounts advancing money to the Emperor. Funds totaling 1,620,000 to the Emperor and 833,500 to discharge Exchequer Bills were granted, to be charged on land and malt taxes. The loan guarantee bill for 1,620,000 was read a first time and slated for a second reading. A Corporation Causes Bill was postponed due to lack of a quorum.
London dispatch outlines Irish Catholic and Dissenter tensions before reapportioning power amid French Revolution echoes. It notes Roman Catholics’ loyalty, Dissenter threats, and proposed concessions, plus royal levee news, assorted petitions, and military deployments to Ireland as Cornwallis may sail next week.
The piece argues emancipation should be granted with care to avoid Catholic anger and suggests removing government figures in Ireland who oppose the measure. It stresses a cautious approach, noting Ireland’s critical state and the need to satisfy a broad Catholic audience while maintaining loyalty to the Crown.
Extract from a private letter details mutiny at Sheerness origin at Portsmouth, sailors routing officers, guards called, and delegates sent ashore. Reports on Nore disturbances, fleet reconciliation efforts, and Lord Howe’s return to ships at St Helen's. Melpomene captures a French privateer off the Isle of Wight. Quebec fleet to sail if winds hold.
Dispatches from India house closed for Madras Bengal and China. Lindoffan arrives at Portsmouth with Royals battalion. Plymouth captain faces court martial for failing to convoy trade from Plymouth to Portsmouth. Theatre notes praise Fawcett for Sir Pertinax andMartos performance. dress change suggested for stronger impact.
Paris reports the Congress may assemble at Huninguen because the Directory plans to send its departing member who cannot leave the Republics territories until the constitution allows. The deputation would comprise Buonaparte Barthes ley Clarke and the ex director.
Max Brighton notes that the Prince of Wales arrived with a single gentleman to the pavilion on Thursday and on Friday reviewed the Monmouth and Brecon Militia on the Downs near Brighton. He leaves the town this day by advice of Dr Warkrey after a brief stay.
Early morning reports describe armed clashes between United Irishmen and Yeomen near Tanderagée with several insurgents killed. Mr Leslie who commands four corps of Yeomanry faced an attack while advancing to rendezvous. Nearby, Defenders raided houses near Trim, seizing arms. Additional notices warn a parish minister against future tithes payments as marauders plunder homes near Cellbridge.
Lord Chancellor presents secret committee findings on United Irishmen and their links to French Republic. Alarming evidence of oaths, arms procurement, and plots to overthrow the monarchy and establish a republic in Ireland. Proscribed lists, potential massacres, and ongoing inquiries noted. Printed and to be considered next day with continued committee fitting.
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