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Newspaper

Evening Mail

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

May 19, 1797

Page

3

Naval actions off Cadiz and Cape Finisterre reported

Captains Jervis Morris and Dent report swift actions against Spanish and French vessels off Cadiz, Cape Finisterre, and Finisterre Bay. The Elena and Ninfa, both 36 guns, were captured near Conil Bay after a chase and heavy fighting. One boat and several crew were killed or wounded on both sides. Admiralty correspondence records May inquiries, ship captures, and prize dispatches from the Irresistible, Boston, Vestal, and Indefatigable.

Ville de Paris Cadiz Tenclofe Admiralty Martin Cape Rocha Conil Chace S. E Conil Bay Trafalgar Elena Ninfa Hlavanna Gro. Martin J. Jervis Boston Cape Finisterre S.S.W Bourdeaux C. J. N. Morris Tyler

Parliamentary adjournment due to lack of quorum

On Saturday May 20 at four o'clock the Speaker counted the House and found three members short of a quorum, so an adjournment occurred as required by procedure. The meeting did not proceed with formal business due to insufficient attendance.

Reform Crisis Dominates Irish Assembly Debates

On May 15 Irish House debated Lords' Address and Reform amid a charged climate. Lord Castlereagh pushed for amnesty for United Irish oath takers while Mr. Fletcher's remarks sparked a gallery retreat. Ponsonby outlined a sweeping reform plan including Catholic admission, county districts, and broader voting rights, as Pelham urged pause due to rebellion risks and the Secret Committee report.

Lord Caflereagh Trifimen George Ponsonby Fletcher Jephios Grattan Hoare den. Browne Egan B. Roche Alexander Mefirs. J M. Beresford Ogle Annesley Mr. Toler Mr. Fletcher Loler Smith 4. Ponsenby Subje&t Ireland Pelham Rose Seleé&t Committee House of Commons Hishmen Mr. Ogle Hercules Langrishe Archdall Stuart Mason Toler C. Beresford Osborne Fox Duigenan Lord Castlereagh Jephson G. ‘Ponsonby John Freke Killymoon Curran Gratton F. Flood

Emancipation and reform debates with coercive measures

At a quiet time the country heard of emancipation and reform though not until then. Mce Smyth believed coercive steps were needed but should be joined by conciliation. At five in the morning the House divided with 117 ayes and 39 noes, then adjourned.

Smyth

Disturbances Near Forkhill and Dundalk Reported

Accounts from Sunday describe Saturday events near Forkhill in the Dundalk area where a cavalry unit and Yeomen clashed with United Irishmen. Thirteen rebels killed on the field, many wounded, with follow up reports of Militia detachments near Newry and measures against suspected oaths. Additional notes include a Bordeaux wine voyage, Brest armament rumors, and a Limerick court martial for soldiers and a sheriff’s political maneuver in Downpatrick.

Dublin Dundalk Forkhill W. W.wrynwae Yeomers Himy Newry Bourdgaux Brest Bourdeaux Brést Portugal Jer. Daly Carpenter Limerick Tarbert Dames Lemen Tighe Robinson Tremble Betty Moore Lyoris Jones Bourgage Coppins Cooke Odlema Carey Briggs Down Downpatrick

Law Report Habeas Corpus in Admirals Widow Case

In a habeas corpus motion, Mrs widow of Admiral Keith Stuart seeks access to her children. Curators M Adam and Bubby reside in North Briton. Children visit relatives. schools deny privileges claiming lack of power. Lord Kenyon urges resolution, suggesting Rolls matter, with the court undecided on the motion.

Er Aine Keith Stuart M‘adam Bubby North Briton Manchester Square Lord Kenyon

Obstruction Case Leads to Year’s Imprisonment in New Gate

On the motion of Mr Boxd Jacob Crab was sentenced to twelve months imprisonment in Newgate for obstructing Samuel Morris in the execution of his office and rescuing a quantity of brandy.

Boxd Jacob Crab Newgate Samuel’. Morris

Stamp Correction Bill Hailed After Court Notes

A case over a Deed Stamp worth 7s set against an Awards stamp of 4s to 5s was adjourned as Parliament considers a bill. If a wrong stamp bears equal or higher value than the correct one, the Stamp Office would apply the proper stamp, ensuring no revenue loss. Lord Kenyon praised the bill’s justice and urged retrospective effect.

Wigdy Stamp Office Lord Kenyon

Robbery to Harris near Pall Mall by armed footpads

A man named Harris of Pall Mall was attacked by three armed footpads between Wherstone and Barnet. They pistol whipped him and stole a gold watch valued at about five pounds, along with a bundle of female apparel and trinkets of considerable value. The incident is described in Melbourne era reporting.

Harris Wherstone Barnet

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