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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 26, 1797
Page
3
The House debated Parliamentary Reform with Fox urging temperate measures to strengthen the constitution. Mentions varied plans by Pitt era allies, peerage abuses, and elections. A Woolwich artillery mutiny was quelled after incendiary notices caused alarm, with a rewards pledge by non commissioned officers and swift council actions.
From London May 27 report notes the Emperor’s signing of Prussian acts amid Verona revolt and French setbacks. It highlights April 13 as the date of revolt, Croats and Hungarians retaking Verona, and Buonaparte’s precarious position with Laupoux in Tyrol. Dispatches also cite Tsarist troop mobilization on Vienna’s frontier.
Reports from Falmouth Plymouth and Portsmouth describe sailors returning to duty after a naval disturbance. A grand Dock procession displays loyalty to officers while Calypso and Argus sail westward. Rioting in Gosport and Portsmouth prompts mayoral intervention, constables sworn in, and troops under arms to preserve order amid tense conditions. Dover notes a heavy fringe near sloops Racoon and Fairy and French gun boats.
The King grants Sir Joan Jervis as Baron Jervis and Earl of St Vincent with male heirs, and elevates Charles Thompson and William Parker to Baronet. Horatio Nexson named Knight Companion of the Bath. Also lists average sugar price and multiple bankruptcy and dividend notices with surrender and distribution dates.
Ireland Dublin May 14 Woure appointed to command the Kildare Militia in place of the Duke of Leinster. May 20 Adjutant-General's Office General Orders authorize swift militia action to disperse tumultuous assemblies and protect lives and property. Sunday morning government reports show 60 United Irishmen parties seized in Strand Street as militia and Yeomenry act.
A mad dog incident in Monkstown precedes a report of a defunct servant’s papers listing over 200 assassination targets, starting with a local gentleman. In Kinnegad area eight Defender suspects are captured, one a deserter trained by malcontents. Tyrrell captures a Baltinoran Captain and another lieutenant. Wicklow Militia shoot two Defenders at Carbery, with other insurgents wounded. A masked marauder is killed by the army near Edenderry and his body displayed as an example for planting the Tree of Liberty.
In Belfast the Monaghan Militia men formed a loyalty declaration to be signed by Serjeant and Corporal per company. The Northern Star refused publication. Men then attacked the Star Office at noon, breaking windows and destroying type and presses. Inhabitants have raised funds to reimburse the publishers.
A man from Bandon named Henry Hunter was arrested in Athlone for attempting to induce a serjeant of the North Cork Militia to become an United Irishman. He was moved to Rostemmon Gaol with a small Loyal Athlone Yeoman Cavalry escort. He carried the United Trifimen's Test and a number of songs. Mullingar notes widespread break-ins by banditti of Defenders targeting gentlemen and farmers homes, arms, and money, with many offices and dwellings burned when confronted.
In the House of Commons on May 22 the Attorney General presented a bill to indemnify magistrates and others active in preserving public peace and suppressing insurrection. He moved to allow introduction of a bill to prevent reducing the army from duty, imposing pains and penalties on anyone who attempts to desert or disobey officers, or alienate soldiers from duty, with possible death for delinquents without benefit of clergy.
Reports from Paris describe Council of Five Hundred debates on security and popular unrest. Dumolard demanded information on events and safety measures. the Directory and police were praised for vigilance. Notes cover Lisbon courier, Aranjo, Lawignan’s release, and the abrogation vote on immigrant parents in public office. Also recorded are changes in deputies, the lot drawing, Venice minister’s expulsion, and Picheoru’s presidency. Geneva peace preliminaries and Admiral Richery’s Brest arrival are noted.
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