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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 31, 1799
Page
2
The House of Lords heard arguments on the slave trade issue. The examination was ordered refuted and the committee on the Slave Carrying Bill was postponed to Thursday. Adjourned to Monday.
A long Commons session revisited Mr Palmer's separation from the Surveyor General post and the Treasury deal. Pierrepoint led a committee inquiry into public benefits from Palmer's mail coach plan, arguing for full compensation while opponents cited breach of public faith.
Debates centered on Mr Palmer's pension and a patent bargain as critics argued the arrangement benefited him improperly. Speaker defended the agreement as prospective yet forfeitable for Palmer's misconduct in dealings with Mr White, Mr Wilson, and delays in letter delivery. Sheridan criticized Attorney General references and the case highlighted tensions between ministers, contractors, and constitutional stability. The House split, aiding Mr Pierregoins's motion and deferring the Budget to Wednesday.
London reports Paris papers show Allied successes not overstated and French panic rising. Desertions mount. four Cisalpine Directors flee toward Grendbie, one joins the Austrians. Helvetic Director kills himself. Paris factions struggle as government loses power and credibility.
Yesterday the King held a Levee at St James's Palace with few nobles present. Notables included Hon Artur Pacer arriving with his father Earl of Uxbridge, Capt Munpay an aide to General Fitzroy, and Mr Estcourt aided by the Earl of Derby. Afterward Pacett conferred with the King before he departed to Windsor. The Lady of Sir Gilpert Heathcote hosted a grand Marquis Bail in Grosvenor Square.
The May 11 and June 1 King’s Bench reports detail a Rule to show cause why an information should not be filed against Henry Hunt for challenging Lord Bruce the Marlborough Troop commander, with Garr ow Bond and Burroughs for the defense and Erfine Gibbs and Ferus for the defense. deliberation produced no rule absolute. Habeas Corpus is sought for William Kendrick accused of counterfeiting Danish coins. the pieces were found in a shop and deemed counterfeit currency. a certiorari is sought for depositions. In the June 1 session Mr. Stuart, Oracle proprietor, faces judgment over a misprinted paragraph about Shuttleworth. affidavits praise Stuart’s character and government support. the court commends Shuttleworth and directs further action via the Master, with cautions against compounding the matter.
The Paris Gazettes note the Spanish ambassador must quit Petersburgh within 74 hours after Madrid failed to acknowledge the Grand Master of Malta. The near King's Birthday spurs volunteer corps to complete parades as colours are presented by Ladies of society and duchess patrons. The Lord Mayor held a Wardmote at Butcher's Hall to elect an Alderman for Billingsgate. Sheriff Champion led with a majority over Leighton, who later withdrew.
The House discussed the Port of London improvement report and ordered printing and Wednesday consideration. Mr Rye sought accounts of government discounts on prompt payments for the Lottery, plus related papers. The Linen Yarn Duty Bill moved to commit and to be reported Wednesday, while Salt Duty Bill passed on third reading. East India Recruits Bill report deferred to Wednesday. committees granted leave to sit despite adjournment.
Copy of a letter to Evan Nepean informing the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty that a French lugger privateer, mounting guns and crew of sixty, was taken off the Scaw on the 26th and will return with the convoy from Eli near Bam. The issue lists bankrupts and dividends in Leeds, Yorks, and surrounding towns, including merchants, grocers, inn holders, and linen drapers, with dates in June and July. It notes an address from the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland via Leven High Commissioner expressing loyalty to the Crown.
Official report from the Army of Italy describes May battles along the Po and Tanaro. Moreau and Grenier divisions repelled Austrians after a Po crossing, with Gardanne and W. Ger forces pushing the enemy from Pedesto to Barlignana, resulting in 7–8 hundred prisoners, heavy casualties, and the drowning of over 2000 Ruffians. General Schubarff killed. General Colli replaces Querel. Gardaune promoted on the field.
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