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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 02, 1796
Page
3
Members weigh a plan to strengthen internal forces amid invasion worries. Wilberforce and Sheridan clash over ministerial conduct and the country’s safety. Lords discuss cavalry expansion, taxation on horses, and training, while Pitt pledges protections for officers and adjusts provisions.
The sessional notes describe a bill penalizing sending unfit horses, with Mr Pitt named as involved. Sheridan attacks the measure as novel and dangerous, urging delay for country consideration. The Chancellor of the Exchequer supports postponing the second reading to allow full scrutiny. The bill is read first time, ordered printed, and set for second reading tomorrow. Adjourned at ten.
Yesterday the royal party arrived from Windsor at the Queen’s house for a levee lasting about an hour. Presentations included Dr. Contrikson of Oxford, Col. Lexox, and Capt. Purzre to the Swiftsure. News also covers a London East India House court on stock capital increases, parliamentary discussions, naval squadrons, and a Leicester-square gambling-house raid with both English and French detainees.
Shipping report notes the Regulator taken by the French at Table Bay near Labradore. The Amphion wreck was moved nearer the shore at Plymouth and may be brought alongside the jetty. A war news update mentions Spain declaring war on England and Portuguese and Spanish mobilizations. Local robberies in Cambridge and Brentford are described with details of locked doors and attempted entries.
A new performer made his debut at the theatre yesterday evening in the role of Young Nordil in Howe's tragedy Douglas. The production showcased the actor's promise in a demanding part.
The three elder Printesses and other royal figures attended the theatre last night to view the comedy Get Married and the farce Lock and Key. The audience gave unanimous, heartfelt applause, with Silver flow in every part of the house as their Majesties watched with attention and evident affection.
Murray Report for Ocrozen details nationwide wheat crops abundant yet misaligned with flour prices. Seed season praised while field mice damage eastern districts persists. Norfolk and Suffolk see decent turnip crops. hay price up due to drought. Stock scarce and pricey with prices listed for mutton beef and pork. distillery demand boosts store hogs.
Reports from Gloucester and Severn river towns describe a prolonged drought ending a fruitful rains period. Mills lack sufficient water, coal supplies press on markets, and Newport coal reaches the trim Canal with hopes of easing higher river prices. A bounty could spur ventures amid scarcity.
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