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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 04, 1791
Page
4
The Weekly Remarks delayed engrossed by foreign intelligence as royal happenings unfold. King hunts in Windsor forest and royal birthday observances at Windsor. Duke of York prospects, finances, and grand establishment discussed amid London society and Parliament.
The new comedy Note-RIETY by Mr Reynollps opened at Covent Garden with a London setting. Whimsical characters led by Ned Nominal and his Irish valet Brunper O’Wuack drew strong laughs, though some scenes and acts lagged. the Prologue by Merry surprised, and Andrews' Epilogue delivered with deft wit under Lewis’s performance.
Attorney Evans gathered two seamen at Bow Street to sign depositions accusing Captain and Mate of the Neptune Botany Bay of wilful murder against convicts John Rogers and Patrick MDonald. Witnesses describe flogging, dehydration, and death, with accounts of brutal treatment and widespread neglect aboard during the Botany Bay voyage. Depositions to be sent to Admiralty Solicitor Dyson for Lords consideration.
A comic sketch of Notoriety drew praise for its clever novelty and strong performances. The pocketstick incident sparked hearty reception, with actors preserving notoriety through witty dress and scenery. Managers valued the production and the author received warm acknowledgements for the piece.
A Wednesday night report notes the mail bag from Ashford to Maidstone was lost after the carrier left the horse. It is unclear whether the bag was stolen while the rider was off the horse or dropped during the halt.
In Waterford on October 24 His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant left Curraghmore and arrived at the Earl of Ormond's in Kilkenny where he was welcomed with respect and attention. Two companies of the 43d regiment stood guard though he declined the show of courtesy. The Countess of Worst MoreELAND accompanies him and expresses satisfaction at the polite attentions received. The Lord Chancellor was seen in Kilkenny on Sunday en route to Dublin.
Port records show the Ester Maria with Smith arriving from Baltimore for Amsterdam Phoenix and London. The Chesterfield with Oak sails for London.
Shipping news lists arrivals and sailings with many vessel names and origins. From Cork and Waterford depart from Virginia Newfoundland London and Archangel among others. Rye and Dover harbor reports show several ships bound for Africa Europe and the West Indies with dates in November and notices of damage and captains. A Daphne frigate moves northward and pilots remain with Swift. No ship in the Downs by November 6.
Saturday reports list The Heiress with Sir Clement Fint and a cast including Mr. Benfley Lord Gayvnie and Miss Pape at Drury Lane. Also Kiyo Henry the Fourth with Mr. Kemble and Mrs. Quickly at the same house. Covent Garden offers Notoriety by Levis with Love in a Camp and the Hichtanp Rekx in its bill.
Marriages are recorded in Sherchim and Coventry including William James Stephens to Mary Peck Roberts and Joseph Soden to Sarals Vale. Died Reverend Daniel Chandler aged in Hampton. other obituaries note Rev William Henry Davison and Rev Mr Lunn of Cambridgeshire. Financial listings show various bonds, stock quotes, and Navy related prizes.
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