14 Nov 1796
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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 14, 1796
Page
1
Disturbances arose in the city as restless factions sought to exploit expulsion of religious from convents. Guards were called out and the garrison reinforced by a regiment of Chasseurs to restore order and maintain security.
In the der Löx of thejzoth an odd advertisement presents Lord Manmeszgxx as keeper of a Paris hotel. Sigur Harris runs Hotel Grange Batehere, flaunting a new motto and boasting mirrored rooms, heated tubes, and a salon for diplomacy. The notice lists elaborate culinary and pastry services and notes four confidential men aiding telegraphically with Hurry and Gauchy coffee houses and the Club of Clichy.
The government announces a recent act creating a force of sixty thousand men ready on short notice to join local militias. Enrollees will serve up to twenty days within their counties, paid per day, with family support provision. No further service unless invasion occurs, then voluntary extra service possible.
An account details a large hunting field near Workingham with 60 to 70 horsemen pursuing a fox across copse and parkland. The chase spans multiple covers to Warfield and Warfield Park, ending with a fatal finish after an hour and forty minutes as the fox is killed amid pursuits and expert riding. The piece also notes disturbances in Ireland and a Proclamation by the Lord Lieutenant and Privy Council condemning treasonable activity and armed plots.
A lengthy advertisement extols Dr Bredum’s Nervous Cordial as vastly superior to gums and balsams, claiming it restores strength, relieves fatigue, nerves, and female debilities. It cites numerous testimonials from Susannah Hardy and others, lists distributors across cities, and offers bottles in varied sizes with pricing.
In a daring night raid, Imperialists landed on the left bank near Andernach and Coblentz, seized Bacharach batteries, killed guards, and pressed toward Mainz. General Championet repulsed them at Koblenz, taking 200 prisoners. Kleber and Bernadotte resisted with heavy losses. About 700 to 800 regained the right bank, while Kray and Neuwied were also compromised. 560 prisoners were sent to Coblenz and Cologne. The Duke of Brunswick left for Berlin as Prussian guarding plans shifted.
This week in the West Indies reports a sally on Toumara post by a large force repulsed with losses. Hippolite, a principal leader, was killed. Major Brown with 150 troops and Myres's Rangers held the position. 506 attackers likely perished or fled. Additional Caribs and brigands surrendered at various posts. Owia road nearly finished.
At about two to three o'clock on Thursday morning fire was discovered at the Abbey corn-mill owned by Mr Thomas Dowling in Winchester. The flames rapidly grew, endangering silk mills owned by Messrs Sheatons and nearby houses. Northamptonshire Militia and local residents fought the blaze, preventing further spread and saving surrounding buildings and neighbourhood.
The House met, the Speaker reported Royal Assent to the Armed Yeomanry Bill and the Earl of Westmeath’s Divorce Bill. Mr Currin urged a solemn inquiry into county outrages, resisting an extended adjournment while seeking public justice and a timely inquiry before the next meeting.
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