21 Nov 1800
Page 1
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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 21, 1800
Page
1
A fragmented 18th century page shows book listings and notices for novels like A Night in Hell and The Castle of Dowmats, plus spellings and prices. It also contains medical ad copy for Spilsbury’s Antiscorbutic Drops and letters praising their effects, with references to London and Edinburgh merchants and multiple sellers.
An extract recounts Charles Sturt’s dramatic escape aboard a small boat from the Cambrian frigate action near Plymouth in September 1800. It describes a perilous flood of near capsizing, the boat’s crew, and Sturt’s desperate decision to cut away masts and leap into the sea to reach Weymouth, with vivid but fragmentary details of sailors, boats, wind, and sea conditions. The narrative emphasizes the moment of risk, Sturt’s leadership, and the voyage’s perilous outcome as he clung to life at sea.
A mariner recounts hours in the open water near Portland Race, battling raging swells after his boat upset. He describes early efforts to survive, near drowning, the loss of gear, and bold attempts to signal passing ships before rescue by Colonel Jackson and Weymouth authorities. Royal acknowledgments followed his safe return.
The court considers a rule to file a criminal information against Rev. Beaver for alleged wrongs. Mentioned are Major Payne and letters deemed a challenge, with the court previously discharging a related rule. The narrative shifts to other parliamentary motions including petitions, poor relief for Edinburgh, and supply estimates for the navy and prison services.
The court heard a fragmented transcript with minimal evidence. The plaintiff testified the defendant insulted them, while the judge emphasized justice for individuals and the community. Verdict: Plaintiff damages 501.
The House of Lords discussed the Bill for repeating the Duties on Heaps, after it was brought up from the Commons and read a first and second time. The Bills on the table were read through their stages and adjourned to Monday.
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