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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 28, 1798
Page
2
A fragment from parliamentary proceedings describes a message presented to both Houses concerning Nelson and royal support for air services. Lords and Commons united in approving the address urging the king’s gracious intention to be carried into effect. Elgin and Dagafries took oaths and the session adjourned to ten.
Fragmentary OCR notes show the House of Commons discussing duties on the road and colonial revenue. A committee chaired by Mr Hobart considers supply duties, with references to dates in March and June, and mentions of Pensigns and ongoing approvals, reflecting late 18th century parliamentary procedure.
Yesterday morning their Majesties and the four Parkeisses arrived from Windsor. A Court ceremony at Buckingham House and a levee at St James's Palace are described along with naval greetings from Capt. Nimman of the Mermaid. Letters from Aleppo warn of Buonaparte’s army and plagues. Stock Exchange notes show no defaulters in November accounts. Paris journals discuss Continental war plans and Directory intrigues. A hunt scene ends in tragedy as a deer drowns after a long pursuit. An Irish arrest and Dublin trial are reported.
The distorted text hints theatre movant Dan in fled a dispute and was honoured a second time amid a considerable agreement or move end.
The Wednesay night performance of the Stranger AMi featured Furtei of the Spas Chile in her fifth appearance as Paton. She portrayed the County in a comic role with a spirited but not fully distinct voice, earning a well received reception from a crowded audience.
The Court of Directors fixed voyage dates for ships bound to East India destinations. Graves end and Downs schedules place ships for Bengal, Bombay, China, and St Helena with sailings in January February and March. Officers named include Captain Gace BinkAweee and Mawting, with adjournment to Wednesday next.
A foreign vessel struck rocks off Felickstow and sank near Suffolk coast. The crew perished in view of shore observers who could not help. Debris included butter casks raw hides and military hats. ship believed Dutch bound for France.
Reports of British ships off Egypt to blockade Alexandria, promotions in the Royal Navy, and various curious notices. Captain Mansy promoted to Post Captain as the Loxns of the Anwinarty move. the Indian Company plans an Asiaic Museum in Lead-onhall Street. a spoof letter about soft soap from rings prompts editor replies. humorous anecdotes about a Baronet and a dentist.
Law report details a former Rule to show cause why proceedings should not be stayed. Bowes and Robinson concern a Messenger of the Commissioners of Bankrupts delivering a horse and six pigs. The commission was superseded, Bowes refused restitution, and arguments concern value and condition of the horse, with references to affidavits and prior trade. The matter is referred to Mr. Lowen for further action. Lord Kenyon and others discuss restitution and timelines.
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