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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 02, 1793
Page
2
The poem reveres isle landscapes and seascapes with vivid imagery of verdant trees, clifftops, streams, and rustic hospitality. It laments storms and dangers at sea while wishing ongoing peace, beauty, and festive cheer for travelers and residents alike.
Postscript notes stock prices and financial terms, then reports dispatches from Lord Hoon. It details arrivals of troops from Naples and Spain to Toulon, no immediate threat from Republicans, General O Haga with Gibraltar regiments at Toulon, Maubeuge’s siege, and French and Austrian actions near Maubeuge with captured guns and prisoners. Headquarters of the Duke of Yous at Menta noted with no major changes.
The Hanover Packet left Lisbon on September 16 with four ships of the line two frigates and several transports carrying Portuguese troops and expected to sail next day. A State Carriage is built for Sir Gyrpert Bntier the British Ambassador to Louis XVII. The embassy equipment is described as splendid and funded from the Civil List. Three regiments ordered from Gibraltar to Toulon are Royal Scots Royal In Beck and grit. Sir James Dean AMSTEWART will command three cavalry regiments to Toulon. General Dunpas will command troops from Ireland. General Lane of the Coldstream arrived at Dover ill in a port-chaise, after returning from Ostend. He has been seriously indisposed and returns to England at the Duke of York’s request.
The Sept 23 sitting orders Perrin to prison on embezzlement and army purchase abuse. André Dumont reports daily plots against the Republic with arrests of Leftress Letrang Riaud Hulé and others about 40 people. Abbé Laéa tier fled as conspirators hide treasure and opposition ties surface.
In a private letter from Bristol dated October 41, the writer reports restored peace after a late dispute. A party of horse and two footmen arrived, tolls on the Bridge are to be removed, and the mob damaged the Guildhall and Council House with several casualties since Tuesday.
Dispatch notes troops marching from across southern France toward the siege of London. The Paris papers dated the 25th mention the trial of the Queen of France had not yet begun.
Sunday evening near Morwich Alderman Harvey of St. Clements was jolted when a stone caused a coachman to fall. The horses bolted and overturned the carriage. Harvey broke his thigh but is recovering. The coachman sustained minor injuries.
Friday last Nathan and John Nichols both of Falkenham were committed to Ipswich gaol by Capel Lott Esq. Nathan charged with the willful murder of his daughter Sarah Nichols on the 14th instant and John with aiding and abetting in the same murder.
A hurricane battered the Grantham, delaying mail from Tortola to Falmouth. The crew fought to control the vessel as Livestock were lost and wrecks littered nearby shores. The Grantham later reported meeting Hebbuts and Orion, with ships scattered across Tortola and Norman's Island.
Marquis Townswext reviewed West Middlesex Leicestershire and East York Militia near Yarmouth with General Johnston. Royal North Gloucestershire Militia tested a new drill under Major-General Grenville near Roborough Camp. A Rathbone Place milliner’s fire consumed stock but caused no deaths. Kent hop planter Mr Asuenst harvested vast acreages. Duke of Noxxorlx added 2090 oaks at Worksop. Lewes Cliff Fair sold ewes and ewe lambs at high prices. Lincolnshire burglars plundered Fairfax Johnston’s Horncattle house, stealing goods and a horse. An Agriculture Board circular anticipates improved island-wide farming data and a national agricultural society formation begins in Essex with a Chelmsford meeting. Lord Petre chairs. Filmer Honeywood proposes a county committee. subscriptions open at local banks.
Several ships of war sail westward as a fleet arrives, with many vessels from Jamaica Barbadoes and the West Indies listed among arrivals and departures for the River and the Downs. Market quotes show stocks and bonds with various premiums and rates, along with lottery and bank notes updates.
Yesterday morning drafts arrived and one regiment was in garrison in Cork as they prepare to embark on five ships. The force presence indicates a planned service mobilization with ships and personnel listed for departure.
The Hannibal with 74 guns from Jamaica arrives after a nine week voyage under convoy. the remaining Jamaica fleet sails after a wind shift while the Howey fleet, including the Druid and Heroine, anchors in the Sound. The Hannibal nearly ran aground near Scilly in darkness amid fears of French forces, with most merchantmen continuing to Bristol Channel.
Plymouth reports the Tremendous man of war one of the Black Joke luggeres departed for Torbay aboard the Spider caster and the Druid frigate on a cruise setting sail from Plymouth.
This morning Admiral Sir John Jarvis hoisted his flag on board the Bove Manor War, a 98 gun ship commanded by Capt Otway. The Earl of Effingham arrived from Jamaica after parting convoy and Eclips Colville from Guernsey bound for Rotterdam.
On Wednesday last the house of Mr. John ston of Horncastle Lincolnshire was broken open and robbed of a large quantity of plate. Monday night Mr. Bradford of Watling street was stopped on Finchley Common by a single highwayman who robbed him of three guineas and some silver.
A daughter was safely delivered to the Duchess of Montrose at Buchannan Scotland. The previous day Lady P. J. Thellufon, Efq. reported a fine birth.
Marriages announced at St George's Hanover Square include D Chandier of Bruton Street marrying Miss Attwick, and Jmes Jackson of Bedford Square marrying Miss Bruce Chitholm of Seymour Street. Obituaries note the death of Nathaniel Lister at Armitage Park after a long career in Parliament. Elizabeth Parrant, sister of the late Geoffrey Lee Farrant, dies in Doctors Commons. John Grifling of Ludgate Hill and Rev William Downs D D are listed among recent deaths. also Henry Hart, counsel at law, dies in Townsend Street Dublin.
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