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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 05, 1791
Page
3
Whitehall dispatches from Madras describe the 1791 siege of Bangalore and Pettah, detailing expeditionary moves from Vellore to Colar and Oufcottah, Floyd's failed raid, and Moorhouse's death. The letter notes Tippoo's cautious defense, the surrender of forts, and plans to join with Nizam force for further assault on Seringapatam.
General Sir Cornwallis reports from Camp at Venkettigherry and Fenketegherry detailing a westward advance toward Seringapatam. He describes delaying tactics against Tippoo, a junction with Nizam’s cavalry, a 15,000 to 16,000 strong horse force, and plans to transport stores, with aims to assault the enemy capital before the rains. He notes diplomacy with Tippoo, alliances with the Nizam and Marathas, and praises the British troops led by Maxwell, Skelly, Suart, and Medows while urging continued support from allied powers.
Friday morning observers note the French govern ment has transformed Senegal into a thriving colony with extensive trade with Moori and Negroes along the river. A healthy garrison and improved hospital supply reduce mortality, while a compare with English holdings highlights potential gains if Treasury had supported Sackville’s plan. A Bristol proposal suggests converting Cuays into floating docks to aid shipping and reduce tide damage.
Sporting Intelligence notes sweepstakes and events at a Turspay meeting with detailed horse entries. Names include Lord Grosvenor, Prince of Wales, Fitzwilliam, Barrymore, and Bedfor d. Several two year olds and three year olds race for purses, with entries like Vermin, Fortitude, Media, and Lothario. Also reports betting odds and withdrawals, plus a Norfolk bishop’s secretary announcement and a Essex widow’s death notice.
Yesterday at Bow Street Mr Justice Bonn dealt with several cases. William Dicock was committed for re-examination on a charge of obtaining money under false pretences from John Looseley by posing as a servant to John Rofe. Susan Cooken was committed for trial for robbing Charles Coxalter of a watch two guineas in gold and a satin waistcoat. William Lanwurence, keeper of the Bath Hotel, was charged with keeping a disorderly house. two young women allegedly robbed him of a gold watch and other items. A young man accused by Miss Smith of stealing her watch was re-examined, with a pawnbroker recalling selling the watch. Robert Kelly was committed for re-examination for obtaining a single-horse chaise under false pretences with intent to steal.
A St Anns Soho dress regulation borrowed from St Pauls Covent Garden. A pawn broker in Baker’s Row Moorfields found a coat pledge and a letter detailing a house robbery plan. The thief was arrested by a magistrate and committed to New Prison. About two hundred convicts to be released from Woolwich within six weeks.
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