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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 10, 1796
Page
4
In London the House of Commons meets this day to resolve itself into a committee. The session focuses on parliamentary procedure and upcoming business items as members prepare for debate and voting on key motions.
The document reports the safe arrival of the Homeward-Bound Jamaica fleet, under convoy by the Jupiter and other warships, expected to be in the Downs later today. It notes stock prices this day at one o'clock and confirms satisfaction with the voyage.
A Feenen frigate of 40 guns has been captured in America and carried to Halifax by Sir James Murray's squadron. The report notes the ship’s armament and the new location under British control.
The Nobleman chosen by His Majesty to go to France as Ambassador Extraordinary will depart Hampshire to London, then head to Paris. He travels with two secretaries, one public and one private, and will kiss the King's hand upon appointment. If negotiations succeed, his establishment may be enlarged.
A bill to regulate the militia and make the establishment more effective will be brought into Parliament. A meeting at Mr Pitt s house yesterday included several Noblemen and gentlemen who are colonels of militia regiments.
Reports from Falmouth, Lisbon, and Margate recount Admiral Richery’s destruction of several ports, prize captures, and ongoing chase of French frigates. News of Moreau’s retreat, Austrian pressures, and political upheaval in France accompany local bread prices, militia movements, and a murder trial linked to a coach robbery in Yarmouth.
A third benevolent character from the Jew debuts at Drury Lane under the patronage of the author. Mr Dowron’s performance shows feeling and discrimination though comic scenes falter and audience applause disrupts climactic moments. Miss Farrin as Eliza Rarelife draws praise for refined, lively portrayal while the ballet Parisser garners strong admiration.
Ship news reports several vessels on shore or damaged near Chichester and Stokes Bay. The Henrietts Coppinger from Ste Croix to Copenhagen feared lost. Scarthingwell Green from Petersburgh to Hull on shore near Sefka Reef Balre. Hebe Lorne from Petersburgh to Grange mouth to Gothenburg for damage. Dover sighting of a brig founder near Land's End. Weather and naval movements include privateer Vengeance retaken, squadron under Sir J B Warren at sea, and multiple arrivals at Plymouth and Portsmouth with transports and warships. The Danish ship Hemistrag grounded near Chichester. Jamaica fleet and convoy news through Deal and Dover.
Parreed announces several marriage notices from Boston Lincolnshire to Bucklersbury London and Bungay Suffolk with other unions including Oxford and Bishopsgate. Obituaries note Hon Frances Mary Egerton at Bath age ninety three and Sir Archibald Grant at Monymusk amid late listings. Stock prices and a note on India Stock also appear along with a painted advertisement from Walter at Paintence House Square.
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