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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 11, 1797
Page
2
Fragmentary Paris papers describe a Venice market in turmoil as the French prospect of Buonaparte looms. Scarcity pushes prices triple while buyers fear shortages and officials weigh controls amid a tense trade climate.
Reports from Milford list ships including the William Utherwood and the Eliga Wood retaken by Coburg cutters and reaching Leith. An Ene Air Balloon Metcalf is taken into Norway. A large Baltic merchantman Ar arcade arrives, with French colors displayed. London Packet arrives at Milford escorting a convoy to Falmouth.
Fragmented remarks discuss Admiral Duncan's return and the French Directory's influence, with reports of parliamentary adjournment, Jamaica unrest, and planned actions by General Mack in Italy. Messages mention Mantua disputes, Austrians under Archduke Josers, and potential insubordination of enslaved people. Preliminaries at Leoben are cited as violated and measures against UK officials debated.
Theatre page reviews contrast Mrs Abington and Mrs Asthetom performances. Comment on Beatrice Beatrice, Estonian setting, and efforts to revive talents after years away. praises Mrs Asthetom and Copper Captain of Mr Lewis, notes Cacofogo by Mr Wappy, and overall lively critique of stage etiquette and acting prowess.
A Westminster election anniversary gathering at Shakespeare Tavern Covent Garden drew several hundred attendees including Lord W Russert Lord R Spen cer Mr Exsxine Alderman Compe General Tarveton and Mr Fercuson. Mr Fox praised his House of Commons efforts lamented Ireland and Scotland and warned on liberty of speech while Mr Erskine and Mr Freeusox offered tributes in a cordial, polite conclave.
A historical commentary praises Admiral Duncan with high regard, noting his peerage in Ireland as a deserved tribute to his public services, while criticizing political figures like Lord Rokesy for proposing terms with France. The piece then shifts to chronicles of European rulers, military commands, and the French constitutional turmoil, highlighting the fragility of 1790s republics and the strategic outcomes in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Report from Havre de Grace notes severe disruption to commerce amid war uncertainty. Six months of stagnation have banks failing, bankruptcies rising, merchants unable to obtain cash, and supplies depleting. News of Lord Maitmesbury’s departure shocks markets. coffee exports vanish while cotton and other staples soar in price.
GISBALTAR reports a busy Spanish army in motion after a peace with Portugal. Encampments stretch across the ground with extensive artillery, tents, and equipage. Algeciras port shows vessels, privateers, and gun-boats at work as Royal Artillery additions are expected. About 1,000 men in force.
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