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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 12, 1796
Page
4
An early session debate urges a bill to mirror a prior failed measure in the House of Peers. A notice signals a Seamen number move for 1796. An embargo order blocks Genoa ships entering or leaving British ports, with strict cargo protections and directives from Treasury and Admiralty.
The House plans a Committee of Supply and reports on militiamaning, fleet movements, and berichts from Quebec. Adm Ricueny sorties and veers toward the West Indies while the Pearl frigate reportedly arrives. several royal visits and appointments are noted, with commentary on French concerns and emigre activity.
A council held at Downing Street announced Lord Mauméssury’s appointment as Ambassador Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to France. He will depart to Paris from Grenier’s Hotel, with Westey accompanying. The Privy Seal Commission is in place. negotiations in Paris are acknowledged as difficult and not soon concluded. The Navy Board reports circulation of Bills and possible fleet movements to Rochefort, with speculation on Admiral Ricouèy’s return and Newfoundland operations.
The theatre presentation of The Tragedy of the Grecian shows Ke mble and Sippons delivering refined performances amid an ornate production. The critique highlights Kemble's aging tyrant and Euphra’s dignified Duchess, noting moments of pathos and restraint while praising stagecraft and emotional impact.
A young actress, identified as 3s At Lincoln, debuted as Palmira in the tragedy Manomet. She showed symmetry and a pleasing voice with flaws in expression and action. Mr Harcrave, in Zapjan, displayed strong voice but limited suit to the role, while Mr Pore and Mr Murray's performances, especially as Shplock and Alcénor, drew praise and marked success for the cast.
A 250 ton ship named the Sally, from Jamaica, burned with crew aboard near Bristol on October 4. Tugged to safety by two local fishing sloops, distress calls noted severe wind and convoy movements from Portsmouth to the West Indies. Disaster followed heavy rains causing a river flood. a boy swept from a horse and drowned, along with two men.
Ricuery who led the French coast squadron near Newfoundland witnessed property losses at St Pierre. A Unicorn frigate report notes captures near Scilly and the Cayenne governor's party aboard a captured ship. A riot erupted at Chatham with Irish soldiers attacking marines at the Little George, inflicting severe wounds and prompting a town-wide guard and barracks detention.
Steve Lostex announces a lottery office at Cornhill opposite the Royal Exchange in London. Guaranties prize payments on demand for tickets in state and Englisly Grate lotteries with various ticket fractions and prompt prize payouts. Orders from all parts of the three kingdoms are faithfully and privately attended to, as if purchasers were present.
A collection of betrothal notices and obituaries from various places including Streatham Bedfordshire Gloucester and Glasgow. Names include Miss Kent Mrs Lewes Dr Meik Rev Josepha Peckford and Thomas Reid with dates and places such as Bishopsgate Chars Monymurk and Highgate. The items list brides grooms heirs and families across England Scotland and Ireland with archival tone.
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