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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 15, 1798
Page
2
Paris journals discuss Napoleonic tensions with Britain and France. They note cautious diplomacy at Raftagt, fear revolutionary ideas, and warn a perfidious peace could be worse than renewed hostilities, risking Europe’s stability and order.
The narrative reports suspected misidentifications of the ship Leander by French observers and notes exaggerated triumphs. It details proposed canal projects between the Red Sea and the Mediterranean, with 800 workers planned for the Humus to Suez link. Arrests in Rome target ex-prince Borchese and others amid Napoleonic-era intrigue and military movements toward Sicily. General Joubert arrives in Paris as sentiments shift on command in the Rhine armies. Military cautions and rumors abound of naval actions near Athfferdan and muttered orders against French vessels, with Bonaparte urged to treat Egyptians with restraint and unity. The piece concludes with mentions of Irish affairs and the return of Dro’Warsom to Paris.
The Covent Garden performance of Othello drew praise for its demanding portrayal and rich colour. Mr. Huppart, in his fourth stage appearance, showed a capable presence, though critics noted weaknesses in the Desdemona narration and enunciation.
A translated report notes the Chevalier o Almeipa minister of Portugal arriving from Bath with his intended bride and her brother. It also covers a thanksgiving service planned for Admiral Nelson’s late victory, Ipswich’s Freedom to Nelson, a local ball, and various political and economic notices in England. The piece touches on military resignations, land tax reforms, hops markets at Weyhill and Farnham, cheese prices, and a Methodist preacher’s doom-laden prophecy against France.
A fragmented verse letter recounts an orator’s flow about Westminster politics, liberty, and reform. It mentions Fox, Pitt, Ireland, Wales, and General opposition to despotism, with tirades against the press and calls for freedom, cautioning against treason and printing dangerous thoughts.
In London Gazette notices from October to August reports appointments and naval captures. John Marsh is named Commissioner of the Navy, replacing Joseph Hunt. Capt. Bartholomew James confirms the capture of the French privateer Le Francois near Malaga, with 23 men and 7 carriage guns aboard El Corfo. Lord Bridport forwards a privateer capture of Le Levrier, a 70-man French brig privateer armed for 160 guns, sailing from Rochelle. Also included are other communications among Bart St Vincent and Evan Nepean regarding these naval actions and a bankruptcy notice for Henry Ball of Lytham.
Nov 7 to Nov 26 notices show merchants and traders across Yorkshire Derbyshire Lincoln Manchester and Wakefield. Names include T Peirie Isaac Hi Henry Dale RK Stephenson J Leadley R H Price Zillah Fitch and Wm Burrows with trades ranging from merchant taylor tanner shopkeeper grocer milliner mercer.
News from Plymouth reports the Phaeton of 38 guns under Captain Storforp refitting after a Bay cruise, and the Danish Bonaventura with oil cargo also refitting after sea damage. Eight Irish seamen from the Glory of 8 guns face execution for mutiny and murder attempts aboard, with two others sentenced. The Dic medé of 50 guns and the Haerlems of 64 guns, under Captain Bratton, have arrived, with mutiny cases on the former ship under confinement.
Joseph Blackford faced charges for assaulting a guard and damning the king during a Sunday procession from St James's. After blows and a scuffle, he fled but was captured by Bow Street patrol. Levy from Exeter was detained on suspicion of forging an order of attorney for 141 pounds and remanded for further examination.
A journeyman miller from Dursley Glouestershire described as musical and mechanical, once made a violin and a barrel organ powered by a mill wheel. Recently he built an organ for Dugsley Church without help, noted for its fullness and melody.
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