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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 19, 1796
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text indicates a petition to the Earl of Scotland was heard in court. The fragmented items suggest legal pleadings or orders were discussed, with references to the Earl and a request or motion possibly regarding adjournment or placement on the table.
The session discusses the Militia Bill and its second reading. Treasury officials propose committing the bill for full consideration and aim to bring the new Militia Bill forward promptly. Critics urge more time for country gentlemen to review and plan. Adjournment notes potential unfunded debt proposals for Friday.
London reports a morning journey from Windsor to Kew and St James's Levee with royal presentations and promotions. General Simcoe submitted papers from Canada and a boundary map between Canada and the United States was discussed. A Cabinet dinner occurred at Earl Spencer's House in Whitall Yard.
Several ships report trouble off the coast including the Crown, the Betsey, and the Ambuscade with crews saved or ashore. The Lovely Louisa was captured and sent to France, while the Little Harry foundered and crew survived. A squadron of six sail of the line arrived at Plymouth awaiting the Duke of 98 guns.
A royal visit to Carlton House is noted with the Prince dining in, while the Princess was indisposed. A Court of Directors at India House swore Captain James Urmston to command the Sir Edeverd Hughes bound to the Cape, Madras and Bombay. Dispatches go to Sir W Hamilton. Lord Matmesaury travels to Paris as Minister Presipotentiary. Burke’s peace thoughts are reviewed with praise for its style and policy, while Napoleon’s position and Naples negotiations color ongoing European tensions.
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