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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 19, 1796
Page
4
In the House of Commons the Chancellor of the Exchequer moved that the paragraph in His Majesty's Speech concerning an invasion be set for consideration by a committee. The Militia Bill was read a first time and ordered to be read a second time tomorrow. Adjournment followed.
Postscript lists stock prices at one o clock and arrivals from Petersburg and Stockholm. It notes the Swedish royal wedding to the Russian Alexandra, and provides military rumors from Europe, including Monze, WuRMSER, Archduke Charles, and various movements on the Rhine and Mantua, plus court ceremonies and naval items at Portsmouth and harbors.
Fragmented text describes a commander retreating with troops and baggage while peasants surround his army from all sides. The garbled phrasing hints at military maneuvers and encirclement but lacks clear names, dates, or locations for a firm event.
In Suabia Steckau is reportedly held by Austrian forces while Breach columns commanded by Moreau Ferino retreat toward Huningen through Furfenbergh. Austrians are said to have seized sizable magazines at Steckau and other Swabian locations. Imperial troops occupy Bregenz and Lindau.
Brancefort dispatches report moment intelligence that AkcupuxKe crossed the Rhine near Plittersbergh in Suabia, indicating a German front development during the conflict.
A brief note presenting a comparative view of duties for the year ending October 16, 1795. The document lists totals from that year to contrast with other periods, reflecting tax assessments and revenue figures in a formal fiscal summary.
At a General Court the Directors resolved to grant Sir John Kennaway Bart an annuity of 500l for 175 years from Michaelmas last if he lives. The Court discussed shipping matters and approved remuneration plans for ship commanders, to be paid in Company Bonds with five percent interest. Details ensure commanders remain secure in privileges and cover voyage settlements and provisions.
Shipping notices from Plymouth and Portmouth detail arrivals and detachments. The Hope from Jamaica reports loss of the head of a crew, while the Danish ship Jonge Jacoba from Cette is detained. Several Royal Navy ships including Cyane and Overyfel, with forts and convoys, are noted, along with arrivals and public notices in Cowes and deals aboard ships. The document also records births, deaths, and financial market figures such as stock prices and exchange bills.
The discussion centers on remuneration rather than remittance of payments to commanders and property interests. Alderman Lyspincron cites hardship from a 3000 guineas payment for his son in law's command, while amendments to adjust remuneration were proposed and debated, then withdrawn. The motion to uphold the General Court resolutions passes, with further motions on oath, penalty, and bond also carried.
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