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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 24, 1798
Page
4
A fragmented excerpt presents archaic rhetorical reflections on war and peace. It weaves images of battles, fear and scientific imagery with allusions to figures like Nexgow and Cu Athan, hinting at a martial pronouncement that peace will come as fleets unfurl and glory returns.
The Evening Mail reports stock prices at one o clock and celebrates the accession to the throne. It notes Hamburg mails and a Vienna message confirming Commodore Townshend’s success against the Mediterranean fleet. Reinforcements from Constantinople arrived, burning nearly 400 sail of vessels near Alexandria, and the French fleet in port faced renewed pressure. The report cites surveys of French leaders and ships, with other dispatches detailing Mediterranean conflicts and pauses in naval action.
The article reports on a monarch congratulating the Emperor of Russia on accession and promoting a minister to lieutenant general for a mission. It also notes a Rastadt dispatch claiming Prussian, French talks reject Rhine boundary and Budersh cession, urging repeal of a June declaration.
Morning mail from Duatre reports private letters describing Doris frigate guiding a fugitive French frigate into Sligo Bay. Letters from Dublin say Admiral Kinesminy at Cork had not heard of the French defeat when returning, but news arrived of a vessel fitting for Dark Harbour, likely one of the captured ships.
Report of yesterday's Drawing Room at St James's Palace for the King's Accession Anniversary, noting only the Dukes and Duchess in state and the Princess of Wales escorted by Colonel Tromas. Mentions results of European events, naval visits, suspected counterfeit money arrests, and public salary payments at the Lord Chamberlain's Office.
Royal message praises victory at the Mouth of the Nieupo over the enemy. It salutes Admiral Nelson and stresses God’s blessing, ministerial conduct, and national unity. The King promises continued protection and attention to London’s interests amid ongoing war.
A new pantomime at Covent Garden mixes mime song and dialogue in two parts. The first part is a serious grand ballet about lovers disappointments and happiness, while the second recalls Nelsons Victory with humour and epigrammatic songs. The production suits some tastes but drags for others. The overture and some solo passages are praised, though the overall piece is seen as uneven.
An annual subscription music meeting at Winchester opened on Wednesday evening with a concert at St John’s House. Saromon led. Pinto played with beauty. Asner led the Violoncello Hermes Ba. The performance drew noble and gentry attendance and was praised for unrivalled excellence and full audience satisfaction.
Sir Jourt Pannett travels to London to discuss Ireland's million pound loan while the Directory conceals recent French victory. The piece notes assaults on the press and recalls naval clashes, including Captain Bompank and the Ambuscade, with references to the La Refisance and Fishguard name change. A Robbery near Waterford to Waterford on the Munster Mail is mentioned.
Oct 2 reports Prymoure ships Phaeton 38 guns Captain Sropror Stag 32 guns Captain Yorne Ambuscade 32 guns Captain Jeng sailed from port last Saturday but bore up with the Channel Fleet back to Torbay. Sailed Suffisante maybe on cruise off Bus Island. Immortalité prize going to repair and upload stores. Oct 24 Prine Admiral Brineérz arrived at Spithead. Carbrian frigate captured La Ravanche privateer 46 guns and 140 men. Phaeton Niger Ambuscade Stag on cruise. Extract from Lowdonberry Oct 18: Warren’s squadron off Mouth of Lough Swivings awaiting weather. Also Dolphin Packet from Cuxhaven with specie and money. Deal and Yarmouth notes. Oct 21 Amelia frigate prisoner transfer. Wind shifts through Oct 24 25.
At Maidstone Fair on Wednesday a large cattle supply was shown, especially Welch breeds. Steers and maiden heifers sold 6d to 2d per pound lower than last year, with similar price declines seen in horses, sheep, and hogs. Prices remained firm for cows and calves despite overall market softness.
An extract from a Portsmouth officer’s letter dated off Ireland, 13 October 1798, reports the capture of the French commander’s ship Le Hoche after a three hour action. Our losses include killed and about 40 wounded, with Mr. Cutty losing a right arm and Mr. Correnny seriously wounded. Magnanime sustained heavy damage and two French frigates towed away. The writer notes being surrounded by nearly 100 French officers.
On Thursday the 18th at Tombt Rig to Mr. Wane Mercer Fairford Gloucestersh ire sisters. On Tuesday the 24th Infant Rev Wm Pagillon of Wymondham Norfolk to Miss Drake daughter of Rev Richard Crate of the same place. On Wednesday at Margate Sir Charles Ventris Field to Mrs Lill daughter of the late Sir Francis Head of Kent. On Wednesday last at St Luke's Chelsea James Faofey of Lynd Reds Norfolk to Miss Deaton of the same place.
On the seventeenth inft at Edinburgh David Callander Esq Becradet Meter Hollandeplerr A M L L L D broker of Sir John Callander Westertown NB Barte MP On Monday last at a big house in Upper Brook street Grosvenor square after a long and painful neess the Right Hon William Lord Bagot His Lordship is succeeded in his title and estates by his eldest son William now Lord Bagot On Saturday Jan at a very advanced see Field Marshal Studholme Hodgson He was Governor of Fort Augustus and Fort George in Scotland and Colonel of the sixth Regiment of Light Dragoons In rank he followed the Duke of Argyle and preceded the Marquis Townshend On Sunday last at Needham Suffolk Mrs Howorth wife of the Rev William Howorth of that place Yesterday bing a Holiday no Business calls done at the Stock Exchange.
Fragmentary notice listing names Loxmon Pringeoay J Walter Jun Paintine Hodss Squanr Bracke Ferars and publisher J Boxsor Salisbury square with address at Blackfriars Office. Communications for the paper to the Printer Tie.
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