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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 30, 1797
Page
2
The text describes June 1764 events celebrated with thanks to the Crown, marking naval victories and national rejoicing. It notes the potential public demonstrations, the perceived benefits to security, and ministers plans to reduce future expenditures by avoiding a supplementary militia if a Dutch threat recedes.
A London Gazette update notes new correspondence with the French commissioners at Lisle to be laid before Parliament. It reports the royal family’s movements to Bushey Park and Buckingham House, and describes Windsor to Hampton Court travel by Prince William and Princess Sophia of Gloucester. It mentions large fund subscriptions for Admiral Duncan’s widows and relatives, and a rumor of 25,000 pounds raised. Also noted are Frankfort reports on Craufurd’s illness, naval dismantling at Brest, Burke letters about domestic affairs, and political tensions between the two great parties
King reviews royal procession after breakfast at the hospital, boarding the Royal Charlotte Yacht with Prince and Princess of Wales nearby. The fleet, including the Mary and Augusta, cheers from shore and ships as the King departs in a fanfare of colours and salutes.
The drama notes Mrs Sippons in the role of Jabella in the Fatal Marriage with praised nuance and authority. Her voice and range are commended though occasional lapses in emotion were observed. The review also touches on other stage details and a sermon at Clapham Church in support of naval families.
Brigadier General MaIxanD gains command at St Domingo with local rank of Major General. General Simcoe to succeed Governor Presico r as Chief of British settlements in America. News notes a Jersey duel and a court tale of an English officer and a French emigrant, plus fortunes and legacies of Admiral Mureau and the Athol estate.
From forthright dispatches in the Channel Fleet action and Moorish privateering reports, ships seek port as the Flyings Fish Cutter and the Furet privateer are noted. The Triton frigate and vicinity pursue coasting prizes while the Dutch prizes Circe Monmouth Ardent Lancaster Belliqueux Adamant sail into Sheerness. The Channel Fleet hunts near Maker and Torbay as Duncan’s fleet returns with up to thirty ships.
Beaconsfield May 26 1795 amid a veteran toast scene. discussion of Public Affairs. The letter praises Me Krine and Erfeine and critiques the ministry and opposition. It laments lack of coherence and calls for reform or a new governance approach in Europe.
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