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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 01, 1800
Page
4
A fragment from Copenhagen dated the 23rd discusses court debates over returning a courier and warns that peace talks may affect maritime relations. It questions whether Denmark’s port actions signal hostilities and questions an armed neutrality plan.
A Lifton letter, carried to Falmouth, outlines French peace proposals through Portugal. It notes that money is not demanded and describes an offensive and defensive alliance with equal privileges, with Portugal seeking peace if terms align with English treaties. Some propositions cannot be complied with.
A flag of truce arrived at the Downs from Fluthing via a Dutch officer who briefed Admiral Lipwrpe x before sailing to Fluthing By the Lisbon. Aug 2 outward fleet reached Lisbon Aug 4 fleet from the Mediterranean arrived. Cadiz is blockaded with neutral ships unloaded free and others needing passports from the officer in the Mediterranean. A Dublin letter notes Cadiz orders blocking consignments from neutral vessels. The 38th Regiment of Foot is listed among the forces referenced.
Reports describe intensified armament along the coast, fortifications strengthening at Groberg and nearby cities, flying artillery kept ready, and additional manpower for powder stores. Romney drops anchor near Sopnenberg while Lord Waitworth dines aboard. trade remains uninterrupted and Baltic-bound ships proceed with neutral cargo.
The report celebrates the safe arrival of the Duke of Kent in England after a period abroad. It praises his character, notes his debts and decision to seek residence in America to liquidate them, and argues his presence would foster unity in Ireland and Britain while outlining royal dispatches and naval movements connected to British interests.
A garbled OCR readout references ships and captains with incomplete phrases. Mentions a vessel on a voyage toward a mouth location and an associated captain, but key names, dates, and places are unreadable. The text hints at tonnage and a Copenhagen connection but lacks coherent details or actions.
His Majesty accompanied by the Prince and Princesses visited Stacie Rooms then Upway meeting the Duke of Kent on the road. The Prince of Wales arrived at Gloucester Lodge in the afternoon while Earl Pow arrived last night. The Shropshire Militia, under their Colonel, was drawn out this morning to welcome their Commander with three cheers. A Danish vessel with French property bound for Altica was brought in yesterday.
The article argues that if France’s proposals are correct Portugal cannot comply or remain independent. A French alliance would ruin Portugal’s trade, invite sea power coercion, and allow forced loans. It warns Paris could justify troops into Lisbon and threaten internal order, while Goa could become a strategic French base in India and Britain seeks control of other distant posts.
Fragmentary note praises Brive Officers for zeal and abilities in pursuing perfection. The text is garbled with repeated phrases and punctuation. No clear date, place, or event is identifiable.
A condensed report notes extensive imports into Great Britain in August 1809 including 268,000 bushels of oats, 2,800 tons of rye, 268,000 tons of wheat, and 4360 ships carrying cargoes of approximately 200 tons burthen each. The overall value at British markets reached about 10,495,900 pounds sterling, with shipments from various ports totaling across multiple sources. The article highlights the large scale of grain and provision arrivals, reflecting a substantial supply for the nation.
Dublin authorities report Major Line led a party to arrest robbers who fled toward Dublin. On Genther's recommendation, three obtained passes to England. A court martial considered charges. One captive offered to reveal arms caches. Major ERS seized traitors and found five muskets in a noble farmer's possession, with an unusual crucifix defense recorded.
In a Ports mouth publication the Dockyard artificers denounce rioting and property damage. They pledge to refrain from producing butter and milk unless market prices rise, signaling calm while warning against price manipulation and unrest.
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