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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 04, 1799
Page
2
News notes that private correspondence has been restricted until official dispatches arrived. General Aser cromisz entrenches at the peninsula southern tip awaiting reinforcements. Rumors of Dutch regiments joining the British are unfounded and the public is urged to distrust Texel correspondence.
The Channel Fleet of 39 line ships sailed from Torbay on Sunday evening and passed Plymouth on Monday forenoon with the West India and Lisbon fleets under convoy. Officers and messengers to the Duke of York were appointed, promotions announced, and a Court of Directors at the India House adjourned. News covers naval preparations, royal appointments, and the Texel expedition with details of landing, siege, and surrender progress.
A crowd gathers as expelled men are prepared to sail tomorrow. War boats from the Downs arrive in harbor while Vigilance gangers bring news of the Dutch fleet capture. The scene reflects tense maritime activity and official notices in a port setting.
On theRam gate about 11 o'clock the Vigilant lugger brought dispatches for Government claiming Admiral Mircuety has captured the Dutch fleet The ships prepared for cavalry are changed to infantry and about 4000 troops will embark tomorrow aboard His Majesty's ship Zrchy of 50 guns and assorted transports
The first division of the gth Light Dragoons marched in today, with the first division of the 15th expected to enter tomorrow and the remainder Thursday. Embarkation of both regiments is set for Thursday. A plan to send another infantry brigade to Holland via cavalry transports was pressed by Sir Ralph, while the infantry must wait for transports carrying the first division. The Prince of Wales presented colours to the 4th regiment of infantry on the Downs and gave a strong address. Mr Pitt, Mr Dunlap, and Lord Duarham attended.
A July 16 letter from Baltimore notes Cork Philadelphia and New York remain healthy and that several cities hope to avoid yellow fever. Hull captains report a six week voyage from Archangel and recount a devastating Sullens borough fire destroying 500 houses with about a dozen deaths, mostly boat industry workers. Liverpool Theatre receipts list principal benefits with amounts for Bannister Miss Leak Miss Mellon Mrs Wilda Mrs Ward Mrs Chapman Miss Murray and others at various sums.
This morning the King and attendants walked on the esplanade before breakfast. Princess Sophia and Queen accompanied by two sociables set out to meet the monarch on the road. Messenger Evans arrived from London with news of the Dutch surrender and rode out with one of the King’s grooms to greet him near Weymouth.
The ship Phaeton, commanded by Capt. Sroprorp, departed Portsmouth on September 3 with Lord Evers and his retinue aboard, bound for Constantinople.
Plymouth reports the Channel Fleet commanded by Admiral Lord Baiproft, comprising 39 sail of the line and several frigates, with the outward bound West India and Lisbon fleets. They passed to the westward this forenoon after sailing from Torbay last evening at seven, making little progress due to a calm sea for much of the day.
YARMOUTH Sept 3 Half past three this afternoon his Majestys ship Kent with Admiral Lord Duncan and the Ruffian Admiral anchored in our Roads The beach was crowded to greet the Noble Admiral but illness confined him and spectators could not testify their loyalty Lady Duncan boarded the Kent to assist him The Phenix lugger from Lowestoffe and the Bury brig from Harwich arrived Pepiegte Captain BoorpzrR sailed on a cruise.
The next convoy for Hamburgh is appointed to sail from Hull on the 12th. The Andromache frigate arrived Wednesday and is expected to sail tomorrow with the Baltic fleet under convoy.
Severe storm disrupts Liverpool harbor actions as an outward-bound African vessel parts its cable and strikes King’s Dock Baton for safety, causing it to upset. The following day signals show a fleet from Hart Country near Bicton. one ship owned by Mr. Gargeas ran ashore behind the rock.
The Northampton press notes Lord Howe’s death depriving Britain of a gallant officer. Sir Peter Parker is praised for steadfast service as Port Admiral, while unrest in Tullow County Carlow and storms in Ireland cause damage. Lord Trimacestown and General Crapock arrived from England as Irish banditti threaten peace. Militia regiments voyage to Liverpool and Quebec. a wave of crimes and a devastating fire at Haynes Printing Ink Manufactory marked the period.
Report on a late General Court Martial held in Dublin Barracks on July 12 and adjourned to July 26. Captain Joan Girvaro of the Royal Dublin City Regiment of Militia faces charges for disrespectful conduct to his commanding officer, neglect of duty, disobedience, and scandalous conduct including a false return of needs for the company and manipulating a serjeant to falsify records. Major Joan Sanker prosecutes for the Crown.
A Dublin correspondent notes unusual quiet in the country, with mail coaches resuming night travel and residents turning to steady labor. The piece reflects on unfamiliar tranquility and a shift toward permanent industry among the people.
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