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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 07, 1796
Page
2
Fragmentary notes describe a cabinet discussion on treaty terms and potential open correspondence with the executive department. The vague text references a soon inevitable outcome and a likely successful negotiation, with emphasis on preparation and response strategies.
A London report details sharp fluctuations in funds with prices opening at 56 1 2 and closing around 55 3 4, plus a court of directors meeting discussing Volunteer Corps readiness and new regimental appointments. It notes public concern over foreigners, troop movements, and a Parliament agenda on defense and governance, alongside sensational Paris crime chatter and a broad view of social disruptions.
Lord Lieutenant orders aliens in the country to register their abode and occupations with magistrates within a defined period. Mariners are forbidden to land aliens without permission. A Fencible regiment is to be raised in each Irish county, not on active duty except during emergencies, paid two days weekly. London exchange has fallen under par after a late abnormal rise.
The Parates or Regiments have been drafted and ordered home. They will sail August 1 from St Kitts to England. Regiment 5th, 6th, 61st, 68th, 88th, and others depart. 3660 men in Grenada with others at sea. Small craft roam the seas and occasionally seize unarmed vessels. Officers have left baggage. two aides-de-camp were seized at sea and taken to Guadaloupe.
SHI NEWS reports arrivals of the Spitfire sloop of war under Captain Mowrs from a Channel cruise, with two neutral vessels seized, the Active from Baltimore and Zeepaard from Lisbon. Cartor Ligate from the Mediterranean arrives to be paid off at Portsmouth. La Diffidente sails as a cartel for St Maloes. A man at Maker Tower fell while intoxicated, breaking both arms and thighs. he leaves a wife and nine children.
In Margate, lingering bad weather and scarce lodging persist. A recent post regulation improved mail delivery by enabling a Canterbury mail coach, following a memorial about late letter delivery. The change eased letters by eight to five and boosted local theater attendance, with Mrs Sinphiths noted as a faltering spectator.
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