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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 08, 1797
Page
2
The trial centered on alleged romantic misconduct between the defendant and Mrs. Boddington. Testimony portrayed Mrs. B as devoted to her husband and children while the defendant faced scrutiny of attentions and involvement. Counsel urged compassion, arguing the defendant was youthful and inexperienced, with damages sought reaching ten thousand pounds.
A London letter reports that the Turkish ambassador presented a note to the Imperial Court concerning the capture of Sfria and Dalatia by Augatrian troops. The Porte’s ambassador in Paris seeks an explanation from the Directory on the same issue as the Diva fears further expansion by its rival. Paris journals ask whether the Empire has been allowed to take possession of Jéria.
The text surveys Austrian aims in Istria and Dalmatia, Venice’s role in blocking Austrian expansion, and the fate of the Cisalpine Republic. It notes possible civil strife in France, naval remarks from The Hague, and financial and security incidents in London, including counterfeit coins and an assault on Mr. Hare.
An officer on board the Rufell reports from Texel on Aug 28 that the squadron lies within ten leagues of the Texel and now eyes the Dutch fleet under a favorable wind. The force has grown to 20 sail of the line with two 64 gun ships joining today as a cruize for up to a month, water provisions and livestock scarce, yet spirits high. A court martial at Portsmouth on Sep 6 condemned Daniel Keefe to hang for assault on Lieutenant Buccanor aboard Bedford. The Baldock paid off after returning from the West Indies, and the Serpent and incendiary sloops left Spithead for Dover. The Norge from St. Croix arrived at Dover bound for Copenhagen.
The Triennial Meeting of the Three Capirs of Worcester Hereford and Gloucester opened in Worcester with a large congregation at the Cathedral. Rev Dean Onstow preached from Colossians and a collection for Charity raised 1811 pounds 4s 10d. Performances by Harris Boyce and Hanper uplifted attendees at College Hall and Cathedral services continued through Wednesday with Sacred Music selections and further concerts and Messiah performances planned.
The Rev Richard Farmer D D of Emmanuel College principal librarian of the public Library at the University and Canon Residentiary at St Pauls London died this morning after a long illness.
In Shrewsbury on Saturday the market weighed 147 packets of hops with prices ranging from 105 to 61 shillings per cwt. Two packets of new hops were offered at 81 shillings 8 pence but failed to sell. Samples were decent for the first picking.
A melancholy incident occurred Saturday morning at Mux's Brewhouse Great Wat 15 yards deep. A man sent to clean the vat dove in, another followed, and Clerk Mr Squires who supervised the operation perished after attempts to rescue them all failed. A boatman later drowned after a fall from Too ley street stairs amid panic from a signal gun.
The oldest resident recalls unprecedented weather in Ireland last week. Cattle horses pigs and sheep perish or are swept away by rising rivers, hay and corn Vorr harvests ruined. Castle Town river rise forces Limerick mail coach horses to swim, passengers endure knee deep water.
ROS CREA. Serv. 4 reports severe rainfall causing bridge closures and widespread farmland losses. The deluge leaves farmers deprived of nearly everything, highlighting the disaster's heavy toll beyond infrastructure.
A fragmentary report describes a country resembling a sea of islands and notes widespread damage to meadows along the Burtow banks. The text reflects perplexing observations and mentions the destructive impact of foods.
An Aug 31 1797 report from Haddington details a mob clashing with Deputy Lieutenants and magistrates escorted by Cinque Ports and Pembrokeshire Cavalry. Bricks, stones, and bludgeons rained on officers and soldiers, with several injuries and twelve killed in the affray. Thirty six prisoners were later lodged at Haddington Gaol.
A charming young lady, daughter of Mr Mur Ray, appeared as Palaia in Mahomet at the Birmingham Theatre. She was frightened at first but recovered quickly and did the part justice. She later performed Our Land and The Cure for the Heart Ache, with a very articulate voice and fascinating tones.
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