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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 11, 1797
Page
4
The narrative discusses revolts and political strife in France, noting arrests and dismissals within the Directory, rival factions including Royalists and Jacobins, and the looming threat to constitutional order. It highlights military moves, executive power, and the evolving struggle over governance amid local unrest.
Plymouth reports a strong easterly wind hindering the outward Lisbon fleet in Catwater. The Argo, Cambria, and other ships of 44 guns each attempted to clear the Sound but gale conditions force many to remain at port. Several vessels lose anchors and rudders, with masts and spars damaged, while the Edward Jones drifts foul of a man of war. Argy and Cambria frigates sail with fleets for Lifhos, Chapman remains at harbor as winds persist.
A dramatic Paris scene unfolds as the Directory moves to arrest key deputies and crush opposition. Troops occupy major avenues, cordon barriers, and seize leaders like Pichegru and Carnot, while the city braces for further action amid public support for the Directory and renewed theatrical shows.
A magistrate reported that John Welchman and his wife were implicated in a scheme to sell counterfeit coin. A Jew infiltrated their operation, purchasing fake sixpences and dollars, leading to a warrant and a house search near Great Bast-Cheap. Authorities seized genuine notes used as payments and a large cache of counterfeit money and halfpence. Welchman and his wife were examined. he was committed for trial, she discharged due to pregnancy and less incriminating evidence.
Reports of a marriage near Guildford between Rev George Wett and Miss Creuzé, plus updates on Mrs Godwin and Conn Exctanoss. Wheat and grain prices rise on poor weather, barley and malt follow, oats down, beans scarce, oats heavy. Market returns show wheat at 648 price and totals from Mark Lane, with general price shifts and a note on flour prices at 53s 6d per sack.
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