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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 13, 1797
Page
2
The piece discusses Lord Malmesbury and the Directors in turmoil over Paris violence. It suggests ministers aim to soothe, while doubting the Directors' sincerity. The text notes possible negotiation persistence but signals distrust of the ruling group and their conduct toward foreign nations.
London market reacts to public demand for peace with a two percent rise in funds since Monday. Reports note Paris orders and uncertain alliances while Weymouth gardens clear as royalty plans a five o clock departure. The fleet movements near Cadiz and St Vincent stir speculation about promotions and monuments.
The article surveys French revolutionary turmoil and trials of journalists, cites British naval movements including ships Ulysses and Plona, lists American appointments and consuls, notes a magistrate’s transfer, a Brighton marriage expedition, a Leicester-square gambling conviction, and urges weather prayers amid harvest rains.
The Two Brothers Hodason from Cork to Lissor and the Cambrian from Guernsey to Bristol were taken and carried to Bayonne and Brest respectively. The Venus from Bangor to New York and the Jason from Lancaster to Martinico were carried into Bourdeaux and France. The Hibernian Sutherland from Dublin to Tobago and Martinico was captured by L Egalite 14 guns 190 men near latitude 14 25 N longitude 56 W and taken to Guadaloupe. The Martha from Bordeaux to New York, the Dispatch from Southampton to Guernsey, and the Margaretts from Clyde to Tobago were also captured or plundered. The Sappho from Lisbon to Limerick carried into Bourdeaux. A British frigate and a privateer arrival at Cove of Cork, and other convoy movements noted at Plymouth and Portsmouth with ships like the Spitfire, Success, Chapman, Zealand, Unicorn, Jason, and Cynthia in various theaters.
The text lists ships under Admiral Duncan including names such as Ganges Agamemnon Lion Ardent and Monmouth with captains and ratings. It explains three division order of battle and the fleet’s positioning off Texel with windward van center and leeward rear. The fleet eyes the Dutch, guards the Texel approaches, and aims to block trade via a light squadron.
In Dublin on the trial of Keogh for conspiring with a group calling themselves United Irillien to rob his master's house, a frightened servant aided by sound bells caused the gang to flee. Keogh was acquitted but ordered to post substantial security for future good behaviour. A separate incident reports Cranesborough seized in Grafton Street for returning from transportation after seven years, claiming Botany Bay service and charges by a colonial governor. A proclamation fixes Spanish dollar exchange at 52 13d at the Mint for local payments.
Regiments ordered to hold in readiness for Foreign Service list the 6th 16th 7th 41st 49th and 64th with uncertain embarkation times and destination thought to be St Domingo. A Waterford letter dated the 0th records a drowning accident at Newtownstalaghen where Miss Murphy and Mrs Power perished after being swept beyond their depth while others cried out for help. A boy nearby attempted rescue and brought Miss Power to shore but she soon died after convulsions followed by a fatal moment. Wednesday night the garrison of Carrickmacross marched to Innishannon to witness four soldiers executed for conspiracy and unlawful oaths. Local race results noted with Patrina Domeless Hermions Granadilla King Bladud Patriot and Maximus among winners at various venues including Sol and Warwick. A sol. purse at Bedford saw Maximus and Mufti triumphs with other race outcomes listed.
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