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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 19, 1796
Page
2
Incomplete notice describes a fatal S88 case and the subject being cautioned about future conduct. The fragment suggests a prior close call and a warned or urged path forward, but details are missing to identify persons or exact circumstances.
John Davies stood at the bar as evidence showed on September 1 about half an hour after midnight he carried a great coat valuing seventy shillings toward White Horse Yard in Coleman Street. His servant saw two men pass with a bundle. one dropped it and fled while the other was stopped. The coat was recovered on the prisoner and identified. Townsend and Miller gave him a good character. The jury convicted but recommended mercy.
William Crumpshaw was found guilty of stealing 18 ioalding planes and a drawing square valued at 18s from Elther Parmenter. The case centers on the theft of Parmenter’s property and Crumpshaw’s involvement is established in court.
The trial of Yohu Dyer for forging a bill of 850l was postponed to the next Sessions after he swore an affidavit that a key witness, Sullivan, was absent. The delay hinges on Sullivan's materiality and expected presence.
London dispatch notes Ham burg Mails arriving and a Ruffian Courier from Petersburgh. It reports Lieutenant-Colonel Craururp wounded at Amberg with Austrian officers, captured, later exchanged, and on the road to recovery. The public mourns his absence while praising his zeal and ability at head quarters.
The week begins Public Days at St James's Palace for the Secfon with the King's Levee tomorrow and the Queen's Drawing Room on Thursday. A festival at St Matthew is a Collar Day, and Thursday marks the Coronation anniversary in 1761 with usual compliments. A Council is to be summoned tomorrow after the Levee to fill the vacant Lord President post. The last Corunna Mail reports Marquis de las Casas and other Spanish embassy officials ordered to quit. Louis XVII seeks protection in Brunswick but must leave. the Duke of Brunswick allows eight days for departure. The Berlin French ambassador brokers with Prussia, and King of Prussia pressures the Bourbons as Britain notes. The late Lord’s remains are to be interred with family rites.
An 18th century dispatch reports British and Austrian forces bolstering Mantua with a fresh garrison and provisions while Field marshal Wurmser organizes defences. Archduchess Marta Eizazeth departs city as officials secure papers and families withdraw. Epidemic among French troops tempers the danger, with Kufstein said to have ample garrison and a year's provisions.
Dispatch from Tyrol reports Field Marshal Wurmser moving headquarters from Trent to Bolzano with cavalry fallback due to forage shortages. German forces aim to anchor on the mountain barrier north of Bolzano while imperial corps in his rear block French advances from Vorarlberg and Bavaria. Rumors say Buatparte moved from Rovereto toward Trent as French columns push toward Innsbruck via the Inn valley.
The report notes heavy fighting near Nuremberg with over 10,000 Austrian troops moving toward Bamberg as French retreat. Republican General Ney arrived wounded and died, while Moreau enters Augsburg and advances toward Bavaria. Ad interim Prussian control may be established with Imperial consent amid strategic gesturing.
Vienna dispatch reports Count Kinski named to command Bohemian troops. London to send millions to Naples. Saxon Elector seeks neutrality but pledges no harm to the monarchy. Troops in Carinthia Friaul and coastal areas redeployed to Field Marshal Wuamser. Croat levies to fill gaps. Austria anticipates 40,000 recruits in Austria and 50,000 in Bohemia Moravia. Magazines ordered for Archduke's army in Linz and Upper Austria.
From Manheim on August 24 reports express happiness over ongoing talks between the Austrian government and the French Republic. Baron Bisoup, a respected minister, leads the negotiations as Basle conferences near maturity. Austrian defense preparations and French activity disrupt letters but not troops visible from nearby towers. A French commissioner detachment was ordered seized at Neuleiningen. fighting ensued with French losses and prisoners brought to the city. over thirty captured include an officer and the commissioner’s secretary.
Ava Francefort reports authorities ordered no discussions on the war and French affairs this morning. Those who speak will be treated as enemies of the French Republic. The note mentions one hundred wagons in transit or storage.
Fragmentary report states Major General GMetin of the troops under the circle of the Upper Rhine was placed under arrest this morning. The papers are reportedly sealed.
Franeefort dispatch reports French troops alarmed by disasters of the Sabre and Mieufe. magazines evacuated under strict secrecy. Governor General Duvignet received a courier from General Fouréan stating he repulsed Austrian vanguard, reestablished HQ at Bamberg, and advances toward Nuremberg.
After driving Austria across the Lech Republicans under Moreau crossed the river near Augsburg, secured Friedberg, and forced Austrian retreat into Bavaria. Eleven guns and many prisoners were said to be sent to Augsburg as Moreau moves toward Munich.
In Roveredo yesterday the Impérial army retreated to the German Tyrol with twelve thousand men from Ala camp. The French occupy Borghetto and Maroche six miles away. A council met here and deputies went out to meet them. Counts Auperri FepRicarn and Rosini fled amid threats to burn their houses.
Last night Republicans assaulted Austrian ports covering the Thai region. Firing began at midnight and lasted until daybreak as the garrison defended with notable valor, forcing the besiegers to abandon their enterprise, though the attack is suspended and likely to be renewed with greater energy and means.
Extract from Tortola dated July 28 1790 reports L Aimable under Captain Marx Waring with 32 guns engaging La Pensie 44 guns near St Eustatia. Mermaid under Captain Otway with 32 guns blockades St Thomas. L Aimable had two wounded. French fled to St Thomas. Portsmouth Sept 18 notes London ships and signals from St Catherine’s Isle of Wight. Myrlo for Cork and L Liverpools Sept 17 report a French lugger privateer capturing Mary off Bristol Channel. Iris retaken at Cork. George convoy to Lisbon under Admiral Parker with Queen of 168 guns and two line ships.
The note mentions Mr Burke returning home after Bath waters, Mr Kemate not yet engaged at Drury Lane with a Season demand of 1000 guineas, and Mrs Jonpaw back at her old salary. General Hocue at Rennes reports English agents landed on the French coast. He orders vigilance at Brest Orient Nantes St Malo Rennes, offering 100 livres for apprehending a Baltic or returned emigrant.
Sporting intelligence from Eichfield details the King's Plate event on Tuesday with three mile heats. Entries include T.L. Brooks Kilton and Mr Bailey in one heat and Tatton's B hbrother to Ryan Sig in another, with stakes around 19 pounds and forfeit entries noted.
Wednesday program features four year old contenders in the Tatton meeting. Two Mr Tatton's colts contest the Maximus Stakes for 120 guineas with a four mile heat. Favourite walked over and five paid forfeit in the event.
Thursday racing features four mile heats with a 120gs stake. Notable entries include Mr Taylor, Mr Tatton and Mr Cofens in various heats for b h and b c classes. One mile and two mile heats follow with several forfeit payments and notable horses Pepperpot and Zemire referenced in occurrences.
Stockton on Wednesday lists a sweepstakes for 1ogs by 3. yt, olds and 5 colts, with two miles and various entrants led by Sir H V Tempett's tandem progeny and Milbank's Young Marshe colt amid betting. Thursday features Maiden Plate for horses never winning, with 1 mile heats and weight scales 7ft 12lb for different ages.
Friday entries show weights for ages 3 to 8 years with pounds and fractions. Several horses named including St George Chariot Hambleton and others. Distinct heats and aged horse entries suggest a local race meeting with noted stakes and entrants.
On September 5 Exeter, Capt Waltheer informed the Second Company officers and men that due to serious appearances and foreign threats, their services might be required at short notice by his Majesty. They answered with three cheers that they would march wherever led in case of invasion.
Last night a fire swept through the spinning-house of Mr. King, rope-maker, burning six tons of hemp and casks of oil. The fire was checked with help from local residents and the military, preventing spread to adjacent buildings near the new hospital.
Coroners for Colchester begin inquiry into the disappearance and death of George King a journeyman carpenter who was last seen after a fair at Wivenhoe. He was found floating in a pond in Mrs Rebow’s park. six hours of evidence raise doubts on the cause, surgeon’s testimony notes blows not fatal. jury returns verdict of accidental death.
A six-week-old male child was found at a house door near the bottom of Shoe-lane about ten o'clock on Monday night and was lent to the workhouse for care and protection.
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