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Newspaper

Evening Mail

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Sep 22, 1797

Page

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Restorative Nervous Cordial advertised cures

In a stream of letters and testimonials from Exeter Weymouth and London, buyers praise your Botanical Syrup and Nervous Cordial for scurvy nervous debility and bilious complaints. Letters claim rapid improvement after using one bottle or courses, with references to doctors and numerous towns endorsing the medicines.

Brodums Exeter Farnman and Son Weymouth Rieary Sigied J.woup Marys Gate Mauchefery Powhan Bowen Miwell Rinter Urry Anger Ury W. Britten Printeratch the Kentith Chronicle Sam.Kinsford Starry Albion-street E. New-Bery’s St. Pauls Church Yard W. Bionardson Poriferentius Collins Salispury Woodford Baker Southampton Eaton Sicary Hazard Baths Bulgin Bristol Mrs. Rules Poole Nockney Warminster Grigory

Prorogation to October 24 Noted in Irish Parliament

Dublin reports the Parliament prorogued to Tuesday October 24. Markets show wheat from Meath Kildare Carlow at 3d to 4d higher than last, with oats and oatmeal also rising. Barley scarce and new corn arriving in small quantities.

Dublin Meath Kildare Carlow

Disturbance Over Militia in Kinross County

This morning an express arrived from Kinross reporting a serious disturbance in the Militia business. Some prisoners were lodged in Edinburgh Castle after troops from Dunkeld seized them for threatening to attack the Duke of Arno’s house if Militia actions continued.

Edinburgh

Monmouth and Northampton Militia Clash Near Falmer

Brighton amid a large turnout chronicles a dawn clash as the Monmouth and Northampton militia advance on Lewes road. They engage with bayonets, drive elements into Falmer, then maneuver to block retreat toward Lewes. Cavalry and heavy guns engage as Major General Graham oversees the Northampton retreat.

Monmouth Regiment of Militia Northampton Regiment of Militia Lewes Falmer Monmonth Batt Nereaniten Falmée Ght Northampton Regiment Lewes, S Light Infantry Brighton Monmouth Northampton Graham

Ship News from Leith and Baltic Convoy Losses

The Kite sloop of war led the Baltic convoy from Leith Roads. Several ships report distress or capture, including the Britannia foundering August 7 with crew saved, Industry captured at Newfoundland and sent to Rochefort, Cupid ashore at Gunfleet, Jenny retaken by Kangaroo sloop, Sur Volant privateer brought to Yarmouth, View Margaretta in distress at St Croix, Minerva captured near Barbados and sent to Guadaloupe, Providence foundered, Catherine captured by General Hoche and sent to L Orient, Dolphin captured en route to Tortola, Recovery foundered with crew saved, Vrees and Hosp. Casey sunk off St Lucia, Three Friends captured by Jason brig and sent to North Bergen. Diana and Neptune reach cutter added. Diana to cruise with Kangaroo.

Baltic Leith Roads Beneay Beaulieu Fayeaman Britannia Wintrop Trinidada London Pollington Newfoundland Oporto Rochelle Cupid Vickerman Petersburgh M‘iver Cork Lisbon Calais Wefer Yarmouth Margaretta Campbell Martinico St. Croix Minerva Bowers Demarara Liverpool Barbadoes Guadaloupe Providence Catherine Bristol Grenada Agricult General Hoche L’orient Dolphin West Indies Lancaster St. Thomas’s Tortola Fluin Vrees Hosp Casey St. Lucie Tire Stewart Archangel Leith North Sea North Bergen

Ingenious Bengal Barrel Carriage for Light Artillery

A Bengal inventor devised a contrived light artillery piece and carriage that can be carried on horseback or by men during emergencies. Tests with grape shot impressed many observers, showing the device’s potential effectiveness under severe charges.

Bengal

Chelmsford Cattle and Horse Theft Gang Confined

Middlesex Essex gangs linked to wholesale cattle theft reported after a long investigation. William Smith alias Flint Stephen Ronodis Edward Reynolds and Forhua Halls among those committed to gaol. Horses and cows valued at numerous properties recovered for owners including Calvert Trumper Ross Waghorne Randle Langley Potter Lucken. Nearly 100 horses and 50 cows stolen within 10 miles of Chelmsford during the spree.

William ‘Smith Alias Flint Stephen Ronodis Edward Reynolds Middlesex Hatefield and Halls Smith Fiine Stephen Reynolds Edmonton George Calvert, Esq Randle Buckinghambhiré Langley Margretting Potter Lucken Writtle Chelmsfyyrds

Heavy rains flood Avon and Chew valleys near Bath and Keynsham

Reports describe the Avon rising several feet beyond its usual height and flooding meadows for miles while the Chew also swells, inundating riverside houses. In Birmingham, housebreakers are captured after a local theft spree. investigators recover stolen soap and other items linked to Cope and Biddle. A young man’s actions led to arrests, aiding officers in tracking the gang.

Avon Bath Riley Taft Cope and Biddle Floyd Buck-street Metits Iron ‘and Co Duke-street Cope Biddle Tarbrooke Bunter Slaney -Street Mefirs Wolverhampton Birmingham

Traced pirate hanged at Execution Dock amid theft ring

A person once bequeathed a vast estate in America was traced to a gibbet after being hanged two years ago at Execution Dock for piracy. A subscription of 160l has been raised this week by a group of Greeks and pickpockets for a female diamond thief now confined in Newgate.

America Newgate

Tea Prices Surge and Market Fluctuations in London

London markets report Indian Company tea futures rising with Souchong and Hyfan gaining, while Single and Twankay fall. Prices per unit for Souchonge, Twankay, Hyson and Gunpowder shift, with other commodities like sugars, brandy, and Irish butter showing varied movement as duties and import prices influence the scene.

Souchong Hyfan Twankay Souchonge Hytan Skin Hyfo Genneva Mottofithe-Dyer’s

Lord Craven Returns and Stamp Forgery Plague News

The report notes Lord Craven, believed lost in a royal voyage, survived tempest and near foundering. It highlights widespread stamp forgeries on dollars, caused by overvalued mint issue, and public unrest as banks reject counterfeit notes. Also recounted are a discovery of a newborn infant from a privy incident, a robbery attempt at Layton, Essex, a coroner’s verdict of fortifiable homicide, a servant praised for defending a house, a York murder case, and Tetbury residents planning to curb butter and meat purchases amid high prices.

Craven Strider Carrstran Hitton-garden York Leeds Tetbury Gloucestershire Leffer

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