28 Sep 1798
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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 28, 1798
Page
1
Fragments show official notices referencing the Post Office and banking matters dated Sept 29 1758 and repeatedly from 1798. Names like Francis Freeling and references to the Bank of Sepia and Dutch entries appear with scattered dates in 1798 and 1799.
In County Dublin a large gang raided Mrs. Lamb's home near Old Bawn and Tallagh taking cash and valuables. The crew, muttering about a guard, attempted to hang a visitor but intervention saved him. Government actions and military patrols intensify as Mayo and Blessington areas remain volatile. The trial of Napper Tandy era figures proceeds with martial law cited and objections debated before the court.
Court heard the trial of Matthew Lone after arraignment. Prosecution relied on Burke as witness against Teetinc and Armstrong. The document records a charge of rebellion against His Majesty's Government and the judge's involvement in the proceedings.
Benjamin Teeling was conveyed under guard to Arbour Hill where a temporary gallows stood. He wore a blue frock coat and tricolour cockade, spoke cheerfully with officials, refused a priest, and died when turned off at about 3 o'clock after a 25 minute hanging. The body was later taken to the barracks for delivery to friends.
The Directory notes Buonaparte may march toward Suez or Gophros, or even aim to rule in Egypt after conquest. Obstructions include hostile Egyptian government, desert conditions, scarce camels, and risks from climate and fever. Logistics hinge on Red Sea port cohorts at Coféir, fleet losses, and Arab resistance.
A distant report from Tireragh barony says about 390 rebels were killed last night by King's troops twelve miles away. The insurgency remains strong in the neighborhood despite the crackdown.
The Dublin Mail was late to Waterford, with yesterday evening’s edition still missing at press. Coaches are said to stop night travel after Cork’s destruction. The Triumph and Saturn, each 74 guns, join Admiral Kinesmutu’s squadron off the coast. Orders arrive to discontinue Yeomanry in the city from permanent duty and will be officially notified today.
A night fire swept through Ordrup, a summer retreat near Copenhagen, reducing most of the village to ashes. The blaze also scorched the current grain harvest in the surrounding area, affecting local residents and their crops.
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