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Newspaper
Express And Evening Chronicle
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 12, 1798
Page
1
The piece surveys contemporaries Gisson Burns and Burke praising Fox. Gisson lauds his happiness, nobility, and childlike simplicity. Burns defends his benevolence and courage despite faults. Burke also commends his disinterested virtues and formidable understanding, contrasting with Pitt’s lack of lasting praise.
The Mails Stocks note that this day at one o'clock the 3 per cent Consols stood at 43.
The Express notes the erasure of Casares Jones Fox from the Privy Council list while praising his manly firmness and public spirit. It recalls Latin accolades and discusses rumors of revocation of the Great Britain United States treaty, amid American sympathy for France and debates in Congress on war and territorial invasion.
Letters from American ambassadors in Paris describe no hope of reception by the Directory and their mission failing. The Journal notes possible discord as France against the United States grows, with preparations at home to counter French deprecations and a circular detailing seizure of vessels suspected of unlawful armed commerce.
The President reports that envoy negotiations with the French Republic have been examined and judged unlikely to succeed on terms compatible with national safety and interests. He urges swift, decisive measures to protect seafaring and commerce, replenish arsenals, and fund defenses, noting orders to vessel training are no longer justifiable absent clear unlawful intent.
John Adams voices defense of national rights urging a concerted effort proportioned to the danger faced. The message dated 1gth March 1798 invokes united action against threats to sovereignty and liberty.
A cavalry party searched a Smithfield house, yielding papers that may support treason suspicions. Counsellor Saupsom arrived in custody from Carlisle gaol. a well known city gentleman and a county Kildare nobleman were also taken into custody on treason charges.
The Lords examine the Bishop of Derry for twenty four years of absence from Parliament. The Chancellor notes entitlements for sequestration of a Bishop's temporalities and hints at future action. A petition in a murder case is noted, and court counsel is assigned. Other items include military movements in France and England and naval construction at Dunkirk and Calais.
May 10 report from Plymourn notes Havick sloop and fleet sailing for the Dow. Mary Ellen Reg h ie y and Lucy Robertson from Demerara to Liverpool captured and sent to Barbadoes. Dover arrivals include Franklin Walker Industry Sweet from Charleston Eliza Comings from Tobago Kran Princess Maria 4 from China and White Eagle from Bengal.
Aboard the Roebuck packet at Falmouth a captive sailor describes a chase by the Phenix frigate on April 1st which led to exchange of fire, the privateer suffering damage and casualties, the capture of two prizes, and retention of some prisoners with poor rations and irons for most inmates. He notes the frigate retook the ship and sloop and mentions food rations and exemption of officers.
Statement details the distribution of the British naval force as of the first instant, noting that hired armed vessels are excluded. These vessels mainly protect the coasting trade of Great Britain.
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