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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 04, 1797
Page
3
Disjointed OCR text recounts a parliamentary scene with references to impeachment motion led by Mr Sheridan and a division in the House. It mentions Ayes and Nays tallies, a debate on prudent allies, and a citation to a financial committee report.
An excerpted late 18th century press summary reviews wartime dispatches and political turmoil in Europe. It references an Emperor of Russia, Austrian concerns, Italian affairs, conspirators at Turin, and a privateer capture of the Sandwich Fity, with commentary on naval losses, troop movements, and emigration inquiries.
In a maritime listing, a Spanish privateer of 19 guns from Gadids prize captures are noted along with the ship Saint Alban's man of war and the frigate sounding the sound. A American-built Amitie schooner, recently arrived, is described as lacking privateer traits with a plain yellow stern while the Union jack and Boston Plymouth flags are mentioned in the chase narrative.
Report from Portsmouth notes ships including the Prince man of war with g8 gims and the Thames Frigate. Admiral Sir R Curtis and Czar Roel Swittfixce Hestor listed among crews. The Scourge loop arrived from Plymouth amid the confusion of dockyard movements.
The Warrior of 74 guns was put out of dock last Friday after repairs, with orders to expedite sea departure. A new 74-gun ship is ordered to be built in the dockyard, to be named the Revenge. Treasury funds for dockyard pay for Christmas quarter 1796 are issued. money daily expected for this and Sheerness yard.
Fragmentary excerpts from 1797 letters discuss Leghorn with news of a garrison withdrawal under treaty terms and a Tuscan troop presence to secure the port trade. They note revived commerce, reestablished intercourse, and a shift in American political mood toward France, amid depredations on West Indies vessels and European actions. Separate items mention a brig Newfoundland voyage and a bay incident with a small landing party and armed boat actions.
Witnesses testified that a group including Beara and Jaques conspired to run a lottery scam, staged at a public house in Pall Mall and Westminster. The prisoner claimed innocence, saying he was tricked into the scheme. Jaques denied the banknote story. The case was committed for trial at the Old Bailey and all parties bound over to prosecute.
Police at Lambert Street report two women including Mrs. Cole and a servant-maid held for suspicion of murdering Mr. Cole, with a coroner's inquest to follow. a soldier accused of theft and another trial date postponed due to a key witness’s absence. James Clark brought before the Lord Mayor for an assault on a water bailiff assistant, fined.
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