London Evening Pot and a Painful Naval Trial
A fragment from the London Evening Pot blends naval testimony about Admiral Keppel and the 27th 28th of July actions with emotional verse criticizing the traitor Jemmy Twither and praising Keppel. It includes courtroom exchanges, reflections on line of battle signals, and later a sensational lament on executions and national honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jervais
Freudroyant
Chace
Ade
Lesward
Bine
Catleéth
the Blue
Admairal Keppel
Robert Harland
Montague
Prison Visit Sparks Outcry Over American Prisoners
A letter from Plymouth reports a visit to Mill Prison near the town where the writer witnessed misery endured by American prisoners. They describe withheld relief funds and cruelty by agents, urging the public to act and exposing the case as unquestionable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Plymouth
Visst Mill
Freehold Estate Auction Near Chelmsford in Five Lots
A valuable freehold estate in Springfield parish near Chelmsford will be sold by auction by Mr Willock at the Black Boy Inn on Saturday at noon in five lots. The property includes two messuages with outbuildings on about 160 acres of rich arable and meadow land, leased to Thomas Aubrey and William Aubrey. The estate lies along the Chelmsford Colchester road with potential for improvement. Viewings start ten days before the sale. printed particulars available at the tenants, the auction site, and Mr Willock’s offices in Burlington Street, London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelmsford
Springfield
Thomas Aubrey
William Aubrey
Colchester
Fale
Willack
Chapel
Mew -Burlington-street
Len-on
Reward Offered for Capture of Wall-Climber at Plymouth Dock Yard
Notice from Office, Feb 17, offers 300 pounds for apprehension of a man who climbed the wall at Plymouth Dock Yard or aided entry, found with a cord, gunpowder bottle and matches. The description notes an elderly short man wearing a dark frock coat and fan-tail hat, alleged foreign appearance. Rendered for London Navy commissioners. suspect to be produced to magistrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A . Dee
His
Plymouth
Majesty'’s Navy
His Majesty
London
Seall
N. B
Performance praise for Mrs Abington in The Discovery
The London Evening Post lauds Mrs ABINGTON for her admirable performance in The Discovery. It notes her skill and charm in portraying Lady Flutter, capturing the audience with wit and mischief while shifting between pleasing and teasing. The review highlights her mastery of stage presence and emotional range, winning and losing hearts with deft acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Ms. Abington
Discovery
Admiralty Unrest and Naval Debate in Parliament
A parliamentary inquiry is urged over First Lord of the Admiraltys plan to send 76 ships to engage France as its fleet of 32 approaches. Controversy swirls around Keppels accuser, public displays across Windsor Bristol Bath Portsmouth and beyond, and calls for a vote to expel a MP. Meantime a royal proclamation urges a February fast in America while clergy funds fund weapons for Native allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiralty
France
Scarborough
Hugh Palliser
Windsor
Keppel
Bristol
Bath
Portsmouth
Newcastle
Norwich
London
Westminster
Admiral Keppel
England
Mulgrave
St. Jame’s
Alks
M«Mahon
Frogg
America
Public mood and naval politics at home and abroad
Widespread critique of government corruption and neglect of honorable conduct after a Brest naval setback. Admiral Keppel faces censure despite bravery while ships and defenses are expanded. Mercantile Scotland complains of convoy delays. stock market notes and obits interleave with references to Lord Orford’s art collection sale and passing local figures.
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Hell
Pluto
Painter
Jemmy
Port Denyn
Richmond
Rockingham
Fate
Jake
Earl Chatham
Frazer
Monckton
Ravenai
London Evening Pot
Willock
London Evening Pott
Postscript
Houses of Bourbon
Elias
Hugh
Pall Mall
Brown
Horace
Aristides
Athens
Scotland
Leith
Deal
Downs
Hid
Fairy
Sprightly
Teger
Earl Talbe
Lord Orford
Robert Walpole
Empress of
Ruffa
Mr. Johnson
Wiverton
Overitand
Norfolk
Fe’nnight
Mr. Sparrow
Little Plumslead
Wirton
Brundale
Samuel Vines
Wotton
Aoze
Gloucetershire
Edmonton
Witham Swell
AulSin Fiars
Pee Cert
Cito
India
South
Royal Afsurance
T. Greenough
Ledgate-bill
F. Newte Senior
St. Paul's Church Yard
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