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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 08, 1797
Page
3
A fragmentary article snippet refers to hostilities and related economic strain, highlighting tensions and a sharp drop in values. Names and places are unreadable, but the tone indicates rising conflict and financial impact.
Readable fragments describe peace talks, new frontier limits, and military movements. Mentions Vienna, Bavaria, Upper Rhine, Berg, and Hoche’s troops returning from Frizlaria. Notes a French cavalry march through Marburgh and a regimental return. References prospects of consuls and congress delays.
A messenger from Calais carried government dispatches to Dover seeking a passport to Paris for a Plenipotentiary to negotiate peace. Meanwhile naval authorities report buoy and beacon removals near the Nore amid mutinous ships, with fear of sea departure reduced as twelve mortars arrive at Chatham for use against mutineers. Captains Wells and Pierpoint report Lancaster crews surrendering and obeying officers, while sensational reports of executions are denied as false.
A radical dispatch from the Hamoaze shows delegates of the fleet demanding terms for surrender or accommodation. Lord NortheSE is sent with resolutions to the King, while Parker leads a conference aboard the Monmouth with sixty delegates. The signals threaten sending the fleet to sea if terms are rejected.
A sloop laden with foreign oats passed up the River after heating cargo to prevent fire. Mutineers halted all vessels except neutrals, with battle ships drawn in a protective line and batteries threatening merchant ships. Some vessels, especially collier members, were allowed to pass. coasts are well patrolled, few landing fears remain.
Fragmentary OCR note records Mec Pethan moving position and being granted as an additional leprae to the Army Militia from a specified date. It mentions assignment to the Artillery and officers for the same period, with unclear month references and garbled terms.
Letters from the North report renewed clashes between the Orange and Peep-of-day Boys with rising hostility and several fatalities. The country grows cooler and quieter, and observers hope a calm soon returns if unrest does not spread.
A hostile force of Defenders attacked Sir William Wynne's party near Newry, aided by Dublin Militia. Nine rebels were killed and sixteen wounded, with houses burned after searches. A timber merchant was jailed, and on Saturday thirteen arms were seized from United Irishmen and taken to Meilingar forest.
Two soldiers from the Wexford Militia were taken to the Killady Mountains and shot after a late court martial in Cork City. Troops in Cork Bandon and Kinsale marched out to witness the execution. It is said the men offered a conviction of mutiny and sedition.
May 25 extracts report a planned general rising by United Irishmen and allies. Samiget Arittrong of this town is said to head the plot and was sent to Armagh. hundreds allegedly recruited, with letters sent to Cavan Longford and Meath to mobilize disaffected locals. Brownie the Printer fled. three apprentices jailed. strangers aided the insurrection. Army and Yeomanry patrolled, preserving public order.
The Richard and Perrin from Memet to Liverpool, Crawford from Ayr to Gothenburg, Atlas Tucker from Liverpool to the Battle, Thorburn Todd from Copenhagen with herrings, and Reliance Barker bound for the Baltic are taken by privateers in the North Seas.
The West Indian fleet is expected to fail to morrow.
Plymouth reports the Hazard sloop of war with transports bound for Cork as Deal to Goodwin Sands convoy passes. The fleet, led by Admiral Sir Richard Howe aboard the Ganges 74, includes the Formidable 98 under Captain Berkeley and the Gatto 54 commanded by Captain Frollope, reinforcing Adm. Duncan's squadron.
The plaintiff Mrs Davies sues Colonel Astley as administrator for his deceased daughter Sarah Davies to recover 930 pounds 18 shillings 9 pence. The case alleges a concealed marriage and costly extravagance after a prior attachment by Mr Archer. Evidence notes a remaining mortgage and disputed spending. Verdict returns 400 pounds 7 in favor of the plaintiff.
In a trial before Lord Kenyon, JLEAND v Champion, Mr. Gibbs opened for the plaintiff seeking policy payment on the life of the late Earl of Glen Cairn. The jury finding declared the policy void as the Earl’s health at policy date was allegedly poor.
Sittings in Middlesex and London before Lord Chief Justice Kenyon follow a night assault on Norwich manufacturer Mr Theobald of St. Simon's. An Oxford Militia private and several Dragoons clashed with locals near the Maid's Head Inn. Theobald was struck and kicked, witnesses report swords drawn, and injuries described as severe with head and shin wounds.
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of a local individual connected with Waltham Abbey. The readable text mentions a cube bin and a person named Priday in a historical context. Further details are unclear due to OCR damage.
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