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Newspaper

London Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

May 02, 1797

Page

4

Peace preliminaries spark Paris joy and public cheers

On April 2, about six in the evening, artillery announced that the preliminaries of peace were signed between the French Republic and the Emperor. News spread rapidly through Paris as workers left their shops and crowds filled the streets and the Thuillieres garden with chants of Vive la Republique. Buonaparte’s name and allied heroes were praised, and citizens spoke of liberty and a brighter future, urging prudent unity to ensure a lasting peace while avoiding renewed revolutions.

Paris Thuilleriés France Buonaparte Moreau Italy Austria Rhine Alps Lombardy Mantua Kim Perler Vienna Leclerc Germany Kehl Havin Hoche Directory Prince Charles French Republic Aid Buonaparte

Debtors in Newgate Petition and Irish Bill Debated

In the Commons a petition from Newgate debtors seeking relief was laid on the table. Debate followed on the Middlesex Rates Bill with objections to unequal burdens between Marylebone and St Pauls parishs. A royal message announced the Princess Royal's marriage to the hereditary prince of Wirtemberg, prompting an humble Address. Discussion also covered the Imperial Loan and potential peace with the Emperor, including motions for accounts of funds sent and outstanding advances.

Alderman Anderson Newgate AG. Pitt Royal Wirtemberg Fic House of Commons Sophia Hanover Mr. Sheridan Pitt Gerfll Mr. Pitt Mr. Jekyl

Insurrection Rumor From Sister Kingdom Reported Cautiously

Postscript notes no further Continent news as of press time while acknowledging nonofficial reports of insurrectionist sentiment in a sister kingdom. Details are described as potentially exaggerated and reported with caution.

Princess Royal wedding plans and Parliament notices in London

London May 4 A Cabinet Council settled the Princess Royal wedding date for the Chapel Royal at St James's, with royal dukes and peers present. A Court of Directors at East India House named Captain Carruthers to command Henry Dundas. Parliament debates on land tax reform and delayed remittance to the Emperor feature amid shifting finances. The Charity Children anniversary is set for June 1 at St Paul’s Cathedral.

Lord Chancellor Bedford-square Princess Royal Dukes of York Clarence Gloucester Eiverpool Spencer Chapel Royal St. James’s East India House Carruthers Henry Dundas House of Commons Middlesex Duke of Portland Marybone Derby St. Paul’s Cathedral

Proclamation and Easter Sunday events near London

The American papers reach March 29 with a Proclamation from the President calling Congress on April 1. Reports note commerce, European affairs, and a minister’s reception. Lord Derby wed Miss Farren at Grosvenor Square, then left for the Oaks. Easter services at St Paul’s and Bank of England’s new stone building opening draw attention in the city.

United States Congress Eurpe Migor St. Paul’s Cathedral Lord Derby Farren Grosvenor Square Oaks Eolm Hornby Bank Lethesbury

Agriculture News Review From The Month’s End Inquiries

The afterworm harmed wheats across districts with ploughing needed due to heavy loss while Gad uff lands show potential. Soft corn and new­town clovers prosper with mild rains, Berkshire Wilts and Norfolk Bailies improve, and oats crops look strong. Beans and other pure varieties excel where dibbled. rape blooms, old clovers fade on strong soils, hop bines surge, and lamb losses rise though stock sheep stay costly. Beef prices pressed by Turnip Country supplies, prime mutton scarce and veal lamb pork trending downward. wool trade stirs on peace hopes, Lean Castle reduces significantly with cattle drops.

Wall Berkshire Wilts Norfolk Baileys Fen Gerais Lean Castle

Newmarket Subscription Handicap Plate for 3yr olds and up

Sporting intelligence from Newmarket covers a subscription handicap plate for three year olds and upwards with a field including Taft sired by Queenserry s filly William, Exton by Mr Addy, Old Port by Mr Golding, Darsham by Sir F Standish, Nightshade by Mr Concannon, Sledge by Sir T Wallace, Spinetta by Lord Clermont, Patriot by Mr Wilson, Maximus by Mr Watson and others. Also a handicap sweepstakes with two year olds featuring foals by Mufti by Wyndham and by Diomed, with betting hints and entries listed for Tuesday’s races.

Taft B.C. PD Queenserry T. Wallace B. c. Sledge Lord Clermont B. F. Spinetta Mr. Wilson Watson Gr. H. Maximus Ayraold - Dr Ag William—sg Agit Extoo Darsham—q Spinetta Wyndham Mufti Lord Clermont Diomed Howorth Fidget Codkson Dungannon Dutton

Young servant fatally crushed near Westminster Bridge

Yesterday morning a young servant riding a teffie horse near Westminster Bridge was thrown when the horse reared. A broad wheeled wagon passed over him and he was badly crushed, sent to St Thomas Hospital without hope of recovery. At the Old Bailey John Patrick Brown and James Marriott were executed for burglary and highway robbery respectively. Both showed decorum despite their age and offences.

Westminster Bridge St. Thomas’ ‘Hospital Old Bailey John Patrick Brown James Marriot

Prices of Stocks at Tevelue eCheck Bank

Prices of stocks on Tevelue eCheck list Bank stock at 73 7 8s for 4 percent and Confols at 61 1 4s for 2 percent. Confols 48 1 4s at 3 percent and Reduced at 47 7 8s. Long Ann and Short Ann notes show 6.

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