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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 08, 1779
Page
4
Remarks on Captain Baxeley's evidence conclude with questions about the French fleet, the Formidable, and the Admiral's actions after the battle. The piece rebukes rival accusations, defends the Admiral, and condemns malice against the commander while arguing for proper discipline and timing in naval action.
A Plain Dealer criticizes the Victory for lacking bold action after the first engagement. The piece argues the ship should have animated future efforts, respected signals, and defended national honor rather than seek revenge on the Admiral. It contends cowardice and disobedience damaged the nation’s record.
A long list from the Boroughs of Hedon Knarborough Malton Northallerton Pontefract Thirfe York and more names many MPs aligned with the Rockingham or Cavendish factions. Notables include Beilby Thompson Isa Lewis Watson George Cavendish and Lord George Cavendish with several Lords and Esquires described as loyal or shifting in voting patterns across ministerial lines. (To be continued)
Old dispatch reports the Prince of Waffau assembling about 6000 troops with two volunteer companies for a guard, noting colonels including Chevalier de Langeac and veterans from Poland or France. Detachments reach Isle of Rhé Rochelle and St Matoo, with a projected attack on Jersey and Guernsey hindered by winds and corsair loot, while Nassau’s forces land on Chôte to keep them in awe.
London readers report growing discontent as invasion fears wane under oppressive governance. Irish militia are well trained yet unhappy, while MPs debate Arbuthnot’s conduct and government policies. Criticism targets creditors, legal fees, and debtors, with calls to relieve the poor and curb profiteering alongside notices of ship seizures and prisoner cloth deliveries.
The excerpt notes hurried communications to London about a powerful fleet led by Admiral Byron. It mentions 16 frigates ravaging targets and intercepting provisions bound for St Lucia, where many are sick and dead, signaling fear and urgency.
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