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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 07, 1797
Page
4
A damaged text fragment critiques French plans against England, accusing the Directory of tyranny and predicting dire consequences for Buonaparte and his forces. The piece invokes Jacobean print style and warns of invasion and usurpation, urging patriotic resistance and fidelity to Britain.
Lord Duncan was introduced to the House of Lords where the Lord Chancellor praised his Alabama victory and urged unanimous thanks with a formal order to summon the Horse for the communication. Lord Grenville argued for an address to His Majesty urging continued resistance to France and defending the nation’s laws liberties and independence. The Address passed and was to be communicated to the Commons in a conference.
The House ordered that no petitions for private bills be received after February 7. The Committee of Supply was postponed to Friday. Lord Charles Somerset reported that the king had ordered papers requested by their Address to be laid before the House. Adjourned.
Postscript notes that Hamburgh mails bring word of a nearing definitive peace treaty between France and Austria and upcoming congresses. Metternich plans to attend and concerns arise about excluding the Elector of Bavaria from treaty benefits. Venice reports a conspiracy against the new Democratic Constitution, with seventy suspected persons detained. Praffia’s status improves per Bertin letters.
Major-General Prince John of Liechtenstein brings word that the Definitive Treaty of Peace between His Imperial Majesty and the French Republic was signed on the 17th at Cadifo. Couriers to Electors planned by November 1. Bavaria warned by Buonaparte over unpaid sums to avoid war. Muhlhausen rumored as Congress site for Empire peace talks.
From Potsdam the latest accounts report that difficult weather and the Kiangis may affect plans this week. Eminent physicians consulted by His Mia Jesty express flattering hopes for improvement.
The new Genoese or Ligurian Constitution is completed. The Legislative Body will have two Councils the Council of Juniors with 86 members and the Council of Elders with 40. Sovereignty is vested in the people and the Catholic Religion acknowledged by the Ligurian Republic.
On the 12th instant a conspiracy was discovered aiming to abolish the new Democratic Constitution and place the city under a Foreign Monarchical Power. Guards were doubled and patrols sent out after shops and coffee-houses closed. On the night of the 13th Bal-Laud led a strong force that arrested 70 to 80 people including ten Municipality members and ten clergymen.
From Lord Grenville's Office Sir Morton Eden sent a Vienna envoy copy of the recently completed peace treaty between His Majesty and the French Republic. Admiral Lord Duncan’s officers were decorated with gold medals for their victory over the Dutch Fleet. The Lord Mayor and newly elected Aldermen attended a City ceremony at the Musicians and Glovers Companies hall. Alderman Anderson was sworn in as Lord Mayor. Captain Williamson of the Agincourt to stand trial, with another officer to face a court martial aboard the Venerable. Captain Hiort of the Protector died from wounds received in action.
Their Majesties the King and Queen attended a theatre night with a crowded brilliant audience and a performance featuring Mrs Gibb and Mrs Martyx. The King wore scarlet and gold, the Queen in white with feather plumes, while the Prince of Wales and other nobles shared private boxes. God Save the King was sung twice and the crowd applauded warmly as the royal party departed.
Thomas Miller stood before Justice Ashurst charged with keeping a gaming house. The court sentenced him to one year in the House of Correction at Cold Bath Fields, a fine of 60 pounds, and security for seven years good behavior by himself and two sureties of 20 pounds each. The magistrates urged vigilance to prevent obstruction and urged officials to aid justice.
The Atlantic Law, hailed as a fast South Seas to London runner, is captured by Spanish forces off Perw. The seizure shifts duties to salvage and recovery efforts as crews await official dispatches.
The Virginie under Rear-Admiral Christian sails for the Cape with Lord Mornington aboard if winds permit. Capt. Hunt seizes the American ship Indian Chief for alleged enemy property. At the Old Bailey Richard Barber is hanged for forgery and John Bryan for rape. a riotous scene follows as Bryan's body is claimed by three wives and torn away.
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