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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 18, 1797
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR indicates references to rebels and unrest, noting that gatherings or gangs are not yet entirely dispersed. Details are garbled, with uncertain names and dates, but the tone suggests ongoing tension and governmental response to insurrection or disturbance.
In Congress discussion the Ameritah plenipotentiaries face scrutiny on their authority to satisfy the French affront and restore 1778 state relations amid treaty implications. Gen Berthier departs with ratification to Buonaparte, while Milan awaits his arrival. war minister tightens army controls and Richer Serizy is said to have reached Basel after arrest reports.
The Executive Directory indicates to the Court of London that a peace may close if it agrees to the fee establishment by both sides of the States. They further imply they will not depart from this resolution.
November 12 dispatch notes an ambassador lodging a formal complaint to the Foreign Affairs Minister about a publicized speech. The envoy, receiving due respect, said the speech did not reflect the president or general leadership and that the citizen speaker bore no responsibility for its contents.
Fragmentary account details British and French naval actions with ships like the Parr and Brilliant frigate, plus mentions of the Sandwich prison ship and officials such as Deputy Judge Advocate Thomas Binstead. The text notes trade tensions, the African Slave Trade, and various minor incidents near Dardis Down Bristol, including a ditch fought by Lieutenant Colonel Sines and Williams with gunfire and pistols.
A fragmentary notice references distress and a noted vote event. The readable text hints at a disputed or troubling episode in the voting context, with emphasis on a person named in association with the event. Further details are unreadable in the supplied OCR fragment.
Reports from Philadelphia describe rapid fever outbreaks spreading from Providence to Newport and Baltimore with high mortality and crowded camps. The text notes ships carrying green king, containers becoming putrid after warm storage, and mentions Charles Hall declining an agent appointment under the U S Britain treaty with John Read to succeed.
Letters from Trinidad report a mutiny on the Dictator man of war with sailors forcing officers below deck for days and only yielding after pay and redress. Captain Pittisbury returns from Guadaloupe. Vitor Hughes' conduct noted as polite to Americans. Turk's Island passenger Captain Bellins attacked by French privateer L Esperance led to arrest of Captain Barron in St Thomas.
Port News reports arrivals including His Majesty's ship Defiance a 74 gun vessel under Capt Jones and Diamond under Capt Strachan from the Isl. of Marcou. Ancaster frigate from the Downs and Explosion bomb from the Raftward. Triumph 743 guns Barfleur Powerful refitting. Admiral Sir C Thompson expected aboard Formidable. Trial cutter sailed on a cruise.
Plymouth reports the Orestes sloop on two cruises and the brig Catherine of Baltimore captured by a 26 gun privateer and retaken by a 44 gun frigate near L'Ortest. Catherine sustained heavy damage to her rudder head masts and rigging from rough seas and prior captures.
Plymouth Dartk Nov 16. The Cleopatra a 32 gun brig under Danish rots enters with Captain Bevery in command. Legere a 26 gun brig commissioned with Captain Watson in charge. La Revolutionaire a 40 gun ship sails on a cruise under Captain Caleron.
Mary, Nelly, and Jaden sith crews from Whitehaven were stranded by a late gale near Bray Ireland. All were saved by Killion fishermen. an elderly man recovered after humane onshore care. A Newfoundland dog prevented the man from reaching shore, dragging him under water. A local tale from St Marylebone notes a death and vault vigil at Paddington churchyard with a tall, domed tomb.
The text lauds King as a veteran figure with sterling merit and considerable acquisition to the theatre. It presents him as acquitting himself with ability and the happiest effect, portraying him as a strong representative of Sir John.
Mrs Spencer gave an unusual degree of interest to the part of Adiana. The audience lauded her performance with three distinct and unanimous plaudits. Mrs Abington’s Phillis was excellent, spirited and playful. Lewis, Murray, Holman, and Betterton acted as Bevil Sealand and Myrtle with respectable skill. Mrs Cleading’s song in the second act drew great applause.
Saturday Barnard Huet Marie Francais Joseph Maxime Dubourg Francais Caignou and Jean de Bourbon Frenchmen face private examination on circulating forged bank notes. Evidence from letters shows they received forged notes for 251 and 301 and sent goods in return. All but Dubourg committed for further examination. Cadapodi tried for forging Bank of England cheques. incomplete instruments led to dismissal. A pawnbroker testifies to a counterpane pledge by a Brown cohabiting with the prisoner. Additional cases include ill treatment of an apprentice, possible footpad robberies, and an embezzling Portsmouth officer. A French suspect linked to the group is arrested after a letter to the Duke of Portland. Late night break-in attempt on Norfolke Street noted.
Prices and availability of wheat, barley, oats, and peas show plentiful supply and lower imports. Wheat averaged 7.08 shillings per quarter, flour at 46-48 shillings per sack, oats cheaper, and various grain classes quoted with multiple figures amid market abundance.
Inland markets report inward grain entries at the Port of London with wheat from Hambro and Holland, oats from Holland, and various seed prices. Sugar, hops, clover seed, ryegrass, and mustard futures priced per cwt or quarter, with hay and straw values in Whitechapel and Smithfield markets. Cattle, sheep, and pig prices listed for Newgate Leadenshall and London districts, along with coal price notices and raw hides and skins values.
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