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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 19, 1797
Page
3
A garbled OCR page recounts diverse topics from historical figures like Gibbon and Dryden to local incidents in Reading and Wycombe. It mentions a philosophy lecture, a river experiment, a fire, and civil notices, but the text is fragmentary with many phonetic spellings and unclear events.
A fragmentary text describes campaign blades issued by the French Republic under Napoleon Bonaparte. One side bears the legend Army of Italy Vision of the Republic, others list Liberty French Republic Equality. Soldiers earning such blades must recount deeds before a council. those honored receive double pay.
His Majesty's ship Lapwing under Captain Barton, during a cruise at Guadaloupe, brought in American colours and repelled an examination. The crew's exertions earned much honour. The vessel retook several valuable ships and captured eleven enemy cruisers, inflicting damage to enemy trade and force.
In Edinburgh on October 16 1797 magistrates proclaim general illumination from seven to eleven o’clock to celebrate Admiral Dushans victory over the Dutch fleet. They warn against window breaking and order police to arrest offenders. Also reports a High Court proceeding in Bathgate with several defendants mobbing and rioting Militia support.
The excerpt describes readiness for potential war and mobilization across allied states. It notes troops amounting to an effective force, new uniforms and reinforcements, and a fortified defensive stance. It highlights cavalry, artillery, and ample ammunition as factors ensuring victory over exterior enemies, under the guiding mind of Bucstidparte and the hope of peace for the Republic and Africa.
Witnesses describe a brutal assassination in Turin on the son of the Intendant of the Palace of the Duke de Chablais. The victims Cau det and Clavoletti, officers in the Regiment of Aosta, are named among conspirators. Nobles condemn the plot and say the conspirators feared betrayal and planned to seize the King’s palace. The culprits are taken to prison with officers ready to pursue immediate justice.
A damaged excerpt recounts figures in distress and crime in a Devon and London setting. A gentleman on a modest state meets ill fate after financial and domestic turmoil. A potter Barrowclough dies amid trouble at his Burpley house, triggering hostile scenes and police intervention.
A grand dinner at the Delphi Inn Gosport marks Admiral Duncan's victory over the Dutch Fleet commanded by Admiral Winter. Naval officers Militia and Gosport residents toast loyalty as illuminations and tableaux honor the June and October fights, with references to Lord Howe and St Vincent, and plans for continued celebration in the garrison.
A fragmentary report recalls a spirited engagement with Dutch ships, with two more Dutch prizes dismasted and towed. English and Dutch sick and wounded land as towns become a hospital. Capt Trollope leads a vigorous crew while Dutch losses are heavy, with many killed and wounded. Ships repair rigs and plan to meet the next fair wind.
Four ships of the line in the roads, with prizes, are in sight. About a quarter of an hour ago two other large prizes fought. Report says a seventh prize may escape. Hopes rise that those ships missing from Admiral Duntan's squadron will be picked up by the For midable and the others that failed to join.
News from Bristol reports universal joy after the defeat of the Dutch Fleet. Militia and volunteer units formed at 40 College Green fired de mfoye, bells rang, and flags flew from churches and buildings. Ships on the river and docks displayed signals, and lanterns and bonfires lit the streets later that day. Mr Weeks at the Bath Tavern hosted a grand military entertainment for friends, with a balcony display and a ship-inspired flag. An illumination effort followed the arrival of a Gazette Extraordinary, drawing thousands to Clifton Hill for music and cheers until late evening.
News of Admiral Duncan defeating the Dutch fleet inflamed Bath with church flags, bells, and singing. Mayor hosted a Guildhall collation for inhabitants, praising the brave crews amid public cheers. Laurels adorned mail coach routes as town celebrated, while officials urged a quieter, hourlong illumination for widows and orphans.
Report from Bridlington notes Serjeant Ellis of the 3rd regiment took a wager of five guineas to ride ten miles in eight hours, and completed the distance in seven hours and thirty minutes with cafe. Dr Foster of Beverley, while riding through North Gate on a swift trot to visit a patient, was fatally injured when his horse Anforton fell, leaving him with serious injuries to the shoulder head chest and broken ribs.
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