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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 14, 1797
Page
4
Perth County Scotland discusses a method to preserve corn in wet weather by building stacked divisions with wooden beams to prevent humidity and heating. The writer claims repeated trials show great success and urges public notice in the newspaper.
A dramatic account portrays Miss T- confronting her alleged betrayer with pistols in her dressing room. He first refuses, then escapes by firing at the ceiling and declaring innocence, while she shoots his elbow, declares her vow to protect her honor, and ultimately sends him away.
The Jackson Junior and three other vessels from London to Caribbean routes were captured or wrecked off Barbadoes and Lowestoft. Part of Jackson Junior’s cargo saved. Providence lost on Lowestoft Beach. Beisey carried to Calais. Dispatch captured and taken to Guadaloupe. Two Friends seized by French privateer, Danish ship landed at Dover. Industry captured and brought to Guadaloupe. Three Friends taken by French privateer to Bergen.
Falmouth dispatch reports the Argo and Cambria frigates with ships bound for Lisbon being brought into port by contrary winds. The convoy escorts remain with the vessels as weather drives them off course.
Plymouth reports the Louisa and Lorention arriving from St Croix while Milford notes his Majesty s sloop De Braak under Captain Drew with a convoy from Plymouth and Phoenix from a cruise A gale prevents naming the five transports carrying troops that have just arrived, detailing rough weather and ongoing movements.
The piece notes alarm in London over a decisive executive move in Lifle and its impact on funds, questions a constitution lacking protections against rulers and impunity, and argues Britons should value constitutional freedoms while wary of revolutionary means. It reports moves by the Directory, appointments of Letourneur and Maret’s successors, and brief dispatches on General Grey, Abercromby, and naval notes, including ships rebuilt and coastal intelligence.
A crowded royal procession visits Colonel Sneyd’s house for a public breakfast as the Fifteenth Regiment heads to Windsor. Details of the deaths of Messengers Brookes and Magistra near Calais are released, noting heroic rescues and dispatches to Lisle. Military movements continue across Chester-le-Street to Carlisle and beyond.
The scene closed last night with the company thanking the public for generous patronage and success. A Miss D eloped from Essex with Mr C and fled to Gretna Green, prompting concern for her safety. A prisoner at Maidstone escaped via a stream beneath a gate, while other crimes and trials were noted for upcoming sessions.
A 28 year old man described as tall five eight with brown hair dark eyes and fair complexion was seen in Bath after mid August showing signs of mental distress. He wore a gold Mudge watch with a peacock engraved. Information leading to his residence should be sent to Mr Williams at George's Coffee-house Coventry-street or to Mr Briggs in Cheltenham or the York Hotel Bath with rewards promised.
A Gazette of nuptials reports marriages at Finchley and St George Hanover Square including Rev Mr Viale Raleigh Major of Gibraltar to Anna Maria Neate and Mr George Muir Campbell to Agsdoff Fergusson. Also noted are marriages at Hammersmith and Stepney. Died notices include Henry Park of Curtain Road and Thomas Calverley of Ewell with Reuben Foxwell of Church Street Spitalfields.
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