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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 21, 1797
Page
1
The fragment preserves a political farewell letter dated August 29 1797 in which THOMAS LANGFORD BROOKE thanks the recipients for their support and pledges diligent service and a steadfast belief in free government. It emphasizes gratitude and the weight of the trust placed in him as he announces his candidacy or acknowledgment of duties.
Wore is hereby given that the General Quarterly Meeting of the Trustees will be held at their Office in Bank-street Cornhill near the Royal Exchange London on Thursday the 12th of Gobern next at Ten in the forenoon before which time all persons who have sustained any loss by fire are desired to make their claims in order to receive restitution for the same. Constant attendance is given at the said Office and their Office in Craig’s Court Charing-cross for informing houses goods merchandises and ships in Barbear Dock and building also craft from loss with damage by fire throughout Great Britain.
Next meeting of the trustees to consider enacting and continuing laws for repairing highways from Tyburn to Uxbridge in Middlesex and for amending the Brent Bridge road through Hanwell Brentford and Ealing to the Great Western Road. Held at Mrs Coxhead’s Old Hat in Ealing on Saturday September 20 at eleven in the forenoon.
Lord Malmesbury briefed the Cabinet on the insolent French ultimatum delivered by Treilhard and Bonniere. The Directory demanded Britain restore conquests and broader indemnities, with Malmesbury unable to accept the basis and to relay it to his Court. Public agitation for negotiations rose but French terror dampened demonstrations.
Frantic defenses of liberty clash with alleged conspiracies as France argues Britain implicated in an imagined plot. Lloyds reports the capture of a rich Portuguese homeward-bound from Brazil, while St Matthew's Day rites see the Lord Mayor and aldermen in ceremony. Militia regiments march. Shropshire in Scotland marks a first. Woolpit cattle fair closes with prices steady, prime gateways at eighteen guineas.
The San Joaquim and dozen other Brazilian and Atlantic vessels were captured by the French, with one Liver cal ship and another Landes carrier also seized for Jamaica. The America Tucker, en route from Wiscafffet to Liverpool, was retaken by Bellona. Britannia Brampton from Newfoundland to Portugal was captured and sunk in Spain. Mariner Fea from Pillau to Hull fell to a French privateer in the North Sea. L Espion, Captain Inman, arrived at the Nore after a leak near the Owers. Acastra, Captain Lane, reached the Nore with a damaged mizzen head.
Plymouth notices hourly arrivals of San Joseph and other ships with Britannia, Victory, and St George. Lisbon letters dated the 2d report prizes ready for England. Medusa and Charon arrive with sick and convoy duties. Bridgetown and Bellona fleets part from Martinico, Britannia wrecked, Charlotte and Dutch ship separated, Mary sails up the Channel.
Portmouth reports arrival of the Woolwich from the West Indies with 44 guns, homeward fleet following but a gale disrupted ships. The Britannia is said to have foundered. Pearl-frigate, Coast of France, and Fly sloop of war arrive from a cruise as wind and sea conditions worsen.
A French jug-fail privateer was brought into Harwich harbour this morning after being taken by one of His Majesty's frigates off the Dutch coast. The vessel and crew were reported to be in custody with the authorities.
A fragment reports a vessel that deteriorated rapidly over five months, sinking two English ships and likely to have been captured, though a gale intervened and altered its fate.
Milford reports the Hercules under Master Nicholson arrived today from Martinico with the convoy. She left His Majesty's ships Bellona and Woolwich the previous day off Cape Clear, completing the passage with the fleet.
The Good-Yotent Campbell from Tobago arrived guiding the convoy to the Westward of Scilly in a three day gale. The fleet suffered losses including the Britannia and Wintrop foundering on the 29th ult, and several ships became leaky while the Nancy Snowder from Tobago reported distress.
At Chatham Sert 20 the vessel America, armed with four guns, has been repaired and coppered in the dockyard and is ordered to be expedited for sea from this port.
A morning movement by the Monmouth regiment from Brighton pursued Northampton militia toward Falmer. Fire, bayonet exchanges, and cavalry actions marked a swift engagement with both sides routing and retreating under Major General Graham’s orderly withdrawal. Spectators filled the city streets as the maneuvers unfolded.
Mrs Walcott, long known on the Edinburgh stage, made her entrance last night as Jérsie in Reynolds's pleasant comedy The Her voice and tone suit the cast well. She shows good judgment and humor, preserving proper etiquette to give weight to the Governess role, avoiding vulgar display. Mrs Jordan’s captivating pies continue to draw crowds.
In Dublin on September 16 the Parliament was prorogued to Tuesday the 24th of October. Wheat from Meath Kildare and Carlow sold at about 3s 6d a barrel higher. Flour oats and gut meal prices rose. barley scarce and malt notably high. New corn entering market in small quantities.
Yesterday eighteen prisoners were tried at the Old Bailey. seven convicted of felony. Mary Leach stole property of John Wise. Jane Phillips stole a totton gown belonging to Benjamin Maton. Robert Jackson stole five live geese from John Allanform. Samuel Phillips stole a flock bed and other items from William Dibble. Thomas Holden forged counterfeit sixpences. Sarah Levore stole a pair of streets and other items from William Tellier. John Welchman forged counterfeit expenses. eleven were acquitted.
Yesterday John Grindally of a pressa gang was charged on the oath of William M Neall an American seaman with robbing him of three one pound Bank of England notes from a tie cafe in Nightingale Lane East Smithfield. A Sheriff's Officer and his Falconer fought a forty minute battle near the Shepherd and Shepherd ers with victory for the Falconer. A fire in Mr Cumberland's stack-yard at Wilford near Nottingham destroyed corn stacks and pigs. Dr Turner's carriage near Portman Street was damaged by two men who also stole his great coat and hammer-cloth.
A bulletin records marriages and deaths: Rev Barry M Garty wed Miss Murray at St James Piccadilly. Death notices include John Wyatt surgeon of Goodman’s Fields aged 63. Thomas Milner in Maidstone. Duncan Campbell of St Vincent. Nathan Drager of Brooke Green Hanmer. William Scott of Loyal Essex Regiment. James Dyer pastor at Devizes. Alexander Set of Huntington aged 80. Godfrey Taylor of Thom in Tippe rary. and William Jamison formerly of Jamaica.
Water levels rose at London Bridge Sunday morning with one citation noting a 30 minute delay after 6 o clock. The report mentions higher tides and potential disruption to traffic and pedestrian movement around the bridge area.
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