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Newspaper
Weekly Register
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 18, 1798
Page
6
The Public is informed that due to unexpected demand for the first number a second portion is printed to satisfy those who wish to begin the work and keep it complete for binding. The Rev Mr H s hints on domestic education promise ample information on Samity Schools in the Evangelical Magazine for January and February.
London reports a broad mobilization for internal sieges under Mrs Dundas, with meetings across the kingdom. Commodore McDougal’s capture of Dutch boats and Sir Robert Strachan’s repulse of French gun-boats slow enemy progress. Lord Bridport’s channel line has suffered gale damage, while Lord Duncan recovers from illness and undergoes a fistula operation with fortitude. Reports detail a Dutch fleet reaching Holland, several boats captured or burnt, and ships of war sent to menace the coast. In Windsor, suspicious Frenchmen are seized. a tragic case reveals a 13-year-old girl lured to a brothel, the witness aiding her escape.
A cautious inquiry seeks to identify the person responsible for an incident where a youth was saved from drowning. Officials intend to set an example to deter similar conduct and benefit the community.
From the London Gazette an April issue presents letters by Vice-Admiral Kingsmill and Captain de Courcy detailing captures of L Eugenie and L Audacieux, plus Admiral Peyton’s note on the Brig Ter and the Sans Pariel schooner privateer, with re captures by Captain Campbell of the Wright. Also lists bankruptcy notices and names creditors and locations across London and major towns.
Copy of a letter from H Trollope to the Crown official notes a French privateer burnings and captures near Brest Naritz, dated April 22, with rewards and sightings. The issue also lists bankrupts April 4 to May 29 with surrender times at the London Inn Talbot Tavern and Guildhall London for Tindale Owen Sutton Adamton.
The House met after adjournment with two writs issued for Ripon and Lee elections. The Ship Owners Bill earned a second reading and commitment. Alderman Lothington spoke on shifting vessel owners to bear goods risk from a late law decision in Shepherd and Smith. Hobart presented the Land Tax Committee report. resolutions read again, some alteration, bill to be introduced. Adjourned for April 17 after committee reports and further debate.
The latest naval bulletin reports several captures and movements. The Maginfi me from Cork details chases of L Eugené and L Audacieux, with prize falls near 44°N. April 10 mentions the Le Deux Sophia seized at Bourdeau wine, and the Ulyses retaken after capture by Buonaparte privateers. Further notes describe rerouted squadrons, a court martial for smuggling, and troop transports gathering for sea duty around La Hogue and Marcoul, with Arethusa and Eurydice sent to reinforce Havre.
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