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Newspaper
Bristol Journal
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 31, 1789
Page
4
The article details riotous Paris unrest as the National Assembly moves to the capital. It notes bread shortages, grain exports, absenteeism of representatives, and mutiny in provinces. Mirabeau praises Bailey and Lafayette, while the Assembly debates municipal organization and decrees.
The assembly debated provincial and municipal assemblies and the qualifications for French citizenship. Proposals varied from birth and marriage to naturalization, with one member urging open encouragement for foreigners. The session adjourned as issues remained unsettled. Also noted were notices of the Alencon magistracy seizing Count Cara man and related proceedings. The King was visited by the assembly in the evening and the Keeper of the Seals presented his ratification for committee review.
Members report a bread-hungry mob dragged a Baker from near the Archbishop’s Palace to the Hotel de Ville, threatening magistrates and hanging him after a public chase. The Assembly considers martial law, a supreme tribunal, and police powers to quell unrest and ensure provisioning, with decree to royal sanction and a Provost summons.
Anxious crowd gathers at Banbury as Johnson defeats Perrins in a 62 round bout lasting over an hour. Johnson’s superior tactic, agile footwork, and careful defense prevail, Perrins exhausted with facial injuries and a nose cut. Other fights adjourned, George the brewer beating Pickard in a brutal clash.
An advertisement signed Shergold and Co proclaims an unlicensed Lottery Office in Lombard Street. A reward of one hundred guineas is offered to any person named Shergeld claiming ownership of the office. The notice bans all deals, shares, or agreements signed Shergold as illegal and warns officials and public against selling such lottery items. It calls for information to the Inspector of Lottery Offices.
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