24 May 1791
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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
May 24, 1791
Page
1
A damaged summary notes a European court in April with the king suffering erysipelas on the head and a wounded arm from prior campaigns. It mentions a retarded royal journey due to northern political affairs and a frigate bound for Morocco ordered to delay departure amid neutrality questions.
Report from Danteten on April 26 describes Profan troops improving enclosures, with 100 entering Old Schotland and more expected. Detachments accumulate at Langefuhr Stefers and Oliva, forcing locals to open houses for soldiers. Citizens fear war between Profits and Rudia as Prussians fortify seacoast and set powder magazines and labs. The diet advises Poland‑Poland trade links, lower tolls, and fair taxes while urging restraint in secession talks.
Dispatch notes the Huffart regiment three miles distant striking their camp and advancing with other East and Wet forces. victual commissioners report fresh corn and salt to troops marching, with 30,000 sine area offered to Proffia from Silesia under the Prince of Hobenine, aiming to cross the Weisel over our bridge.
Letters from Stockholm dated April 26 report orders to arm ships at Gotland and extend flotilla readiness, but later countermanded after a royal council. Warsaw notes Russian ministers probing Poland’s stance should war arise with neighbors, while Constantinople hints Poland seeks favorable trade while avoiding explicit anti Russia alliance.
May 6 report notes formidable warlike preparations in Pruffia and Khe as Rudia shows signs of leaning toward peace. Etupreta loses disguise, thvadtagta reins, Brailow unsettled by sand and water. Last action of Prince gpallit ajo Wan described as pending. Turks display courage on April 28 by seizing an advantage over the Rodan flotilla and capturing its leader.
In a disrupted جلسه the National Assembly passes a decree stating that no colony’s law on the status of free people of color can be validated by the Legislative Body, amid tumult. The president leaves the chair as noise and confusion persist and the Assembly eventually separates.
A May session in Paris featured a heated debate on admitting a deputation of mixed-race individuals. M. Raymond spoke for the delegation, while discussions on granting sitting privileges were contentious. Bailly proposed civil notice for births and deaths, and the assembly prepared a decree limiting emigration only after formal application, amid protests over colonial policies.
Fragmentary text suggests a colonial era policy debate about recruiting persons of color into future colonial administration. The lines imply ethical concerns about coercion or coercive transformation tied to perceived qualifications, with emphasis on parents and social status.
Reports from the House of Peers note Lord Grenville’s presentation on the younger branches of the Royal Family and a formal address of thanks to the Majesty. The Countess of Athlone, widow of the late Pretender, attended the Drawing Room in mourning, while Carpentras continues siege activity with French troops and local towns raising the National standard. Lord Hood plans to depart, and Lord Hawkesbury resumes pro tempore duties amid ongoing discussions on Mr. Hattings’s trial.
The report outlines revenue gains and expenses for 1791, detailing tax sources from customs excise stamps and imposts, and an authentic account of net tax production from 1786 to 1790. It notes capital stock purchases totaling 203,170 pounds and annual annuities of 1,634 pounds, with an annual shortfall of 61,181 pounds to be applied toward debt liquidation, highlighting skepticism about the plan’s viability.
AK merchants and Planters meet at Lagvero to review Sierra Leone bill 3. Mr Vauphati favors a prohibitory clause to prevent sugar cultivation, arguing the grower interests differ from earlier terms. Discussion notes potential changes before Parliament while Philadelphia explores a Sunday School plan restricting attendance by age.
The Commons discussed government lottery provisions amid opposition against taxing gambling and perceived fraud. A bill to confirm Bengal governor and council authority was set for second reading, while Newfoundland civil jurisdiction was proposed as a temporary year long measure with a king's judge and governor appointed panel to handle wage disputes and legal matters.
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