Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Evening Mail in London, Middlesex

We have pages in Middlesex

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Evening Mail

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Aug 08, 1791

Page

2

Princess Amelia Birthday Captured In Royal Celebrations

London dispatch notes Sunday marked Princess Amelia's birthday with royal celebrations. A naval review report is deemed unfounded and a costly fleet review is unlikely. Russia prays a buff of Charles Fox will be placed in its library, echoing calls for peace and diplomacy. An accident near Bonn involved M. de Gatou ve sinking briefly. he survived after extraction. French assignats fall four percent signaling economic distress in France. Oczakow fort remains pivotal for Black Sea power and supply lines. The Vienna Court hardens stance toward France, threatening force if liberties are blocked. Abbe Raywal argues monarchs' power wanes as people gain rights amid Europe’s evolving liberal trend. Dispensation grants Rev. Robert Tripp the Kentifbean living under Earl of Egremont.

Amelia Kerry Cravens Worcester Russia Charles Fox Cicero Demosthenes Great Britain Fox Maximilian Saxony M. de Catowne Coddentz Cologne Bonn Rhine M. de Gatouve Breslow Oczakow Black Sea Munich Constantinople Crim Vienna National Assembly Court of Abbe Raywat Europe Petersburgh Robert Tripp Earl of Egremont Kentifbean Kewe Devon Exeter Percy Charles Wyndham

Beheading Controversy Over Perron Amnesty

Liege June 1 Government trembles over Commissary Di Perrons fate as Perron faces execution for treason. A local citizen recalls nobility rights while Austrian minister negotiates pardon but Perron rejects it, insisting only a higher hand may grant mercy. If beheaded he becomes a martyr for the people.

Perron Liece Norihans

East India Company property value debate in 1768 era

MERCATOR argues in a 1768 Evening Mail style letter that the East India Company property, both in India and at home, totals over 19 million pounds after profits and accumulations. It claims capital and exclusive trade profits justify a value near thirty million, notes dividends and 7 and 12 percent accumulations, and argues China trade growth necessitates higher capital.

India

Counter-revolution fears and martial moves across nations

A chaotic column notes European politics with hints of a Counter-revolution amid Diet of Ratisson actions and Vienna court backing. It cites British bets on Bedford's horses, US military moves under General Scot toward Kentucky, and Indian hostilities poised for multiple incursions. Also reported are a York Mail Coach wreck, Suffolk Assizes for Leakonheath murder, and a naval skirmish anecdote showing stubborn captaincy in the Pembroke battle.

Ratisson Germany Vienna Duke of Bedford England Scot Kentucky Pittsburgh Mutkingim United States York Mail Royston Crown Suffolk Bury St. Edmunds Leakenheath Lord Anson de la Tonquiere Invincible Fincher Pembroke Ream Ark Montaane Montane

Royal license grants Elizabeth Hills Rand name change

From the London Gazette a royal license allows Elizabeth Hills of Meffing Essex widow and heir to adopt the surname Rand per the late Thomas Rand's will. Also notes the deaths of Mecklenburg Schwerin’s dowager and a brief movement of the Prince Stadtholder and Orange royals from the House in the Wood to Brunswick for weeks then Berlin.

Elizabeth Hills Meffing Esex Reyal Rand Thomas Rand Prince Stadtholder Princess of Orange Prince of Orange Leo Brunswick Berlin

Promotions in the War Office August 8 1799 list

Promotions in the War Office include Samuel Barrett to Lieutenant and Captain in the 1st Foot, Judly Watson Green to Major, James Irvice to Captain, Willon Goodman Clark to Lieutenant, and Smith to Ensign. Other officers of the 730th Foot and 97th Foot also promoted. Major John West to Captain of an Independent Company of Invalids in North Britain. Bankruptcy notices amended and bankruptcy enlargements granted for several tradesmen and merchants with surrender dates at Guildhall. Dividends scheduled for September 19 and 29. certificates to be granted by August 27 for James Haviland and James Grover.

Carnet Francis Edward Lee Ixvatins John West Britain Alexander Norman Evath Newport-street St. Ann Westminster Taylor Alexander Norman Booth Newport- Freer St. Anny Weslinginster Guildhall Attornies Meff, Lee and Meater Threemertor -Street London Robert Syrell Berkely-square Hofer My Davies Lethbury James Winnington Fenchurch-Preet Guldhall Artemies Grootin and Hurdon Copihall-court Throgmistton-street le Reduls Thomas Mower Lawrence Pountrey-lane Atturesies Burton Maleoy Rafinehhall-Greer Uante Rochdee Fiurender Av- Ritz Atcen White Bear Redicals Lanewhire Shawe and Phillips New Bridge-street Chatham Place John Flupkinson Carlton Snaith Yorkshire Milier Blue Bell William Wright Mansfield Nottingham Clexern Edward Latkey Asiburton Devonshire Green Lion Inn Ashburton James Lancs Yesace Low Karkby Kendal Westmorland

Celebration of the Prince of Watts at Windsor Dale

Wednesday morning notes a grand birthday celebration for the Prince of Watts at Windsor Dale with nobles returning from watering places. Promotions include Major General Duxpas to command of the 22d Regiment and Col Craic becoming Adjutant General of Ireland. Rumors of Turkish defeats near Anapa and French political unrest are reported, with stock prices and financial offers mentioned amid a broader European crisis.

Prince of Watts Windsor Dale Duxpas Ireland Col. Craic Reiment Earl of Morton House of Lords Lord Dongise Amsbury Duke of Queensberry Lord Douglas Rene Lochleven Morton de Gupowitscu Anapa Garrisor Bi. de Coigny Sweden Eed Kielite

French Constitution Report Foretells Abolition of Nobility

M Teerret, President of the Constitutional Committees, delivers the report after two years of labor presenting the New Constitution. It abolishes nobility and hereditary titles, declares equal rights, ends special privileges and corporate orders, and bans feudal privileges and clerical vows.

M. Téerret National Assembly Constitutional AG M. le Fayette Committee of Constitution

France Code of Laws Critiqued as Dead Letter in Aug 26 Issue

The article questions the French Gallic Code maxims, arguing they are often ignored in practice. It cites travel freedom contrasted with Hydran rule, criticizing state scrutiny at many checkpoints. It previews a two part reproduction of the code with tomorrow's continuation.

France

Fundamental principles guaranteed by the constitution

The document outlines natural and civil rights including equal access to employment, proportional taxation, equal punishment, liberty of movement, expression, worship, assembly, petition, and due process. It affirms property inviolability, indemnity for public necessity, national ownership of public-utility assets, and a general system of public aid for the infirm poor and those unable to work.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Turspa Liege THE Evening Mail East India Company Indies All Agea House of Commons Mercator P.S London Gazette Ag. G Wurrehall Aegis Hamsuren Wighness Mecklenbourg Schwerin War Office John Fall Hoborn James Haviland Bridgewater Somersetshire James Grover Great Tower
Search Courier

Search the Evening Mail Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Evening Mail?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication