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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 15, 1791
Page
3
London Gazette notes report ministers from Britain Prussia and Russia propose peace with the Porte on cession of Octakon from the Bog to the Dniester and guarantee free navigation of the Dniester. Russia to restore other conquests and if the Porte declines to negotiate the war may proceed to its natural course.
William Barrett a jeweller of Charterhouse street Charterhouse square has bankruptcy enlarged Thomas Chapman a Croydon baker to surrender September 17 at ten at Guildhall John Martin a linen-draper of Yetravnster Dorsetshire to surrender August 30 at ten at Guildhall London
Bankrupt notices list James Mullowney of Bristol to surrender August 29 30 and September 27 at ten at the White Lion Inn Bristol with attorney Thomas Lewis. Rice Moyle late of Bangor Carnarvon tailor to surrender August 29 30 and September 27 at eleven at the Three Spread Eagles Bangor with attorney Jones. George Lingham the younger Worcester breeches maker to surrender September 29 and 17 at eleven at the Star and Garter Inn Foregate-street Worcester with attorney Platt. William Petch late of Oxford-street linen-draper to surrender August 27 September 3 27 at Guildhall with attorney Phillipson. James Ward of the Fleet Prison carpenter to surrender August 13 September 3 27 at ten at Guildhall with attorney Colton. Edward Morris of Shrewsbury Salop linen-draper to surrender August 26 27 and September 27 at three at the Spread Eagle Inn Hanging-ditch Manchester. Dividends set for September 8 9 9 meeting attendances at Bath Tavern Bristol Tiverton Green-street St Martin's in the Fields Guildhall Queen's Head Inn Athby-de-la-Zouch. Certificates to be granted on or before September 6 Nicholas Weatherby Gateshead woollen draper William Purfall Birmingham dealer.
Wednesday morning notes celebrate the Prince of Wales birthday with a Brighton festival featuring an ox roast jackass races a grand ball and town illumination. It mentions a Duke York marriage date and a French Paris incident exposing a sex trafficker. It also discusses police laxity in Paris and concerns over game licences and revenue from gun licensing.
Petersburg July 2. On Sunday a Te Deum was sung for a victory over Turks and Tartars at Anapa in the Canadian region near Caucausus. Potemkin sent General Gudowitch's account: Anapa fell after a five hour assault on the morning of the 3rd with 71 brass guns taken, 9 mortars, and many standards captured. Mustarua Pacna and Batat Pacna were among the prisoners. many Turks and Tartars died or fled to the sea. The Scheich-Mansour, a leading instigator of the Tartars, is to be brought to Petersburg.
In Brussels a Grand Council was held this month to discuss establishing the Sove reign Council of Brabant. The States General resistance worries the Government as the 1791 supply demands approach, risking public fermentation and potential rebellion.
An extract from a letter praising the Regiment of Berwick now loyal to the Princes at Coblentz. The officers and soldiers offer homage to the King and request disposal of their arms in danger. The writer vows to convey their fidelity to James II and to display the Berwick colours in life and a route of honour. The exchange binds future oath, and the regiment’s fidelity pledges victory and renown.
The article notes a surge in forging indents and public securities across America. It mentions several distinguished individuals punished and cites Col. Gaercs Iris and Mr. Justice Pecknam among those slated for execution at Newport Rhode Island.
In Madrid on July 26 a recent proclamation against vagabond traders calls for immediate action starting tomorrow. Home owners who refuse to conform have 15 days to vacate and a month to leave Spain. Many foreigners, especially French, are preparing to depart. 60 to 70 thousand claimed French residents will shrink to about 90 thousand with around 20 thousand Germans. Trade and industry run largely by foreigners will suffer as edict strictness may be softened.
A broad review notes Britain’s asylum for displaced manufacturers from France and Spain, praising Providence and industrious growth while praising royal benevolence. It records naval movements near Finland, local Birmingham donations, a duchess visit, and a violent crime. It closes with a dire quarry accident and a comic tale of a couple’s surprise twins at dawn.
In France there are several orders: St Michael founded 14695 by Louis XI with 36 knights later expanded to 100. Holy Ghost founded 1579 by Henry II limited to high nobility and princes of the blood with Papists. St Louis established 1693 by Louis XIV for military merit. Military Merits created 1759 for Protestant officers. St Lasare revived by Henry IV in 1607 and linked to Notre Dame de Mount Carmel, totaling about 100 knights under a grand master.
The Morr importation of gunners swells beyond any prior year as inns along the great road fill with men bound for mountain hunts. Lords and petty authorities threaten stern penalties for trespass while Game prospers on the hills amid fine weather, with Lord Lawnsware guarding 118 frontier posts to deter poaching.
A Birmingham lettered hand-bill exposes a satirical recipe condemning hypocrisy ambition vanity and deceit. It mocks supporters of a disaffected party urging sedition and audacious conduct at meeting-houses while promoting self-serving zeal and public cant as path to power, ending with a claim of becoming a true Presbyterian.
A cow near death from overfeeding on potatoes was treated with an egg shell tar dose for immediate relief. A Brighton coach overturned on Clapham Common injuring a lady, a Chelsea man head contusion, and the coachman. wheel failure caused the accident. Burglary at Mr Grant’s Oxford Street. three footpads robbed Mr Scorrel near Blackheath. pocket thefts of Mr Fairly, Mr Kensing, and Mr Rattell reported around Holborn, the Strand, and Pall Mall.
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