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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 10, 1792
Page
4
A brief note to correspondents from Wir P from Ball vony Worcester, indicating attention to the matter and next steps in the exchange of messages.
A London report outlines a forthcoming royal speech described as long and mentioning militia calls amid rioting in Ireland and the party regions. It discusses potential temporary forces, remonstrances to allies, and the priority of preserving national unity while Parliament contemplates timing for Cambridge University writs and Mr Port's likely seat.
The Marquis of Asexcorn plans to move the Address in the Upper House on Thursday. Sir Peter Burnet and attendants surveyed Parliament House locations this morning as is customary the day before Parliament meets. Market chatter noted a late rise in stocks, with India and Consols showing gains amid rumours the Throne Speech will calm nerves. A London court praised civil power amid fears of mob violence as bread prices held, while officials announced appointments and proclamations across the realm and foreign events involving Ireland, Edinburgh, and New Jersey.
Freand Dublin December 6. The Catholic delegates proceed with caution and temper. Government interference is denied and expectations rise that the loyal body will be emancipated without tumult. Three young men were arrested yesterday for uttering strong expressions against the government.
In Edinburgh at the Medical Hall on Saturday last the Medical Society elected its annual presidents. The gentlemen chosen include James Bence, Jo an Burr Sat, Litchfield, Hucy Macrae, Sutherland, and Alexander Painte Wilson, M.D. Lanarkshire.
Walliam Pound appeared before the Sitting Magistrate after being seized near Wellctofe-square as a suspected impostor. He allegedly begged in shops, dropped cash under scrutiny, and was found with six hundred thirty one pounds ten shillings and fourpence farthing in various coins, plus a Plymouth Bank bill, all lodged with a banker and he was committed as a rogue and vagrant.
A large gathering of inhabitants debated forming an association to preserve peace liberty and property against Republicans and Levellers. Resolutions expressed attachment to the present Constitution a government by King Lords and Commons and a committee was named to execute the plan. Disenting minister Histon praised the Royalty and Constitution as did Mrs Pasco a dissenting tradesman.
Newcastle December 8 reports a Monday proclamation to embody the Northumberland Militia at Alnwick. A fierce windstorm caused chimney stacks to fall, damaged St Nicholas steeple, broke ship rigging near Shields, sank several keels in Sunderland Roads, unroofed houses, and blown down monuments with no lives reported harmed.
In Liverpool a guard transporting mail bags was knocked down by a young man said to be an attorney's clerk. The guard held the man’s leg, the York Mail coach arrived, the suspect was taken to the Office and committed to Bridewell by the Mayor. He showed no intent to rob the Mail and was bound over to next sessions to answer the assault.
Died at Kirkcudbright Scotland on the 28th ult William Marshall a tinker aged 120 native of Kirkmichael parish Ayrshire. He recalled seeing King William's fleet at anchor in Solway Firth and transports in the harbour. He fought at Derry, served in Dutch service, and died aged 120 buried in Kirkcudbright churchyard. Countess of Selkirk funded his funeral. East Kent Militia embodied Canterbury Maidstone West Kent assembling. Lord Petre issues notices to curb encroachments on commons and restore to the poor.
Orders received for the marines to be ready to embark at a moment's notice. Several parties of marines to embark tomorrow to complete the guardships as part of hastened coastal defense.
News from Stornoway reports a Swedish vessel laden with iron and tar was wrecked on the northern coast near the island amid boisterous conditions. Four bodies recovered, one with an earring. remains indicate rough surf and incomplete clothing. Hull split, rigging ruined, cargo partly saved including deals, tar barrels, cables, anchors, and substantial iron awaiting salvage next spring-tide if weather stays moderate.
Fragmentary OCR lists several marriage or betrothal style notices. Richard Streatfield of Copwood Sustes appears to wed Mrs Ogle daughter of Vice Admiral Ogle. Captain George Rofe weds Miss Cherrys. Lieut W Shefton of the aged Regiment to Mrs Gore widow of the late Corporal Gore, sister to the present Earl of Ross.
Brief death notices report the passing of Mrs Coney of Leadehall Street Bath aged unknown, Sir Archer Croft Bart at Salisbury, Mrs John Harity aged 62 in Bloomsbury, the Hon John Boyd in Nassau Bahama Islands, Mrs Majoribanks in Edinburgh, and Mrs Sneyd en route to Lisbon for health recovery, with scattered dates and locations.
Shipping arrivals report ships from Virginia Jamaica Leghorn Grenada and Maryland with vessels named Eliza Colley Industry and Cunsingham. Remain in the Downs as orders and payrates for stocks, bonds, and government bills listed. Also notes wind at London Bridge and times.
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