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Newspaper

Evening Mail

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Dec 16, 1791

Page

3

Dutch Ambassador Receives First Audience in Lisbon

M Spaay the new Dutch Ambassador had his first audience with the Queen on the 17th. Also present were the Chevalier Dinedyda, Viscount Nadia, Marquis de Souza, and Don Lorenzo. The ambassadors depart for London Berlin Stockholm and Turin with orders for a ship of the line and three frigates to sail at first notice. Armament intended for the Bragils amid suspected revolt.

M.spaay Holland Thad Dineyda Nadia Marquis de Souza Don Lorenzo Marquis de Porte de Lima London Berlin Stock Holm Turin

Brussels Calm Amid Rumors of Ferment Yet Quiet

A Brussels dispatch states that the city remains tranquil despite rumors of unrest. A courier from Coblentz brought the Prince's manifesto against the National Assembly decrees. Deputies from Namur arrived to offer subsidies for 1759 and 1799 and for the Royal Household, and were graciously received by the governors.

Brusels Brussels Marquis de la Queiie Coblentz National Assembly Namur

French Emigration Proclamation Discussed By Ambassadors

FRANKFORT DEC 7 The French Ambassador M de Noailles conveyed to Prince de Kaunitz the Proclamation on emigrants and letters from the King of France. The King refused to sanction the decree against emigrants due to its severity. The Ambassador urged the Emperor to influence German princes to avoid hostile actions in their realms. The Emperor favors pacific aims and believes allowing the new Constitution to prove itself may convince France. Munich envoy instructed to say no hostile measures against France while the Alsace decree is prepared. Imperial town authorities oppose recruiting emigrants, who persist in plans to attack France.

M. de Noailles Prince de Kaunitz Euperor Mayence Treves France Munich Alsace

Treaty ratified by Sweden ends France court links

Stockholm reports that the Exchange of ratifications completes the Sweden France treaty. The French Charge d Affaires Gaujin delivered the King's letter and the new constitution text but was instructed to depart if rejected. Gaufin left Stockholm on the 24th. Rumors say the King may back French princes next spring. War with the Dey of Algiers is deemed short due to delays in presents. Within a royal chapter several nobles were created or honored including Baron Reus and Major Count Wachtmeijer plus several order appointments.

Sweden Rusia France M. Gaujin M. Gaufineft Stockinlin Ruffin Aterers Baron Reus College de la Chambre Seraphims Count Wachtmeijer Order of Vala Haren de Wercede d’ Elima Hederfierne, Werald Order of the Word

Russian minister Befoorodii arrives amid ceremony

JAssy reports the arrival of Befoorodii, minister of state and Privy Counsellor to the Empress of Russia, from Petersburgh. He is welcomed with artillery salutes and ringing bells as the Commander in Chief and generals receive him. Negotiations were reactivated and likely to conclude soon.

MM. Befoorodii Russia Petersburgh

French Envoy Presses Spanish King on Constitution

M d Arindéze the French Charge d Affaires urged the Spanish minister to accept the French Constitution after delivering letters from the King of France and Montmorin. The Spanish reply was brief and negative, with随后 meetings held to draft an answer. A diplomatic dinner mix up affected invitations, including a misdated invite to M d Aribize and an uninvited French minister at a birthday Etiquette event.

Madrid M. d'Arindéze Ktne Mi"de Montmorin Comte de Frida Blazca M. d’Aribize Boite Shistake M. de Floris Blanc

Hunting party reunion between Kive and Saxony Erector at Potsdam

On the 24th the Kive returned to Potsdam from Beelitz forest to meet the Saxon Erector on a hunting party. Present were Grand Ecuyer Zibonsti and others, with Major General Birchofsawerder and Prince Roy of Prussia. After private talks they hunted wild boars and foxes then dined with Sieur Ru4ye. The Erector slept in a large Beelitz house built by Kuhne. Next day the Electoral Highness returned to Dresden via Annaberg.

Kive Potsdam Beelitz Erector Saxony Cowiit de Marcolit Grand Ecuyer Sieur Ru4ye Pott Kuhne Electoral Dresden Annaberg

Court Diplomatic Moves in Schleswig and Copenhagen

From Copenhagen on November 24 Field Marth and Prince Cuanxis depart for Schleswig as their son in law accompanies them to Ringstedt eight leagues from the capital. Gifts are exchanged with court nobles and other officials arrive from Peterborough, Dresden, and Berlin for upcoming congress in Aix la Chapelle.

Marthe Cuanxis Tleile Confort Schleswig Prince Royal Ringstedt Krxe Congres Hesse Louis Count de St. Prie Peter’ Burgh Dresden Berlin Major Ridicer Aix la Chaps France

Brabant Chancellor seeks subsidies for sovereign request

The Chancellor of Brabant went to the States to obtain subsidies and taxes. The States’ reply is uncertain and the extraordinary Council was called upon his return. A special messenger was sent to Vienna regarding the matter.

Crancellor Brabant States of Brabant Vienna

Curtailed Lawyers and a Shipwreck Rescue at Hull

Chronicles the pruning of lawyers under the late king to reduce suits, noting 1777 and 1785 reductions, then reports Captain Robert Barnes landing Swedish wreck survivors at Hull. Describes local relief efforts by Captains Kellock and Collinson, citizens, and merchants, aiding Nielsen and crew after the Sodermanland disaster. Mentions the ship Elizabeth and the Good Intent arriving, and the Experiment’s distress from a Philadelphia voyage.

Prussia Robert Barnes Swanland Hull Anders Nielsen Kellock Wmn. Collinson Pias Humane Sanity Bronte Prinpal Merchants Ne Nielsen Ferlings North Somercotts Lincolnshire Elizabeth Cromartie Poole Caften Philadelphia Tend Eigenen Walker Aberdeen Ostend Flushing

Honours and appointments in King’s December notices

December 16 1791 London Gazette reports conferment of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath on a diplomat in Berlin and lists numerous Army officer promotions to lieutenant captain ensign and adjutant across 4th 14th 16th 19th 33rd 53rd and 62nd Foot, plus bankruptcy enlargements and supersessions, diversions with names firms and surrender dates.

Lord Chamberlains Office St. James's Thomas Winckley Foot Ceorge Garnier James Maélark Zwibbies Themas Steart Geet George Alexander Gordon Henry Fetherstonehassh Goth Foot Willam Pighit Thomas B. Walpole Alex. Colton Thomas Wallace Francis Ralph West Aqth Frederick Wiliam Buley William Jasper Niches William Parke Rifen James Graat Thomas F. Seymour John Wiliams Beth Foot Thomas Fourtye Qth Foot William Nethersole Long

Proclamation and Prorogation Notice in Gazette

The Gazette notes His Majesty's proclamation to prorogue Parliament to the 31st of the next month, as referenced in Saturday's edition. The item records the official action and its timing within the royal prerogative.

Country News From Wolverhampton and Oxford December

Reports from Wolverhampton detail horse thefts and arrests after six horses were traced to local owners with a suspect in Kingston and a bail issue unresolved. Hereford notes heavy snowfall causing road blocking drifts and livestock losses. Oxford items list degrees and livings conferred, appointments in Norfolk and Manchester, and Cambridge notes on a public building vote and university appointments.

Duke and Duchess host grand York dinner for royals

Yesterday evening at Yorkhouse the Duke and Duchess of York entertained the Prince of Watts and other nobility. The Duchess Dowager of Leimster arrived from Ireland. A drunken Peer attacked the Whig Club over not paying deference to the Duchess of York. Lewis offered ten pounds weekly by Mr Harris to cover arrears to the Manager, but the offer was rejected as insufficient. The Margrave of Anspach bade farewell at Lisbon then wed Lady Craven and set off for Madrid. The Emigrants seized the Cratel of Liege after the Prince Bishop ceded it on the 3d inst. The National Assembly pressed their decree on refugee princes and forced the King to vow a proclamation by a set day, with penalties. General Bucarswe Erper is sent from the King of Pavesta to Court of Veterburgh on a secret mission.

Duchess of York Prince of Watts Duke of Clarence Yorkhouse Anspacu Lisbon Lady Craven Madrid Iris National Assembly of France National Assembly Bucprswe Erper Pavesta Veterburgh

From Dec. 3 to Dec. tO. By the Standard Witch usTER Buthhel

A fragment from a December notice references a Standard Witch and an eight gallon quantity attributed to Buthhel. Details are incomplete and unreadable, but the item suggests a measurement or trading note within a 18th century or earlier document.

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