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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 28, 1792
Page
4
Fragmented account of a chaotic parliamentary session. Deputies clash on adjournment and open discussion as the Montagnards confront the President and Bishops. Petion speaks amid interruptions while calls for punishment of the tyrant mix with demands for proofs and open debate.
The article argues war with France is imminent to defend European liberties. It cites the French mob government and Minister le Brun as provocateurs, notes Grenville’s refusal to meet Chauvelin, and mentions preparations for war including new frigates and a Duke of Gloucester command.
Reports from Liege describe General Dunovetsr ordering troops to winter quarters as rains soaked camps. Soldiers endure mud, scarce straw, and poor clothing while some desert or rationing concerns arise. Reinforcements arrive daily, and the troops celebrate the move to winter quarters as camps break up.
Reports from Antwerp describe a protest entered in the name of the States-General as a French armed vessel passed Badle in Zeeland. A French legion reportedly entered Antwerp on Friday the 14th, with uncertainty whether they join the garrison or march elsewhere. Strong southwesterly winds filled the Zuiderzee, causing flooding up to Elburg, though no breaches occurred and nearby dykes held.
The day before yesterday a Tree of Liberty was planted amid public acclaim near the old Hall, symbolizing the Patriots’ rise. Circles of Deputies formed the Circle of Equality appointing a fortyCitizen Commission with civil and military powers, naming Safety, Legislation, and War committees. the garrison is under its command and the Syndic of Guards holds little real authority.
The bulletin reports French shipyards operating by torch light and fleets ready for conflict with England, with British responses including orders for troops to Dover Castle and new command assignments. It notes Jamaica transports, economic strain in Brabant, and the broader European maneuvers as war appears possible, alongside local incidents and civil actions.
Ireland Dublin December 26 A printer in Dublin was arrested at his home on a warrant from the High Constable of Dublin district on a charge of publishing a libelous and seditious advertisement on December 17 He was ordered bound over in the sum of 50 with two sureties The case proceeds next term Also mentioned were arrests for fraud related to a firealarm and a man named Doyle detained for inveigling a sentinel and surrendering arms at the Castle guard The Gazette notes letters passed the Great Seal for militia commissions in Dublin Drogheda and surrounding areas
The advertisement for a medicinal remedy promotes efficacy for scurvy gout leprosy abbess rheumatism and related conditions. It claims royal patent and availability through vendors in Britain Ireland and abroad with bottles priced at 6s 5d and 1l.
A fragmentary ship news item lists vessels and fates near British shores including the Whitehead brig from Botton to Bellatt with cargo swamped, the Edward from Csen to Landau reported on voyage, the Jenny from Londin to Newcattle left, the Neptune from Newcastle arrived, and multiple ships listed as ashore or stranded near off End Harbour and Copenhagen Roads with crew saved or lost.
A fragmented notice lists names and connections including Mr Benjamin Gray of Mincing Lane and Elizabeth Reynolds. Mentions a marriage event between Christopher Gufs Ef of Ireland and Mrs Johnston of Queenettyect with dates around May and references to Ken ington Pica. The garbled OCR data yields limited legible facts and undecipherable place names.
A garbled OCR fragment lists scattered names and places including Mr Harris a merchant and Sir David Williams near Watford. Mentions of events on Friday and Sunday recur with broken place names like Lime Dartershire Sasr Hinfortie and Sasr Hinfortie, creating a fragmented public notice style with no clear actions or outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a local event or meeting with unclear details. Names and numbers are garbled, but references to a "opening" and a "Ford" suggest a civic or sports context. Readable phrases are insufficient to identify a definite person, place, or outcome.
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