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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 08, 1792
Page
3
In Gefle, Stockholm January 13, preparations for the approaching Diet are moving forward. The King recently toured to ensure readiness for the deputies' reception. Citizens elected for the capital closely mirror those from the last Diet, who aligned with the King's views.
The text states Russia retains territory between the Bog and the Dniester per 1791 Galacz convention. Wallachia returns to prewar governance under the Porte. The Porte cedes a district near the Caucasus. Prisoners of war are to be released without ransom. Dniester navigation remains free to all nations. Russia renounces 12 million piastres in war damages and troops will evacuate Turkish lands by end of May.
The piece discusses Prince's cautious conduct with edged tools and foreign residents, notes the Duke of Queensbury's gallantry, mentions visits by Mademoiselle d Ortreans, and observes political signals such as the Duke of Orl\u00e9ans in the Carlton House saloon. It also covers passports in France, Newmarket racing, and Saturn’s rings with astronomical measurements.
Extraordinary deputies from l Eure and Loire report Chartres and nearby towns face a loss of confidence in Billets de Confiance as merchants refuse notes for provisions. Riots feared on market day. Provisions seized by collectors. Banks’ owners summoned to a plan to avert upheaval. Cerutti obituary noted.
Feb 4 Brest municipality letters note many naval officers remain absent, warning an accusation against the Marine Minister. An extraordinary session on Feb 6 will address filling vacancies.Debate extends to aides-de-camp, adjutants general, and resignations, with finance committee hearing on dividends and rebels’ estates.
February 4 evening report from M Gorguereau on Paris Department petition against non-juring priests. The Assembly ordered a report, censuring by M La Croix sparked tumult as Fergnainud claimed conspirators and Danus defended the minority’s role in preserving the Constitution.
February session notes that petitions were sidelined by riots across departments. M Cabre de Grevelle reports religious disputes fuel unrest and vows a full departmental account within a week. Emigrations rise among the Tiers Etat due to religion. Southern provinces face famine risk, prompting a proposal for national granaries to avert scarcity in case of war.
An 1791 letter from Fort George describes Purferam Bow’s hatred of Tippoo and Maratta opposition. It notes escaped English sailors joining Purferam Bow, the execution of Captain Rutledge, and a journal from Ouffore revealing deaths by Tippoo’s orders, with graves opened by Captain Welch.
Yesterday at St James's the Royal Family held a drawing room with a large noble attendance and new arrivals presented by the Marchioness of Stafford and others. Reports from Hampstead duel and Tuesday trials on Change reveal arrests for money due on bonds and rising post delays.
Friday February 3 in the House of Commons the Chancellor of the Exchequer outlined plans to raise soldier pay from meagre 2s 6d weekly to a regular 3s per week to match rising provisioning costs. Gratian defended the move as public duty while Stzart sought a return on Catholic oath takers. Adjourned to Monday.
A February meeting at a local hotel in Birmingham unanimously agreed to petition Parliament in support of abolishing the slave trade. The group aims to curb importation into colonies, while freedom for slaves already there would be pursued gradually rather than immediately.
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