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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 13, 1792
Page
4
A critique of real and false patriots, warning that political factions harm liberty. It argues true patriots must be judged by their actions, not power, and laments Britain’s divisions between ministers and oppositionists. Citizens should support those who prove themselves PATRIOTS through consistent conduct.
Wednesday reports from the House of Commons note delays to the Budget and a Levee at St James's, with evening music planned in Tottenham Street. Disputes over Pitt and the Prince of Wales debts are discussed, while monarchs and nobles travel between Dalkeith and Hamilton. Market moves show Three per Cents rising and Assignats trading, alongside emigration shifts and military arrests related to imperial affairs.
A poem lamenting a parent’s death. Euphemia’s gentle spirit departs with faith, enduring affliction without murmur. The speaker notes prayers answered, divine care, and ultimate triumph over death as the soul ascends to heaven.
The West India Merchants and Planters held a General Meeting at the London Tavern to consider the high price of sugars and whether methods to lower values could be adopted. Proposals were debated and a committee was appointed to approach Mr Pitts about possible duty reductions.
From December 21 reports, seven deputies including a white man travel from the North Province to the Cape seeking amnesty for past actions, liberty for fifty leaders, and mountain lands. In the West Province color populations seize forts, torch nearby plantations, and demand changes. Jeremie and Torbeck see outrages and dismissals. Officers resist firing on people of color. In Port-au-Prince Concordat adherents press for full execution.
The Providence under Captain Buren traces a route beginning at the Cape of Good Hope and Adventure Bay in Van Dieman's Land, then to Otaheite by late February 1792, Timor by August, and St. Helena by December. After visits to Mauritius or Madagascar and Java, the ship aims for St. Vincent, Jamaica, and finally England in autumn 1793, completing the breadfruit expedition.
The King of Morocco strengthens Tangiers and Te tuan fearing Spaniards attack while facing internal foes. Istama, his implacable brother, seeks dethronement as provinces rebel and troops and funds run short. Pirates sail under various flags threatening Archipelago navigation as legal terms and term dates are listed.
General dispatches from Paris report the Prince of Conde and his suite may take up residence in Fribourg with the Emperor’s consent. Bohemian troops totaling about 6,000 have joined forces near the city of Mentz, while 14,009 Austrians under Gena Brentario are to pass by Mentz soon. By March first Brabant and Electorates are to host over 100,000 troops. Austrian detachments and regiments are ordered to advance. The Duke of Richlieu travels to Peterburgh. Dispatches from Nassau remain highly secret.
A group at the Virginia Coffee-house Corn Hills with G Williams in the chair drank toasts honoring George Washington on his 66th birthday. The toasts celebrated Washington, the United States in Congress assembled, universal liberty, fallen heroes, Franco American friendship, global commerce, American agriculture arts and manufactures, and Mrs. Washington's virtuous example.
Lieut Devin arrives in Philadelphia from the West Country. He left Fort Washington November 22 while Forts Hamilton and Jefferson were well supplied and safe. General St Clair remains in bad health. Most Levies return home except regular service enlistments. Wounded men at Fort Washington recovering. No Indians reported since the action.
The notice lists several spring circuit sessions across Wales and Cheshire for 1792. Denbighshire Ruthin Mold Chester Brecon Cardiff Presteigne Carmarthenshire Carmarthen Haverfordwest Cardiganshire Cardigan are named venues and counties with scheduled dates in March and April. Names include Edward Bearcrofts, Francis Burton, Groner Hanotner, Azet Morsey, Joan Lioon, Jon Mrrrorn, and local officials.
A Monday evening robbery at Mrs Difton's Red House in Battersea ended with five masked attackers stabbing a male neighbor and binding servants before escaping in a boat as neighbors approached. Mrs Difton and another lady hid upstairs and extinguished lights during the attack.
Fragmentary OCR text references Newcastle and Eliz with mentions of commerce and sailing. Named entities include Princess and Liddel. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a maritime or trade context with possible arrivals or departures.
An advertisement touts Dream of Violets as a refined soap with cleansing powers for delicate skin. It claims exclusive manufacturing rights for fourteen years, promotes a gentler alternative to paint, and notes a patent office in Bank Buildings Cornhill handling orders to ensure genuineness.
Shipping news lists arrivals at Grenada Honduras Bristol Dover Liverpool Waterford Loridonderry and more from London St Vincent Malaga Cadiz and Maryland with ships such as Beilarius Expedition Catharine Fame Swan Bacchus and Buccleugh plus wind reports and a theatrical program reflecting 18th century sailing and society events. Married, died notices and stock market data appear alongside.
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