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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 13, 1793
Page
1
A letter describes a dramatic Paris to London tale of a French assassin stalking a man in a coffeehouse. An English spectator offers asylum then learns ministers guarded intelligence and fears of unseen watchers in society. The discussion touches on internal security, militia plans, and a standing Committee of Supply amid discontent and political maneuvering.
The Rev Richard Burgh, Thomas Townley McCaily Yarnes Discles John Cummings and Fobi Beant were convicted of conspiring to blow up the King's Bench prison. The court sentenced them to three years imprisonment with confinement in separate gaols and three years more on good behaviour securities. Burgh and relatives set at 2001 each and others at sol. and their families in sol. each.
Debtors are discharged relieved with cases noted as 46 7 petitioners approved 22 and referrals. Benefactions received at Hatched House Tavern and by Mac Neild Treasurer St James Street, with multiple firms listed in St James Street Fleet Street Lombard Street Pall Mall Southwark and Craven Street. Society meets first Wednesday monthly to support Cha ie ee.
The notice describes shares of prizes offered in a London lottery, with February 8 1993 as the draw date. It lists promoters Crouse and Stevenson, locations Cornhill and Poultry, and details tickets, shares, and expected values. It warns that dealing in policies or chances incurs penalties under the statute and that the government will enforce the law.
From the London Gazette on February 12 a notice lists His Royal Highness Prince William appointed Captain of a Company in the Ki¢it Regiment of Foot Guards in place of Lord Meignawe. Also entries show bankrupts including Kennington carpenter and a Westminster brewer surrendering on dates and lawyers named with Guildhall notices and other sundry names and places such as Salisbury Square and St George’s Fields.
On Feb 5 in the Irish House of Commons Mr Grattan urged an address to empower a longer session for Parliamentary Reform amid peace strain and war fears. The Chancellor opposed praising extravagance and blocking funding. A Bill to curb concealed arms import was allowed for introduction.
Mr Grattan announced on Saturday his intent to bring in a reform bill on Monday. The Chancellor of the Exchequer sought details and timing while Sir Hercules Langribe urged delay on a subject affecting the Catholic question. Grattan said the bill would be discussed in the House and could be referred to a Committee when necessary, and the House adjourned until Monday.
The House discussed a 5000 man army augmentation during a Committee of Supply. Grattan questioned the purpose and grounds for the increase, urging clarity on foreign war or domestic contingency triggers. Bewickborough and Grattan debated internal defence versus constitutional liberty and past disarmament during war.
Thursday session saw the House split on a bill to prevent concealed arms and ammunition. Lord Edward Fitzgerald argued penalties on removing arms infringe liberty, while deputies questioned Revenue Officers’ search powers and the bill’s overall penal nature.
Friday highlights a House discussion as Hovde and Mr Poxlayky clash over taxation. Poxlayky argues taxes on consumption discourage the subject and supports taxing substantial properties to meet state needs. The Speaker establishes a Committee of the Whole to examine the Bill of Ways and Means.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer proposed new duties to replace hearth tax and other allowances. Measures include export tax on live cattle, higher duties on carpets, hogs, coaches, harnesses, bets, cider, white lead, slates, timber, and medicines. Expected yields cited range from hundreds to thousands a year, with notes on who bears the costs and regional variations.
The plaintiff, resident at Apollo Gardens, sues an inn keeper at Kentish Town for nine pence the value of a mare left at grass. Lord Kenyon rules innkeepers liable only for gross negligence after the mare’s disappearance. if the horse is missing despite prompt search, verdict depends on witness credibility. Verdi argues for the defendant.
In Guildhall on February 14 a case over a large wool sale to B. and delivery at the Bull and Mouth Inn concluded with a verdict for the plaintiff. Evidence showed wool sent to Brown and Co. wharf then to the inn. witnesses for the defendant claimed no delivery. The jury held Mr Willan, keeper of the inn, responsible for the value, and adjournments followed to Tuesday next.
Reports detail ships seized at Ostend including the London Cooper and Dispatch and the Favourite from Liverpool. Other vessels arrived or foundered, with crews saved or ships lost near Barcelona, Bourdeaux, Huil to Gothenburg, and the coast of Norway. Several crews and cargoes are accounted for amid a busy maritime window.
Thursday Faves Brown alias Campion was fully committed for trial after being charged with stealing a five shilling table spoon belonging to Mr. Simpkin of the Crown and Anchor tavern in a public office at Bow Street.
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