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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 13, 1793
Page
4
A poem praising British seamen and land troops, urging steadfast loyalty to the King. It extols patriotism, defense of Constitution, and prosperity under a ruler, while deriding traitors and foreign rhetoric. The piece celebrates commerce, industry, and the monarchy, concluding with hope for George and William to guide the realm.
The notice explains a publication delay on Wednesday due to a momentous debate. It states no papers are admitted at the post office after six o clock and apologizes for the late hour of publication on Friday afternoon.
London prices at eleven o clock with notes on Paris bread affairs and bread subsidies. Polish events show Warsaw opposing Prussians, with Thorn seized and fears of Danzig. Holland braces for flooding. Hastings reports a French privateer passing fishing fleets. Weymouth weather stops the Nedler convoy, Indiamen sail near the Western Isles.
The Lords debate on February 1, 1793 rejected Earl Stansore’s amendment, urging pacific policy and peace with France. Noted worries include the dangers of war to commerce, taxes, and civil liberty, plus the need for retrenchment and a just system. A City Court of Common Council considered funding for chamber exigencies and appointed a committee to review finances and deficits. Additional generals promoted, foreigners’ coast departure extended, and Dover and Le Havre actions reported.
A private letter exposes the events in Rome after French agents provoked clashes. Makan, Bafeville, and de la Filotte challenged papal authority by removing arms and faces, provoking riots, mob violence, and a fatal confrontation that left Bafeville dead within 24 hours. The episode includes threats, arrests, and renewed anti French actions in the city.
Fragmented notice lists stock redemption figures under Mr. Pitt's bill for 1793, with capital totals and several named ships in port at Dover, including the Olive Branch from Dartmouth, and arrivals at Dieppe, plus Admiral Macbride hoisting his flag aboard Iphigenia in the Downs.
February dispatches describe Captain Hewitt sailing from Portsmouth for the Downs with part of the 20th regiment aboard. The Hind and Phaeton frigates bound for cruise, while Dover and Whitehaven news cover Boulogne intelligence, weather damage at port, and Brest vessel struggles, including the Anne exit and Bastille dock observations.
First Seal and Second Seal dates listed for causes and rehearings. Third and Fourth Seals outline pleas demurrers and petitions. Maritime items note stranding of the Industry Curtis from Cornwall to Venice, later offloaded with damage. Badger Excise cutter captures Calais fishing boat sent to Dover. Hinde sloop captures a schooner privateer with 4 guns and 60 men sent to London. two lugsail privateers seize a small ship and two brigs between North Foreland and Margate, likely Portman and Bristol origins.
A theatrical report notes performances including Jury Lane Company and Harlequin's Museum with listed acts and misheard titles. Also announced are marriages: Rev Henry Cafe to Mrs Morewood at Ladbrooke Warwickshire, and Mrs Scatrell of the late Mrs Charles Scott Stratford Essex. A December reference mentions Captain Dobson of the 26th Regiment in Port Royal Jamaica.
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