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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 15, 1793
Page
4
A fragmented piece laments Louis the Sixteenth's execution and the broader royal fate. It recalls Marie Antoinette and the royal circle, mourning the fallen king, condemning unjust tyranny, and voicing sorrow over the bloodshed that marked the era.
Reports from Hatvanp describe Duke Frederick of Brunswick arriving at Venlo with about 6000 Prussian troops to defend Holland. Dunourres remains near Bursmondy with the main army, facing Prussians at Venlo and Maestricht in his rear. Paris fears war with England, while Franco‑British tensions rise and the English crew risk with French privateers.
Mr Grattan opened debate on a comprehensive reform outline to empower a Committee of the Whole House to discuss representation. He argued 300 members, many elected by boroughs with limited residents, must be reformed to curb expense and ensure true liberty. The Chancellor warned against hasty changes, while Beresford sought to pause and reframe the inquiry. Private Stockholm letters hint at Russian intrigues, Swedes seeking constitutional shifts, and royal maneuvering amid broader unrest.
Reports from Philadelphia and London detail unanimous reelection of the President with Vice President by slim margin, political alignments, and public letters. The Dover subscription for seamen, troop movements, and naval orders mix with Hastings ship news, arrests, proclamations, and local society events.
Historic note lists Lord Reyvow and Mr Justice Burter with court sessions in Lancaster on March 9 for Workshire and City arrangements and March 18 in Xv, indicating scheduled judicial proceedings in the region.
A full vessel was seized from Ostend this morning reporting two privateers fitting out there but lacking sufficient crews. One French privateer arrived dismasted at Ostend last Wednesday, another vessel arrived with anchors and cables but no prizes recorded.
Portsmou ths coast reports failed encouragement of a sea voyage on the Alf Latona and Nawhlus frigates during a cruiser. The Tifiphone under Capt Hunt sails tomorrow with a Westward convoy. Plymouth sees a late night general impress seizing about 200 sailors. Alarm 33 guns under Capt Robertson sails into the Sound with a Cork convoy. Spider Lanvow arrives from Darte mouth with 80 seamen volunteers for the fleet. Part of the 25th Regiment joined as Marines. rest expected from Cornwall. Capt Avorn and 84 South Devon privates march to Lee to guard granaries from Tinners. Militia and Tasthis receive War Office orders to train with Royal Artillery in artillery use. Assistance of 50 Guards from Torbay arrives for Gibraltar. Royal Hospial orders Mill Prison to be fitted up immediately.
Yesterday at noon the Nimble revenue cutter under Captain Dossis captured the French privateer Passier, armed with two 6 pounders and 24 men after a three hour chase near Gravelin. That same night the privateer seized a large lugger bringing spirits tea and tobacco from Dunkirk.
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