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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Feb 27, 1792
Page
4
The piece rails at opposition leaders who shift to support the minister while criticizing tax changes. It notes opposition now opposes tax cuts and questions revenue gains, mocks a fondness for funding unfunded debt with revenue surpluses, and criticizes prioritizing stockholder repayment over interest-bearing debt.
Wednesday in Parliament features Hastings trial and bills in Lords and Commons. Reports describe a lengthy royal audience at Carlton House, India Company updates, and calendar items. Debates touch Newfoundland and Dominican concerns, with notices on Lent fairs, church oblations, and salaries. Royal Academy preparations for Sir Jos of Reynords reflect state mourning customs.
Yesterday the Duchess of York arrived at the Garden Gate of St James's Palace from York House. She was escorted by the Duke of Dorset and the Marquis of Salisbury to the Queen's apartments, then proceeded to the Palace and was joined by Lady Patrice and Fitzroy. The Drawing Room at four featured the first rank and fashion, with eight Dukes and Duchesses present though the Prince of Wales was absent.
The Duchess of Gordon and the Duchess of Rutiano led a grand ball at Willis's Rooms with late start, about 20 guests, no hoop coverings, and white flounced dresses. Elegant headpieces and diamonds shaded the attire as the party dined at 1 o’clock, with stands and transparent paintings adorning the tables and broad satisfaction noted by all. His Highness the Prince and the Duchess of York were not present.
Report details a Royal visit with the Duchess of York proceeding through St James's Square and Pall Mall to the Mall, Duke of Cuanewee attending as Master of the Ceremonies, and spectators filling St James Street as the affair unfolds. The piece also notes Sir Joshua Reynolds’s funeral plans, academy expenses, and several political and public welfare items including convict costs and coinage expenses. It mentions ships damaged near Cadiz and a mad dog outbreak near Saltash with ensuing casualties and actions.
The House of Lords debates the Popery Bill with remarks on decorum and a letter exchange about alleged personal offensives. James Napper Tandy is taken into custody, escapes, then a motion seeks a proclamation for his apprehension. Langrishe lauds Catholic relief as a bond of amity, while bills progress and officials discuss privileges. A Rotterdam letter notes substantial imperial sums tied to a widow and family assets.
A brief notice details a prize titled Prize Of for a cook identified by code T8159. The readable fragments indicate an award or competition element but lack full context on organizer, date, or location. Further source text needed to clarify entrants or criteria.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a bound kit and ships with vague phrases about a Monday time and outward chant. Readable details are limited, leaving uncertain specifics about people, places, or events. The fragment preserves nautical imagery without a clear narrative or outcome.
Fragmentary notices describe Jacob Spencer alleging scurvy autism and other ailments treated with bottles of drops. The text references Spilsbury and a dispensary in a historic medicine market with claims of safe pleasant administration and questionable assurances.
Fragmented OCR lists names and titles including Victoria Dowager Margrafine Brdndenbuigh and Sir Rich ae White, with references to Lincoln's Inn Fields, Whitechapel Rex, aged 67, and arrivals in Dublin. Lacks coherent actions or events, but signals a society notice style with several personal names and locations.
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