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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 02, 1792
Page
3
The London Gazette reports the safe delivery of Archduchess Maria Theresay Consort of Archduke Francis, naming the newborn Maria Onifa. It lists military promotions, bankruptcy enlargements, and upcoming dividends across London and provincial towns, with notices for officers, garrisons, and tradesmen.
From Jamaica's governor to the Assembly reports hopeful tidings on St. Domingo's insurrection, while French minister Nazonne informs the National Assembly of friendly town dispositions. Paris gossip notes Barre returns to London, and a Masons grand master is named. Drury Lane rebuilding funds begin, affrays in Drury Lane occur, and Duke of Arcamonn’s house is being razed. Convicts aboard the Pittty Manxine suffer smallpox, with most recovering and some confined ashore.
A transcribed notice explains efforts to rebuild Drury Lane Theatre with a 1794 opening target. It outlines a long term lease, a perpetual patent from Charles II, a subscription scheme to raise funds, and 300 shares at 2s 6d nightly, promising 5 to 6 percent returns. Trustees hold the property for security, with staged payments by subscribers and a December 31 1794 completion deadline.
A late letter from Door Magenis of the Irish College in Lisbon recounts the Lisbon earthquake of Sunday night November 27. It describes multiple shocks, a violent undulatory motion, church bells, and widespread fear as residents fled, with prayers and domestic upheaval as dignitaries fled to Belem.
The Feuillants club was attacked by rioters who threatened dissolution and a massacre. Police were requested. Prefat helped avert bloodshed. Petion questions club members for or against the constitution as factional fighting between clubs deepens national divide. Tax issues and clergy property worsen distress amid French princes and cantons uncertainties.
An Evening National Assembly session descended into tumult as deputies accused Feuillans of violence against Merlin a National Assembly member and Jacobin Club figure. La Croix Grangeneuve pressed for punishment of the arresting officer while Merlin denounced being torn from the Feuillans. The Feuillans dispersed and the Guard was dismissed.
M Peytion sent a letter to the Assembly exculpating himself for placing a guard near the Feuillans hall of the National Assembly. He urged the Assembly to regulate police within his department. After a violent debate, it was decreed that the Feuillans expelled from their meeting place. De Lefort reported on the desertion of seven troopers from Saarbrucken.
Historic promotion confirms Melis advancing within the fen tradition to the rank of Clatechaux de France, with Linear and Rachambeau named in the confirmation alongside Melis. The ceremony marks a milestone for the promoted duo.
The assembly discussed the request for rapid provisioning of supplies for the department. A motion sought to compel eight absent members to attend. The Foreign Minister reported dispatches from Vergennes and the Elector of Treves clearing himself of aiding emigrants beyond lawful hospitality. A decree abolished the Chamber of Commerce at Marseille and Leffart was accused of neglecting execution. the Assembly accepted the Order of the Day.
Reports from Jaffy indicate ongoing conferences and a glimmer of pacification. A plan to retrieve Prince Porkmkin's body for a monument near the Black Sea borderlands signals Russian influence. The Empress rejects Polish constitutional exposure and supports peace. a High Tribunal is to try public disturbances. Count Bepsoroskow relays Russian plenipotentiary instructions to deter confederation.
Petersburg reports growing alignment between European courts as Madrid delays joining the confederacy. Lisbon dispatches Ester explains circum stances prevent a final stance against France until Spain’s intentions with the Emperor and other powers are clarified.
In FRANKFORT on December 24 reports indicate the French National Assembly fixed January 1 for the Emigrants' return, triggering regional activity around the Rhine. A December 22 grand Council at Coblenz included M. de Conde. Monsteur, the King’s brother, was reported recovered. a note from the Charee Affairs claims the King has received a letter from the King relaying French Equigrints at Worms. a clarification is requested to avert misunderstandings.
A chaotic note from Stockholm in December reports M Gaufin near quitting when informed that a group would accept the angel notification of his acceptance. He shifts his course to a packet opened by a person named Saignead who travels to Paris. The Swedes’ reply is not yet complete, and the warning remains unclear amid the muddled account.
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