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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 09, 1793
Page
4
A torn verse lament recounts a failed romance as a speaker recalls beaming eyes, first kisses, and graceful charms before deceit and disappointment ended the bond. The speaker reveals heartbreak, nobility in longing, and a final farewell amid shame and regret.
The Prince of Wales nearly recovered attends Windsor gala test night while reports detail fleet movements from The Hague to Flushing. Dispatches confirm British squadron safety, with officers meeting the Prince and Princess of Grace, and expectations of imminent hostilities in Europe amid naval promotions and political commentaries on France and Ireland.
Reports detail Prussia holding and French pressures near Mayence with Custine defending, reinforcements promised, and bombardments ongoing. Dispatches note strategic bridges, jeopardized supply lines, and mixed signals from Britain and France amid broader European tensions. Also included are East Indies dispatches on Alexander Howe’s death and the brutal capture of a surgeon during campaigns.
The Glasgow style report notes trials for libel in Edinburgh including Tytler, with editors Fosafson and the Gazetteer and Chronicle figures mentioned. It records a Guildhall Common Council session, bounty proposals for seamen and landsmen, and a coal fund donation by Henry Dunpas and the Lord Advocate. Also noted are a Copenhagen professor imitating Addison, a candle wick idea from hops, plans to raise 100 Independent Companies, petitions from Banff, and various deaths and marriages as well as upcoming court sittings.
Arrivals list ships and origins including the Kitty from Maryland, Ark from Gibraltar, Hunter from Liban, Menter from America, William from New York, Lord Middleton from London, Joseph from Newfoundland, Wind 3 on Jan 9, Jan 10, with vessels sailing to the River and Leith. The Downs hosts several frigates and watch-hounds remain, while other ships depart toward the Riverside. Also mentions banking rates, annuities, and lottery tickets in a busy port station.
From Richmond dated November 16 reports rising Indian aggression on the South Western frontier. Members relay distress over affected families and note the Executive has been authorized to direct temporary operations to protect citizens until the general government can ensure safety. Belief persists that Southern tribes may ally with the North in hostilities against the United States.
Relane Dublin January 3 reports a man observed passing tokens in the streets. On being frightened, others were found nearby. the fraud could not be uncovered except by weighing the tokens. Each token’s intrinsic value is no more than 4s. 0d.
A Belfast mail-coach delay revealed missing Newry letters. A messenger was sent, bags were found delivered, the guard confessed a prearranged theft with an accomplice. The suspect, described as well dressed and connected, was seized at a Church Street tavern by Oliver Carleton, Esq., and sent to Newgate after negotiating several bills from the Newry letters. Despite many colliers arriving, coal prices remain high.
In Scotland on Thursday last Mr Muir advocate was seized under a warrant from the Lord Advocate and brought to the city gaol He has bail for appearance before the Circuit Court of Justiciary The Friends of the People express astonishment at the arrest noting his leadership and a claim that he holds the position of Chancellor of the Commontvestil
News notes several shipwrecks and rescues in rough North Sea gales. The Pearl Strachen, from Dantzig with corn, foundered. all crew saved and later towed to safety. Thalia from this port aided, while the Jeay and Aan from Inverkeithing had men drown. Reports from News Haven, Newhaven and other ports detail further wrecks and a salvage effort. Local gales persist, and a brigantine Garland near the Isle of Wight is beached and breaking up. The column also touts Spilsbury Antiscorbutic Drops with testimonials from Devon and Exeter authorities.
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