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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 17, 1791
Page
2
The judge scolds Dungarvan for impudence in a sensational prosecution. After a six hour trial the defendant is found not guilty amid universal disapproval as the prosecutrix is escorted from the court. Justice Reid’s conduct is criticized and will be examined later.
London reports from Carlton House Portman Square and East India House as Royal audiences, diplomatic arrivals and stock falls mark a day of busy chatter. Projections include a peace push for the Empress of Ruffa, debates on Irish trade rights, and expected Irish Parliament dissolution by end of March.
Reports from Plymouth describe the recent storm with heavy rain and thunder and lightning lasting over an hour. The Acteon frigate dragged anchors off Cawland Bay and narrowly avoided wreck near Penlee Point as the weather stayed severe. Admiral Gravus moves flag from Camaripce to Impre- NaBLE after the torrier’s pay off.
A witness recounts Johnson versus Bic Hen on Monday. Johnson shifts early, Ben lands a kidney blow, then hair pulling and heavy blows follow. After 25 minutes Johnson yields. The Ruffian and Fobrier's brother fight next, with the latter prevailing.
In the National Assembly the President announced a plan to form a company that would deposit 3,000,000 livres with the Municipality of Paris as security in exchange for bonds of 50 livres. Clergymen who have not taken the oath may apply to the municipality for this purpose until the oath is initiated.
The Assembly heard that many reduced Nobility left Avril Lac during the same period and may aim to undermine the Constitution. The Avrillac Municipality promised to act to prevent consequences of such aims and protect the constitutional framework.
January notes discuss a 4,000,000 livre dowry payment to the Buke d Orleans via the Bank Extraordinary, with installments arranged and the subject adjourned. It also mentions a faulty Haymarket new building, damp mortar weakening the structure, a Cymbeline performance incident in Newcastle Staffordshire involving a Mastiff dog, and the Houghton Indiaman losing two-thirds of its crew since leaving England.
Sunday discussions at Carlton House focused on rival theatres in Haymarket and Old Opera House debts. Proposals to fund debts, exclude owners, or unite management were rejected. architects to assess New and Pantheon Theatres. a single Opera under noblemen control may be planned.
The London Gazette lists bankrupts including Thomas Durham of Cockcourt Street bookseller surrendering Jan 25 Feb 2 and March 1 at Guildhall with attorney Spottiswoode. Richard Shepley of Wandsworth merchant surrendering Feb 2 9 and March 4. John Bromley of Lambeth dealer and chapman surrendering Jan 28 Feb 4 and March 1. John Goodwin and Thomas Redbard formerly at Blackfriars colourmen and oilmen surrendering Jan 28 28 Jan and March 1. William Minster of Coventry mercer surrendering Jan Feb 1 and March 1 at the King's Head. John Linsted of Woodbridge merchant surrendering Jan 31 Feb 3 and March 1. John Johnson of Red Lion Passage hatter surrendering Jan 22 10 and 28 5 and March 1. plus dividends on Feb 12 Feb 24 Feb 17 Feb 15 Feb 12 Feb 1s James Futcher and others. Certificates to be granted on or before February Eleanor Morris John Cock Edward Thomas.
At 1 15 PM the King and Princess Roya rode from Buckingham to St James and the Drawing Room opened with a guest list including the Prince of Wales the Dukes of York Clarence and Gloucester archbishops and many peers. At 4 PM the Majesties and three Princesses left for dinner in the Queen's apartments with the young royals absent from the Drawing Room, receiving nobility compliments before returning to Buckingham.
The article chronicles court dress fashions with extensive descriptions of gowns worn by royalty and nobility. It highlights the Queen Princess Royal Augusta Elizabeth Sophia Montrose Waldgrave Chatham and others, noting body and train colors, petticoats, crape embroidery, and gold or silver embellishments. It emphasizes lavish lace, diamonds, spangles, and wave motifs, marking the era's sartorial splendor.
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