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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 26, 1791
Page
2
Yesterday the King and court moved through London with Levees and theatre visits while dispatches from Berlin arrived. News covers Indian campaign against Tippoo, France's tax impact, naval rendezvous and changes, plus local incidents and a palace fire near St James's and royal illuminations.
The plan details the Encampment of the centre by Sir Kerry’s army against Throo on 4 September 1790 with Lieutenant Colonels Cockrunty and Maxwett commanding left and right wings. Artillery by Major Woopsury and reserve brigade under Major Russell includes seapoys battalions 27th 4th 21st and the 1st native cavalry under Major Tony.
General Abstract of the Army lists 12 battalions including 2310 Europeans and 6786 natives with 6131 public followers and 3359 private followers. It notes 36 field pieces of ordnance and an expected march east into rrooroo's country around October.
Mr. Dizgay sought a new trial in a suit by the Plaintiffs for 11561 arising from a bill of exchange drawn by Livesey Hargrave and Co and endorsed through several parties. The defendant employed Huet to discount it. Huet and James Huet misrepresented the name, with the cash then routed to the Harrisons. After three special jury verdicts for the Plaintiffs, the motion for a new trial was granted by Lord Kenyon, prompting orders to quiet the matter.
A rule to prevent a criminal information against Captain Burn for sending a challenge to Dr Hooper was adjourned to the next term. Capt Burn, honored by long military service, sought harmony with Hooper, while his ally Mr Bower defended the commission's role in Monmouth.
The defendant, a runner for Mr. Jackborow’s office and magistrate, was found guilty of defaming Mr. Triquetty. The case hinged on whether the libelous words were stated in the third or second person. The defendant was acquitted but warned of a possible further indictment.
A lawsuit by Mr MCarthy against Captain Leeson sought imprisonment damages. The jury awarded one thousand pounds. Serjeant Boul moved for a new trial citing excessive damages. Lord Loughborough noted the injury was severe, while suggesting reference to a proper arbiter. Bond and Adair discussed fixes, but Lord Loughborough opposed referential damages and urged a Rule to show cause.
Lord Kenyon will preside in Westminster Hall next Wednesday. On that day a Special Jury is set to hear a case where a Mate in the East India Company seeks redress against his Captain for suspending him.
Reports from Alsace describe strong resistance to the Civic Oath in Strasburg where over 2000 gathered to petition the National Assembly. A priest who takes the oath is denounced as a traitor. Chateauroux endures the worst storm in 20 years with flooding and hail. Avignon and the Comtat Venaisin lament deteriorating conditions and fear civil war without aid.
January 16 coverage recounts a long debate on army and national guard uniform buttons and the England France commercial treaty. It notes English-made buckles and dishes, the Clermentois exchange, Conde rights dispute defended by Abbe Maury, and a read letter about 74 men from regiment de SoisloNois and guards moving on Avignon to besiege Carpentras, with orders to withdraw these regiments.
January 17 records information of disturbances at Brie Comte Robert and requests to the King for a force to quell them. A debate on jury evidence remains undecided, centering on whether evidence should be oral or written, with the issue left unresolved.
On January 18 the scrutiny concluded with Abbe Gregoire proclaimed President amid loud acclamations. A proposal to suspend university elections was referred to the Constitutional Committee. Decrees established Juries and favored written witness depositions. Trade to Senegal declared free for all Frenchmen.
On January 19 a decree on feudal tithes was issued and Carpentras deputies presented a petition asking the Diet to curb banditti ravaging the Comtat Venaissin. A separate decree on juries mandates live testimony and oral debates, with depositions shown to the accused or counsel at least twenty four hours before debate.
M Duportuil read a patriotic letter detailing difficulties between Municipalities and the Army and among corps. The Bishop of Troyes resigns triggering debate on a successor. An insurrection at Chandernagore in India is noted. Barnave proposes an Atratic Committee, which is rejected. Manneron joins the Colonial Committee.
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