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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 27, 1792
Page
4
A political summary notes European powers at bay amid tensions from France. It cites the Emperor elect, Swedish King, Empress of Russia, Holland, Spain, and Britain. Britain stands prosperous while others fear revolutions and financial strain as Europe weighs war and alliances.
The report notes the King s Speech will be read to both Houses on Tuesday with the Prince of Wales in attendance after a hunting break. Mr Pitt is said to back a plan to pay off the national debt, while Mr Fox expresses cautious approval but objections to some secondary aims. The piece also covers Irish Catholic committee thanks, a Christ s Hospital election, Orleans creditors, royal extravagance critique, and a Sweden Russia defense alliance with troop and fleet pledges.
A transcriptioned outline of his Majesty's speech to open Parliament notes expected peace mediation with the Porte and Russia, projected revenue gains, and no new taxes. It mentions anticipated reductions in army and navy expenditure contingent on continental affairs and Europe’s state. Lords and Commons figures are named for moving the address.
Reports claim the Crown will cut naval forces to seven ships with three at Portsmouth and Plymouth and one at Chatham, align regiments to pre 1787 levels, and repeal taxes tied to Spanish trade after surplus of the previous year. The Stadtholder’s influence is noted, with a general tax relief to follow once finances allow, citing a surplus of one hundred pounds.
Sir Cuartes Oakrey withdrew 56 0001 from the Ching for wartime use subject to Madras Government. Bengal and coastal investments may fall next season. The Company’s China funds suffice for next season’s canoes. Public misreports about the Nootxa settlement are countered. authentic details promised soon. Irish House of Commons incident ends with rioting and property damage. Journeymen tailors riot raises wages. several killed. A new practice in Court of Common Pleas: a debt case ends with discharge on bail after cognovit legality debated.
The article reports the death of Josere Ewart Esq late Britannick Majusvy s Plenipotentiary at the Berlin court. native of Dumfries and eldest son of Tranqiéer clergyman. cause likely brain attack after months of frailty. He served in Berlin, married Count Herrzsere’s niece, and was Brititsh Majesty's Minister following Dalrymp le resignation. He died at his brother's house in Bath while on continental duties.
The article details contested British peerages including the Earldom of Banbury and Canterrell, with references to the Duke of York, Lord Deveras, and various claimants. It notes historical obstacles from King James II era, abeyances, and potential revivals, plus a tragic incident in the King's Bench Prison involving a young lady distressed by debt.
A fragmentary discussion cites Lord Anson and the Admiralty Boards debating dockyard economy and the use of fire ships. It notes proposals to reduce vessels and repurpose timber, weighing prudent expenditure against wartime needs and naval efficiency.
Fragmentary notice lists ships and destinations including Catharina Blaria Vigilante Sifoe from Bergen and Vigilante from Viifeoen Say Fugee Frekvogel Swart Amifterd Ventiss Ford Brothers Atfociadda Antonios Tio with James Bristol Roguson Wright heading to London.
In Chatham on January 27, new appointments follow Mr Simson's promotion. John Burton becomes Clerk of the Rope-yard. Jesuit Jun named Chief Clerk to the Agent Victualler. Tunes Simson succeeds Marrugws as Second Clerk. Stevens becomes Third Clerk in the Agent Victualler's Office.
Fragmentary copy notes frequent robberies at Inns of Court where a man in a cloak demanded entry, threatening the door and startling both owner and clerk. A separate report mentions a Porter Brewery scale trial in Corky, described as the first ever attempted in that city.
Ship news lists arrivals at St Vincent and St Kitts and at Dominicathé with vessels including The Tartar, Zephyrs Sc laford Young Minerva Wells from London. Abbott Safiniah Shelbod from London. Pilgrim Brigol from Boston. Perseverance Cross from Boston. Thetis from Britain. King Georges from Lisbon bound for Amsterdam. Reimith from Lisbon. Down Brothers Syth from Mary. John Storey for Tortola. Hope Thomas for Gibraltar. Charlotte Smeaton for Dublin. wind S E and routes to the River Thames and various destinations noted.
Fragmentary theater notices mention Daury- Lasse Company performances in Paris Covent Garden with cast members like Mr. Quick and Mrs Incledon. A death records Captain Jolndycary of the Hon. East India Company in Devon. Stock prices, Navy securities, and lottery entries are listed with varied figures and dates.
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