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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 30, 1792
Page
2
The National Assembly resumed debate on the Emperor note, adopting decrees about invoking the King to clarify stance toward the Emperor and Austria, and setting March as a deadline. Rochambeau reported army conditions, noting discipline improving among regulars but National Guards needing training and supplies requested for ongoing war.
London reports closing dispatches for Madras, China, and Bengal. A lengthy critique praises Sir Edward Newenham’s patriotism and denounces proposed Catholic concessions in Ireland. Noted are Lord Kenmare’s supposed betrayal, Irish Catholic committee actions, and an ominous prophecy about political volatility in Manchester. Election petitions and local listings follow.
In the Irish Parliament the House of Commons debated a proposed concession to Roman Catholics, with Sir Frere Langrishe urging reforms and Major Hobart and others warning against altering the Protestant ascendancy. The discussion touched on Catholic access to law, education at Trinity College, and marriage rights, amid disorder in the lobby and threats to parliamentary decorum.
Extracts from fetters dated Nov 15 and 18 1791 on St James Island warn of planned uprisings among enslaved people across Kingston and surrounding parishes. Reports say Spaniards tamper with rebellion plans, Maroons in St George's may rise at Christmas, and martial law may be imposed. Committees of Safety form, powder stocks grow, guards mounted, and patrols expanded as authorities prepare for general distress and possible insurrection.
Arrivals from Rochelle report M Bebague dissolving Windward Islands assemblies and arming Negroes, disarming Whites, restoring ancient government. Commissioners aboard Bienheureux feared papers in Martinique. Frigate sent. papers surrendered. Suspected de Blanchelande sought European troops for a counter revolution at St Domingo.
A Paris proclamation aims to curb riotous sentiment among the populace as fears of agitation spread. Reported at the Abbey of Tongerli in Beudells arms were found after monks denied the claim. Monks were questioned and sworn, a search party then toured the garden and seized 6990 fland of arms, with monks committed to Po fon awaiting trial.
The notice lists bankrupts and dividends with dates for surrender or meeting at Guildhall or taverns, covering individuals from Manchester to Newport and beyond. Names include John Teques, Jolery Cruse, William Pond, and many others, with Feb 25 to March 17 deadlines and locations such as the Eagle Inn Manchester and the Golden Lion.
The king opens the session with praise for loyal support and news of a forthcoming peace treaty. He notes a marriage alliance with the Duke of York and a hoped for favourable settlement for their establish ment. He cites a definitive treaty with the Emperor and the Porte and reports early India war developments under Lord Cornwallis. He hints at possible reductions in naval and military establishments to aid subjects.
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