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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 02, 1792
Page
4
The Evening Mart notes it was the sole Monday paper to carry extra news of peace in India. A few papers printed early before these updates arrived. The Madrass Courier article is included to provide authentic and timely coverage for readers.
The Madras Courier notes a peace with Tiprree announced by 21 guns from the fort. Preliminary Articles reportedly ceded territories to Allies, payment of 3 crore 30 sacks rupees, hostages in Carnatic, and release of prisoners. The princes arrived at the camp on the 24th under Capt. Weton's battalion.
Private letters from France report nationwide addresses backing the King and denouncing the Jacobean mob that stormed his palace. The dispatch notes stock declines in India and hints at military plans, including Tippoo’s dominion shifts and Lord Howe’s fleet movements.
In Mahe a French frigate commanded by M. St. Ferix demanded liberty to search the British ship Minerva near Wellicherry Roads. The Commodore refused, signaling for his squadron to sail a eight day cruise. Frigate crew, balked by the Right of Man, obeyed, withdrew to sea and later put the ship in at Mahe Roads as Resolve remained wrecked after a previous clash.
A late duel between Lord L and General A involved both sides firing on instruction from Mr. Fox. Lord L declined to fire until assured no insult to General A was intended. General A urged an apology and honor by both parties, with Lord L expressing regret and General A accepting it as satisfactory under mutual honor.
Morning scene at St George s Hanover Square as John Coter Esq weds Hon Miss Cunshorze Marsan daughter of Lord Romney. The ceremony was led by Rev Jacob Marshan. A Gretna Green escape ends with a chase and a chaise, amid villagers and pursuers, but the lovers flee to freedom with few horses available.
Kingston dispatch reports meetings of Freeholders in Trelawney St James and St Mary to advise Representatives on whether to accept British troop pay terms and taxing staple goods. Fears rise over martial law, high prices, and risking protection, with resolutions opposing further pay to troops and urging postponement or strong resistance.
The text records dangerous illness of the Revd Erskine Dean of Cork tied to a paralytic stroke. It lists appointments including Col lector of Salt Duties for the late Thomas Carian of Yarmouth and remarks on a Warwickshire address to the King amid religious ferment. It mentions Admiral Lord Portland and Weymouth preparations, Fudge Advocate Deane, and a brief note on Mr Mordans and Sir Charles Gout in Brecon.
Legal circuit notices list dates and venues for hearings led by Lord Kenyon and Lord chief baron Eyre, covering Yorkshire, Durham, Northumberland, Cumberland, Lancashire, and midland counties. Dates run from late July to August with sessions in York, Newcastle, Carlisle, Appleby, Lincoln, Derby, Leicester, Warwick, and Coventry.
James Napier of Ormitton reports relief after eleven years of scurvy and rheumatic pain from Antiscorbatio Drops. He praises Mr. Sprispury's remedy, credits Edinburgh’s Cawvencer for supplying a bottle, and notes wounds closed after two months and a second treatment. Attested by local elders and ministers.
Maritime notices record arrivals from Jamaica and the South Seas and ships at Dover New York Philadelphia and Nice. Theatrical reports list performances at Hay Market with Tadese and Arica. Marriages include George Courthonyy and Stapleton and Dr William Vaughan and Miss Carter. Died notices mention Lady Glenffurth and other nobles. river and stock movements noted.
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