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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 13, 1791
Page
4
A retort by M. Demares recounts Louis XVI as a mediator between Europe and revolt, praising his intent to spare blood and restore peace. The piece defends the king amid insults and outrages, insisting many subjects remain loyal and hopeful for his return.
A contemporary account describes a Friday levee at St James's, an afternoon council at Whitehall attended by Pitt and others, and the Paymaster General announcing half pay and six months allowance to officers. It covers Revolutionary Society reactions and disturbances at Newgate and Crown and Anchor with magistrates restoring order.
In Hastines travelers prepare for Margate and Barenton, praising a quaint landscape with rocky scenery and rural walks. The piece mocks local ignorance and arts, mentions Mrs. Burton among zenith ladies, daughters of Sir Benjamin Hammer, Mr Esparre, and Mr Jeffrites secretary to the Revolution Society, while fearing the Crown and Anchor Meeting and quoting Falstaff about bed-time.
Dispatches from St Johns Newfoundland report over 200 ships arriving from various ports, the fishery thriving, and notes of US war preparations against the Miami Indians with 1000 volunteers raised and marching from Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware toward Fort Pitt. Correspondence cites Field Marshal Poren rin ready to join a grand army later in June.
In Siffovia Turkish ambassadors agree Orfova will be evacuated if the Emperor abandons claims to Turkish Croatia and returns conquests gained since the war to the Turks. Choczim to remain under Imperial possession during hostilities, but to be re possessed by Ottoman forces after peace. Peace now seems possible with armaments unchanged and frontier troops ready for expedition.
The annual celebration of the Duke of Bep rom's birthday is planned at Thorney Island on Monday fortnight. The article surveys historical suspensive vetoes in Poland and France, 14th century rebellions, and a range of notices from canal subscriptions to weather and local appointments, ending with cricket results and social gatherings.
At the London Tavern the General Cent of the Sierra Leone Company elected 18 directors after by laws were confirmed. Scrutineers Alderman Clarke and Mr. Liveeet oversaw the tally. Granville Sharp Samuel Parkers Henry Thornton and others received votes, with 13 gentlemen declared elected for the year.
Arrived his Majesty's frigates Andromeda capt Salisbury and Druid capt Ellison from a cruise. Syren frigate Manly sails for Portsmouth this afternoon and Andromeda again on a Channel cruise. Bury cutter Frazer returns with 2600 pounds tea seized. Ranger cutter Corgrave lands liquor captured at Mount's Bay. Ranger Lane arrives in Revenue service with Speedwell of Guernsey John Lee master from Guernsey with 250 anchors of spirits seized in Whitland Bay.
Yesterday arrived Thorn Shark Rattle snake Helena sloops and his Majesty's ship Triton under Capt. Murray and Scout. Also the Sphynx of 20 guns Capt. Trip sails for Halifax station along with Lapwing for the Mediterranean not Constantino ple. Fortune sails on a cruise and Aquillon of 32 guns under Capt. Stopford heads to the Straits from Spithead.
Arrivals July 1e at Dover Generous Planter Johnson Betsey Lowrie Britannia Hullah from Jamaica At Whitby Hilday Watt from Riga In the River John and George Hudson from Riga Bete fey Winteringham from Petersburgh DEAL July 13 Sailed for the River the Lord Sheffield Sinclair from Jamaica and Dolly Lipper from Belfast Downstream to or from Halifax Remains his Majesty's ships Ardent Pomona frigates Weaztes sloops and India Pilots Wind N NW Dear July 14 Wind N NAW Came dim and sailed with Pomona frigate and Carleton Rolls for Halifax Remains his Majesty's slips Arder Weaz'e and Scourge sloops India Pilot and Canada Morehead for South Seas
Yesterday evening next door neighbours and the citzien. Five minutes before dinner the crowd gathers for a preview of the Battle of Hexham with the Farm Haute. Tonight the program offers a sequence of plays and entertainments in a bustling city theater setting.
A Victorian notice page records multiple marriage listings among titled and notable families such as Witham Langdale Mulgrave Filmer and Shawe, plus naval officers marrying and died individuals including Mrs Hall and Mr Stackhouse. Also contains stock prices, arrivals, and ship news snippets from 1863 with social notices and local society details.
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