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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 27, 1792
Page
2
A convention signed in Copenhagen on July 10 stipulates Spain will be treated as the most favored nation by Denmark. No reduction in duties on Spanish merchandise. three advantages granted: three-month sound-duty credit, exemption from search with required declaration, and a per cent charge only on untaxed goods, with unfavored nations paying higher rates.
The document urges citizens to rally under the country’s standards, enlist in the army and national guard, and uphold the laws as France faces internal and external foes. It stresses loyalty, duty, obedience to authorities, and swift armament to defend liberty and the empire. The proclamation is presented amid broader reportage on British affairs and societal concerns of the period.
Report describes a royal camp at Bagshot with King and Queen viewing maneuvers. Cavalry charged from a steep hill, two horses fell, and troops reformed to greet the royal procession, including the King and Prince of Wales and three princesses.
Friday evening the army marched under arms at eight with artillery acting as infantry and cavalry support. A failed flank move left the first artillery battalion exposed while the second battalion mistook its path, resulting in chaotic front actions and heavy fire. Despite the mishaps the scene remained dramatic amid favorable grounds and bright day. The force plans Hartford Bridge movement next while forage limits prevent Farnham encampment. Later the army fired three regiment volleys and cavalry charged through gaps before returning to tents.
A man was tried at Cambridge for rape against a 14 year old girl. The prosecution detailed a brutal assault, the victim’s fearful account, and corroborating statements from family. The jury convicted after brief deliberation and the judge condemned the crime and warned no mercy.
A detachment from Mother Winder's troops camps near Bagshot amid warnings of a planned attack on London bound baggage wagons on August 7. Light-fingered regiments are ordered to Bagshot with land fire ships, while Captains Carpmell Jealous Townshend and Macmanus will station troops to deter forcible entry to the covered way. The Wexford mail was robbed by three women who were later arrested. they are identified as notorious prostitutes.
Artl interwoven extract notes Africa coast commerce potential a two hundred ton vessel could collect drugs dyes gold and ivory in a year. It mentions climate danger and native indolence hindering improvement. Also reports: Liford attack by footpads on Mr. Puriuris’s brother murder and hangings, banishment sentences for Locxts, Dr Johnson cited. A fashionable Buck arrested in Oxford Street a Friday John Mayell robbery of plate and a Maiden Lane burglary. Fire in Mr Brown’s timber yard ruins four houses and timber stock.
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