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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 11, 1792
Page
3
On King’s Birthday in Edinburgh a peaceful day gave way to violent riots in the evening. Dragoons and 53rd Regiment attempted to disperse mobs that attacked the City Guard and Tron Church, with property damaged and several rioters imprisoned. Officials urged enforcement measures, promised rewards for ringleaders, and prepared proclamations to deter future disturbances.
A large mob gathered around George's square at dusk and burned an effigy of Mr. Dunpas. Two gentlemen tried to calm the crowd but were pelted, forcing them to seek shelter. The Sheriff led military efforts to disperse rioters across several streets. Windows were damaged at the Lord Advocate's house and later at Mrs. Dunpas's residence. The Sheriff ordered a volley after gunfire wounded a foreign spectator, and seven others were wounded as stones rained on troops.
Wednesday peace ends as mob pelts each other with dead cats then assaults the Lord Provost's house in St Andrews square. Castle signals fire two guns and dragoons advance but do not fire. Ten persons arrested and lodged in battle. Marines quartered in Parliament close.
A Thursday forenoon meeting at the New Church addressed by the Lord Advocate discussed the alarming city disorder from three days earlier. He alleged involvement by higher-ranked persons, including one in custody, who directed the mob from his house to the New Town, with the provost chairing as measures to quell the unrest were explained.
The King grants Edward Baron Thurlow the title Baron Thurlow of Thurlow with standard male heirs in tail. Also noted are bankruptcy supersession for Charles Stalker and a list of bankrupts with surrender dates and attorneys, plus several dividend payments and certificates to be granted by July 3.
Yesterday Baron Alvensleben laid papers before the Kine at Windsor Lodge from Hanover. Tuerr Majesties and the Six Princesses attended Ascot Races then returned to Windsor. A Board of Ordnance met at the Office Palace Yard adjourned until tomorrow. The Prince of Waves and the Duke and Duchess of York dined at Windsor Lodge. Dispatches from Colonel Simcoy at Canada reached Whitehall, laid before Mr. Dunpas. Earl of Duatham hosted a dinner for Admiralty commissioners and naval officers at his route in the Admiralty.
Reports from Brussels describe Hungary’s crownings at Buda and Vienna, expected coronations in Frankfort, and a planned imperial review on frontier troops. Emigres gathered to form forces under Artois and Morus edge toward France, while Russia and Poland tensions rise as La Fayette maneuvers with Meuse magazines swelling.
Yesterday the Archduke and the entire Court joined the procession of la Feie Dieu as Archduke Cuarves assisted at Mons. On May 27 Vienna received word that Russian troops had entered Poland in three places and issued a manifesto explaining their motives. Prince Czartorinsky was expected at Vienna with a proposal from the King and the Republic regarding succession to the throne in favor of an Archduke.
Private correspondence argues Jacobins fear their influence waning and plot to overthrow the monarchy. It praises a strong government and aristocratic unity, warning that only disorder could threaten the constitution and the prosperity of property holders across classes.
The document alleges Jacobin plots including abducting the King for the Marseilles army, forging letters from Vienna and Coblenz, and orchestrating public acclaim while inciting mobs. It accuses La Fayette’s forces and portrays plans to provoke royal persecution, destroy the kingdom, and install a new order.
The Speedwell cutter seized the Ffell-a-float, belonging to Ostend, after an engagement on the 31st of the previous month. The smuggler ship mounted 14 guns, carried spirits tea and tobacco, some of which she landed and some thrown overboard while pursued. At capture she had 800 half-ankers of spirits aboard and a quantity of tea.
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