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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Mar 06, 1793
Page
3
The Prince of Orange presents a formal declaration to the assembly regarding current circumstances. He outlines royal prerogatives and calls for unity and governance aligned with national interests. The document reflects constitutional language and seeks support from key political bodies.
The document, dated February 28, 1793, presents a defense of public conduct amid invasion threats. It appeals for unity, cites the Republic’s resilience, and pledges devotion to the state, allies, and divine providence, with the prince asserting unwavering resolve to defend liberty and independence.
Friday afternoon dispatches note no major events beyond a Dutch repulse near Gedwdenk Te and uncertain claims of a French victory. Mail from Haaland reports arrivals including Herr the Amsterdam merchant, Mrs Horr and children, Maron East and two king’s messengers, with three battalions of Guards safely landing at Helweet Brill and Dertrich, reviewed by the Duke of York and the Prince of Orange as Commander in Chief.
Reports detail French advances on fortifications at Klundert and Berg, with Breda possibly split by treachery at the Hague. Evacuations surge in Holland as French troops gain ground. Commodore Garoner’s squadron prepares to embark, while Sir William Menows leads eastern and southern coastal forces. London notices report a war mood with ships seized and privateers captured. A fatal accident kills Lord Barrymore amid militia deployments.
A detachment from the Garrison of Willemsladt engaged French Cavalry while covering markmen in trenches. After a long skirmish the troops retreated under cannon fire from the town. Ship carpenters work night and day building flat bottom boats with cannons to defend river mouths along the Moordyke.
The States General in March promises rewards to inhabitants who fit out cruisers or destroy enemy ships. A free pardon is granted to sailors and marines who deserted or are in foreign service before the proclamation date. Graves hosts a Douglas regiment detachment retaking wagons of rye oats and hay. An army near Grave forms under the Prince of France and the Count of War TrNsiaen with Brandenburg, Anspach and Swiss regiments.
Leyden reports Breda's surrender allows the enemy to press toward Holland's heart. Troops dispersed in towns rush to the frontiers with fortifications and artillery, while defense remains intense near Gorinchem. Floods slow the French advance as the Holland States order boats moved or destroyed to prevent inland passage.
Amsterdam authorities announce a general embargo on all ships and vessels with exceptions for the East and West India Companies, Greenland and Davis Strait fisheries ships, and certain coasters.
From the Breda Courier February 26 recounts events on February 23 and 24 as French forces under a French officer demanded Breda’s surrender. Bombardment began at 3 PM, continued into Sunday, causing extensive damage to houses and 60 nearly ruined structures. After a war council, a capitulation was agreed, garrison to march out with honors to Bois le Duc and other destinations, two field pieces, and French forces occupying posts with few casualties reported. One citizen killed and an apothecary’s wife wounded. no military deaths.
Liege reports French troops assembling in the Tournay district with magazines forming. Over 600 peasants repair roads from Tournay to Maestricht for heavy artillery passage. A bridge across the Maefe near Vifetee is completed. General Bouchet commands the Maestricht siege artillery. readiness expected in days. The Maestricht governor vows to defend the fortress to the last.
Report describes a fierce naval action where the Admiral orders three sips and three bombs, aims to flood the squadron, and commence execution. The Patyin near the batteries is cut off from operations while troops move from Corsica to land and storm the target by sea and land.
Reported urgency as equipment of a squadron is moved at Carlieron. Troops dispatched and the unrest subsides. Several detainees from the recent riot have been released.
English 81 lists a sixteenth day draw with No. 15 769 a prize of 20001 and No. 44 957 2nd prize of 2600l. The fragment notes the two winning numbers and prizes but lacks full context.
The Syren aboard which the Dukes sailed for Holland retook a Danish vessel carrying military stores and bound for London, with the port of origin and destination noted amid the action.
Yesterday orders were received for the promotion of Marines including one Second Lieutenant three Serjeants and fifty privates for service.
Portsmoth reports Rear Admiral Gaavner hoisting a flag on Queen of g1 guns at Spithead. Leopa rd and Thetis arrived from the Eastward. Edgar and Bedford sail for a cruise. Echo drops to St Helens after convoy duty. 100 Royal Artillery and 100 Gunmer corps march to Woolwich for Holland. Mar 7 Princess Amelia Worcester and Princess Royal East Indiamen arrive with convoy including Monarch Medusa Bonnetta and Concordia. Helena arrives harbor. Spitfire and Echo set out on cruise.
On the 18th a brig of 170 tons sailing from unknown quay with brandy wine and rum was captured ten leagues southwest of Portland and carried into Havre de Grace by the French privateer Ameritas.
Reports of multiple weddings including William Coring of Portland Street marrying Mie Farrer of Lawrene LaWrednesday at St Mary le bone. Michael Crutched Friars Merchant wed to Mile Martin of Jehnesireet Ford Road. William Devey of the Coal Exchange wed to Mrs Ward of Walthamstow, with details from St Mary le bone and additional entries.
Fragmented obituary and shipping item notes list deaths in Edinburgh and Jamaica linked to the Royal Society Apartments and Eton East India Company service. It records vessels such as Concordia Monte and Liberty Williams and crews from Bristol Smyrna, with weather at Leghorn and naval movement including Dolphin and Rebecca Renaïdon. Market and bond mentions conclude with financial quotations and lottery references.
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