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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 06, 1791
Page
4
Fragmentary verse notes a mock monument for Dr Johnsons Memorial with critical satire on poets and peasantry, referencing old poets fed by the Great and prime judges of men deserve while bemoaning starving bards in a half legible line of text.
In London, the Royal Academicians held a General Meeting electing two painters, two sculptors, and two architects to oversee monument placements at St Pauls. Meanwhile reports from Warsaw describe 4000 troops crossing the Danube, capturing Turkish forces and key officers, with casualties among Turkish ranks. A Blackley see Manchester fire destroyed a house, killing eight occupants or severely injuring several, with a rescue involving the occupier John Stockton and family.
The conduct of reform across Europe shows Poland alone may attain a regenerated constitution without civil unrest or cruelties. The April 14 Diet law restores towns’ primitive rights and links them to legislative authority, aiming for gradual equality and merit-based nobility, led by M. Suchorzew fti’s balanced plan. The nobles’ voluntary offer marks a noble self conquest against ambition and prejudice.
Dispatches report cotton crops failing in St Marc due to caterpillars. Troops arriving at Port au Prince clashed with local forces over landing, leading to the death of Mauduit as Blanchelande fled to the Cape. Frigate troops later swore fidelity to Nation Law and King, hoping to restore order across the island.
May 3 report notes forgeries of assignments found in England Paris and Limoges. M Vorper urges punishment measures. The Comtat Venassin debate resurfaces then fades as the Assembly tires of noise. A mechanic’s vote-collecting machine was presented to the August Diet but the resolve to finish the business was forgotten.
Avicron reports in late April a civil war in the Comtat Venaissin with Carpentras under regular siege. Attacking forces bombard the town and nearby houses burn. the aqueduct is destroyed and windmills fall to the blaze. A 7,000 strong force allied with the Assembly of St Cecilia and Carpentras fought another army, with many believed killed and substantial property loss. General de Fenryiuxe reportedly had a horse shot from under him.
The Aunts of the King of the French reached Rome on April 16 and were warmly welcomed by Cardinal de Bussus and French refugees of distinction. The Pope's Chamberlain and later the Secretary of State paid respects. A new Brief suspends civic oath takers in France, with excommunication if they do not return in 40 days. A plague in Constantinople has been followed by a severe urban fire destroying houses and warehouses.
Forewarned by the skywatcher, Mercury may be seen with the naked eye as the sun sets around seven forty five, remaining above the horizon to about nine if weather permits. The note covers a horse race at Newmarket tomorrow and various public notices including abolitionist talk and military affairs.
A detailed description of Parisian fashion items including a white crape bonnet with crimson feather, laurel leaf painting, two-row gold chain necklace with medallion, crape handkerchief with gold fringe, pressed cambrick crape gown with green ribbon trim, a belt with a steel buckle, and matching shoes with green sprigs and gold fringe.
News from Copenhagen reports British Charge d Affaires Mr. Drake stating Parliament's fleet will be sent to the Baltic. The Danish Court orders 12 ships of the line and three frigates readied. In Revel Road, 38 ships of the line and three deckers are anchored. Sweden's king abandons travel plans amid the tense situation.
This day failed the Lion of 64 guns the Honourable Captain Winch for the Downs and the Iphigenia frigate Captain Sinclair Scout sloop Captain Bowyer and Rattlesnake sloop Captain Yorke on the impress service. This afternoon arrived the Otter sloop Captain Hardy from a cruise. Sir Richard King's flag moved from the Bellona to the St George after mooring at Spithead yesterday. The Acteon now in harbour will be paid off in a few days. May 8 arrived the Navy Transport Pope and the Friends Shardon from Plymouth and John and Thomas Barret from London. Sailed the Dispatch Wood for Deptford and Tarter Smith for Havre de Grace.
Arrivals list vessels at Lancaster Clyde Cork Liverpool with origins from Saint Eustatius Grenada Lisbon St Eustatius Baltimore New York St Vincent and others. Ship Lyon arrived and sailed for the River. Bridgewater sailed for India. Marlborough and Triton remain. Marriages note multiple matches in Wiltshire Shaftesbury Chelsea Ely Huntingdonshire Malden and Cumberworth with clergy involved.
Notices announce deaths in Madras and Liverpool including Lt Charles Campbell of the 74th regiment and Robert Townsend aged 35, with Hampstead widow Mrs Anne Mallory. The column then lists a spectrum of stock prices and variations, including India Stock and Navy Bills, with after one o clock quotes for May.
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