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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 10, 1793
Page
4
A witty meditation on amenities and vanity in dress. The verse notes women and men chasing fashion, with pride and folly growing as attire dictates social status. It contrasts youth marriage, social doyens, and the bustling street life of London fashion.
A royal week ahead in Westminster features committees on East India Annuities Transfer Bill and other measures, plus reports on Militia Money and Canal duties. News items cover Corsican rebellion, Paoli’s governance, and French influence in Spain, with Royal Family activities and a street robbery near Paddington.
Reports from the Convention describe Spanish forces moving from Fermiguera to Roufillon and Prades, clashing with French volunteers at St Laurent and Arles. Refuges fled, baggage abandoned, 500 troops and two cannons sent to Perpignan, while a 10,000-man camp is urged for security. Royalists gain momentum along the Loire as internal revolution troubles grow.
The Revolutionary Tribunal has condemned Bouchet and Alargot to the axe for praising royalty. The same tribunal sits on the trial of M. Eparbes, successor of the late Blanchelande, governor of St Domingo. At Longres Jacobins have brought 22 old priests to the block, with twelve others to suffer next week. Horrors described as general and unprecedented in the Revolution.
The Commons of Paris informed the National Convention of an order barring horses used for pleasure from leaving the city without a passport. Letters From ATE reported that 1800 soldiers left there and would be seized by the enemy.
The Commissioners at Nantes demand the recall of General Berruyer. Boyer-Fonfrede argues France is owed a million of livres by England and proposes reestablishing communications between the two states. Cambon notes the Committee of Public Safety will report swiftly.
The Executive Council informed the Convention that General Berruyer had been removed. The Municipality of Porient reported that on the 2nd a terrible ore incident consumed the Naval vessel, causing significant damage and loss.
The Convention orders levy of 54 000 men and a five million livre tax on the rich as it reports rebels near the Loire inflicting defeats on royalist and parliamentary forces. Deputies praise bold tactics yet condemn poor generalship while calling for ammunition provisions and experienced generals. Commissions report army shortages and harsher measures across departments. Separately, society gossip notes fashion trends, theatre plans, and European travels amid a backdrop of political tension.
The Saturday performance of Sprigs of LauRerger at Covent Garden presents a comic opera drawn from the current war with France. It aims to please the public by timely subject matter, with songs well sung by Incledon, Johnstone, and Mrs. Cleadining, and is judged by critics as suitable for the day’s spirit.
In the Court of King's Bench on Saturday a motion by Arcussato Hami Tos Rowan and his bailors Simon Butter and Dr Bourke to vacate the December recognizance was heard. The Crown Solicitor announced the Attorney General had consented to vacate, and Rowan and his bail were discharged.
News from Cork reports General Dundas summoned to London for foreign service. Command of the garrison passes to Col Bromfield of the 40th. Transports carrying the 27th and 23rd regiments sail to Guernsey and Jersey under Crescent convoy. 63rd division to embark for foreign service. Bonetta sails to Newfoundland with 26 ships. Recruits move to Chatham under Crescent and Fox convoys. A duel at Rotunda leaves Captain P-I mortally wounded.
On Saturday Elizabeth Williams was sworn by Sarah Taunton and committed for re examination over a stolen five shilling spoon. Elizabeth Murphy and Starry Smit were committed at Guildhall for uttering counterfeit silver. Several Jews brought to Guildhall on similar charges faced discovery of large quantities of counterfeit silver in their homes. James Lockwood was committed for re examination at Union Hall on the same charge. Solomon Lyons was committed at Worship Street for re examination for uttering counterfeit coin.
The Marquis of ABERcorp entertained in complete style while the Marquis of Bourke joins the Duke of York's army in Nimeguen. Reports note French conduct under justice threat and a city tumult in Marchester with rioters dispersed and a 30 guinea reward posted. Strong piquets guard streets as armed vessels prepare in the River. A drunken couple fight beside the Horse Guards, a man beaten and left speechless at the Tilt Yard guard-room, later found with his threat cut. A surgeon is summoned and the crowd is restrained amid ongoing upheaval.
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