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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 23, 1791
Page
4
A reflective piece argues the British Constitution is strong but flawed requiring gradual repairs. It warns against mob rule and demagogues, urging vigilance, unity, and cautious reform to maintain the republic’s stability amid external and internal threats. The writer emphasizes patriotism and warning bells for those seeking radical change.
Wednesday session in the Lords reports on Warren Hastings writ of error and various bills. In the Commons a funding and trade bill mix prompts committees and motions. News commentary notes European powers, Poland, and Prussia amid shifting empires and a forecast of liberty movements.
Twelve officers of the Colonial Regiment of Port-au-Prince in Martinico report a grisly incident. Colonel Mauduir was hacked to pieces by his own soldiers. A loyal mulatto buried the fragments in a grave, wept over the site, and ultimately killed himself beside his fallen master.
Continental Intelligence reports assurance of town inclusion in a new Warsaw commerce treaty and no Decart to the republic. War Minister reviews troops. cannons moved from Oliva to Stries. Frederick William, a Prussian 20 gun vessel, launched. larger ships planned. Rome dispatch notes Sicilian Majesties travel to Naples with grand gifts to St Peter's and the Vatican. Queen and King presented gold chalice, statues, a golden rose, and valuable cameos. Cardinal Braschi among recipients. The Holy Father, in pontificals, prays at Sixtine chapel and proclaims Beatification. Warsaw mentions Dutchess of Courland honored with guard and servants.
The King promotes 130 officers to lieutenant colonel. Sweden fortifies its fleet but peace in the Baltick looks secure. Frigates Rosaire and Union arrive at Cadiz from Vera Cruz and Montevideo with 111,296 piastres and hides. Dublin and Cork reports of trials, forgeries, and a murder sentence are noted, plus a fatal quarrel among boys at Horningsham.
A French vessel reports outward-bound East Indiamen reaching China on the listed dates. The Canton agents planned to dispatch the ships as a fleet for the voyage home for security, since news of the Convention with Spain had not yet reached China.
This afternoon the Duke of Yo Guns commanded by Capt. Kingfrmit and Courages of 74 under Capt. Gainer sailed from harbour. Navy Transport Pope departed Plymouth for St Helen's, with the Bridgewater and Essex outward-bound to the East Indies.
The Committee of the House of Commons agreed on import prices for the corn bill. Provisions fix duties on wheat and oats with thresholds at specific price levels and gradual reductions to low duties. Ireland’s corn imports are considered with open ports for wheat when prices reach set levels.
The Providence fricate armed with 22 guns, capt Burcn, is coppered and nearly ready for voyage to the South Seas. Lieutenant Porrioex is appointed to command the Assistance brig tender accompanying him. Captain Trevet of the Somerset spoke the Grarrham Packet for Halli fax on the 8th instant. The Experiment from Tondee with linens arrived at Liverpool after four days, first vessel through the new Canal. lengthy voyage from Severn shore of Scotland took two months. A highwayman robbed a gentleman near Welling and Shooter's Hill of four women’s and a half, six shillings in silver, and escaped. Richard Owen and two privates, Robt Knapton and Wm Orford, were committed to stand trial for robbing Mrs. Winsland, a publican, of a silver watch and tea-poon. A dreadful fire destroyed 14 houses and outbuildings at Kinnertley Moor, Shropshire. A fire also destroyed a baker's shop in Deptford, injuring the cafe mistress.
Sporting intelligence from Newmarket reports the spring meeting with bets on multiple sweepstakes. Entries include Bedford's Skyscraper, Grosvenor’s Potso, Maid of the Oaks progeny, Braggadocio, Thunderbolt, Cormorant, Old Gold, Laura, Peggy, Mufti, Garrick, Pecker, Scrub, Dare Devil, Buzzard, Highflyer progeny, and more. Bets list odds and weights. results note Cormorant defeating Thunderbolt and Old Gold defeating Laura with several no crossing and two to one style wagers.
Dover and other ports report arrivals from Leghorn Chariettown and New York. Listings name vessels such as Augustus Aristoles Lord Wellisham Cantons Canton Trinity and more, with origins in London New Orleans Philadelphia and other ports. Winds reported along with ships remaining in harbor and outward voyages noted.
Reading lawyer John Dore Esquire wed Mrs Vane of Bilby Nottinghamshire once the widow of Morgan Vane at St George’s Hanover Square. The ceremony was conducted by the Bishop of Gloucester with Reverend Edward Hay Drummond, brother to the Earl of Kinnoull, and the bride was Miss Auriol of Portugal Street Grosvenor Square.
Lately aged 31 Mrs Andrade relict of Joachim Andrade merchant Abchurch lane London. Lately at Duffin Francis Grote Esq FAS celebrated English Antiquarian. Sunday Mr Martinant son Vine street Pica dilly. Lately at Oporto Dr Atkinson MD son of William Atkinson Esq Pall Mall. Monday in Charlotte Row Miss Susanna James daughter of late William James Banker. Alexander April 8 went for health Mrs Laidlaw wife of Mr Laidlaw Salipur y Square Monday last Sir Gerrard Van Neck Bart. A few days ago at Rippon Bartholomew Rymer aged 100 years Gamekeeper to Sir Bellingham Granum Norton Conyers bart shot game flying in his shot year.
Arrived stock prices show various bonds and annuities with per cent values and fractions. Notable items include India Bonds, Long and Short Annuities, Lottery Tickets, and Debentures. Variations after one o clock list three per cent Consols for May and a note of high water at London Bridge in the afternoon.
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