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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 04, 1791
Page
3
Paris reports show European powers unwelcomed by the King’s constitutional policy. Ministers resign amid rabble-rousing legislators and Versailles unrest. The Augur Diet roars with blasphemies while France plunges toward deeper misery.
In the National Assembly a letter from Carpentras complains of Muir and General Jourdan. Delegates denounce frontier Guards lack of arms and horses. War Minister faces summons. emissions anger and calls for his dismissal grow. Condorcet’s decree demands Louis Stanislas Xavier return or forfeit regency rights. Marine Minister reports two battalions for St Domingo ahead of official word.
An October sitting reports letters from Nantes Marseilles and Saint Lucia alleging erosion of constitutional rights and Swiss officer abuses. Cape Francois and Edward Williams Jamaica note a slave insurrection with 700 prisoners armed and 208 plantations burned. Three hundred whites killed and 1500 regulars guard the colony amid suspected Spanish Dutch support.
The assembly referred the issue to the Marine and Colonial Committees for report the next day. M le Cofatre reintroduced the subject of the Coach with the King's Arms stopped at Languoi and noted passengers in the coach including M Cuverville and three Pages of Prince Xavier along with furs said to belong to the prince's wife. An inquiry into the coach proprietor was moved. The Archbishop of Bourges spoke at length on nonjuring priests. Tailefer proposed new discussion methods but yielded the tribune to Rawand whose vigorous speech urged state support for ministers. Constitutional priests and bishops protested provoking a tumult. Ramond was not ordered to be printed. The War Minister appeared, defending himself against complaints in a decree read to him, and invited further charges if any persisted.
A lengthy session debated the meaning of a constitutional proclamation to be public where the Legislature sits with Paris as the intended site. They discussed Xavier the French Prince’s return, ministry expences, and reports of Saint Domingo’s unrest. Messages from foreign powers were read. Montmorin noted European jealousy of France and propaganda influence. his speech was ordered printed.
October discussion in the August Diet covered complaints about the proces verbal of Saturday, claims that the War Minister was cleared, and a sharp exchange over ministerial impudence. Debates on committees sharing hall space and the fate of emigrants and a decree to compel Civic Oath featured incendiary rhetoric and strong calls for action. The Marine Minister reported the navy’s dire discipline amid rising subordination issues as emigrants again came under scrutiny.
Stockholm dispatch reports Louis XIV freely accepted a new constitution. Baron de Holstein notes European countermove plans abandoned as court busy with common affairs and amusements. On Duke of Supermania’s birthday the king gifted Bellevue Palace near Haga and Savartfe estate to his sister. Sparre once lived there. The prince’s birthday was observed the prior evening.
In Berlin on October 25 the Duke and Duchess of York and accompanying royals left for Brunswick and Hanover after presenting gifts. Other princes, including the Duke of Mecklenburg Strelitz, departed. The King remitted a 209000 dollar Prixxefinen-Steuer, and M Mausehwitz retires on 3000 crown pension. M Werder steps down. M de Strursser named minister of state, war, and head at finances and demesnes boards.
Intelligence from the City reports the loss of the Jonanna Marra bound from Stockholm to London after a fierce gale damaged her rudder and mainmast. The crew attempted a small boat escape. five perished when the boat went down, one survivor reached a passing vessel and is now in London.
Friday a Court of Common Council was held at Guildhall. A Repost by the Coal and Cort Committee proposed the Land Coal Meter be run by one Principal and two Deputies with its emoluments split accordingly. The motion carried but a candidate day was not set. Sir Watken Lewis declined candidacy. A Water Bailiff vacancy report urged a nautical appointee, likely none chosen. The Liverpool Committee report was referred back for further consideration.
A fragment from a racing discourse cautions that Escape carried thirty two pounds in his belly during one match, a riddle-like claim tied to water weight and the Golden Rule. It notes gamblers leaving matches after drinking and cites Sir Peter and Darlh as examples, ending with a philosophic thought on final events and causes.
Fragmented racing notice lists horses and owners for a sweepstakes and handicap plate. Names include Foley, Wyndham, Acton, Storace, Highlander, Exciseman, Serpent, Exciseman, Magnolia, Mungo, Skyrocket, Delight, Storace, Carrots, Sourkrout, Lais, Crazy. Note: no crossings, stakes around 130 guineas and prizes. judges place Storace and Serpent with limited winners. various 4 year olds and two year olds compete on the course.
Navy Commissioners direct a liberal reward to the Dunbar boat crew who aided His Majesty's cutter Speedwell in distress near Tinningham Sands during a severe gale about three weeks ago. A gale and a busy scene unfold with ship arrivals, a capture off Spey Bay, and a violent robbery near Bagnigge Wells.
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