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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 09, 1792
Page
4
A historical note shows the week ending Nov 9, 1792 surpassing 1791 in net produce from permanent taxes like customs and excise. It cites yearly figures from 1786 to 1792, with 1793 projected income set to grow and enable added redemption of the national debt while easing public burdens.
Monday afternoon reports from Brabant detail Dumourier's success at Austrian posts near Mons and the French and Austrian armies. The Duke de Saxe targeting Bruffels and Nether Saxon capital moves suggested as wealthy Brusse inhabitants evacuate Brusse.
Reports claim Admiral Gnopatu fired a salute at Genoa on October 25 for the Crown Prince anniversary while French Admiral Trucour allegedly refused. Government disputes the tale, noting no official advice or meeting date for Parliament. Continental strife and grain export bans influence policy as Antwerp brews unrest and a duel wounds Mons. Lamety.
A ragged report describes a squadron of ships off Toulon and sailing toward Corsica. It mentions French forces near Nice and troops bound for a Sardinian expedition, with British ships active in the engagement.
A French division marched from Frankfort to assault Hanau but was repulsed. Reports describe a bloody action with Hessian defenders, who held firm as their powder failed. France reportedly captured 160 Hessian soldiers and se, salt works at Nauheim were seized, with salt shipments to Mentz.
Count de Meiy Argenteau arrived in Brussels from Luxembourg where Baron de Breteuil had just departed. The King of Prussia and Prince de Reuss the Austrian ambassador to that king have left Luxembourg to return to Berlin.
Leyden nov 5 reports Berne letters dated 24th alt say French government and Geneva city settled the dispute and agreed on peace preservation though terms unknown Paris letters of 28th ult repeat vague intelligence Montesquiou ill at Carrouge. German reports mention French setback at Hanau by Kospeth regiment and Hessian units about 4000 strong. Cuftine requests Franckfort reinforcement for a second assault. Vienna circular to Italian princes and states concerns Savoy invasion by France.
In Lille yesterday the National Gendarmes of Paris attacked Pont Reage on the Lys and carried the fortress after a bold artillery assault. About 600 gendarmes, praised for dexterity, sustained light casualties, while the enemy retreated toward Warneton. Belgian forces reportedly entered Menin with prisoners and deserters seeking liberty.
The article records a 1000001 contract for coarse woollens with Mrs Arkinson of Huddersfield for the army, reports a warm late November day at The Park, notes extraordinary council measures and armed looms, and announces Commodore Murray’s appointment as Commander in Chief from Chatham to the Nore with Major Francis Skelly named Deputy Quarter Master General in the East Indies with lieutenant colonel rank.
The report lists and annotates numerous entries for a race day card. It details horse names, owners, ages, weights, and results with about four placements noted by judges. The emphasis is on the betting odds and performance of both 3yr and 4yr olds in handicap plate events.
The report lists multiple horse races on a Thursday card at Taporley with two and three mile heats. It names horses such as Grey's, Magic, Orpheus, Black Jack, Whitelegs, and pilots including Cholmondeley, Brook, and Grosvenor. Bets range from five to as high as twenty to one, with favourites indicated.
The Malton Meeting held Monday at Wharram and Duggleby featured many hare courtings. About 16 hares courted and 20 left fitting. Mr Dixon won the main matches. the Sweepstakes of thirteen dogs went to the Hon. Mr Monéon. Wold Dogs defeated Nutfolk Blood in trial day and a late Lord Orrorn breed struggled, one dog stopping after two miles. The Hon Mr Witton Gupy’s fox-hounds hunted Castle Howard Woods on Wednesday, killing as usual, with a large field present.
On Friday near Walmer Castle in Kent a Right Honorable figure’s horse fell during fox hunting, causing only minor injuries. The Swaffham Coursing Meeting opens Monday with a silver cup event. Mrs Cons of Norfolk won last season’s sprite and a Rivington Hunt bitch pup sired four whelps during a chase, then carried another while spectators watched.
A fragmented notice from Yarmouth describes a nighttime riot and a boating accident. It notes injuries and a patient at Huffler hospital with heavy blood loss and uncertain recovery. The text hints at a man involved who is emotionally affected by the shock of the event.
A public notice refutes alleged fraud around a patent for Violet Soap granted by the King to Mr. Waterk Gokman of Surrey Lodge. It defends the legitimacy of the patent, condemns impostors, and names the laboratory address in Lambeth Walk and Bank Buildings, Cornhill, as official points.
Fragmentary notice records a marriage tying Wy Adams Brewer of Pinligo Mills to Miss Johnstone of Liverpool with references to Ebweid Johntone and A Randally of Sandford Place Newington in a Monday event. Readable details are inconsistent and partially garbled.
A distant terse obituary record notes the death of Francis Ord, Eta, at Longrieve Hall near Berwick, father of Mrs. Rufpini of Ball Mal, with brief references to Mrs. St Leger and a late Job Se Leger in Ireland and to Mrs Lawrente Wyatt of Coal aiak, dated recently.
A fragmented 18th century shipping column lists vessels and origins including the Nereid from Peterthing and Rivalla from Bilboa, with mentions of Dover, Euphrates, Oporto, and Georgia. It notes market prices and bond details, along with references to bonds, Navy tickets, and consignments, in a dense trade ledger style.
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