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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 11, 1793
Page
3
A historic publication details the trial length charges and evidence against Marie Antoinette. It includes the judge’s sentence remarks and notes on confinement, drawn from manuscripts and French journals.
A November 12th meeting at Clown and Anchor Tavern Strand resolves to organize clothing and comfort for British troops on the Continent. Attendees vow to form an undertaking and oversee benevolent support for brave servicemen.
The public subscription appeals to aid soldiers with warm stock ings and flannel caps to protect health during winter. Lists donors, offices, and quantities of stock ings caps and shoes, with prices and total counts, urging broad support for relief and comfort of troops.
A fragmented report notes a London stock market session with volatile bids and trades. Mentions a 73 point move and several unnamed securities leaving investors cautious as the clock strikes one.
The foreign Gizelles claimed Landau's surrender yesterday but the report is deemed unfounded. Prussians reportedly siege Landau, with forces under the Prince de Coupe blockading. Prussians near Sarre COMES and a detachment from Lord Heon's fleet may target Tunis ships. French graves are being exhumed for war costs, lead coffins melted for bullets, copper coffins sent to mint. A forgery of 16,0001. India Scrip was found, and a Deptford lady was defrauded. Lyons, in custody for a similar forgery, escaped confinement. magistrates’ strict inquiry is urged.
A diary of improvised military moves reports a detachment marching from Lisle to Douai with five cannon. A Carmagnol trooper warned our cavalry of the plan and was slain, alerting the Sars Culottes to retreat to Lisle. French strength near Ypres and Poperinghen is noted, with a 5000-strong garrison at the fortifications. Captain Waxcennere, wounded near Trondschoote, departs for P.S. after royal orders. whispers of peace talks with Prince Conourg circulate but remain unconfirmed.
A 650 man detachment of British foot guards lands at Ostend after Sir Cuares Grey failed to retreat. The arrest of Mr. Purrroy for dueling Colonel Rovex sparked riotous conduct toward Major General Dunopas. Grand Army under the Prince of Contoune is encamped near Cambray and Landreciss awaiting a clash with the Carmagnols.
A vivid eyewitness account from TOURNAY recalls Carmagnola incursions into the district not fully crushed. An Austrian hussar, guiding a prisoner, confronts a Carmagnola who speaks German despite claiming republican dignity. The confrontation ends when the Carmagnola is slain and the Austrian rides away.
Two British cutters arrive from Toulon with news of a three league distance French move to siege the town. Allied forces including British Spanish Sardinian and Neapolitan troops attack, the French withdraw leaving over 500 dead and 14 cannons captured. The Combined Army’s triumph brings calm and provisions to Toulon.
On Monday evening a man who called himself a Prufsian was seized at the Queen's Lodge in Windsor. He refused to explain his identity and acted insolently. Papers he authored suggest he may be mentally deranged.
A historic letter dated Ham November 1 from Louis Stanislaus Xavier to M Le Maréchal De Brocise requests distribution to towns with migrants. It expresses horror over the killing of the Queen and sister-in-law and calls for renewed zeal in aiding the king's kin, pledging unwavering loyalty until death.
Envoy Extraordinary reports to Grand Duke of Tuscany that Admiral Lord Hood has order a joint English Spanish squadron to sail for Leghorn to pressure Tuscany over its neutral stance toward France. He warns that failure to expel French adherents could trigger offensive actions against Leghorn, urging a prompt royal promise to conform to Allied demands. Memorial dated October 1793. aims to avert calamity and preserve Tuscan interests.
A fragmentary royal letter from October 8 reports King George expressed pleasure in maintaining esteem and deference toward his adherents and directed dispositions requiring Tuscan followers to quit Tuscany as a fresh test of loyalty. The signed note ends with a ceremonial closing.
The article reports good conditions for wheat seed and clover on tilth land, with warnings of mildews in the East and North. It notes high prices for corn pulses and peas, rising dairy costs, scarce hay, and improving wool trade as markets adjust to wartime demand.
Marriage reports include Rickets of Seymour Street to Lady E Lambert. Obituaries note William Readhead of Penrith aged 76 and James Rodney of Alton, uncle to the present Lord Rodney, with other deaths. Shipping news lists arrivals and sails aboard multiple vessels, plus grain and stock price notices and current market rates.
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