13 Nov 1793
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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 13, 1793
Page
1
An outline praising a monarchical hereditary government as the only stable path for France. The piece argues for national unity under a central power, postponing detailed political schemes to avoid further misfortune. It urges rebuilding on solid laws and moral foundations for future happiness.
Reports from London describe the King’s levee at St James’s then a council, with ministers in attendance before departing for Windsor. Highlights include naval captains promoted, posts for officers, and a new second rate ship Glory under Captain Pinper. Amid Franco-British upheaval, references to Queen Marie Antoinette and Madame Élisabeth predict trials and guillotines. public mood grows wary as justice and executions spread.
A Cork harbour report notes public performances of the tragedy The Siege of Berwick praised for vivid historical ties to the Black Prince era. Actors delivered strong turns though some scenes overcharged with horror. the Prologue and Epilogue drew mixed reactions.
A Philadelphia letter reports the dread disorder easing with fewer fresh attacks. Twelve burials were held yesterday and thirty six sent to hospitals. two more deaths and equal burials today. The New York committee notes no illness linking to the Philadelphia outbreak. Sunday evening, Oct. 6.
On October 22 the King of Prussia arrived at Lowiecz and visited villas of Prince Rapzivit and Woywod of Wilnai among others. After the alliance with Russia was concluded he conferred the Order of the White Eagle on Counts de Sigvers and Suson. Count Tysziawicz, the king's nephew, will go to Petersburg as ambassador to greet the Empress.
An English squadron delivers to Leghorn copies of an Address issued at Toulon by Don Juan Lancara aboard the Mexico on Sept 27 1793. It asserts Toulon remains under allied protection not under any single power and condemns Spain England and others while urging restoration of the lawful king.
Rumor and routine fill an archive page: deaths, ship commands, court adjournments, and political dinners. Notes report the Countess of West Moreland’s death, new ship assignments for Captains Marriam and Wart, and food for Cabinet ministers.
Reports from Brittany detail a mutinous French fleet at Brest and Quiberon Bay with sailors executed and women threatening to burn the town. The Céte d Or and other ships face mutiny while batteries and fortifications restore control amid bread shortages and rising counterrevolutionary sentiment.
Report of the Jacobins noting only 10 000 troops ready to attack Zenon and poor discipline. They urge 20 000 regulars and 66 000 requisition troops for any town assault. Lyons is urged to keep a strong armed force despite executions. A Frenchman’s murder near Twickenham is linked to a suspected looting plot by Taker and accomplices.
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