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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 18, 1791
Page
3
The National Assembly heatedly debated a Decree of Accusation targeting M. Vernier and accomplices after a disputed letter. Arrests were reported, with the Assembly ordering confinement of the accused and continuation of sittings until verdicts.
A petitioner appears at the Bar asserting he is the natural son of Louis XV and Elizabeth de Montmorency, adopting the Crégiv name from his mother’s marriage. He alleges ruin by his guardian after forty prison terms, and recalls a nine year chain totaling sixty pounds in a dungeon, appealing to the Assembly for justice via the Committee of Legislation.
Reading a letter from M. Marion of St Malaes proposes two ships of 500 tons each to carry succor to St Domingo. The assembly grants honorable mention in the processional record. A later letter from the King discusses a 10,370,912 livres requisition for extraordinary armament to address the colony crisis, noting constitutional forms and ministerial directives amid fears for empire safety and economic ruin.
London Gazette entry dated November 13 announces Royal household appointments for the Prince of Wales era. promotions include Colonel Samuel Hulfe and J Kemys Tynte, with various roles. Also a proclamation proroguing the Irish Parliament to mid January and bankruptcy notices with multiple surrender dates and dividends.
Monday morning notices list King Levees on Wednesday and Friday at St James's. Queen to draw on Thursday to meet the Duke and Duchess of York. Saturday King hunts at Windsor Great Park then returns to town. Government to move two ships from Newgate to Botany Bay for convicts sailing after Christmas. Duchess of York Frederica Ulrica, born May 7, 1757, is linked to Prussia's Frederick William II and Brunswick lineage. She travels with four maidservants and a companion.
The article notes the opening closure timing of the Oriesting event with many attendees among ladies and gentlemen. Mrs. Petker' Miayfower won The Hunter's Whip, beating Mc. Curwen's Whitelegs in a strong race marked by substantial participation and good sport.
Lew reports a detailed legal discussion from a Surrey county and London city incident. The document references judges counsel and senet opinions, noting a lengthy, consequential case. The item promises a full extract in this paper despite the fragmentary excerpt shown.
SaTorpay reports Samuel Godfrey an attorney was sentenced to six months imprisonment in Newgate for a libel reflecting on Mr Crowther. He must provide security for three years for his good conduct, himself in timber, and his sureties in pledges. Lord Kenyon stressed the duty to keep justice clean and ordered his removal from the Roll of Attorneys.
John Richards received a twelve month term in Newgate for assaulting Hall, an Excise Officer, while the officer carried out his official duties. The sentence follows the assault occurring during the due execution of his office.
Criminal information could be filed against Rev. Mr. Falconer and another gentleman, two Stafford County justices, for allegedly refusing to grant a license without sufficient cause. a rule was obtained to show cause why the information should not be filed.
The Attorney General moved to make a Rule absolute to amend the first count of a criminal information filed on the 26th Geo. III. Mr Erstine opposed, arguing the demurrer should be argued. The court noted informations are regularly amended and that a judge at chambers can amend, so the rule was not improper. The defendant’s interests were considered, but the Rule absolute was granted.
The Isle of Wight audience confronts a bank payment stoppage as hundreds withdraw ready cash. Land tax measures and a cautious old maid’s fortunes stir local anger. A critique of French National Assembly decrees and republican schemes follows, noting perceived tyranny and the influence of nonjuring priests on politics.
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