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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 29, 1793
Page
2
The Agricultural Society outlines surveys across counties with lists of surveyors and regions from Norfolk to Wales. It notes the reports sent to the Board will be printed and widely circulated to correct errors and share useful agricultural ideas.
The article notes Marl Lowees fleet in pursuit of a Dutch squadron and contemplates British naval actions near the channel. It discusses the French Convention’s tyranny and the General Safety Committee, praising Britain, virtue, and religion while urging gratitude to the divine.
Postscript notes stock prices at one o clock and details urgent messages from Manheim to Lord Gremviere in Whitehall. It reports a failed Prussian assault on Bitche, a French counterattack near Bliefenstel driving back Austrians, and a sortie by Strasburg's garrison halted with heavy losses.
The report notes only previously public intelligence from Lord Howe as of press time no new dispatches have arrived. The paper confirms no fresh details beyond what was already known days earlier.
Letters from Naples describe an earthquake at Reggio Calabria that destroyed homes and killed over 300 people. French forces and British movements along the French coast are noted, with hopes of fleet actions and expected dispatches delaying news from Lord Howe.
In Brusells on November 24 the Prince of Conoura will reside in the Conde castle, long held by Lewis ACV. French forces plan winter quarters for 100000 more troops, with Sama divisions in Congo and Valenciennes. Main HQ rumored at Tournay as Monsieux is named Regent by Britain and Spain.
Early yesterday Capt. Rainsford and another gentleman were attacked by three footpads near Hartford bridge as they rode a post-chaise. Pistols were fired, the assailants overwhelmed them, the captain was cut in the face and the horse shot, then the pair rode to Windsor for medical aid. Some footpads may be wounded, aiding a possible detection.
The letter notes French privateers threatening Britain and Holland with Dunkirk raids, asks for better naval protection, and mentions Hessian troops destined for Brittany. It also reports a local performance by Madame Fleury’s company aiding Nieuport’s bombardment victims and honors Colonel Harms for defending the town.
The Druid, Meyer, from Saint Vincent's to London, is reported lost on the Goodwin Sands around the 6th instant. A Dover Pilot and twelve crew were saved in a long boat by Calais, with the Druid's pilot the only Dover casualty reported.
La Nymphe a 36 gun frigate and Circe a 32 gun frigate arrived at Plymouth from Torbay and prepared to sail westward for a cruise joining Lord Howe. The King's Fisher sloop of 16 guns will also join the operation. Orders issued for sea readiness and to fit beds for 1000 prisoners of war.
The Jenny of Newcastle owned by M Bett sustained heavy damage to sails and rigging after being fired upon by the Swift armed ship while at anchor. The Jenny’s crew refused impressment, the Swift anchored broadside, but no one was wounded. The Madrid Economical Society offers 2250 rials for the best reply on the true spirit of legislation aiding agriculture industry arts and commerce.
Yesterday at St Georges Hansver square the Rev Dr Jabn Smith joined George street resident Esq and Mills Booney youngest daughter of Thomas Boone Commissioner of the Customs in marriage. A separate notice reports Rev Peter Hinde wedding to Miss Lucy Hawtry at Eton recently.
The item lists multiple obituary notices and death announcements: Mrs Rogers in Upper Grosvenor Street. Mr William Woodbite of Isington. Mrs Fair in Hertford Street aged 60. Lady Hut liet Conyers widow of John Conyers of Coppe Hall. Henry Hatton Esq MP for Pethard with Wexford estate to George Hatton MP for Lisburn. James Scotty Esq of Hammermith. Mrs Ogilvy daughter of Mr Ogilvy of Curfitor ieste. Mr William Owen bookseller Fleet Street. Michael Ruffell Esq of the Victualling Office Dever aged 82. Captain Joseph fon of Falmouth on the September act at St Vincent aged 22.
A Royal Navy ship named Roebuck sailed east south east for Portsmouth. The Triwimer sloop and Remain Brilliant with Admiral Peyton and Veftaly proceed toward St Vincent, marking their departure amid naval movements.
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