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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 12, 1792
Page
4
The Spanish Ambassador announced to the court that Spain will cooperate with Austria and Prussia to restore order in France. He ordered troops to march toward the Pyrenees and stand ready to act if needed, signaling a powerful diversion in the plan.
Copenhagen September 29 The tax on marriages has been removed across the Danish dominions except in Copenhagen. A 4 percent tax on legacies is now imposed instead. Earlier this month Count Mattexs aged 83, once noted for his political influence, died here.
Berlin reports the Spanish minister informed the court of his master's plan to act offensively against France. Public excitement grows after a display of La Fayette’s Bastille bars sword with emblems and mottoes, brought from Verdun by Count Schullemberg, shown at Manthijon on the kings' birthday and to be stored in the arsenal.
The report traces movements of the Duke of Bruns w eck retreating to Verdun and Prince Augustus recovering as Russian officers join allied forces. It notes Hungarian troops en route to the Rhine, Spain's war preparations, and a Luxembourg congress plan with Russia and Britain represented. London letters mention diplomacy, British social events, and a wealth of stock market and canal share transactions amid ongoing warfare.
A letter to the Convention from Chalons reports siege lines near Verdun and Dombille. It notes Prussian forces retreating to Verdun, Kerrekman’s approach, and calls for the Gen darmes under Ververe to join the army at Chalons. Marshal de Broche is reported mortally wounded at Verdun.
The piece portrays M. Pertiss defending the Court against Revolutionaries in England. It details the National Assembly split into four groups: Ministerialists and Feuillants on the right, Independents around the President led by La Croix, and the Mountain of Republicans with Chariot and Merlin. It portrays Dorcet and Briffot guiding the Bourdeaux delegation, then capturing control and provoking the populace, culminating in a portrayal of the Assembly as depraved and dangerous.
Revenue gains show a weekly increase over the prior period with thirty thousand three hundred and eighty seven pounds, fourteen shillings and five pence noted. Strong figures compare to the same week in 1791, reflecting a notable year over year uptick.
Yesterday at noon, Mr Sweripan had a private interview with the Prince of Wales at Carlton Tease. The Speedwell from Newhaven to Shields is taken to Ramsgate after clashing with the Mayflower from Bilboa. The Hope with salt to Adewalde is stranded on Goodwin sands. crew saved. A Count-right loaded with deals for London is stranded on Gunfleet Sand. most cargo may be saved if weather stays moderate. A Essex man’s careless brandy could kill a five year old girl who drank it after her brother refused. Mrs Lomax of Birmingham narrowly escaped flames while with her infant. the gown and hair burned but infant unharmed.
A curious eighteenth century advertisement notes a man claiming his wife Bridget Coyle ran away last night with the parish priest in Fermoy. He states they were never married and offers no debt he did not contract, describing her physical traits and quirks and mentioning August 7.
The brief notes a second October meeting held in the betting room. Details are sparse with no further names, places, or outcomes provided in the readable text.
Mefirs SuexcotD and Co acquaint their numerous friends that they continue to do bu fine with the same liberal plan which has gained universal celebrity and distinguished agitation. A saving of FIFTY PER CENT clearly demonstrated by applying at No Lombard-street.
An advertisement from Hornsby and Co at No 26 Cornhill London claims their English Lottery pays prizes in full as drawn. They offer tickets and shares in quarters eighths and sixteenths, with registers kept and post or parcel orders returned promptly. Draws begin November 12 for the Irish Lottery and February 18 1793 for the English Lottery, schemes list prizes up to one hundred thousand pounds. They note support for the nobility and gentry in London and provide various outlets for Mr Sprispury’s patent drops and a dispensary at Soho Square for medical advice or admissions before one o'clock.
Arrivals and sailings listed for the River Dover Plymouth and Southampton. Vessels from Bilbao Rouen Beaurden Jamaica Dominica and Oporto appear with names such as Ann Willan Montreal and Peter Gardner. Weather noted as wind SOW and subsequent sailings include Swan Hunter and Planter Hailes. A Darlington Swinburn to Dominica and a Derby marriage of John Trowell to Miss Wollatt are recorded.
Obscure obituary notices report the deaths of several figures in Ireland and England including Price Walker, a surgeon of Majesty's regiment, and Palliser-Wheeler, a captain in the 35th regiment. Other items note death in Dublin and Brécknall from fires, plus a brief stock table listing various bank and government securities and lottery tickets.
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