21 Oct 1791
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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 21, 1791
Page
1
A discussion echoes the Persian Letters on libel and press freedom. It argues that a free press strengthens public judgment and checks ministers. It cautions laws against abuses but warns against oppression and overreach in the name of liberty.
An advertisement for the Clerical and Universal Almanack for 1792 to be published on November first. It lists calendars, government offices, noble lineages, royal families, judges, taxes, mail coaches, and various tables. London printers and booksellers named.
A dated notice describes Shergold and Co selling half share receipts in a late lottery with a 20000 pound prize and multiple beneficiaries including Mr. Barnes and seven others. It lists parcels of ten thousand pounds in Irish and English lotteries, payments to William Lawrence, Charles Gitte, William Henlock, and others, plus receipts and legal stamping details.
The Panther and Endeavour anchored at Arrakappa rang, Abba Thulle received Capt. M Culver with gifts including livestock and arms. Europeans’ grindstones and tools astonished the king and Rupacks who distributed items by rank. The 400 ton Kyleems attracted interest for their resemblance to local tools.
The king's retinue boarded the vessel at anchor and inspected it, receiving rewards such as a tool chest, a scarlet cap, and anAlexanter figure head. The king and chiefs tested a pear throw at a target and watched a Mahratta sword display. A goat slaughter followed, and new fortifications near Abbecrombie began with a royal salute.
George Town July 2 The President of the United States arrived Monday and on Wednesday completed the site plan for the federal city. Proprieties along the eastern branch resigning narrow claims, Congress buildings to rise on Jenkins Hill near Daniel Carroll’s land, executive and State departments on Hamburgh ground near Georgetown, meeting general approval. On Thursday the President and his party departed for the seat of Government.
Describes women's dresses with white taffeta hat and roses, leno gown with sky blue and rose pots, blue silk supers. gentlemen's attire includes Hart hat with curls, full cravat, fleece cloth coat in fawn, waistcoat with flower pots, sky blue kerfeymere breeches, white silk stockings, and a short club shaped walking stick.
Westminster Hall case before Lord Kenyon concerns a harpsichord pledged to Mr Bean and sold by Mr Walker to Mr Campbell for 20 guineas. Bean admitted dishonesty. Kenyon urged buyers should be owners. Campbell seeks return of 20 guineas amid caution on moral honesty in sales.
A Grenadier and soldiers of the Irish regiment of Berwick publish an open address denouncing the French National Assembly and President. They defend their loyalty to the king, threaten action against Parisian guards, and claim the act was sent from Sachbach on Aug 10. The letter, titled an address, laments lack of proper committee handling.
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