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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 22, 1792
Page
2
A discussion on public property embezzlement actions led to a resolution requiring the Executive Council to provide proofs that ministers have authorized expenditures by a general decree rather than detailing each minister’s accounts. The move was adopted amid applause.
A small gathering saw petitions presented including one urging recall of paper money in circulation due to trouble it caused. A brief debate followed and the matter was sent to a committee. A presidential nomination was decided by ballot with Gaudet beating Danton by 11 votes. Barbarsix, Genfinné, Danton, and Kersaint were chosen secretaries as the House adjourned at eleven.
Fragments describe war measures against emigrants with arms, the Nice administration, and the debate over arming the Convention. Jacobins clash with Brissot’s faction, expulsion of Briffot, and plans for a Paris army while fearing military influence and civil conflict.
London reports the bulk of Austria and Prussia have withdrawn from French territory with remaining forces marching toward Luxemburg and Longwi. Thionville siege lifted as weather and disorder affect campaigns, while reports question restoration plans and negotiations. Local concerns note ruin among nobles and clergy fleeing the empire amid uncertain futures.
From the London Gazette Oct 23 note the plague’s decline in Morea over weeks, yet foreign consuls and merchants who sheltered there have not deemed it wise to return. Also lists upcoming dividends for several merchants in Guildhall and notices certificates to be granted by Nov 13 for Barham, Du Reveray, and Sigiton.
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