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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 22, 1792
Page
4
Florence reports a wide revolt as Austrian troops move from Milan to Turin and Bologna faces a plotted murder of Cardinal Légat é. The conspirators are seized and insurrections spread through Tuscany with inhabitants pledging revolt if France supports them.
CHAMBERY Savoy October 4 reports the Friends of Liberty and Equality gaining success in the Jacobin Society. Deputies from Annecy and Carouge press for affiliation as Swiss and Piedmont forces move toward Geneva. Citizens expect a constitutional conference and possible union with the French Republic amid exclusions in Savoy and France. Warlike stores reach Geneva. Piedmontese devastate Maurienne Tarentaise as patriotic gazettes outline relations.
News from Mentz dated October 10 reports a 6060 strong Austrian body under Count Eurstenberg detached from Brisgaw’s army and arriving with the Prince de Conds at Bruchal. French evacuations from Spires noted, with Hoenzour near the city, while 6200 Austrians under Prince Esternary arrive at Bruchial with the Prince de Coupe. French attempt Rhine crossing at Rhinhausen as Prussian military treasure moves from Cobleniz to Cologne.
Wednesday report notes Col. St Lecer arrived from the Continent and Mont eGLaitE is expected in London this week with possible court attendance. French envoys at Stockholm and War saw ordered to quit their posts. Mediterranean towns prepare to fortify against France as French plans to attack Spanish South American postings surface. Additional items include Br" a ing changes at Liverpool, property moves, and customs costs in London.
A fragmentary report describes a German military movement on October 9 near Spires with threats of devastation. General Costind proclaims harsh terms, claiming the enemy seized 1000 tents and all Prussian and Austrian provisions. The value of goods taken from Kentes to Spires is put at twenty million rix dollars.
Warsaw reports that twelve members appointed by the Confederation to await the Empress of Russia departed with strong assurances of gratitude for Russian aid. The deputies declare the Polish nation values such aid and elected kings, while urging continued protection and a permanent alliance. A celebration uniform for Count Potocki’s efforts to overturn the new Constitution is planned by the Confederation members.
In Copenhagen yesterday, in the presence of Danish and Norwegian Bank representatives and old Bank Commissioners, old bank bills valued at 7,900 crowns were burnt. The notes will not return to circulation and must remain extinguished. The new Bank shares are highly sought after, valued at twice their first price.
Fragmented notices describe a packet arrival at Black Rock with a crew member Burton and others aboard. A Clifton Crescent building collapse injured several workers, some buried. A Weyhill hops wagon crash killed a driver near the city, a White Parish native leaving a wife and five children, and a similar incident between Chilmark and Hindon with another wagon driver.
The Essex farmers met at Chelmsford on Saturday to consider raising day labourer and threshers wages due to high provisions. Similar measures were reported in Norfolk. The text also notes a busy Rotherfield fair with strong prices for top cattle, variable prices for inferior stock, and rising wool prices amid optimistic wool cloth forecasts. In Maidstone jail, five convicts attempted escape aided by contraband tools hidden in a child’s clothing, but were foiled by guardian vigilance and household alarm.
Fragmentary OCR snippet mentions various names and titles including Sir J churiland Sir Thorags Shisley Bath and a series of dated or labeled terms, but lacks a coherent event or outcome to summarize into a full news item.
Saturday morning thefts at London Road St George s Fields and Marchington Woodlands involved breaking and entering Mr Slater and Mrs Slater were robbed of cash and valuables after being tied in bed Mrs Cookson s Cavendish Square also robbed of plate and valuables A pedestrian in Thames Street died after being crushed by a cart A brig launched from Leith Citadel Gustavus the Third sailed to Dublin and Renomme caught fire near Newport with crew saved
Royal Union Bank and Company state they continue their liberal plan that has earned wide celebrity and approval. They note a saving of twenty-five percent and invite the public to understand how this will be clearly demonstrated at Lombard street.
A historic notice requests consideration for forwarding packets and chests with agent addresses and delivery times. It notes carriers in London and abroad, urges prompt action to avoid delays, and is signed by the Proprietor of the Antre tautim Jis. Several births and deaths follow in the latter portion, naming locations and individuals, including Major M Dermott’s family and Lord Cransteun’s marriage.
Diverse arrivals listed from Petersburgh Waterford Archangel and Oporto with ships Britain Dublin and London routes. Warnings of wind conditions. prices quoted for stocks goods including wines and lottery tickets. general shipping movements and outbound as before from outwatches with notes on rates and wages.
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