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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 24, 1791
Page
2
In Ghent a citizen wore a French national cockade after a demand to respect the national colours. The Ghent magistrates announce that those wearing foreign emblems will be treated as enemies by the garrison. The proclamation cites orders from General Mirae Pfarquis de Cortt and is signed J. J. Vanper Bez, dated October 8, 1791.
Tussnay reports hope for reconciliation with the Decauurs family at Weymouth. The King plans harrier hunting Mondays. Various peerage moves include Earl of Raphoe named Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire. Bath election sees Walter Wiltshire elected Mayor and new Aldermen sworn in. Local trials cover three inquests in Berks. A remarkable Lincolnshire style sheep and Salisbury cheese prices noted. A fatal intoxication case, a hanged farmer, and a cow herd death by lightning are reported with sparse, neutral details.
A French assembly debates a royal letter urging retirements from the Marines and faithful service to the state. Officers are urged to remain at post and uphold the constitution while reforms and prosecutions for those who fled are discussed. a balance between discipline and freedom is sought.
The Assembly adjourns to address frontier safety amid reports of depots seized by Steppe Municipality. It cites armed desertions, arrests of officers, and supposed foreign plots. Deputies urge vigorous action as empires seek to curb French liberty and destabilize the nation.
A debate occurred on the stoppage of saddles and housings following proceedings at Thionville. The discussion builds on yesterday’s sessions as officials review measures and potential impacts.
A Commons letter from Bourdeaux criticizes the War Minister for delaying arms to frontier guards and notes only some muskets given from a regular regiment. M Lafond Ladebat, deputy for la Gironde, accuses the interior minister of failing to fund the Constitutional Clergy to sway belief that the constituent body aims to undermine religion. The minister is to be heard the next day on this subject.
An address from Beaume farmers complains that provision prices in markets are fixed too arbitrarily under the new rule. Debates follow on ministerial accountability for the general amnesty. Calls to reveal denouncements face opposition as Abbe Fauchet defends naming with full signatures. War Minister to be heard next day.
A petition signed by 3000 Lyons citizens asks that no armed troops be allowed within their walls without local consent. The Military Committee referred it for action. Addressés from clubs described as friends of the Constitution were presented, with objections to their mention as unconstitutional. The fifth-women were introduced and swore loyalty to the August Diet.
The French Assembly renounces the title of Honour as Le a spark of loyalty fades. Oliver Cromwell is cited as a model whose talent waned after revolution. the writer doubts France’s revolution will endure without capable leadership. Officers discuss frontier politics with M Hector, Brest’s commandant, leading sea officers toward action.
The report notes David Dale of Glasgow engaging many of the Skye emigrants in distress and sending them to his Lanark cotton works. Some have also been contracted by Rothsay and Paisley cotton mills. A vessel arrived at Hamilton Hill amid cheers, with canal company hosts entertaining the crowd. The Old Baton at Hamilton Hill witnessed celebrations as the Eastward-bound ship departed.
In Perthshire the region again felt earthquakes after about two years of quiet. In Comrie six weeks ago several shocks shook furniture and forced evacuations, lasting about ten seconds. More tremors occurred Sunday morning with rains, and locals endure frequent quakes around five to six o clock each day, despite calm skies. Weather remains unsettled with little wind.
Reports from Cumberland to Exeter recount mistaken deaths in a violent year, a cleric's stock theft, a drowning after a boat overturn near Sunderland, and a thunderstorm damaging the Town Hall and greenhouses. Market notes show barley and wheat price shifts amid harvests and sowing demand, with signs of ample supply reducing prices.
A servant incident at Strawberry Hill ends in tragedy as the foot-boy, suspected in pawning a silver bowl, is found dead by hanging in the woods after being chastised by the butler. A diary-like report notes the body remained long, with birds pecking at it.
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