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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 03, 1792
Page
4
The day before yesterday the Emperor met Prince Kaunita who, citing old age and poor health, resigned his office. The Prince plans to end his days in his hotel once used by the French Ambassador and will leave chancery quarters to his successor.
A London Morning Paper claims garrisons at Azerx Perdun Sarre Louis Bitche Thionville and Montmedi opened gates to Confederate forces under the Duke of Brunswick. It reports death sentences for the Princely Lamaatee and potential executions before the queen, but cautions the report is premature. It notes arrests and releases among French authorities, skirmishes favoring the Allied armies, and Prussian plans to attack Metz along with financial and administrative news from Paris.
Dispatches describe the Confederate army HQ moving deeper into France near Lozgui and Perdun as Prussians and Austrians guard gate routes. Fayt and Brunswick coordinate near Thionville. Longwy falls, army discipline praised, with surrender details and stockpiled arms and munitions catalogued.
On Saturday evening Mr. Warter of Tottenham Court Road was returning to town by post-chaise from Barnet when he was halted about two miles from Highgate turnpike by three footpads. They robbed him of his watch and six guineas.
Sporting Intelligence lists racing entries for August 28. OTS Tepe and No Pretender clash in His Majesty's Plate with Pallafox, Partridge, Alderman, and others noted, including Sweepflakes for 33 year olds and Kerenhapipier. Wednesday offers Fifty Pounds weight for age with Buffer and Mopfey. Thursday reports no race due to horse shortage.
A fragmentary betting note describes four mile heats with entries including Mr. Barry's Bereamor and Mr. Compton's mare, Bergamot the favourite, and a second heat featuring Lord Brew and Adelina. Wagers indicate Bergamot at odds after two heats and Brew leading after the first heat.
Fifty pounds for three and four year olds with best of three heats. Princess, Quando, Snip and other horses feature in heats around the course. The second day offers another fifty pounds for four to six year olds and aged horses in a similar format with ponies under thirteen hands. Entries include Miss Windmill and Rosaline with various sires.
Saturday last Edward Tharrineton and George Crook were chosen as Members of the Bath Corporation replacing Dr. Harrineton and the late Mr. Forman. A traveller from France reports mobs armed with iron bars, widespread killings, and a climate of distrust as French leaders quarrel and dissent grows amid calls for equality. Last week Mr. William Jones, eldest son of Henry Jones of Edmonton, died.
On September 1 at Plymouth, noble officers and attendants aboard the St George and Andromeda observed formal salutes and flag ceremonies. The Admiral’s flag was hoisted, ships mustered crews, and officers dined with Admiral Cofby as muster duties and dockyard inspections continued. The flotilla planned to sail to Weymouth the next day if wind permits.
A list of patrons and guests visiting Harrogate from August 13 to September 1 includes Lords Loughborough Riversdale Blaney, Rev Dr Rhudd, Capt Wollaston, Messrs Horton Vincent Corbett Bell Acklam Milnes Clermont Tuffnell Andrews Forester and Dashwood, Capt Orange-Two, Miss Dashwoods, and numerous ladies and dains. The theatre hosts Miss Waxuis this week, closing Saturday and resuming Monday the 18th with The Road to Ruin by Countess of Aper.
Shipping news records multiple arrivals and outward-bound ships at Portsmouth Dover Liverpool and Britton including the Fame West Indian Duke Diana Gentille and others with destinations Jamaica Jamaica Leghorn Bengal Seville and Philadelphia. Also lists marriages deaths and local notices including the passing of Rev Thomas Stond and Landale Sunderind longtime Newcastle customs official.
Prices of stocks such as Red and Consols quoted at 99 and 89 7 8 based on half per cent rates. Long and Short Anns show 177 1 3 and 1778 1779. Navy stock and lottery tickets listed with minor decimals. Bonds around 170 in the South Sea stock section. Various anxieties about confidence and half per cent notes noted.
Fragmentary notice from a London address seeking particulars about a church preferment or benefice. The readable text mentions W. Bs B. and Hartley's at Temple Bar Strand, suggesting an inquiry or appointment process. Details are incomplete.
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