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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 14, 1791
Page
4
Report notes French public opinion before sealing letters. The King withheld sanction, risking abdication under strain. Riots feared as constitution expected this week. Public funds decline and exchange rates worsen, jeopardizing commerce and national confidence.
The Princesses Mary Soputa and Amecia returned to Windsor Lodge from Lady Harcourt's at Nuneham where the younger princesses were royally entertained. Lord and Lady Russer arrived in Dover Street from Streatham to attend the Marquis of Blanporop and Lady Stewart wedding. A French ambassador, the Marquis de la Luzerne, died in Southampton after a prior illness. The Comte de la Luzerne arrived later to talk with his brother. The Archbishop of Canterbury sealed a marriage licence for the Marquis of Blanororp to Lady Susan Stewart. The period also notes political elections, theatre notes, and local industry concerns.
This morning Majesties with the Princesses and ladies bathed in a sea bathing machine then toured Radipole Esplanade and Maiden Castle. The King and retinue rode to view local antiquities, arriving at Maiden Castle and Portland Island after river ferry passage, welcomed by three societies in procession. A Royal salute of 21 guns marked their reception, and a plate service was ordered for the occasion. The King toured the island and returned to dinner at Gloucester Lodge highly gratified by the sights.
A Dublin man, Mr. Willae of Camden Street, was stabbed on the road to Sallins by an attacker who fled but was later captured near Naas jail. The assailant, James Fitzgerald, initially confessed but later denied the act. Authorities expect transit to Dublin. Government may respond by September 26 to a request to resume Custom House Quay lands. A new butter export duty may fund charities. Maynooth valuation underway for Royal Canal line, with completion to Glancurry expected next year. The route covers about 20 miles with a long stretch free of locks.
Oxford, Sept 14. Two fatal or near fatal incidents marked yesterday’s return from Abingdon races. John Smith, a local horseman and farrier, died after a fall, while a 16 year old lad was run over by a chaise wheel and left for dead before being ferried to Oxford hospital. A later report notes the Swallow revenue cutter capturing the smuggling cutter Spy off Scilly after an eight hour chase, four shots fired.
This morning at half past nine Svan nah Hill faced the bar at the Old Bailey charged with murdering Francis Korzwar a German by hanging him at her lodgings in Vine Street St Martin’s Lane. The jury returned not guilty after a trial that lasted barely an hour, with publication of the circumstances deemed extremely improper.
On September 14 improvements to the city layout are planned to enhance beauty and convenience. Elegant buildings rise as avenues will be repaired and beautified. preparations for upcoming races promise notable prosperity. Arrivals include the Mary of Buckingham and various titled guests such as Gen. Mrs. and Mills' Town Barl and Countess of Dart-field mouth Col. Treton Bishop of Cloyne, Col. and Mrs. Howel, Downe Blick Wa Cok, Mrs. Dixon, Farnham Col. Darch, and Gen. F. Smith.
The report lists His Majesty's cutter Sultana commanded by D Berit arriving from a cruise, frigates Narcissus under P Minchin and Quebec and a sloop in command, along with ships Medusa and Shark to be paid off. Swiftsure 74 guns was paid off this forenoon. Marines are embarked for Chatham pay-off and lay up in ordinary follows.
The Sea Nymph Calder has arrived in the St Lawrence after a passage of thirty two days. Prince Edward and his regiment are safely arrived in Canada to relieve garrison troops who were preparing to return home. Lord and Lady Dorcursier, the officers, and the province are in good health.
Listings of vessels arriving at Oporto Dublin and Liverpool from New York London Virginia and Jamaica with crews owners and origins. Seaport movements include ships such as Kirby Hail Bell Esther Clapp Ann Foster Countess of Mexborough and many others sailing to and from Oporto London Liverpool and Dublin with wind and sailing notices for Sept 14 to Sept 16.
Feat lai in Blanisford Queen's county Ireland born to Lady of John Blane Esquire a son and heir Yestenly morning the Lady of Scrope Bernard M P born a son at his house in Boltua street
The notice lists multiple marriages including William Pryor to Milg E Squire and George Marquis of Randford to Lady Safin Stewart. It records various deaths such as Rev. John Free and Mrs. Mary Trott, with locations in London, Edinburgh, Windsor, and Middlesex. Additional notices mention the Marchioness of Abercorn and James Rayne’s widowhood, plus a scholarly reference to Jeottroy Bouffiiere and a lottery ticker excerpt.
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