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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 19, 1792
Page
4
Thomas Paine writes to Mr Secretary Dunpas about his baggage being searched at Dover. The letter reflects concern over the treatment and the conditions of travel with emphasis on liberty and rights.
Thomas Paine writes from Calais dated September 1792 describing a Dover hotel incident where a Customs Collector searched trunks and seized letters including private letters from the American ministers and the President of the United States. Paine notes illegality and requests measures to prevent future such acts.
A private Calais letter reports the Paris mob looting the royal jewelry and regalia from the Crown’s treasure in Place Louis XV, an act labeled fraudulent patriotism as German troops loom. It notes barriers shut, couriers stopped, and claims the plunderers’ hypocrisy, with other items: bishop visits, a postponed wedding, and civic improvements amid turmoil.
In Copenhagen on September 1 a French diplomat at the court delivered to Count de Haxthausen a note stating he cannot continue his mission while the king’s suspension remains. The note indicates his fidelity to the constitution and the oath binds him to depart as preparations for departure are made.
Sporting Intelligence lists Tuesday September 58 races with Adeline Silkworm Sharper Gil-Blas Little Flyer Orpheus Golden Pipping Conjuror in the Maiden Plate won by Conjuror aged six. Wednesday features the Members Free Plate Mentors Butter and Spider in the Bath Cup with Spider walking over and others paying forfeit. Eight Subscribers ten guineas entries.
Mr. Tomas Burns named Inspector of Taxes for Scotland replacing Rogert Wettwoon. Evis Vanper Horst appointed U S consul at Bristol. Paris riots prompted Lord Starr to return to town. In Southwark, eight Masses and sermons funded French emigrants. An Ellesmere canal meeting debated Mersey Dee Severn link, ending in a large subscription but with factional conflict. Woolwich fair showed Scotch cattle. Dorchester farmers switch to Winchester bushel. Ramsgate diverted to stop a leak on the Barque Bri ton Andrews. Checkheaston craftsman builds iron door and arched roof home. Shipping notes include Hope Grant voyage, Nereid meeting, Charlotte left in Grenada, Mermaid stranded on Norfolk coast.
At Worcester Great Fair today cattle show below usual, but horses, drags, and saddlery items fetch high prices. Hops sold in pockets last Saturday and again Monday and Tuesday, with 2498 pockets weighed today. grain prices listed for Wheat, Barley, Beans, Peas, and Oats reflecting a tight market due to wet weather and scarce hands.
A long notice describes Violet Soap improvements and a caution to the public about counterfeit imitations. It notes a London and Dublin office, patent protections, and a claim that the soap relieves skin irritation from washing. Francis Spilsbury Drops are advertised as counterfeits safeguarded by a royal patent and molded bottles for identification.
In the Downs the St Marys Planter Storey from Jamaica and Ceres Cornwall from Oporto. at Dover the Birmingham Aldridge from Virginia. in the River the Charming Harriet Dalzice and Peggy from Archangel Elizabeth Sinclair from Petersburg and Spencer Scott from South Seas. Dear Sept 19 wind S W sailed for the River to Sverno Trewfil from Leghorn and Alexander Camypills from Jamaica remain with ships as per lattice the Tatty Goldsmith from India Roehampton Atkins for Philadelphia and Farmer Stewart for America me Dear Sept 2c wind S W Arrived and sailed for the River the St Marys Planter Storey from Jamaica 24 Ceres Cornwall from Oporto Remain the ships as bet se and Catharine and Margaret Matthews for the Mediterranean Providence Lewington and Fanny Janes for Dublin Providence Coleman for Falmouth Mary Cowbity for Plymouth Sincerity Griffin for Liverpool and Col quest Cummings for Chester
A fragment reports stock figures with percentages and fractions, listing Confal and Indra Stock values and corresponding bonds. Mentioned items include Navy dis, lottery tickets, and bank October rates, with varied fractions such as 3-8ths 1-4th and 5-8ths.
Public notice seeks an apprentice to reside with a family at Lincoln's Inn. Enquiries directed to Mr Norris, No 13, requesting two handsome premium.
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