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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 30, 1791
Page
4
In fragmented verse the speaker mourns a lost woman and Henry, weaving images of moonlit night and waves. The passage hints at a doomed love, a mother’s grief, and the death of a child, ending with quiet acceptance as the Father receives the infant.
A compact critique forecasts Europe's fragile balance as France draws attention from all powers. A possible Aix la Chapelle congress could prompt a joint remonstrance to France and a world manifesto seeking to stabilize the monarchy. The piece doubts French unanimity and suggests a congress might spare France from ruin.
A Monday afternoon report notes Majestres and three Princesses plan to visit the Earl and Countess Paurerr at Hinton St George Somersetshire before returning to Windsor. Windsor Castle apartments are to be prepared for the Duke and Duchess of Yorx upon their arrival from Germany.
In Weymouth the Princess Rovax’s birthday marked a royal celebration including ten and ten guineas prizes for boats. The Queen, Princesses, and nobles attended on the Esplanade as ten boats raced six miles in forty eight minutes. Prizes were awarded by the Queen. The King observed from the Terrace and later met with officials after dispatches from Whitehall.
News from Weymouth notes a royal decision delaying travel set for October 8 and possible new date to be settled by the Queen or the Duke of St Arsan's. the Spanish ambassador is visiting Wilton House. Reports mention Mrs. Jordan's superior voice, Dodl's dress causing mockery, and shifts in rents and wine prices amid local chatter. A Stockholm gold medal marks the king's campaign, with Mercury and rural figures depicted on the reverse.
The September report notes continued drought in home counties causing crop and feed troubles. Sowed stubble lands fail to yield, beans and tare seeds are tiny, and widespread water shortages harm marshes and livestock. Hay prices rise as farmers struggle to feed cattle, with potential effects felt into spring.
Tomorrow the General Post Office will dispatch mails to Falmouth for America and the West Indies. A friend urges protecting escorts of light dragoons to guard against plunder. Other items note rebellion in Arabia suppressed and Mecca evacuated for money, Baron Trenx’s breach of faith, a Hungarian press censorship case, a deadly duel in Liverpool, and French cotton prices with local Lyon pinning mills.
A maritime bulletin notes the Hebe under Captain Alexander Hood arriving at Spithead from Weymouth, relieved by the Juno led by Captain Samuel Hood. The Antelope revenue cutter reports seizure of a boat loaded with 144 casks of forgotten spirits and tobacco. Reports suggest guard ships may be reduced and sailors reassigned to cruisers.
Plymouth October 1 details Arrived Emanuel Jacobson from Dram and William Tate from Archangel. Rambler Joy sailed for Havre de Grace. Wind northwest force five.
A serious insurrection in Tano, Italy, saw thousands confront noble tax exemptions and seize a citadel. The Papal Court granted tax equality, troops gathered, and the mutineers were expected to be subdued. Also noted are Portugal’s wool imports camouflage and contraband suppression efforts, plus a street robbery in Newman Street.
Arrivals list ships arriving October 2 at Whithaveny including the Dianay Newton from Antigua with crew details. Steamers Eliza beth Eilis bound for Dublin and Belfast bound ships remain. other vessels Prince de Kyanitz Noules and Jamaica bound Ludia Vilets noted with wind conditions and sail status.
Two short marriage announcements received: George Harrison of Lincoln's Inn to Miss Wanting of Middieton Lodge Middleton. Another notice records Sir John Peter, His Majesty's Consul in the Netherlands, marrying Miss Parker, eldest daughter of John Parker, in Merafey-churely Missidiefexy.
Fragmentary notices record deaths of Richard Wenn and John Payne with parish links in Bread Street and Marybone workhouse, plus mention of Scaly and others. Minor financial and lottery items follow, including 4 percent India Bonds and New Navy lottery tickets, amid a page of scattered notices.
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