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General Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

May 15, 1790

Page

3

Landgrave Tut forms claims on Brabant duchy

Frangronrt reports Landgrave Landgrave of Hesfe-Cas seeks Brabant title as descendant of Henry the Infant, with Berlin hinting it would be improper to pursue claims and promising indemnity. Vienna allegedly offers fresh terms while war preparations continue across Europe. Rome notes a Vatican envoy seeking accommodation in Avignon. Brussels reports an assassination attempt on M. Vandernoot after a Congress meeting.

Hesfe-Cassel Duchy of Brabant Henry Brabant Berlin Kalkreuth Frankfort Vienna Choczim Paffarowitz Pushia Flolstin Denmark Saxony Livonia Poland Moravia Bohemia Rome Avi Non M. Jean Celestini Regiment of Clairfait Ghent

Shipping and voyage tales from Portsmouth and Cambridge

Portsmouth reports a failed ship at Spit Head and the East India ship Sullivan homeward bound with full crews. Many rope-makers and workers join the rope-house and brewhouse in forward progress. A North West Coast of America ship’s crew nearly perishes at sea, saved by timely provisions after rough treatment by Spaniards. Cambridge notes Royal Society style degree admissions and clerical promotions, including Fellows and Elqis.

Portsmouth Fdgar Spithead America Cambridge T. J. Prichard Belgic St. John’s College Netherlands Joseph Naylor Queen’s College Graham Hanmer Catherine Hall Thomas Castley Jesus College William Atkinson George Leycester John Grover King’s College

London Lords Debate Tobacco Bill May 14

The Lords proceeded in the examination of Tobacco bill evidence and the Duke of Leeds delivered a Royal Message echoing the Commons. They ordered it to be taken into consideration tomorrow. Earl of Kinnoul spoke at length revisiting Commons arguments.

Duke of Leeds House of Commons Earl of Kinnoul Lord Hay Rose Srey Howe Queen Charlotte Roger Curtis Barrington Royal Geog Prin Lord Hood Victory Knight Alex. Hood London Donett Princess Royal Admiral Hotham Holloway John Jervis Rogers Formidable K. Stewart Aliant Duke of Clarence Gardner Brunswick Courageux H. Parker Marlborough Cornihh Vengeance T. Rich Hannibal Colpoys Canada Conway Leviathan Lord Mulgrave Laurn Lingee Aleide A. S. Douglas Majestic H.W. Waldegrave Egmont Hope Edgar L. Thufrious Gower Lord Cranston Gratpus Balcenlés Sandwich the Nore Tomkins Cambridge Locker Windsor Castle Triumph Alexander Excellent Alfred Vanguard Lion Ardent Bellerophon Nassau Elephant Asia Swiftfuré

Parliamentary Debate on Public Accountability and Hidden Papers

The debate centers on government conduct and transparency regarding a pending negotiation. Lords criticize ministerial concealment of communications about a Spanish treaty and a delay in publishing papers. The motion to lay papers before the House is defeated with a majority of 19, the Prince of Wales present supporting the minority. Adjourned.

Madrid Lord Sydney Earl of Garlisle Lord Stormont Nootka Sound Prince of Wales

House of Commons session notes May 14

The House read the relief of the coasting trade bill a first time and ordered printing. The Chancellor presented a kingly pension offer for Dr Willis and urged Parliament. Messages were referred to Committee. Leave granted to encourage settlers in American Colonies. The six weeks Licence bill was debated and resolutions on consolidated duties agreed. A committee reviewed the Poor-House bill. Adjourned.

Dr. Willis Rcodl Maiety Rafe Sheridan

Royals Dine at Windsor Then London Visit

Yesterday their Majesties and the three eldest Princesses arrived from Windsor to Buckingham House for dinner and proposed residence until Friday. Newcastle and Glasgow corpora tions offer bounties to seamen joining His Majesty's navy and fleet respectively. Dublin poll is dropped to preserve peace after contested elections. Lord Henry Fitzgerald and Hon Henry Grattan declared elected and paraded. General Norton suffers a severe fall with head wound and doubtful recovery. Mr. Palmer of the Circus arrested for stage performances by Julie Hyde's runners.

Windsor Buckinghamhouse Corporation of Newcastle Upon Tyne Glasgow Sankey Dublin Lord Henry Fitzgerald Henry Grattan Norton Bob Mr. Palmer Circus Julie Hyde

Fleet at Cadiz and French mutiny report

Letters from France describe shock at Marseille outbreaks and militia seizing forts including Fort Saint Jean. Beauffet killed by mob after fort defense. Avignon Inquisition abandoned as crowds freed prisoners. East Indiaman Lord Walsingham recounts near shipboard explosion and captain heroic actions to save crew amid fire and panic.

Cadiz Carthagena Ferrol France Marseilles Fort St. Jean M.v de Calvet M. de. Beauffet Vexin Condu Hotel de Ville M. de Beauffet de Beauflet Avignon Walsingham East-Indiaman Aplain

Unparalleled Fire Escape Tales and Livy Translation News

An account recalls a near catastrophe as officers and a captain brave flames not far from a turpentine blaze. The piece notes an Italian Livy translation from Livy’s history, tied to a Prelate’s son returning from Italy, plus commentary on London's pace of improvement and Government cooperation for a business plan. Also reported are shipwrecks near Leith Roads, a Dutch galliot incident, a 1000-ton ship found derelict, and a Whitechapel fire. Marriages and deaths follow, including Rev Henry Uther and others in Dublin and Bath.

Teast Reland Italy Livy Acium Augustus Tiberius Cefarce Loridon Westmhinster Neglec Dance Nelly Ann Heniderson Fforti Leith Aalborg Thompson Hill Front Friga Richard Gunhouse Phursday Leith Roads Naze Norway Greenock Memel Siip Burch Playhouse-yard Whitechapel Martin St. Michael’s Alley Cornhill Joseph Fletcher Caroline-street Bedford-mare Mills F. Champain Edmonton Wednesaday Allcutt Sutton Henry Uther Trinity College Dublin Royal Irish Academy Bath Charles Spoonery Talisbury Rathmines Ireland Henry Dabsgwac University of Dublin Stoke Newington Middlesex Stephen. Tyers Little Earthteps

Liability Notice for Debtors in Lincoln and King's Debtors

The notice details debts of Al Pettong and others linked to Mr. Bencroft of Wisbech Saint Peters and Ely, with declarations of debtors in Lincoln area. It offers a five guinea reward for anyone apprehending or giving information leading to capture by royal authorities. Three claimants and a list of associates are named as debtors or connected parties.

Bencroft al Pettong Fided Maebida Os Seph Bencroft Wisbech Saint Peters Ellave iBrother Gia Jwilliam Frielon

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