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Newspaper

General Evening Post

Location

London, Middlesex, United Kingdom

Date

Oct 21, 1790

Page

4

French Assembly Debates Pondicherry Policy and Parliaments

Reading from the National Assembly, M Monneron urged renewed French reach in Asia. Pondicherry should be defended with 5600 troops, costing three million livres, and duties on Indian goods could raise 2.5 million livres with territorial revenues at 800,000. The decree’s four articles were adjourned. The piece also notes prints, executions, and public notices amid a tumultuous Paris scene.

M. Monneron National Assembly Jiaft- Indies Pondicherry France Bourbon Tippoo-Sultan M. Manneron Didot Hotel de Ville Palais la Bagoche Chamber of Vacations Parliament of Paris Vennis Versailles National Ddarch de Prefundis É&C Vezoul M. de Quincy Besancon Vézoul M. Bonne Lavardin Maid of Orleans Palais Royal Aretia St. Thomas’s Church Goffee Clerigs

Poland Faces Uncertain Succession and Diet Delays

Warsaw reports an extraordinary moment as Poland struggles with fundamental laws and the throne’s succession. No foreign interference is noted, and several Diet fittings pass without decisive action while Universals are issued for provincial Pietines on November 16.

Warsaw Poland

Naval Movements and Diplomatic Dispatches Across Europe

Dispatches report changes in naval routes with ships bound for Norway or kept armed, a Russian squadron escorting transport vessels and recovering stores, and Baron Sprengporten returning to Frant after wounds. Hungary to crown Charles VI at Presbourg by November 15. Austrian troop movements and Liege affairs debated. Franconian circle regulates 17,000 troops. Cadiz receives ships from Lima and Trinity Land with coffers and coffee. Danzig and Poland discuss a commerce treaty with Prussia, touching tolls, Forden port, inland trade, and potential fixed duties.

Timacheff Sweden Baron Sprengporten Frant Dantzick Poland Pruffié Berlin Wig Forden Danitzick Ignes Prussia Dagtzick

London Telegrams on Kaisers Peace Efforts and Turmoil

The latest London mail reports Emperor’s disapproval of Kaunitz action and pledge to honor Berlin engagements, while unrest in Germany grows from misinterpreted armistice signals. Notes on naval movements, health of the Empress, and potential French upheaval hint at shifting European diplomacy and a possible convoy decision for merchants.

Holland Prussia Frankfort Prince de Kaunitz Berlin Kaunitz Germany Ausitria Earl of Chatham Portsmouth Corinth Emprése Porte Sixtus England Gren- Ville St. James’s Square Paris Pitt Duke of Leeds Wedneday Jal Madrid France Turin Alps Switzerland Lyons Grenoble Dauphiné

Proclamation and Tax Steps Amid War Anxiety in the States

The States issued a proclamation denying terms with Leopold and vowing liberty. They call for fresh taxes to fund their army, with Bruges at thirty million gilders and Ghent at fifty million, locals taxed by consequence. A Cap of Liberty was ordered for the Town-hall, and the church ceremony for fallen soldiers drew tears and grand ceremonial observances.

Ostend Qert Leopold Offend Bruges Ghent Congress

France and Britain in upheaval and world plans

Spain reports hostilities with the Moors while the United States contemplates territorial purchases in the East Indies to rival great powers. War Office lists 8390 men boarding for overseas service. French capital shows turmoil as Robespierre era figures fade. Noteworthy notes include Adams Smith’s manuscripts, Robertson’s Asia history, Calonne and Burke broadsides, and Stanhope’s stance. A royal anniversary holiday affects offices and banks. News also records the arrival of Admiral Milbank’s ship and local births and marriages in England.

Spain Congress of the United States of A East Indies War Office West Indies Bailly Mirabeau Orleans Fayette Laftly Adam. Smith Seat. Robertson Asia Scotland de Calonne Mr. Burke Jesty Bank Stack Exchange Salisbury Admiral Milbank Portsmouth Jonathan Green Exeter

The Clandestine Marriage at Covent Garden bill

The advertisement lists Drury Lane programming for this evening: The Clandestine Marriage followed by The Romp at Covent Garden. Also shows The Man of the World with The Provocation, and The Conscious Lovers with The Sultan in tonight’s lineup.

Drury-Lane Covent-Carden

Ships News in Brief from Do hig Mi Dictator and Allies

Fragmented wire story lists ships and figures such as Admiral Sir Richard King and the Dreadnought, with scattered place names like Gravesend Guernsey Virginia Calais and Stockholm. Reads as a partial shipping news digest with unclear context and multiple typos.

Deal Sir Ruchard King Gravesend Friends Guernsey Dansiay Ecos Weldon Adona Princess Royal Preston Clermont

Price of Stocks and Bonds in Varied Percentages and Terms

A fragmented stock page lists Bank, Navy, and India stock figures with varied percentages and fractions such as 3 percent, 11 percent, and 7 16ths. It includes references to Exchequer Bills, India Scrape, and Tontine notes with scattered dates and prices like 1726 and 2779, reflecting a busy, numbers heavy market snapshot.

India

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