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Newspaper
General Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 11, 1790
Page
4
A Gent at Evenine Post argues Russia should seek peace with the Porte, outlining costs and losses. It claims Russia’s two wars since 1468 left 250000 dead in the first conflict and comparable losses in the current, totaling about a hundred million pounds, with little territorial gain.
The report details Paris finances with Necker delaying departure, a stoppage of payment, and the Assembly authorizing a ten million livre advance. It notes unrest over Emission of Affignats, street riots near Tuileries, bread racketeering, and a brutal mob attack in St Etienne as authorities struggle to maintain order.
London notes sympathy for Belgium and reports on European detente. Britain guarantees Denmark’s Sound Dues at a set cap and warns on Danish wartime forces. The piece discusses Poland’s potential hereditary crown, Hungary’s threats to peace, and Turkey’s poised involvement amid unfolding European disputes.
News notes the French National Assembly’s long quarrels and Necker’s schemes fueling civil unrest. Spanish armaments and a wary fleet movement set a tense backdrop as Lord Howe’s squadron gathers, with stock markets buoyant amid war talk. Local notices cover arrivals, a Leith canal voyage, a new iron bridge, and a lavish Brigton ball for the King.
Fragmentary letter shows Esa Massey Stackpooule requesting Sar to publish true facts of a late dispute with Mr Leeson. Text references lack of power to act and a plea from the writer to ensure an accurate account appears in papers. Clear names and relations are mentioned though many details are missing.
An eyewitness accounts for a pistol duel between Col. M Carty and Capt. Leeson. They faced within ten yards, exchanged shots, Leeson closed to close range and fired again, then clubbed his pistol in a violent burst. Col. M Carty drew a second pistol and challenged Leeson to charge. They separated without reconciliation.
Mrs Bromfield says Mr M'Carthy lies in danger due to wounds inflicted by Mr Leefon Mr Monro and others of their party at the Library on Friday night in a later affray.
The text lists prize winners at Avon Parks with Lady Carhie winning the Ladies prize a gold medallion at 30 60 and 70 yards and R Hesketh winning the Gentlemen prize a silver bugle horn at 64 128 yards. It also includes a French pamphleteer comment on currency, a grim joke about vanity, wedding and death notices, and port city shipping updates with ships and consignments sailing from the Downs and various ports to the South Sea Cadiz and New Brunswick along with numerous vessel names and arrival/departure notes.
This evening shows The Lyar from Covent Garden and The Padlock at Ha market. Yesterday featured Romeo and Juliet and The Basket Maker. Also Inkle and Yarico with The Son-in Law at The Country.
A fragmented price list shows Bank Stock and Navy at about 3 percent declines with various quotes across stocks and bonds. Entries include Exchequer Bills India Stripe Tontine notes and several government loans with mixed fractions and premiums. The report records multiple, unclear figures such as 727-8, 176, and 166, reflecting a volatile market snapshot.
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