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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 02, 1790
Page
2
A long passage recounts the execution of the King and Queen, the royal family’s peril, and the crowd’s ferocity. It laments the end of chivalry and praises the monarchs’ humanity while condemning the revolutionaries. The piece reflects on public spectacle and moral judgment during upheaval.
London Gazette announces mourning on Sunday the 6th for Prince Henry elder son of Prince Ferdinand of Pratia. Ladies wear black or white with ribbons fans and cords. gentlemen wear black coats and matching waistcoats. Court to go into mourning again Thursday the 9th. Reports cite Oran near destruction by earthquake with many casualties including Spanish garrison. Fire in Carthagena dockyard damaged a new ship. Henry Lagsley nominated as ambassador to the States General.
The sloop Dolphin from Port au Prince reports severe disorders between soldiers and inhabitants. Rebels against government reportedly killed on both sides and many private inhabitants were imprisoned. A French 74 gun ship near the harbor aroused suspicion and possibly influenced actions at sea.
A dispatch describes alternating petty successes and defeats from Austrian efforts. It notes Austrian troops entering regions, declining supplies, and unreliable reports in twenty items. The writer fears deteriorating conditions and warns of a likely dangerous result.
A Morrocan embassy bound for Constantinople travels with the 21 gun British frigate Eurydice under Commander George Lumsdaine. The envoy’s son accompanies the embassy as Spain declares war on the Moor and Medn the Governor returns to France aboard the Engagement at St Domingo.
Reports from Falmouth describe arrival of the Chetletel Packet under Captain peheyter awaiting half hour readiness for Windward Islands. Messengers arrive with final orders as ships endure heavy gales near Plymouth. The Vengeance and Hannibal of 74 guns reach Vincuta after a four day gale, en route to Spithead, then drift west of Plymouth. Royal court pageantry is described with Empress and infant procession and vast gifts, while colonial chiefs and Native leaders are likewise noted amid political critique of peacetime grants and officer attire burdens. The piece laments naval strain, high provisioning needs for 10,000 tons of biscuit, and officer families facing expense and decency expectations.
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