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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 30, 1790
Page
2
A dense 18th century notice lists numerous military promotions and appointments in the British forces under the king. It records changes in captains lieutenants sergeants and other ranks across regiments, including Dragoon guards Foot and cavalry units. The document also notes a royal ceremony and the Diet of the Empire with a pledge to support the monarch.
The document lists numerous individuals such as James Stevens, Walter Heywood, Joachim South, and others with dates in October November and December for surrender or appointment as lieutenants and ensigns. It also mentions final dividends and legal notices related to London and Middlesex tradesmen, with several attorneys named and locations including Guildhall and New Inn.
Paris reports deputies from the Belgic Province Congress have arrived to acknowledge the National Assembly's independence. The Jacobins gather without formal procedure. Monf. Lameh recovers from a duel wound, once feared fatal, and tribunals of Peace and Commerce are established in major towns.
The National Assembly confirms transfer of Ile de la Cité property to the municipality of Châteaudun. A letter from the Keeper of the Seals notes a minister’s resignation. A long awaited report on royal forces is read with applause and proposes reviving ancient military games to strengthen discipline.
A courier reports Prince Potemkin's forces gained a decisive October victory. Russian troops under General Berman crushed the Ottoman army near the Cuban river, capturing artillery, tents, and supplies, with heavy Ottoman losses and many drownings. Lieutenant General Mlle was wounded at Oczakow, while Potemkin moves to seal Kilia with Morilia.
Report from St Pierre describes Count Dumas at Grosmarne with over 5000 armed men, mutatoes, and a few grenadiers. Ambushes kill about thirty volunteers and seize many prisoners as locals plead for arms and ammunitions to stop the rising black army. Authorities in Dominica and at Martinique refuse aid, awaiting regional intervention.
Grain supplies are plentiful across Fladers markets despite export prohibitions. A Breton raid in St Omer's Channel seized wheat from a bilander, prompting Mayor Dunkirk to declare market law with torchlight march led by Colonel Gneal and 600 guards. Prisoners taken but wheat mostly recovered. several soldiers wounded by attackers using culinary knives.
The Earl and Countess of Westmorland visit Dublin for the first time this season to see the Opera and the Milaghe Hour farce. Their Excellencies receive a warm reception and may reside in the Castle, as town society grows glamorous. Heavy rain flooded Patrick's church area causing damage. several people died from a malignant cold due to delayed care and lack of urgent medical aid.
His Grace the Duke of Norfolk is unanimously chosen to be Liv. Steward of Hereford after the death of the late Kal of Oxford. The vacancy follows the passing of the former office holder.
Oxford notices report the Rev James Armetriding M A fellow of Braten Nose College being presented by a society in Steeple Allea. The Lord Chancellor appoints Mr Jones Holier of Fhame as a Master Extraordinary in the King’s High Court of Chancery.
The House of Lords will adjourn until tomorrow when a meflase from his Majesty is to be delivered and the Address received. A motion will be made to bar anyone repeating the late Scotch peer election after October 22. The king’s speech is praised for its clear concise tone, domestic focus, and stance on European affairs. A tragic note tells of a young officer’s son fatally shot while aiding his father.
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