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Newspaper
Morning Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jun 03, 1793
Page
4
From Leyden Gazette reports the Convention of France forbids any communication with nations at war with the Republic. Directors and officers of French post offices are prohibited from corresponding with post offices of neighboring powers at war.
An extract from Breslau dated May 11 reports calm restored in the capital after late April workman unrest at various factories led to bloodshed. A single musket discharge killed 20 rioters and wounded over sixty while authorities seek traitors behind the insurrections. General Mottenpoorre completed a Poland campaign and will return to Ozenstochow for several months as new governance for the remaining Polish Republic is planned by the dismembering powers.
In Manheim on May 19 General Custine crossed a strategic line seeking relief for Mentz blocked on all sides. He attacked General Wurmser and compelled a retreat beyond the Fraich river. Custine then moved against Prussians under the Hereditary Prince of Hohenlohe at Carlsberg, forcing them to abandon the post.
The combined arm and several German units moved on Mouchin from multiple directions under Archduke Charles involvement. After a two o'clock start, the port fell to the attackers. two French guns, wagons with ammunition, and prisoners were captured. Casualties included Brigade-Major Schwarzxser killed by cannon fire.
The report chronicles Allied forces including English Austrians Prussians and Hanoverians striking at Famars. Hereditary Prince leads troops to Orchies while Mouster shells the town and French garrison flees. French forces pursued to Fontenelle as Allies seize entrenchments and twenty cannons.
KING'S THEATRE Saturday night presented The Gipsies at a Fair followed by Le Faleux Puni a new ballet noted for domestic interest picturesque scenery and a fine minuet in male attire between Hits and Madam Mustarp. The opera has drawn praise for its brilliant figures and the house was full.
Saturday at the Chess Club Mr Parzipor played two games simultaneously against Count Brunx and Mr Witson. He gave the first move to Mr Witson. The match lasted two hours with Mr Pollipor praised for skill. The bout with Count Bruni was drawn and he beat Mr Wilson. A stylish, large crowd witnessed the unusual display.
John Patterson of Old Bailey indicted for assaulting and robbing John Gordon of two pocket handkerchiefs and three shillings. Seven or eight men attacked him along Drury Lane on April 16. Guilty verdicts and death penalty for Patterson and Mulcahay for robbing Jeremiah Hard of a silver watch near the Pantheon. Mulcahay claimed intent to preserve the watch for the prosecutor. jury returned guilty with mercy recommended for prior good character. Thomas Smith charged with felonious stealing in a dwelling. Bank note case against M’Laren Gordon and Mead led to acquittal due to lack of traceable note.
A fragmented note from Nice states the Countess of Bissornovuen has had a relapse, sending sorrowful condolences from the Duchess of Devonshire. The message hints at a personal health setback and ongoing concerns.
In Dublin on May 15 the House of Commons convenes while the Lords meet on Friday. Across Ireland violence erupts as unemployed artisans march through cities, mobs attack militia enrollers, and Sir Edward Crofton defends troops. Lord Mountjoy survives an assassination bid near Swords, and a Ringsend recruiting coach is ambushed. Defenders mobs in Castlerea seize arms as they target local households.
At York on May 29 and 30 1793 the Filly Produce Sweepstakes and related races are listed. King Fergus offspring win with Forfeit payments noted. entrants include Leviathan Comet and Overton with various sires. Dogs all run on Thursday with several four mile heats and Stand Plate events for different age groups and weights.
Lord Mountmorres sends a bill of one hundred guineas to the Lord Mayor of Dublin for furishing manufacturers. Plymouth reports a failed tender with a convoyed fleet forced to surrender near Land's End to a French 44 gun ship. Winter theatres close on the tenth and country performances begin on the eleventh. Mrs Warincox and Mrs Sipp ons tour with Mr Dary. A trotting match for 200 guineas a side occurred between Mr Shelton and Mr Cartwright, starting near Sutton and finishing at Epsom, Cartwright winning by 26 yards.
Parliamentary Minutes of Business list the Dev. Committee on the Prize Bill and the Election Notice Bill. It notes committees on the Tobacco Bill, Credit Exchequer Bills Bill, and the Foreign Slave Trade and Whale Fishery bills. Also items include Corn Bill third time, Lottery Bill, and Mr. Lambton’s motion on peer interference at elections.
A blaze discovered around ten at night spread from a cabinet makers yard between Noel and Poland streets to the rear of a large house on Poland Street. Neighbors mistook it for boys at play, delaying response as water shortages and late engine arrival hampered efforts. Also noted is an upcoming sale of works by the late Joan Wenser and a potpourri of sketches and oil pictures from Captain Cooke era, with various studies from nature and notable battles mentioned as likely part of the auction.
The West End of the Town announces that every patent and public medicine is sold genuine at Mr Bacon's Original Warehouse opposite New Bonvo Street. Explanatory medical essays are free upon request. Buyers taking six or more items receive a price allowance.
A gentleman’s estate offers six horse lots at Tattersalls Day, including five well bred horses: Papist progeny brown gelding, rough bred bay gelding, well bred bay gelding, brown welch mare, and temperate chestnut mare used to carry a lady, plus a pair of grey welsh galloways. Also at Mesirs Tattersall Day: Richmond bay gelding, Punch bay galloway, bay mare hack, Fairplay brown coach gelding, Fidler brown gelding, Fireaway brown gelding, and two pairs of black Frieseland geldings. All property of a gentleman and sold without reserve.
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