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Newspaper
Morning Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 28, 1793
Page
3
The defense argued the client was unjustly pressed to prove innocence amid political passions and intoxication. The Attorney General replied as Lord Kenyon summed the case, and the jury returned a guilty verdict after deliberation.
Plymouth May 25. Since my last, arrived the Porcupine with 24 guns under Capt Burrer from Spithead. The Alarm from Deal sails for Ireland in a day or two. This morning a convoy from Waterford arrived, plus Ranger cutter from a cruise. Ships to go out of harbour within a week include Royal Sovereign and Intrepid with guns, 110 Sampson, 64 And Idlebay, 32.
The elder Brethren with Mr. Pitt and several nobles took an annual river trip from the Tower to Deptford. They attended divine service and a sermon, then dined at the London Tavern. Ships in the river saluted them and the yacht flew the colours of many nations under the British Standard. It was a superb and picturesque scene.
Reports say General Mrranpa, instead of decapitation, has been crowned at Paris and carried home in triumph by the crowd. In a few days Mr. Pitt will lay the first stone of a New Trinity House in Savage Gardens, with all old-house members present.
Leyden Gazette reports continuing correspondence with France, delays in letters, and pending operations. Brussels notes a third French attack expected, yet French forces stay still. The army readies to siege multiple forts with trenches near Coné and Maubeuge. Bra bant to supply 8000 pioneers. Skirmishes persist, including a Maubeuge sortie and Hanoverian Cavalry versus French Dragoons with some prisoners taken.
From Franckfort May 14 an edict of the Circle of the Upper Rhine prescribes changes in currency circulation within the Empire. The decree specifies distinct money species to be circulated in that circle, signaling a monetary reform move.
Gustavus Apooruus proclaims strict neutrality in the France war and lays out Swedish commerce rules. It bans exporting contraband under the flag to belligerents, requires ship passports, and instructs captains and crews on warship encounters. The document, issued in Stockholm on April 23, 1793, promises protection for compliant subjects.
General Servan resigns as commander of the army of the Pyrenees and Deriers is appointed to succeed him. In Bristol a 19 year old pawnbroker’s son fell onto a meat hook on a stair and tore out his eye, injuring his speech and hearing. He died Monday, robbing his parents of their hope.
Port town news from Portsmouth reports the Diadem 64 guns and other ships arriving from Plymouth and the East, while the Hind siezed 13 enemy cruisers and privateers. A SpanishRegister ship cargo of gold and silver is being unloaded, with more treasure anticipated. Letters from Lord Hood and Admiral Hotham promise pivotal action, and the Hawke East Indiaman arrives from the Downs as several ships cruise the coast.
Richard Hawkins brought to Public Office Bow Street on oath for feloniously entering a dwelling and stealing wearing apparel and other value. Fuelly committed for trial. William Turnbull charged before the sitting Magistrate with a game and fully committed for trial. Ann Guelder committed for breaking a window and stealing watches from Mr. Dobree in Oxford road.
John Howard was charged before the magistrate with stealing two silk stockings from Mr. Carpenter Smith’s shop. He was pursued and captured with the property and committed for trial. Also charged were Sarah Round Elizabeth Wright and Sarah Gelsham for assault and robbery of Peter Jabbin, a deaf and dumb man, and committed for trial.
Three men knocked at a door on Upper Norton Street in Portland Place and threatened Mrs. Griffes with a pistol. They stabbed the man inside, knocked him down, and fled after cries of murder went unanswered for twenty minutes. Parish officers are urged to notice the incident amid a season of public entertainment chatter.
Married on Sunday by special licence Lord Millington weds Lady Mary Elizabeth Bertie. A death notice follows for Mr. Richard Morrell formerly of Panton Street Hay Market.
Bank Stock 166 3 7 per Cent reduced 763 g per Cent Consuls 768 73 62 4 per Cent Consuls 897 4 5 per Cents 1089 4 4 Long Ann 21 ig-16ths Short Annuities 9 15-16ths 10 India Stock 2113 India Bonds 193. dif. Scrip. 78 7g Navy and Victualling Bills per Cent For the Resconces Bank 1703 Confols 77% 3
By Mr Aldridge to Moor Brow in Pennsylvania a pair of black mares about 13 hands and a half seven years old steady in harness have been driven together for two years
The notice describes several horses sold in single line fashion including a pair of grey cropped geldings and a pair of black cabicle geldings noted as remarkably fast trotters. A chestnut named Victor, sired by Diomed out of Sweet Marjoram, seven years old, is also listed as perfectly found.
A description from a gentleman offers three horses for viewing. Lor Morrowy pair of black curricle mares about 15 hands, fast troters in harness, well matched. A black Hackney mare, 28 stone, suitable in all paces, safe and steady. All three owned by one gentleman. viewed and a trial granted.
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