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Newspaper
Morning Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 29, 1793
Page
3
Military and political turmoil grip France as War Minister resignations of nobles are noted and Paris faces a push to dissolve authorities. Reports detail Canclaux leading forces to Saint Pierre and La Vendée, with 80 000 troops forming under Nantes, while executions and interrogations unfold amid Counter-Revolution plots and a proposed Commission to review Paris plans.
In Bar sareux a quarrel over governance involves Bouches du Raone and Marseilles with D Orleans on the throne. Cottor d Hersots cites Pitt’s claim that fifty Mountain Deputies were killed in the British House of Commons. The Municipal Officers and Citizens of Orleans are under investigation for impisoning the legislative authority.
Paris reports General Mrranca was acquitted after a five day trial. He displayed calm composure, giving clear precise replies that satisfied the tribunal. On the 16th, officer Devorees of the 15th infantry and five citizens from St Quintin were taken to the Abbaye prison by order of General Gillot and the Committee of General Safety.
General Biron issued a May 25 proclamation from Nice ordering every able person to assemble at the Grand Place for armed defence under country duty. The manifesto spurred emigration, with residents seeking refuge in Genoese territories or retreating to the mountains to avoid bearing arms against their sovereign.
May 23 at Brussels Theatre features Raoul Sieur de Cregut an opera in thirteen acts by Mefflrs Monvel and Daleyrac, preceded by the Dragon of Thionville. May 24 presents Le Sorpar Prussian a comedy of acts followed by On ne S avit Jamals de jour an opera of one act.
Dublin May 21 report of a six o'clock morning race in Phoenix Park for a hundred guineas matching Mr Butler's black horse Othello against Mr Henry King's grey Almanzor. Almanzor won after a severe contest by not more than half a length as substantial bets rode on Othello, with odds favoring the latter.
Plymouth May 26 Arrived this morning His Majesty's ship Perseus of 24 guns under Capt Palmer from a cruize. A Line of Battle Ship passed the port at noon toward the West and a Brig Sloop of War unnamed. The Viper cutter left port yesterday with a convoy to the Eastward but did not clear the Sound until near ten due to light wind. A signal from Maker Tower reported two fleets in sight, suggesting the unidentified vessel was part of that fleet.
Yesterday at St Margaret s Church a circle of fashion gathered for the election of music prior to a grand performance before Their Majesties tomorrow. The performers displayed Handelic genius in songs and choruses with grand solemn effect unmatched in this country.
The notice promotes Haney the rider as to perform thirteen or fourteen new Norsemanship feats with a grand pantomime interlude and unprecedented fireworks. It urges a full, splendid crowd as the Circus closes for the season and Handy and his troop depart London on Sunday.
A notice records the marriage on Thursday at James's Church Barwell Brown Esq. to Miss Coffin sister of Capt Coffin RN. Also notices deaths and a notable Aberdeen marriage. Mrs Margaret Cooper wife of Mr Ary Cooper of Great Queen Street Lincoln's Inn Fields died on Monday. Andrew Smith ex tanner of Leominster died after short illness at Presteigne. Mrs Horsfield of Thorpe Green married in Harrogate. Alexander Donaldson M D professor of medicine and oriental languages at Marischal College Aberdeen died or a birth?
Stocks and bonds prices listed with multiple entries including Bank Stock May 240 and various 3 per cent and 4 per cent consols. India Stock and India Bonds noted with values and scrip details. Tide of quotes show market moves and index references for the trading day.
A 1793 letter from Lieutenant Colonel Holwell of Southborough Kent endorses Mr Rymer’s Cardiac and Nervous Tinctory. He reports relief from dyspepsia, muscular pains, and debility after using the medicine, praising appetite and health. The letter, dated May 14 1793, accompanies details of patent status and price at Rymer’s Gerrard Street, Soho.
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