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Newspaper
Morning Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 03, 1793
Page
3
The court heard an agitated matter alleging that the British Minister at the Spanish Court knew of the re capture of the St Jag and the regulation on salvaging captives after enemy action. The cause was ordered to stand over to the first day of next term.
A captured vessel The Theresia claimed to be neutral and belonging to a Cologne elector subject. The court questioned the claim arguing neutral ships may trade between powers but not intra national internal trade. Counsel argued for and against, but the court refused to allow expences citing lack of Cologne flag recognition and knowledge of the France England war at sailing.
Providence reports a Danish vessel Aden carrying timber and deals from Norway to Dunkirk seized by Cleopatra captained by Ball but restored when cargo did not match the navy vessel description. The court refused the priest's damages claim, finding no improper conduct by the captain who fulfilled duties to protect royal officers.
The Richmond Theatre opened with performances by the Citizen Sultan and Sans Souci for Mr. Simons, drawing a fashionable crowd including Lord and Lady Buckinghamshire, Lord and Lady Onstow, James Mackenzie, and Lady Buck. Performers Ricua Abson Savitte Baker and Miss Voruins received praise amid general applause and ribbing for others. The manager's effort to fill missing London engagements drew critique. The hall was fuller than any prior season night.
The article notes Sir Girsert Extror being made a Privy Council lord and placed in a high, lucrative post as a reward for consistency generosity and old-friend ties. It also mentions Le Masurier vowing to fear God honor the King and respect the Constitution amid French ties.
Troops selected for the West Indies expedition under Sir Duarces Garey and General Prescott will embark mid month. Sir John Jarvis’s fleet is nearly ready and several regiments may be drafted from the Duke of York’s army. They must reach the West Indies by end November. campaigns run November to April due to heat and rains.
Court of Directors at East-India House adjourned to next Wednesday. Forty three ships named with routes to Bombay China and Benoolen sailings. Vessels marked afloat on November 3 plan Gravesend departure with Downs arrivals by December 24, detailing captains and destinations.
The writing laments the Asien Bill causing distress to emigrants and recounts a Frenchman in Newgate for debt wrongdoing, contrasted with Burke's view on public carnage. It warns readers against a boastful challenger seeking government favor and calls for a confrontation at Bow Street.
Yesterday a Court of Burgesses and Court Leet sat in Guildhall with James Laver presiding as Deputy to the Duke of Newcastle. Substitutes were admitted for several parishes amid concerns that such practice could weaken police and increase disorder, ending with a dinner at the King’s Arms, Palace Yard.
In Bristol on October 1 a mob tore open bridge toll-houses and burned contents then attacked the bridge with militia repulsed. Three killed and about 30 wounded including Mr Power a Quaker baker. Coroner's Inquest underway as riots threaten another night. Jones mortally wounded, later dies. Robberies and gunfire injure residents. damage recorded at Baxer and Stock homes.
An account of the ancient Cowdrey Hall burning, detailing the square plan with Gothic towers, rib oak ceiling, and portraits by Rogerti and Goure. The hall housed historic paintings and family portraits including works by Hans Hoxsens and Rapunen, most of which were lost in the blaze.
On Saturday last the Royal North Gloucester Militia was reviewed near Roborough Camp by Major-General Grenville. The new system of military exercise was strictly adhered to, and the corps performed the formations with regularity and precision. Generals Morris and Grenville, with their aid-de-camps and field officers, were invited to a dinner given by the officers of the corps.
Portmouth reports Admiral Gardner's fleet arriving at Spithead with the West India merchant fleet. The Inconstant, Captain Montcomery, arrived from a cruize. Recruiting service sends 12 serjeants and 12 corporals with drummers to Ireland, with Dublin Cork and Waterford as headquarters. A coast rescue saved two men overboard at the harbour mouth. Three seamen implicated in a recent mutiny on the Wachelsea are jailed and to be court martialed aboard the Royal Witham.
Sept 21 Cork reports several gentlemen once prisoners of war returned from Bourdeaux aboard the Jamaica facet. The vessel left on the ath with quiet conditions in the republic's quarter. Jamaica facet value is 2,403,9801 with 547,200 duties accruing to the Crown.
The following schedule will show at a single view the complete population of the United States excluding the North Western territory with 3 9291.20. In addition, 35 691 inhabitants should be counted for districts south of the Ohio River that have sent returns, and many settlers are difficult to enumerate.
Edinburgh September 28 report that on Monday the birthday of Thomson the Poet was celebrated at Ednam his birthplace with local gentlemen including Sir James Painere Bart in chair. The gathering, harmonious and convivial, urged that a monument be erected to his memory on Ednam hill or another suitable site through voluntary contributions.
Yesterday Lawrence Fones and two others were brought up for re examination after being found at his house on suspicion of involvement in the robbery of John Blagrave Campbell clerk to Vere and Co. Evidence linked a 651 bill and a 65 pound draft to the prisoners while notes were found at the King's Arms Tavern. The landlord testified no household connection to the suspects and a rope setup in the Hatton Garden premises was noted. Committed for re examination.
The notice describes a Peace laurel Britannia motif on a new sheriff’s carriage and hopes the painter will accept orders to decorate Britannia. It lists citations about the Board of Agriculture appointing surveyors in Pembroke and Carmarthen counties and mentions several named individuals from various counties. It also notes a birth, construction progress at New Drury, a horse racing bet, and comments on Scottish harvests and crop quality amid drought with oats as a bright spot.
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