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Newspaper
Morning Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 24, 1793
Page
3
An account describes a skirmish where French forces, already exhausted, were lured into a fatal ambush by grape shot and musketry. They broke through to the wood and attempted a hurried retreat toward Beauvais and Ghent as Austrian cavalry tightened the grasp on the field, boosting overall losses.
Minutes of a process against the Queen show jewels seized and new countersigns given to gendarmes guarding the Conciergerie. Reading material includes History of the English Revolution and Barthelemi's Travels. English hostages are confined. bankers released with guards. United measures threaten Jacobin figures amid bread shortages.
A Dublin report notes a sharp migration trend with at least 25 families, many property owners, leaving for America in six months. Another item mentions Mr Dykes recovering after a Friday night wound from a military man named Darkes, who remains in custody awaiting bail.
Accounts from the Rhine recount Prince Warpeck losing an arm at Thionville last year, joining a reconnoitering party with Emigrants of ndé officers. They meet a French piquet, exchange friendly salutations, a glove is dropped and returned. Warpeck rewards with three ducats. The Republican colonel defends the liberty cause, Republicans show respect and depart. The Allied campaign shifts from overrun France to defensive operations.
The pep ye Covent wa presents Mr. Mipnteron returning after four years in Ornetto in a demanding role. Critics note his lack of full vocal flexibility but praise his lower tones and overall respectable performance. Harvey as Lago and Mrs. Pore as Desdemona earn commendation. Bernard reappears as Roderigo. The audience fills the House with Town fashion.
A fragmented poem addressed to a youth at Ramsgate describes sea peril and maternal worry, reflecting on fate, fatherhood, and resilience. It mentions an aged mother reading a son and an offspring left fatherless, then praises human skill in art and navigation. The speaker notes a perilous voyage, a tempest, and a pilot-like figure who relies on Heaven for hope aboard a rifted plank. Conduit Street, Sept. 21.
Reynoxps Presents Comedy of the Dan and the Farce of the Sultan to a refined audience. Barrymore gives Vupid with spirit while Mrs Booth as Lady Waitfort earns applause. Corlilns Roxalana garners praise for chaste natural portrayal. Baker in Ennui noted as imperfect. Duke of Clarence and Mrs Jonpan attend, receipts estimated at 70 pounds.
A satirical rundown of looming taxes including a per pipe air tax debated by twelve so called careful estimators. Notes on Sir James Murray dispatches, Day at Waterford theatre, Drury Lane roof plans, Brighton Camp, Reeves at Lisson, and a parish meeting about Rouge et Noir tables. An Irish labourer survives a fall from scaffolding seeking life annuity.
This morning arrived at Spithead the La Nymph and Circe frigates from a cruise. They are joined by the Cumberland man of war to support Lord Howe in Torbay. They have not seen nor could they obtain tidings of any French ships at sea this last cruise.
Plymouth news outlines naval movements including the Ferret with 16 guns under Captain Nowetry and transports for Ostend with the 58th regiment, the Active of 32 guns under Captain Nade headed west, and the Fly of 16 guns under Captain Brown arriving from the West Indies. Lord Howe’s fleet remains unseen as wind falters. Tremendous, a 74 gun ship, stays in the Sound with Picott aboard.
On Monday the election for Mayor of Oxford resulted in James Pears, a prominent local builder, being chosen. Joseph Lock and John Thorpe were elected Bailiffs. In a separate inquest at Afton, John Wood, a servant to Mr. Sheldon of Holton, died in an accident when his wagon horses bolted near Stoken Church-hill. He left a wife and three children. Verdict, accidental death.
At Bow Street Magistrates yesterday Charles Beazley and William Brown were charged on suspicion of footpad and other robberies. Articles stolen were found in their lodgings. they were committed for re examination. Mary Marchant and Robert Newland were also committed for re examinations on theft charges. A newspaper error wrongly accused Charles Satchwell and George Igrove of stealing silver. the claim is denied.
The Treasury Print praises priority of intelligence while noting action near Menin. French Allied efforts lessen odds of a swift decisive victory. Petitions to the Sovereign urged to end commercial distress and bloodshed. An Irish general at Dun kirk is cited amid Penal Law limits. A Dutch clergyman’s gift leads to a prince ordering battles, with heavy casualties and sacrifice. Court of Aldermen to swear in Watermen and Lightermens rulers at Guildhall today.
The National Convention reviews the Toulon surrender and related events. Dispatches describe Beyser’s victory over insurgents near Brest and Nantz, the exchange of prisoners, and accusations of treachery by Rear-Admiral Trego and Puissaxe. Toulon’s defense and internal politics are analyzed, with calls to arrest suspected traitors and punish English influence.
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