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Newspaper
Morning Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 25, 1793
Page
2
To correspondents, the Observations note that detention of public prints by country post offices leads to further detentions of letters and increases clerk fraud. They warn protests will be noted, civists received, and a reply will appear tomorrow.
Noon levee for foreign ministers and a cabinet council at the Secretary of State's office. Admiral Garpiner arrives from the West Indies with news of a successor. two frigates ordered for commission. Dutch and Imperial envoys meet Lord Grenville. Royal Windsor theatre attendance and royal pairings at Ascot Heath and Frogmore. Duke of Clarence holds private audience at Windsor Lodge.
An officer delivered dispatches from Admiral Macabee confirming several ships in the Downs have safely arrived. the Admiral and the rest of the squadron are expected soon. The piece notes Toulon’s 14,000 troops, warns of harsh reprisals, and mentions political figures and upcoming legal actions amid the war.
From Ostend on Saturday September 2, no messenger has arrived from the army and cannon fire may indicate no engagement yet. The Duke of York’s forces, with Amfrians, face wary prospects as Austrian units appear disciplined though weather worsens. raw recruits endure exposure, provisioning improves, and English pay draws envy amid news of Toulon.
Extract of a letter recounts a narrow escape and heavy wartime losses after the 24th alt incident. Officer killed by a cannon-ball. more than half of the embarked army casualties. Siege at Dunkirk lifted after daily French harassment. Retreating forces left 37 heavy cannon and vast stores, including gunpowder, shot, and officers’ baggage, fueling French confidence and future apprehension in the region.
Vienna reports note government levies on abbots prebends and churches to defray war costs. Mantua coins exceed 703000 florins and Bergamo cathedral provides 20000 ounces of silver. French prisoners transport to Peterwaradin Krieg Temelvaer. Furstenpere aide induces plan changes by Woasser.
Dispatches from Brussels note 60,000 Austrians pressing Cambray and confirm a hor rid massacre at Cape Francois where about 10,000 people perished. Commiaries Potrene and San THONAX aided by aristocrats incited mass killings in St. Domingo, while a harbor fleet and land force failed to prevent the slaughter and a wave of refugees fled to the Americans.
In a hard gale a Swedish cargo vessel grounded near the Goodwin Sands. Deal boats hastened to aid but the ship broke up and the crew perished. Admirals Mac seipe and commands arrived with the Orpheus Vestal and Fury to remain with the force. Wind from the southwest blows hard.
Baron Rowrnat passing through this town to Vienna carries news of Prince Conosne's victory at Denain and beyond the Schelde on the 14th. 1,500 French killed, 3,300 taken prisoner, 21 cannons seized, 13 wagons of ammunition, a standard and three colours captured. Bernecarp's 12th victory killed 1,500 more and took 200 prisoners. The French force of 8,000 was halved. armies near, German granaries exhausted by transports.
Orders issued to hasten the Dictvator a 64 gun ship for sea work. The vessel was taken out of dock today after copper sheathing. Tomorrow the Arrogant a 74 gun ship will be launched after a full repair and fitted for expedited service.
ACorre spondent reports Ensign Vanconners near danger from wounds while trying to rescue Prince Avetrius and is now out of danger. Brighton townspeople hear Dr Knocks sermon as loyalism grows and a parrot calls God save the Azag. The Committee of Association should reward loyalty and villagers are urged to emulate noble conduct in policing officials.
The Duke of Ricus is said to return and refine his command soon, issuing directions on great gun exercises. His pavilion remains, guarded by his regiment in round hats. Reports accuse a country paper and Treasury Prints of distorting Dr Knox’s sermon to inflame prejudice against him.
In a deprivation of balls and plays, visitors scarce, gamblers keep redoubt and Vauxe hall lively with games of Hazard, Faro, Bifti and Rouge et Noire. An English gentleman, reduced, left abruptly but plans to return and settle his debts.
The piece mocks military missteps and political mischief across Britain and Europe. It notes Dutch troops now called Allies light infantry, laments Sir James Murray’s absence, and jokes about a royal farce. It mentions a Tower sortie, a Dublin update, and Jacobite chatter tied to Pitt. It reports fashion and society curiosities and a portrait commission for Mancaret Nicholson.
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