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Newspaper
Courier
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Apr 08, 1815
Page
4
An exchange over war likelihood and peace terms unfolds with Ponsonby disputing implied calls for immediate conflict. Castlereagh refrains from opinion. supporters press for clear stance while addressing ministers duty to seek peace with honour and Allied security. The session adjourns at twelve.
The article critiques the March Vienna Declaration condemning Napoleon and defending French sovereignty. It argues four hypotheses fail, Louis XVII isgone, no invasion exists, and foreign intervention would destroy peace. It asserts France seeks liberty, stability, and national will, urging respect for France’s choice and independence. Also notes stock prices at end.
The Bordeaux siege reports Duchess of Angouleme rallying troops while General Clauzel enters Bordeaux unchallenged. Paris announcements note Emperor Napoleon's return, dispersal of insurgents, and growing public support as authorities prepare for peace and pay clergy.
General Clausel arrived March 21 at Saint Andre de Cubase as gendarmes sent from Bordeaux guarded the passage on the left bank of the Dordogne. The report notes confusion and asserts he was joined by accompanying forces.
Dispatches report a massing of Allied troops into Belgium with 40,000 under arms and 30,000 Prussians at Namur. Lords debate Wollaston like plans as countermeasures rise. reports note French forces near Lille and Tournay, while public sentiment cracks on Buonaparte adherents.
A Paris to Brighton dispatch describes mounting great guns along the Atlantic coast and a town in a state of siege amid fears of imminent but vigorous and bloody war. It notes Allied sentiment leaning toward peace and reports limited news from Paris on Buonaparte’s stance and communications being cut off. The correspondent quotes a Paris observer who has early access to sources in Brighton.
Old Bailey reports riot era trials. Lord Ellenborough and a crowded bench hear charges for the murder of Jane Wilson amid Burlington Street disturbances. Cases include Jus Ripley, Richard Burton, Robert Herbert, Richard Matthews. prosecution by the Attorney General and others. jury deliberations and deferred judgments loom. Additional notes recount Sawyer trial for Harriet Gasket’s death near Lisbon.
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