Montpelier Revolt at Depot Sparks Fatalities
A serious mutiny erupted at a depot in the department with rebels rising against order. Several mutineers were killed and as many wounded as authorities used the harsh measures to restore control.
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Newspaper
Courier
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 07, 1815
Page
3
A serious mutiny erupted at a depot in the department with rebels rising against order. Several mutineers were killed and as many wounded as authorities used the harsh measures to restore control.
The Secretary of State reports that by a July 18 decision and a July 12 diploma Arthur Duke of Wellington Rodrigo and Vittorian Field Marshal are named and raised to Prince of Water loo and Marquis of Heusden respectively with primogeniture. Richard French Je Earl of Clancarty and his male heirs are similarly elevated. Officials are informed to recognize their ranks and prerogatives. Brussels, August 2.
A July 4 Oracle report outlines premature talks of peace between Allied powers and France. It cites possible frontier changes including Savoy, Nice, Landau, and Belgium adjustments, plus France’s war costs and a large 600 million franc indemnity. A Prussian letter notes social tensions in Paris and art restitution moves pending Potsdam.
The Bellerophon sails with Napoleon aboard toward transfer to the Northumberland in a planned voyage toward St Helena. Buonaparte resists exile, vowing not to quit the ship alive, while officers prepare for custody and possible escort, with Lord Keith supervising the Channel squadron and guard arrangements for long confinement.
Theatre listings note Living in London at Haymarket with a second performance of Killing No Murder. Tomorrow also shows Living in London with The Bee Hive. Stock prices and bonds referenced as part of the page.
The British army under the Prince of Wettxeroy is to be cantoned in Normandy with Dieppe awaiting a Paris detachment. The Jamaica fleet arrived at Portsmouth under convoy and proceeded to the River. Some Bristol bound ships parted at the Channel entrance and few have reached port. Paris Fauxbourgs workshops reopened after Buonaparte’s defeat, rescuing idle workers formerly causing mischief.
Fragmented shipping notices record arrivals and sailings at Ostend Dieppe and Brighton. Passengers include Lord Cunningham Sir Grenville Temple Lady Temple Captain Prince Major Ver non and several officers and families. Troop transports and ships like the Flying Fish Britannia and Britannia bye-boat move between Ostend Dieppe and Havre with varied passengers.
An excerpt from The London Gazette describes Major-General Sir Jensos Laws detailing Braxy's submission to Louis XVI as his troops refuse to wear white cockades. It notes allied zeal for restitution of French property, bullion prices, and a London market report on wheat barley oats and other commodities with price movements and shortages.
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