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Newspaper
Courier
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Sep 16, 1815
Page
3
Paris dispatches report Louis XVIII issuing ordnance that names governors of several military divisions and outlines court dress for deputies. News from Basel and Strasbourg notes arrests and troop movements, with Blucher and Murat rumors, plus a potential end to siege in Strasbourg as allied forces adjust positions.
Privy letters from Pais describe planned postponement of chamber meetings to next month and ministerial moves to unseat officials. A Paris cafe clash between Prussian and French officers escalated to threats, guards restored order, while news of a murdered boulevard victim and satirical notes on Paris society circulate amid currency rates and market notices.
The Paris press reports five new royal appointments including governors of military commands. Allied sovereigns have returned to Paris as Austrian and Prussian troops move. disturbances at the Palais Royal are linked to anti Allied sentiment. Murat reportedly arrested in Corsica. debates over French finances and deputy uniforms continue. The Duke and Duchess of Orlonres entertain at Twickenham. naval and theatre notes close the item.
Extract from Capt Gransmore's letter details arrivals at the Downs from Jamaica, reports of the Rebecca foundering amid August gale, and a flotilla news of ships like Ajax and John Barty with crews saved or lost. The piece notes favorable winds, vessels dismasted, and multiple ships’ positions, arrivals, and cargoes including rum losses and provisions shipments.
Poetic stream of 18th century style lines recounting Dutch banners over Amsterdam and Texel, praise for liberty and unity against tyranny, with references to Marshal Lannes and Montemor, and a note on Rev. W. Douttas of Westminster recovering after a serious illness.
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