Barbary States Governance and Rulers Described
The piece surveys the four Barbary states, noting Muley Sulyman of Morocco as a peaceable sultan who abolished Christian slavery and avoids heavy turkic troops. It contrasts Algiers, Tunis, and Tripoli, highlighting slave origins, governance roles, the volatile history, and the Turkic influence over regimes.
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Wargendare
Morocco
Muley Sulyman
Buffa
Mu. Jey Ismael
Nira
Ays
Keatinge
Chance
Algiers
Barbary
Tunis
Bashaw
Tripoli
French Papers Praise Ordinance Restoring Charter and Stability
Paris dispatch notes that anticipation of the Chamber dissolution boosted funds, while the August decision of Bourdeaux’s Royal Court affirms that a natural child recognized by a father cannot be adopted. The article lauds the Ordinance for reestablishing the Charter, restoring confidence, reviving credit, and widening property freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Bourdeaux
Pigeot Bes
Journal
Aix la Chapelle
Duke of
Otranto
Italy
Winson
M. Michaud
Sth Iist
Louis XVIII
Fae Pure
Paris Royal Court Names Substitutes in Monier Plot Case
An Arrêt from the Procurer General appoints Bretin d Aubigny Coupeulier and Vandeuve as substitutes to pursue Charler Monier and accomplices in a plot to seize Vincennes fortress by night attack after poisoning the garrison. Monier led armed bands toward Paris in the alleged conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Bretin d’Aubigny
Coupeelier
M. Vandeuve
Charler” Monier
Royal Ordinances Spark Debate as Paris Moves to Elect Deputies
Paris letters report Maes welcomed by 30 gentlemen as King dissolves the Chatbera, prompting new elections under a Royal Charter. An Abbe appeals a police judgment while Royal orders appoint an almoner to regiments. A plot to seize Vincennes fortress and seize artillery is revealed, with charges against Charles Monhier and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Maes
le Rainey
Winson
CIA
M. Bretin d’Aubigny
Royal Court
Charles Monhier
Vincennes
Political turmoil and royal distress over Chamber dissolution
Pars reports ongoing uproar as Richelieu Laine and De Cazes push for dissolving the Chamber amid fears of rival powers and royal family shock. The King signs an ordinance with an amendment while princes and princesses react with deep emotion and public unrest spreads to the provinces.
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Duc de Richelieu
Laine
de Cazes
Constitutions Party
Pue de Damas
Monsieur
Duc d Angduleme
Madame
Vie Pallac
Duc de Damas
Duc
Duchesse d'Angouleme
Duchesse de Berri
D’ Artois
Angouleme
Chael
Rumors of Polish Harvest and European Meeting Reach London
A London report notes a prosperous Polish harvest easing fears of shortages at home. It cites Lloyds Agents at Gibraltar reporting the brig Algerine renamed Moruquin from Tetuan, and a hurricane from the east may delay Lordath’s arrival at its destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tangier
Moruquin
Tetuan
Lordath
British Prisoners at Carthagena Detailed Account
Long Royal Gazette excerpt describes distress of British prisoners at Carthagena resisting by Captain Roberts who lobbied for their liberation. Article notes arrival of Jampice Papers to July 14 with the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthagena
Roberts
Royal Gazette of the Dyth
Expedition and political notes from the period abroad
Reports from Santa Fe and New Grenada describe Arabes traders being executed, subjugation by a small force, and doubts of a larger engagement. Paris letters discuss funding for an expedition against Algiers and a frigate’s reported arrival. Constantinople notes a plague at the Russian Embassy hotel and tax changes. Ava mentions English goods auctions and the Prince Regent's travels.
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Pamarea
Guey
Santa Marthe
Santa Fe
Mogillo
Grenada
Morillo
Unitn
New Grenada
Servier
Cumana
Yin
Mots
Oronegu
Constantinople
Hurukdure
Ottoman Empire
Yernefont
Ava
Bagley
Anglesey
Beaudeser
British Victory Over Algerines Reported From Algiers
Dispatches dated September 10 describe Lord Exmouth's bombardment of Algiers on August 27, with a six hour attack that burned two frigates four corvettes and thirty gun boats. The French consul’s letter to Duke Richelieu notes British and Dutch squadrons arrive August 27 and authorities in Marseilles relay the news.
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Parls
Piratic Instituting of Knights
Lord Ey
Algiers
Marseilles
C. Stuart
Aliziers
Duke de Richelieu
Dey
Lord Exmouth
Paris
Urtford
Dartford
Ite
Quieiai I
Duke de
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Paris Papers
Bouth
la Vendee
Maine and Loire
M. Laine
France
M. Ronald
I. M. Bethisy
Fortbin d’Issart
Humbert de
London
South America
Sunda
Algiera
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