Polish Revolutions and Prussian Menace in 1793
The AFFAIRS of POLAND describe upheaval from the French and Polish revolutions, the push for hereditary throne and serf emancipation, and a dangerous split in aristocracy. It notes foreign powers exploiting divisions, a new partition risk, and Prussia quelling unrest by sending troops to Dantzick under M. de Raymez, urging calm and friendly conduct.
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Europe
France
Potann
Polanis
Poland
Dantzick
Prussia
Great Poland
M. de Raymez
Berlin
Ostend March 30 Letter Details French Retreats
Long dispatch from Ostend reports French troops preparing to leave, then delaying, as English vessels appear off Dunkirk. Observers note Paris revolution enlisting 90,000 men, with heavy fighting near Louvain, Brussels, and Tirlemont. Imperial troops press, Dumourier’s forces suffer major losses, deserters flee, and Belgian towns fortify against Austrian advances.
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Margate
Dunkirk
Brussels
Ghent
Bruges
Furney
Holland
Brabant
France
Brittany
Nantes
Paris
Calais
England
Brest
Rochelle
Paris in Alarm Amid French Revolt Reports April 2
London dispatches describe Paris in widespread commotion as recruits are pressed, travel is restricted by passports, and inspections tighten. Insurgents in Brittany and Lower Poitou gain traction while authorities imprison dissenters and coastal duties are enforced. The piece condemns revolutionary liberty as causing misery and hints at approaching deliverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Prittany
Lower Poitou
Rowen
Limoges
Ostend Capture and French Evacuation Report
An extract from a letter describes Ostend being evacuated by the French at two o'clock. English cutters entered the harbor, and seven ships escaped while others were seized. Rumors claim Austrian forces approached, Antwerp garrison capitulation noted, and unrest followed as locals attacked the Tree of Liberty with French Light Horse firing into the crowd but causing no fatalities.
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Antwerp
Light Horse
Lieut
Boyer
Surrender of Antwerp and Namur Reported by Letter
Extract from a dated letter states Antwerp fallen to French and imperialists gain magazines. Namur citadel and town surrendered to Austrians with 15,000 marching toward Ferenciennes. Ambition to regroup Dumouzier forces. Inland country communications reopen.
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Antwerp
Namur
Ferenciennes
Dumouxier
Actions Fought in the Netherlands During March Events
The narrative covers Austrian General Benjosky driving the French from Tirlement and pursuing them beyond. Col. Baron de Mylivs wins a local engagement near Hempton, taking prisoners and capturing a cannon. The Austrian army halts on the 21st, then resumes on the 22nd in three columns marching toward Louvain and Tourine.
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Prince de Saxe
Benjosky
Tirlement
Chethe
Louvain
Corps de Reserve
Hezard
Baron de Mylivs
Hempton
Michael Wallis
M. de A ¥Pens
Dief
Louvaix
Heeventhal
Tourine
Dutch and Austrian Forces Press French in Brabant in 1793
A detailed dispatch from March 26 1793 describes ongoing French defeats in the Netherlands. Austrians and Dutch advance toward Louvain and Namur after Tirlemont and Landen engagements, with French sufferings, prisoners, and cannon losses cited. Reports note Belgian antipathy to France and heightened Austrian, Dutch, and Prussian coordination. The Dutch plan a ceremonial sword for Williamstadt’s commander and pensions for his daughters as a gesture of gratitude. The missive ends with thanks to the States General and hopes for continued Allied pressure toward Dutch borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brufels
St. Fraz
Valence
Dumourier
Valet de Chambre
Tirlemont
Brufley
Clairfayt
Vienna
Duke de Saxe Cobourg
Landen
Dunourier
Bierbeck
Jouvain
Reckheim
Brabant
Democratic Party
Netherlands
Dimourier
Lexvain
Maranoa
Tirlenoct
Holland
West Friezeland
Williamstadt
Namur
Sambre
Meus
Raamsdonk
de Wartensleben
Prince Frederick of Orange
Gertruydenberg
Batavian Legion
Klundert
Ouden Bosch
Breda
Bergen Op Com
Antwerp
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Ostend
Blamden
Belemberg
Dyle
Iron Mountain
Canal
Forest of
Saignes
Saxe Cobourg
Irians
Olleshoven
Aix la
Chapelie
Maefriche
Bruxéelles
Menate
Loxvain
London
Gitend
Mabstricht
Hague
M. Fagel
States General
Republic
Maastricht
Venlo
Maestricht
Kiandert
Stadtholder
Duke of York
Destarhemmerg
DE Kellet
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