Debates on Executive Power and Paris Police Clash
The text discusses opposition to hereditary executive power and suggests the Directory seeks to siege Paris under the Law of 764. It notes the Constitution endows the Legislative Body with police authority and argues against conflict with constitutional law and revocation of revolutionary laws oppressing citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felder
Fronpois
Paris
Directory
Otisi
Department
Seine
Military Convulsions in Paris Amid Troop Movements
A stark exposé of political and military turmoil outlines large troop detachments from the Army of the Sambre and Meuse marching toward Paris, with misused funds and strained civilian control. It alleges disinformation, requisitions burdening communes, and suspected conspiracies involving officials and officers fueling unrest.
Conspiracy fears spark calls to defend the Constitution
A Parisian public debate accuses the Directory of plotting to force peace through coercion while armies threaten the Legislative Body. The Assembly votes to demand a three day reply from the Directory on troop movement and constitutional limits as distrust grows. The paper notes partisan plots, royalist schemes, and heightened street placards as the crisis tightens.
Pensioners and Civil List Servants Under Urgent Council Decision
The August 5 sitting, Jard Panvillierey reported the plight of indigent Civil List pensioners and servants. The Council declared urgency and adopted a resolution guiding subsistence at the former King’s house, with salaries capped by previous laws and allowances tested against service duration and antiquity under the 1780 epoch rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jard Panvillierey
Diplomatic Repolarization in Paris Papers Amid Swiss Tensions
Reports from Paris describe easing tensions in the Walteline crisis as Grifons and Insurgents accept mediation by Buonaparte. He urges unity with the Grifons League and Switzerland over joining the Cisalpine Republic, prompting gratitude in Switzerland. The Directory signals resolution to allow passage fears to fade.
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Walteline
Grifons
Buonaparte
Valtelines
Grifons League
Switzerland
Cisalpine Republic
Valais
Homeward-Bound Jamaica Fleet Arrives Amid Fast Passage
London reports the Homeward-Bound Jamaica Fleet, except two ships that delayed, completed the quickest convoy passage on record. Ships bound for port were sighted near Portsmouth as Mermaid frigate entered. London and River outward vessels proceeded under Resource frigate escort after arrival notices.
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Jamaica
Nicolas
Mole
Briuul
Admiralty
London
Portsmouth
Downs
Paris Papers Reveal Inspectors Report on Troop March
Yesterday afternoon we received the Paris Papers for the 6th inft. which print the lengthy report by Larue for the Committee of Inspectors of the Hall concerning the troop march near Paris. We had only given an abstract from L Eclair of the 5th inft. and now see fuller testimony.
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Paris
6Th Inft
Larue
L’ Eclair
5Th Inft
Resignation of Marquis Cornwallis as Governor General Accepted
Record notes a Court of Directors at East India House accepting Marquis Cornwallis resignation with adjournment to next Wednesday. The issue discusses Emigrant shipwreck at Calais and a policy distinction between simple and file emigration, amid broader critiques of French and British affairs, clubs, and Allied defections shaping national mood.
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East India
CornwWabuis
Calais
Portalis
Ratter v
Gereal Buona
Bologna
Barkert
Americas
Halifax
Epward
Louis the Xith
France
Royal visit to Weymouth with royal yachts and shore ceremonies
Their Majesties and retinue sailed past Portland by the fleet to Weymouth, returning at seven. Royal salutes fired aboard the ships as they neared the shore. His Majesty bathed, then rode to inspect the Cavalry Camp at Wick Down before visiting the Earl ofUxermnez’s tent where he was greeted by Her Majesty and the princesses.
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Portland
Lymes
St. Fiorenco
Piata
Farenor
Pitt
Manneré
Weymon
Earl of
Appointment and Court News From Early 19th Century Items
Phe Kine appoints Lord Caracart as Gold Stick to the King and as Colonel of the 2d Regiment of Life Guards. Duke of Clarence travels to Dover for six weeks. Reports of a MP facing blasphemy prosecution and a will dispute involving Mrs Shaftesbury. Naval dispatches describe ships arriving at Halifax and Leith. Petersburgh exchange at 40 percent against Russia. Public nuisance on New River raises cleanliness concerns. Theatre interior changes planned at Drury Lane to improve acoustics. Maidstone trials of George Baxter and Thomas Barrington for robbery fail to convict. Mrs Perper’s suicide opens inquest. Lunacy verdict. Salisbury affixes Knights to resemble a grand jury for a Writ of Right case at Woodborough.
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Phe
Lord Caracart
Lord Amherst
Life Guards
Lord Amithert
Duke of Clarence
Dovetyx
Fanweis Gladnie
Duke of Széns
Txuzor
Europe
Sir John
TueLcusion
Counstess of
Shaftesbury
Mortzos
Rover
Stanley
Empraox Woovronis
Archddeacon ‘Wooprorp
Thetuusson
His Majesty
Halifax
Nautilus Sloop of
Gunter
Leith Roads
New-River Company
Drury-lane
George—Baxter
The
Strand
Dhonas
Farringham Barringtons
Duke’s Court
St Martin’s-lane
Taylors
Maidstone
Haypon
Guildford
Te Beng
Perper
New Tothilltreet
Westminster
Salisbury
Court of ‘Common Pleas
James Matthews
Robert Baden
Woodborough
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Council O Five Hundred
Sambre and
Meuse
Chartres
Etampes
St. Denis
la Marne
Dufresne
Santbre and
Amies
Leix
Chick
Baurard
Menteres
Heche
Hache
Mezzeres
Legion of Francs
Lesage
Mezieres
Aidh
Chartrés
Sambre
Meife
Paris 5
Savi
Entearcans
Tritt
Lamairas
Boris
Paris Papers
Basle
Juz
Dagist
Weymouth
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