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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Aug 10, 1791
Page
2
Fragment from a historic assembly describing the balance of power among the King, Legislative Body, and Judges, including suspensions, trials, wartime declarations, and the structure of tribunals and public force. Observes rights, appeals, and duties across departments and foreign relations.
The Assembly heard that igland 7 Sous coinage was not yet feasible due to mint shortages, with assurances that coinage would begin the following Monday. Ministers faced questions on public contributions and large treasury sums as tighter payment measures were approved for debts of many towns.
M O Andre urges rapid discussion of France's Grand Constitutional Chart. He asks eight days for reflection, proposes assembly of Electoral Assemblies by August 25 and September 5, and immediate reunion of Deputies in Paris. He insists the Constitution is not dependent on the King's acceptance and cannot be changed without the nation's majority. Acclaim and tumult mark the moment as August Diet reactions signal political shift.
In a heated session Prince de Conde’s faction clashed with opponents over a proposed decree to confiscate ML Conde estates. M Frerean warned reasons block immediate execution, while M Preveax stressed the need for secrecy, urging a General Committee to test feasibility. Proposals to immunize constitutional articles were discussed as rulers’ duties and royal authority were debated. The assembly approved revising the Constitutional Chart for free examination, and to present to the King for consideration.
A secretary of the Duke of Orleans has landed from France and ordered immediate preparation of his Royal Highness's South Street residence for his reception. A Paris advertisement offers a subscription reward to someone who cures the kingdom’s political cancer.
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