Directorial Battle Over Finances and Military Orders
The Sixth Year Directory faces pressure from the Council of Five Hundred over wartime discipline and the need to fund troops. In a heated session, ministers urge passage of financial laws to cover Decade payments, debts, and public salaries, warning that without reform France risks renewed instability and civil conflict.
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Republic
Garmet
Repubtic
France
Carnot
Lacarpe
Thermidor
Cvice
Treaty of Peace with Portugal ratified by Executive Directory
The Executive Directory presents the Treaty of Peace with Portugal, ratified and signed, detailing powers granted to Citizen Duarces Delacroix and M. Daranio, with copies of authorities, presented to the Council of Five Hundred for consideration. The document notes the treaty signed at the Palace of Queluz on June 10, 1797 (O.S.) and approved under Merlidor year.
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Portugal
Council OF Five
Thermidor
Midor
Porrucars
Duarces Delacroix
Merlidor Lait
Quen
Portucai
M.daranio
Qieluz
O. S
Toulon Fugitives Topic Sparks Elders Debate on Treason
In a loud session the SitTine of August sits debated Toulon fugitives and the morality of laws. The speaker argued against punishing those who resist tyranny and criticised property based distinctions as crimes. His eloquent remarks, printed for Deputies, adjourned the discussion after orders to distribute copies.
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Dronyin Dé Chidrat
Toulon
aMielter
Sanguinary
Louis
Posfess
Fragmentary report hints at abbey exhumations and royal intrigues
A damaged fragment describes a high court dispute over land and graves, a desire for royal approval, and verses opened at Ste Frodj Abbey. It mentions an abbot slain years ago, his head displayed, and dispatches to imperial authorities amid wartime diplomacy and opera ties.
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Vinn Court
Iit
Offend
Prayih
Ste Frodj
Uch
Pas
Li Ced
Proclaims Ex-Procurator Pearo Enemy of Dalmatian City
Venice June 23 reports declare the Ex-Procurator Pearo an enemy to the country by the municipality after absent appearance. Property confisqued, ancient government decried, many prefer Austrian dominion. Citizens await fate from Bartapiay with Bonaparte, while republic forms and modern philosophy are embraced. Jewish communities integrated, street gates removed for solemnity. Emperor orders roads and public accommodations to aid Dalmatia and Estria commerce, with swift execution of these measures.
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Tais
Thermidor
Hocuey
Brett
Chartres
Aléncon
Chartrés
Ewelye
Paris
F. Eemnenia
Ferté- Alais Te Brett
Ely
Pr Peng
Contearys
dipamiMi
France
Venice
Pearo
Austria
Fomne
Bartapiay
Pady
Dalmatia
Estria
Disturbing Riot in Blessington Wicklow and Police Frauds
The Blessington district in Wicklow faced a violent uproar as armed locals hunted a man accused of forming united Irishmen. Home arrests, savage beatings, and disfiguring violence followed, while magistrates and a clergyman were spared. New governors clamped down on bread distribution to curb intoxication among the poor, prompting attacks and threats from outraged mendicants. Recruiting parties continue to call for men for land and sea service amid rising unrest.
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Lisvrzenatty
Campen
Phoenix Park
Black Rock
Blessingtown
Wicklow
Iriftmen
Yzomien
Yeoe
Belfast men committed for illegal oaths in Carrick jail
In Belfast yesterday Rev Richard Babington of Ballysgarty James Lamas and Robert McCulla of Crashill were sent to Carrickfergus gaol on oath charged with administering illegal oaths. The Aboghill parish defendants faced the same charge.
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Belfast
Carrick Fergug
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Osophy
Beenius
Carner
LaGcarpy
Lamarque
Lavargue
Tolor
Vaublanc
Havinip
Directory
Aublanc
Council of Elders
Atdopteda
Paforet
Emmery
Henri Lariviere
Thibaudeau
Boiffy
Anglas
Simeon
SitTine
Dublin
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