Liberty and Equality Sparks Across Rhine Regions
Reports state the commissioners sent south were well received and saw Liberty trees with red caps. Army of the Rhine envoys were likewise received. Sworn to defend Liberty and Equality, they note thousands pour onto the Sea of the August Levitlators in Bourdeaux Lorret department. Administrators of the Upper Rhine praise the August Diet. Lower Rhine authorities favor the Constitution and the King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Rhine
Lower Rhine
M.ean de Bry
M. la Payette
Department Des Ardennes
Council General
Department de l’ Aime
M. Audrein
M. Laporte
Valenciennes
M. Arthur Dillon
Douai
M. Dadorn
Geral
Messrs. Laporte
la Marque
Brual
Suiss
MM. Brite
Rae ii
Brigard
France
M. Danoaries
Africa
Bfannibal
Pates
Rome
M. Rolan
Tome
de Aimne
de Rhine Et Loire
de la Heure
Marne
la Alefelle
Déraburgh
Marseillois
Paris Guard
Department of Paris
Metz Inhabitants Back August Events Yet Split In Opinion
Letters reveal Metz residents and Luckner's Army jokers claim approval of August events while privately desiring Paris downfall. La Fayette volunteers report battalions largely loyal to the King and officers aligned with the General who holds Diet commissioners near Sedan as hostages. Luckner Biron and Kellermann identified as Jacobins and pledge obedience to directives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metz
Luckzer
Paris
la Fayette
Bar
Sedan
Luckner
Biron
Kellermann
Jacobis
Deputation insists on Louis and Antoinette cut off
An August 19 report from Paris notes the National Assembly decreeing actions across the country. Beaux reports show authorities suppressing clergy, printing addresses, and arrest plans for La Fayette’s faction. Army loyalties waver, and officers face cashiering while Paris builds a defense in the wake of unrest.
Venetian Ambassador Letter Reveals Quarrel Causes Incident
The ambassador's letter shows that Venetian merchants’ sailors insulted a flag, not the aggressors, and Venice’s government remains firm. Other documents recount orders, arrests, and military actions as Swiss troops face disbandment and duties shift, with officials defending the constitution against hostile forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. de Lemonville
Republic of Venice
Archipelago
Debates Set on Weekly Paces by Keeper of Seats
The Keeper of the Seats decreed weekly debates on their paces and that he has dispatched, since the tenth, one hundred eighty three decrees.
Suppression of Fedal Rights on Motion of Maikr
An August 20 evening note reports that on M. Maikr's motion, all kinds of federal rights were suppressed except those for which a consideration was paid, and those are suppressed unless the original title can be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Maikr
Adetz News Reports French Troop Moves and Arrests
August 21 dispatches describe French authorities approving events in Adétz. Dumouriez authorized to use full force for commissioners release, but Jayette’s travel to the enemy rendered action unnecessary. Reports state Droxwtwrorix arrested and Austrian Netherlands may see French victory this campaign. Two young women named Teraingue distinguished as soldiers in the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adétz
M. Servan
Droxwtwrorix
M. Dearemiex
Netherlands
Teraingue
Intercepted Letter From Lameth to D'Aubancourt
An August 9 intercepted letter from Alexander Lameth to M D Abancourt discusses Dirrow visiting soon to temper Dumourier who is praised yet criticized for lack of consistency and discretion for a Chief in Charge. It notes a possible removal of Dumourier from his post due to his coalition with Lisle the department and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lislé
August Diet of the Universe and scales cheating exposed
The piece denounces the August Diet of the Universe as a universal authority while questioning its liberty and empire, lampooning its supposed decrees. It then warns of fake scales used by traders to cheat the poor, noting a Robbery on Pall-Mall near aid-street by footpads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Fesnce
Alsace
Netherlands
France
Great Britain
Legion
Chandler
Wainericht
Pall-Mall
Aid-Street
Coronation of the Emperor as King of Bohemia at Prapuie
Bericht recalls the coronation watchdog and notes fixed date of the kingly ceremony on the 6th, with the court unable to return before the 16th. It discusses Polish affairs and a forthcoming Diet in Dubno near Galicia, led by Count Marocrowski. Emigration numbers rise as nobles gather amid frontier tensions. An Austrian horse detachment attacked French cavalry near Effingen, driving them back under Landau’s guns, with frequent skirmishes and Imperial discipline securing advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohemia
Prapuie
Poland
Dubno
Galicia
Marocrowski
Marechal
Confederation
Manheim
Effingen
Landau
Warsaw Moves as Russian Troops Gather in Poland
The Polish army retreats from Warsaw to Stell Poland while troops move toward the capital. Ten thousand Russians led by General Kassacuowski arrive with 1,000 more expected. The Confederation of Targovica gains support in the district. Porcier has been named General Marshal of the Confederation. Ads bez is gravely ill. A Diet will convene at Grodno next month as Ruihens encamp nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
August.s
Stell Poland
Lithuania
Kassacuowski
Targovica
Stanislaus Fielik Porcerr
Confederation of the Crown
Ads Bez
National Gazette
Grodno
Tournay August Raid Fails In Brief Engagement
French forces near Tournay advance with about 600 infantry and 40 cavalry toward Morlain Castle. Lt Zasporsky’s small unit resists and retreats, but Allied picquets counterattack at daybreak, forcing the French to evacuate Nierlain. French losses include officers and 32 men. 27 prisoners, including a rebel captain. No Allied casualties. Additional French efforts at Bittermont and Little Tournay are repulsed with light losses on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nierlain
Bethune Charoft
Dumourrez
Tournay
Baron Cell
Aterlo
Abundant North Scotland Crops and Several Assizes Actions
The crops in general in the North of Scotland this year are remarkably abundant. At Warwick Affizes Daniel Ryan aged 19 for burglary in Birmingham, and Richard Enoch aged 70 for stealing a lamb. Mary Martin and Mary Court for stealing wearing apparel. Lucy Whithouse for shop lifting. Death sentences in Coventry related to several thefts. Thieves robbed East Barnet Manor-house and Knightsbridge house of plate and wearing apparel. A fire destroyed the Circulating Library near Westminster Bridge. Thomas Smith, hackney-coachman, fined for overcharging and sent to Bridewell after court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Presteign
Radnor
Wales
Warwick
Daniel Ryan
Joseph Payton
Birmingham
Richard Enoch
Mary Martin
Mary Court
Joseph Long
Tamworth
Lucy Whithouse
Coventry
William Bushby
J. Monaro
Elizabeth Brierley
Tomas Kendrick
John, Lees
Oxford Blues
Bushby
Monro
Brierly
Kendrick
East Barnet
William Guest
Knightsbridge
C. Willoughby
Balden
Oxfordshire
Surry
Westminster Bridge
Thomas Smith
Sampfer Wright
Bow-street
Bridewell
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National Assembly
Sezanne
Louis
Antoinette
Beauvais
Louis XIV
Toulon
la Commune de
Bordeaux
Nice
Department du Var
Erro
Lesarrz
Phose
Lucas
Rhine
M. Bron
Mesirs
Wister
Broylie
Brise
M. Cafaredy Dafalva
Laon
M. Kellemann
Charente
Landie
National Guards
Asoy Press
le Roi de Flagis
Department de
Aine
M. la Fayette
Dillon
M. Dusourier
Brabant
National Volunteer Cavalry
Rok Foreren Afraras
Genea
M. LA Fayetty
Alex
Ander Lameth
M. D’abancourt
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