Framing the French Republic’s Internal Struggle in August Report
A verbose excerpt outlines the Directory’s warning against Royalist plots and press calumny. It urges unity of the people, magistrates, and laws to defend the Republic against internal conspiracies and external coalitions. The message threatens harsh action against insurrection and urges rapid consideration by representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Directory
France
Executive Directory
Sizygs
Lacakpg
Beeiy Dimind
Turbulent Counterrevolution Suppressed in Southern France
Dispatches describe Royalist forces routed at Grenade and Pelleport as Republicans regain control. Insurgents defeated. inhabitants return home while Municipal Administrations renew functions across towns like Santa Cataman St Felix Revels Mongifcard Montesquiew sur le Canal Mailloux Constant Blagnac St Lys. Adjutant General Chaffey pursues rebels. Generals Commes and local divisions bolster troops and National Guards.
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Grenade
Burgan
Pelleport
Santa, Cataman
St. Felix
Revels Mongifcard
Montesquiew-sur-le-Canal
Mailloux, Constant
Department of Arriege
Carbonne
Hive de Roi
Chaffey
Commes
Calmont
Hauterive
Council of Elders Meeting Reports Swiss Engagement
The council received a message from the Directory recounting the engagement in Switzerland on the 14th where the enemy left 3000 men killed and wounded.
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Directory
Switzerland
Confronting Insurrection in Paris Council Debate Aug 18 1797
The Council of Five Hundred discusses threats to the republic as insurrection rises near Paris. Speakers urge unity, condemn calumny, and demand action against those undermining the Directory, with votes on charges against ex-directors. Aug 19 details insurgent advances in the Upper Garronne region and episodes of violence. Aug 20 a petition raises questions about Citizen Sisves seated among the council.
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AWG
Augerax
Italy
Paris
Texer
Cabanis
Garonne
Toulouse
Saint Brice
Sisves
Petition Sparks Debate Over Directory Nomination
The radical assembly debates Citizen Sieyes and Treilhard amid accusations of perjury and two weights two measures. Bertrand defends the Constitution while Royalists press resignation, as the petition is rejected on the previous question. The council adopts a 600 million money resolution for year eight expenses.
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Floreat
Tale Floreat
DireQory
Mainind
Bertrand
du Calvados
Directory
Senate
Republic
Sieges
Council of Five Hundred
Berlin
Dieory
Sieyes
Treilhard
Lhibault
Arnoult
French Council Debates on Political Assemblies
Bonnaire notes that a southern counter-revolution echoes in the center as Royalists and conscripts rebel locally. The council discusses Article 116 penalties, moving to protest resolutions, and aims to curb public denunciations while considering finances and the risk of political societies gaining power.
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Bonnaire
Cher
Cheater
Creuxé Latouche
Delbret
Creuxé
Geniffieux
Roliia
Luminais
France
Laws on public oaths and penalties in colonial society
The document outlines suppression of oaths and the declaration of the time and place for attendance. It states that every society must adhere to prescribed oaths, otherwise penalties apply. The text notes that the project was ordered to be printed.
Emigrants Arrested in Helvetia Reported to Directory
A report from Dortmund notes ex-court adjoint Charles Lameth and DéAiguillon among distinguished emigrants arrested in Helvetia and delivered with an escort to Austrian ports. The move sparks conjecture about returning Republic enemies. Ducause’s letter cites Royalist forces of about 4000 facing 1500 Republicans led by General Marbot. 27 Royalists killed, 1000 captured, General Paulo slain, and seven cannon captured.
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Givoire Drrive
Grécaffnd-Derimadd
Helvetia
Cort Stitdertts
Charles ‘Lameth
déAiguillon
Austria
Republic
Dortmund
Ducause
St. Gardenne
Marbot
Paulo
Louis
Government may join coalition amid regional pressure
Reports from the Tus Pares papers claim the government faces pressure to join a coalition and lose ground. It notes Russia's efforts to sway the court in its favor, while suggesting no intent to coercively dictate a decision. Baron de Kreudver, the Ruffian minister, met in audience and will travel via Lubeck.
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Rufsia
Baron de Kreudver
Lubeck
Dutch Directory probes forged Batavian signatures in city listings
Hague reports reveal the Batavian Directory found forged signatures in Addresses from Dordrecht and Amsterdam. The Legislative Body orders these to be referred to the Procureur general for fraud inquiry. War measures rise as Waiforais and arms are allotted to National Guards amid frontier defense talks. The land forces total 50,000 regulars and as many guards, with naval forces off Walcheren after a three hour fight and a captured small Dutch vessel.
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Department of Delft
Walcheren
Genoa Avi: Austro Russians advance and loot Sarragallo
The dispatch describes Austro-Russian forces taking Sarragallo on the 6th after a weak defense, with plundering and internal quarrels over booty. It notes a Proclamation inviting Ligurians to join the defense, outlining enrollment rules and penalties for noncompliance and emigration.
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Genoa
Guraring
Perignens
Merrau
Joubert
Buonaperte
Sarragallo
Gavin
Republic
Legion of the Centre
Italian Front Moves as Allied Forces Advance
Genoa reports Allied troops join French units while Austrians retreat from Spezzia area. Suzzana evacuates. insurgents reach the Valley 9 Moga in pursuit. General Championnet with 8050 men near Chefasco close to Turin, purportedly linking with General Perignch who commands the army’s left wing.
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Tedo French
Spezzia
Suzzana
Moga
Championnet
Chefasco
Turin
Vanpguard
Perign
French and Austro Russian forces near decisive action
Genda reports imminent general engagement as General Foubiers plans to move from right wing at Bobbio and left at Ceva to attack. The French cover the Ligurian Mountains and key passages of the Bormida, Erba, and Scriven, facing communications and provisioning difficulties that may force a battle soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foubiers
Bobbio
Ceva
Ligurian
Merraces
Appenine
Zenana
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Ignforin
Epande
Jourdain
Cimont
Dheh
Saint-Lys
Council OF Elders
TUS Pares
Copenhagen
Aca
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