Fiscal turmoil and assignats debated in the French assembly
At eleven o'clock only 161 members were present. The President ordered an usher to recount them, provoking dissent as they moved for the order of the day. M. Hannan proposed issuing assignats to push circulation to 1.6 billion livres, sparking a lengthy debate. Decreed that each committee name six members to form a new committee to reorganize finances. M Canton spoke two hours on financial recovery, his speech loudly applauded.
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M. Hannan
M. Canton
King’s Letter on Constitutional Prerogative and War Powers
Paris November 24. The National Assembly hears the Marine Minister’s report on the Algiers demands and Toulon armament funds. The King asserts royal prerogative to propose laws, while ordinary and extraordinary supplies must originate with ministers to ensure responsibility. He cites the Constitution and promises to inform the Legislature annually and as needed. He stresses caution in declaring hostilities and the need for external security.
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Tam
National Assembly
Algiers
Toulon
St. Domingo
Marseilles
Eavill
France
Ch. V
King mandates art signatures by Minister in letters to Legislature
Dr Bertrawnp signs the record as Ducos moves to print a letter noting that only public arts require ministerial signature and that no established powers may alter it. The Cher and Loire department complains loudly of the King’s decree on emigrant-related measures.
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Bertrawnp
M. Ducos
Cher
Loire
Ferc
French Assembly Creates Vigilance Committee Amid Debate
November 23 records a confrontation over measures against princes and key figures, a 12 member Committee of Vigilance being formed after denouncing earlier facts. A Paris judge asked what to do with Delatre the Abbey detainee’s treasonous letter to Calonne, and a professor admitted authorship before being jailed.
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M. 3Éerlzx
Cardinalre Roban
Mirabeau
al. la Crom
M. Bazire
M. Tiuriot
M. Daroniecu
Paris
A M. Delztre
M. de Calonne
Coblenéz
Decrees Establish Tribunal of Avignon for Crimes
November 26 decrees create a Tribunal of Avignon to try all persons accused of crimes in the town. The body receives authority to pursue those recently involved in the afflicted locale.
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Avignon
Defenders of the Constitution Urged to Seat Themselves
November 27 reports Forts de la Halle and cousins of the Fish men offering to defend the Constitution. A lengthy speech by M Réules urged declaring M de Conde in accusation, disbanding princes troops, driving French fugitives from German dominions within three days, and strengthening garrisons from Huningue to Dunkirk. M d Overboult proposed Ratibon Diet expel emigrants. motion ordered to be printed.
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M. Réules
M. de Conde
Huningue
Dunkirk
M.D' Overboult
Ratibon
Germany
Firman limits Belgrade to commerce with minimal garrison
News from Vienna reports a firman arriving in Belgrade declaring the town a commerce only area. No larger garrison will be kept beyond what is needed to guard the Pacha or Governor as politics of the Congress unfold. Fever ravages the Russian army with much illness among leaders Samoilow and Ribas. The Reis Effendi and Muorifi, named Hospodar of Moldavia, are also stricken, delaying Congress opening for peace talks.
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Samoilow
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Reis Effendi
Muorifi
King appoints officers and officials across Venice Cupar and Dumfries
From the London Gazette December 3, notices appoint William Lindsay as Resident at Venice replacing Sir Francis Vincent, appoint Rev George Campbell as First Minister of Cupar, appoint Robert Craigie as Sheriff Deputy of Dumfries, and George Martin Leake as Chester Herald. Also December 1 amends Sheriffs nominees including Davies Giddey. War Office lists promotions Ensigns and Lieutenants across several regiments. Bankruptcy and dividend notices for multiple individuals follow with surrender dates and venues.
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William Lindsay
Venice
Francis Vincent
George Campbell
Cupar
Shire
Fife
Robert Craigie
Dumfries
George Martin Leake
Chester
Royal Week at St James Windsor and Carlton House
Public days at St James this week include the King's Levees on Wednesday and Friday and the Queen's Drawing Room on Thursday. Yesterday their Majesties and the Princesses Royal attended divine service at St George's Chapel Windsor. The Prince of Wales held audiences at Carlton House and dined with the Duke and Duchess of York at York House. The Queen will receive the City Address on the Duke of Yorx's marriage. Duchess of Rutland arrived at Bath and will visit town. The Duchess of Yorx's marriage brings abbey promotions. Princess Caroline of Brunswick becomes a Canoness. Cavendish may be honoured with their Majesties next summer. A garden concert would suit Lord Mornington's mood.
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York
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Lord the
Exeter College Fellow Presented to Nicarare of Menhenniot
Country news records Rev William Howell BD Fellow of Exeter College being presented to the valuable Nicarare of Menhenniot Cornwall in the Exeter diocese on the nomination of the Dean and Chapter of Exeter. YORK Nov 28 reports Biggleswade residents signing a pledge to boycott sugar with tea to protest high prices. Fakenham Nov 28 reports riots at Hempton with several prisoners discharged and bail set for Joseph Walsh a toffman. Four rioters identified and remanded to Walsingham Bridewell. Damage reported but no injuries endangering life. Principal rioters ordered compensation and money given to an injured old man. Cambridge Dec 2 Rev Francis Knipe BI Fellow of Queen’s College presented to Oakington vicarage. Rev Francis Leighton installed at Elden rectory Suffolk. Rev Thomas Heyes empowered to hold two benefices West Houghton and New Church. Rev Dixon Hofte instituted to Hart Wretham rectory. A grace to Senate for a public building opposite Senate House designed by Mr Soane, with funds available.
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Hofte
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