Sovereignty and Liberty in French Constitution Debates
The fragment discusses public instruction and safeguards for property as state debts, the indivisible sovereignty residing in the people, and the duty of citizens to uphold the law. It notes that sovereignty cannot be claimed by parties or individuals, and that constitutions may be revised to correct faults. It ends reflecting on France's bid for liberty amid a future universal war.
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Chizet
Aivail-Tfres
Géneorect Gen
Printing and distribution of the new French Constitution plan
The convention decreed that Candorce's speech and the Constitution plan be printed and sent to departments districts municipalities popular societies and forwarded to the republican armies. The assembly dissolved as soon as the plan was presented and debated the executive council structure and military oversight with proposals on officer election debated by De Fergnnaud.
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Fes
Whch
Mm.candorce
de Fergnnaud
Dutch and French movements stir Holland danger
News from Amsterdam and Breda report French advances toward Breda, with vast flooding and broken bridges hindering the army from Antwerp. Armies under Dumourier and Chamberlin threaten the Dutch frontier, while Emigrants flee Breda as Meel and Meerfel hosts French artillery.
French Revolution Miscellany at the Convention
Sunday Feb 17 reports General Anselme received permission to stay at the Abbaye prison under guard, and to be arrested at his own home. The Convention voted 20 million to the War Minister for fortifications. Feel Barlow named French citizen for promoting Equality in England and founding Levelling Societies. Epagnar alternately praised and accused, discharged. General Champaken reportedly captured the Dutch fort of St Michel on the Meuse with some prisoners.
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Anselme
Feel Barlow
England
Epagnar
Champraken
St. Michel
Meuse
Election results and festival on Tittle island partition
The text notes a tree planted on Tittle island in the new partition during a festival. Admiral Frugact participated as residents danced around the tree. The marine ministry nomination concluded the sittings, with Monge defeating Kerzins by 193 votes, 469 to 380.
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Marine
Monge
Kerzins
Decrees and War Measures From the Convention
The Convention decreed port entries for French ships and free entry for Indian passage. A 130 million credit was approved for deficits and extraordinary expenses. A 500 livre reward was set for soldiers with four campaigns. Widows and orphans receive pensions. National Guards aged 18 to 45 may be placed at the Executive Council's disposal until 300,000 troops are raised. Breda reported taken, Maestricht bombarded or blockaded.
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United States of America
France
Republic
India
L’orient
Breda
Maestricht
Executive Council
Embarkation of Guards for Foreign Service from St James Park
Detachments from three battalions of Guards paraded in St James Park at six, then marched to Greenwich to board transports for Holland. If winds stay fair they should reach Willemstad near Breda by Thursday. the Duke of York’s party set to Sheerness to embark. Community notes include Dutch war moves, Guards relief at the Tower, and shipping intelligence.
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Guaaps
St. James's Park
Greenwich
Gravesend
Dartford
G. Lanz
N. W
Holland
Willemstat
Breda
Duke of York
Royal
Sheerness
Greenwie Witnes
Axz Zee
Arex
Hoop
West Indies
Aroines
Horn
Genevese
Falun
Hector
War
Providence
Bligh
Faithe
St. Helena
Europa
Melville Castle
General Goddard
Valentine
Ponsborne
Bengal
Burbridge
Rose
King George
Madras
Zoe
Pitt
Botany Bay
Buffs
Windsor
Tower
Guards
Foreign Service
Edinburgh
New-York
Congress
Lloyd’s Books
Rondicherry
Mauritius
Isfes
France
T&c
Commanders Appointed as Rhine Army Moves to Isle of Rhine
On Wednesday feb 20 the Commissioners appoint Gildr as Commanding Officer at Landau to hold the command despite contrary orders. General Custine secures Isle of Rhine opposite Genshain after driving off Hessians and establishes redoubts to ensure Schwarztbach opening. The War Session ends with regulations to speed army recruiting.
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Army of the
Schwarztbach
Letter to Correspondents From Worcester
Monday afternoon note titled A Tave Briton criticizes a Worcester correspondence letter as uninteresting and not amusing for readers.
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Worcester
London Stock Prices at Eleven O’Clock
London markets report Banx Stock 3 percent reduced to 92.35 and 7-8ths, 3 percent Contels at 71.5, 4 percent Contels at 87, and India Stock at 196. Focused snapshot of early morning price levels with key gilt and stock figures.
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Banx
ST Cocke
India
Paha Hall
Influx of French Emigrants Strains Dordrecht Lodgings
DORDRECHT reports a large influx of French emigrants and fugitives from Breda filling lodgings. A courier to The Hague claims Breda is summoned to surrender. authentically, the Legion of Batavians formerly Etrangere with gendarmes left Antwerp Wednesday and moved toward Breda, with 10,000 French troops in pursuit.
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Dordrecht
Breda
Hague
Legion of Batavians
Etrangere
Antwerp
Proclamations on Inundations and Trade Amid French Threats
The States of Holland and West Friesland issued a Proclamation on Feb 24 to form inundations along the frontiers with Brabant to deter invasion, while the States General barred trade with France and prohibited provisions exports to that country. Reports on French forces near Breda vary, with fortifications underway along the Maeze to oppose Prussia under Prince Frederick of Brunswick. Inundations have been completed along the Brabant border, and orders to deepen foundations were approved. Ship news from Deal notes sailing vessels and prizes, with updates on arrivals and outward-bound ships, including the Princess Amelia and Worcester.
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Holland
West Friesland
States General
France
Brabant
Flanders
Breda
Frederick of
Brunswick
Stadthalder
Og Deal
Childers
Rowe Syres
Lee
Amelia
Worcester
Bath
Dunkirk
Botton
Adiira
Fortune
Bonnette
Belo Pattate
de Can Vende
Jaze Badithe
St. Michalls
London
Figi Studwell
St. Maloes
Lynn
B.S
Priness Amell
Worcester Indiamen
FourTs D&T Prizes and Awards Listing
Fragmented OCR shows prize numbers and items such as No 4978 2 Prise Fisot No 898 and No 6608 FIFFTE Davy with prizes of food and other items. Details are garbled but indicate a catalog or raffle drawing with listed prizes and serial numbers.
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D&t
Theatrical Report at Drury Lane and Covent Garden
Theatres present Saturday evenings with Couplanns and The Deaf Lover at Drury Lane. Covent Garden schedules Every One has His Fault and Harlequin's Museum with She tid. night Wanderers appear in the program lineup.
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Drury Lane Company
Couplanns
Ann
Covent Garden
Itu
Harlequin’s Museum
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