France 1792 Emigration Crisis and Royal Message Debates
The National Assembly reviews Emperor Leopold II and Kaunitz notes on French emigrants, warns of force if Treves dispersal fails, and feuds over policy with Vienna. Debates on peace versus war unfold as ministers report letters from Worms and Palatinate. Treasury supports banks. export bans issued from Dunkirk to Pontarlier.
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Prince Kaunitz Brettberg
Speror
Rench
France
Lsnour
Treves
Aote
Coblentz
Low Countries
Germany
Marshal de Beaver
Pays Bas
German Empire
Prince Kaunitz
Vienna
Paris
Elector of
National Assembly
M. Faublanc
M. Herman
Spires
Palatine
Palatinate
Worms
Treasury
December 31 Evening amnesty decree and siege weapon gift
A man presents to the Assembly a machine useful in sieges capable of throwing twelve pound stones. Pas de Calais directors exonerate corn seizure as harvest fears famine and war loom. After debate a decree grants amnesty to Swiss soldiers of the regiment de Chateauvieux.
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The
Pas de Calais
Regiment de Chateauvieux
Debated Decree of Accusation Targets Emigres Leaders
The Diplomatic Committee opened debate accusing six individuals led by Louis Stanislas Xavier and including Caarnes Purtiere and French Princes for crimes against the constitution and nation. Ministers were asked for foreign affairs information as the Assembly weighs issuing decrees while protesters urge caution and justice rather than rash punishment.
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Geafonne
Europe
Louis
Stanislas
Xavire
Ci-Devant Monsieur
Caarnes
M. Grargéneuve
M. Beguet
M. Gentil
France
Efe
M. Dedry
Brutus
Rome
M. la Croix
Monsieur' Peto
Giles
Lucas
Roth
M. la Crofy
M. Cheron
Lewis Stanislas Xavier
Gilleries
Barber of Paris Delivers Patriotic Speech in 1792
A citizen offers 300 livres to support wartime expenses. The presiding figure introduces a journeyman barber clad in powder, who pledges four Louis to the Bureau to fund iron for foes. The barber, named Keehel, receives loud applause and is praised as a symbol in Augus Diet journals. The assembly, by motion, resolves to discuss the proposal.
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Louis
Keehel
Westminster Quarter Sessions Abusive Prosecution Case
The Westminster Quarter Sessions heard petty assaults with one notable clash where the prosecutor Dickson, a thief-taker, was accused after he struck the defendant in a public house. The jury acquitted the shoe-maker, seen as a scandalous reversal. The court commented on rising tradesman frauds and the need to follow evidence.
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Liberty of Westminsterz
Dieksony
John Dickson
Dickson
Litchfield Street
Namie
Canit
Dickfod
Co Bo
Professon
Charles Duke of Richmond
Hether
Duke of Richmond
King
Rowley
Haymarket Riot at Night Public Disorder and Death
Eyewitness accounts describe a violent disruption at the Haymarket on Wednesday night. A crowd surged from half past three, doors opened early, people were trampled, guards and constables struggled, a clerk named Smith died, leaving a wife and five children. Hats cloaks and muffs were looted while numerous ladies sustained injuries and were carried home.
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Haymarke
Haymarket
Hyde
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M. Duport
Ms de Lessart
M. de Lessart
Prince de Kaunitz
Beret
de Lessart
Dunkirk
Pontarlier
wEeekedf Agdtsastow
Efti- Granzs
Mirabeau
Riguett
Guildhall
Westminster
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