Birth of Princess at Carlton House and royal ceremonies
Windsor Lodge reports the birth of a princess and the day’s royal events. The King and Prince attended private ceremonies, a levee at St. James's Palace followed by a council in the King’s closet. Foreign officers and dignitaries were presented, and the birth record was entered at Carlton House with attending peers. The Red Ribbon ceremony and birthday observances for the Queen are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor Lodge
Apams
Téave
Wis
Carter
Duke of Poaruann
H. Crinton
K. B
Clanton
St. James’s
Archibishop
Canterbury
Lord Cuancellor
Duke of Siepsand Portland
Mawartetp
Spencer
Grew- Vitle
Carlton‘house
Intriguing Naval Dispatches and Paris Opera Notices
Reports from Verona place Lord Macarrey as a private gentleman. Lisbon accounts mention Admiral Currstran’s fleet and a sighting near Cape Finisterre. London notes a Barbary rebellion delaying ships, with grain prices in New York and wind conditions affecting seas. Paris updates include measures to seize Jacobin histories and proscribed press works, clashes with Italy, and officer proclamations. Vestars and Dia perot de Ross leave Lyons for England, while Paris opera seats anticipate a grand spectacle if they perform.
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Lord Macarrey
Verona
Lisbon
Currstran
Cape Finiserre
Madeira
Barbary
Guy
New York
Grover Losack
Waal
Rhine
Pichegru
Holland
Home Department
Paris
France
Aigast
Italy
Scherer
League
Lawer
Chalgray't
Baron Beaurieu
Manion
QuEin
England
Committed of Arts
Vesxrvs
Diperot
Rose
Lyons
Tiee
Divator
Ertioix
Royal intrigue and arrests stir Madrid unrest in 19th century
In Madrid rumors swirl about the Royal Family possibly staying in Seville, a vow at the tomb of a noble figure, and a high-profile ministerial disgrace. Arrests of nobles linked to the marine minister fuel a capital-wide ferment as troops mass near the city.
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Maitien
Ainey
of Eijourn
Poe Tugal
Fulfi
Ses Ferilinard
Seville
Prince of the Asturias
trie-Marine
Vi ‘Alde
Aeveral
Madrid
Exchange of French Deputes and Prisoners in Basle Night
In Basle on December 26 an exchange occurred between French Deputes and other prisoners for the Emperor's Cousin. The young lady arrived at Huningen on December 5. French prisoners at Frieburg reached Reichn by evening on December 6. Austrian officials delivered them to Legrand of Basel, then Marie Therese Charlotte was handed to Prince de Gavry. A Basle detachment maintained order as crowds watched in neutrality. The next day they dined at the French Minister's.
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Nivolé
Huniinghen
Sth
Frieburg
Riech’n
Basle
Bacwer
Legrand
Republic of Basle
Riechen
Camus
Himelf
Marie-Theree-Charlotte
Prince de Gavry
France News Roundup From Paris to Holland in Turmoil
The Daughter of Louis XVI refuses a wardrobe gift and forgives the French, while Camus declines the Police Ministry in favor of Merlin Doway. Breillard of the Council of Five Hundred refuses Justice, Geniffieux accepts. Paris endures the last day for forced loan payments as Chouans resist. Dubois and others are tried. Zealand and Friexeland protest Holland’s National Convention. PreueGru nears Strasbourg with cavalry quarters, arms suspension looms. Trade and currency shift as Louis rises. couriers faced with hazardous routes. Rennes to Brest route questioned. Northern provinces petition Interior. Chouans threaten disruption. Garde resigns foreign affairs post. Robberies rise. a Notary’s home looted of gold, silver, and assignats totaling 072 thousand livres.
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Louis, XVI
a _ Camus
Police
Merlin of
Doway
Justice
Breillard
Council of Five ‘Hundred
Geniffieux
Paris
Dubois
Chatons
Bau
Recouer
Charette
Ss Army
Gadray
Lepixai
Thoureau
Zealand
Friexeland
Holland
PreueGru
Strasbourg
Rerfebeim
Berines
Brest
Rennes
Brisac
St. Mialoel
Interior
Chouans
Tavage
Ga Garde
Foreign Affairs
Louis
Forceo
Law on Assignats and Forced Loan Provisions During 16th to 30th Nivose
Legislative text outlines that the Treasury and loan receivers in the Seine department may accept assignats for part of the forced loan in gold, silver, or grain until the 30th Nivose. Payments adjust to daily exchange rates, with strict limits on value and a mandate to burn received assignats.
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Fide P
Treasury
Seine
Jd Nivote
Council of Elders Debates on Laws and Pay for Health Officers
The Council of Elders approves two Council of Five Hundred resolutions on printing laws and raises for Army health officers by eight livres monthly. Malleville opposes, ironizes Emigrant claims, debates lead to a committee referral. The Assembly rejects two Five Hundred measures on deputies’ suspension and tax-collector pay increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malleville
Legrand
Clauxad
Regnier
Council of Five Hundred Sifts Jan 5 6 7 Proceedings
Sittings reveal dispatches from the Executive Directory urging police power against conspiracies and liberty enemies. Printed decrees concern 11 000 past actions with only 3000 printed, and measures to curb Republican coin circulation in departments.
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Jules
Republic
A&t
Liberty
Brest Reported Talk On Subduing England
Fragmentary dispatch notes ongoing debate over measures to subdue England. Text mentions French ports and Brancé buildings in poor condition, with unresolved questions about feasible methods and current national stance. The fragment cites uncertain plans and a cautious outlook.
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Brancé
Decline in Navy Fleet Amid War Trade Criticism
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a weakened naval force with only seven Invincible class ships and Indomptable and Patriote among larger ships, plus four frigates and several corvettes. A privateer, American commanded, is to depart for extended cruises. Frigates La Préservive and Charge return from Orient with depleted provisions awaiting orders.
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Peru
Republic
Cruize
Armistice terms and troop movements reported in Europe
Dispatches describe the suspension of arms between Generals Jourpan and Crater arts, with both sides to retrograde to create a neutral zone. Forces occupy Kreatenach Simmeris Strombergh Bachanach and large parts of Hundtruck while Republicans hold the Electorate of Zreves behind the Molle. Cobleniz notes calm since the armistice yet ongoing planning for attack and defence. Austrian Prince WillemM Bercin remains near Herembienstein with headquarters, and both sides build flying bridges and vessels. A forced loan of 600 millions in hard cash advances with six classes already completed, Luxembourg payments underway.
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Jourpan
Crater Arts
Kreatenach
Simmeris Strombergh
Bachanach
Hundtruck
Prince Willemm Bercin
Herembienstein
Ci-Devant
Luxembourg
Cormargin Bound for Fort of the Island Pelee
Cormargin started from his honor and set out this morning under strong escort to traverse the country of the Chevans on a journey from Cherbourg toward the fort of the Island Pelee, yesterday.
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Caen
Cormargin
Cherbourg
Quiet Dijon Amid Provision Strife In Wartime Trade
In Dijon on December 17 the two parties have paused their bitter feuds to focus on provisions. Some traders barter their lives for grain wine or a pig for corn as famine and want spread, with only grief expressed across the commune.
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Dijon
Italian Army Holds Valiant Stand Near Acqui During Winter Shift
In Italy near Ceva and Acqui the enemy made several attacks on General Coli’s forces but failed to break through. The 60 battalions plus cavalry held strong positions as the Austrians retreated to Genoa after heavy snow forced a withdrawal. Our troops reclaimed Garefio Bagnasco and Marasco as winter quarters begin.
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Coli
Acqui
Piedmont
Garefio
Carcare
Genoa
Pri‘ola
Bagnasco
Cand
Marasco
France Fails In Italy in November Campaign
Vienna reports the French in Italy suffered a crushing defeat on November 23 with heavy losses in men and prisoners. De Vins fled to Genoa amid a fog and command failures. Reinforcements under Prince Honentone are expected from Prague, with 120 artillery pieces. Milan braces as Austrians rout. Villars presses Genoa for neutrality measures amid uncertainty.
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Vienna
Italy
de Vins
Genoa
Prince Honentone
Prague
Beacyreu
Milan
Mantua
Venice
Fogne HiRge Nee Patte
M. Villars
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Council OF Elders
Council OF Five
Rouzet
Genofiexs
St. Diez
Department
Ande
Frimareg
Brussells
Newgle
Legno
Near
Ceva
Dec
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