Curious 18th Century News Snippets From Curva to Paris
The bundle reports Curva’s emperor declaring war on the Russian empress and ban on Russian furs in China’s realms. A Lisbon mail reaches Falmouth. Lord and Lady Suermarb depart Brighton for France. Drury Lane Theatre plans and Haymarket shows continue next season. Parisian citizens convene at the king’s banquets. reflections on royal escapades, Burgundian treats, and a satirical King of France in retreat are noted.
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Curva
Russia
China
Lisbon
Falmouth
Suermarb
Brighton
France
Duke of Beprory
Surripan
Drury-Lane Theatre
Drury-lane
Haymarket Opera House
Joan Butz
Paris
Manx
Anthony
Roman Empire
Burgundy
Frante
Louis
Royal unrest and French politics loom over Europe
The Cauphin of France turns six. France faces a hoped end to royal authority as the National Assembly advances. Paris prepares to venerate Vorarte’s remains, provoking religious and political alarm. Reports mention Ratisbon, Spain’s Inquisition, and growing discontent. Global affairs touch Prussia, Poland, and Austria with marriage treaties and possible peaces.
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Cauphin
France
National Assembly
Paris
Oliver
Ratisbon
Spain
Europe
Dietines Delay and Polish Revolution Praised in Warsaw
In Warsaw the establishment of the Dietines is postponed to January 1792 to ease transition to the new constitutional form and prevent peasant unrest. Deputies arrive from Poland Lithuania and express approval as the Revolution grows from national sentiment. The Equestrian Order hosts a 300-cover dinner for citizens and officials, highlighting unity between nobles and bourgeois Poles and a surprise visit by the King who mingles with all guests before leaving for the castle.
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Poland
Lithuania
Europe
Warsaw
Pologne
M. d’Amaty
National Assembly
M. Charbroud
Metrs
O’orleans
Mirasgav
M.de Noailles
M. Duport
Petition to National Assembly by Brotherly Society in Paris
The Brotherly Society presents a petition to the National Assembly decrying a proposed royal visit to Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. It calls for examination of the King and Queen, condemns perceived treachery, and urges public inquiry. A proces verbal notes immediate printing and distribution to patriotic societies.
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Cortes
Assembly of
France
Brotherly
National Assembly
Louis XVI
Marie Antoinette
Perry Decroupette
Bernard
Romain
Co.devant Facobins
Rue St. Honore
Friends of the Constitution
Paris
Aristocrates
Charles 1
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Tosspay
Fune
Fadvkener
Petersbourg
Mollendorff
Prussia
Rufia
Potrinxiu
Maellendorff
Elector of
Saxony
Potocki
Cxartorifei
Lubomirzki
Malachouski
Galicia
P. S
M. Buxot
M. d’Auilve
M. Camus
Kicuaxp
Charles II
Sane Froin
Proffin
Brussels
Madrid
Queen Elizabeth
Jhut
Privy Council
Council Board
William Oliphant
Leith
George Fullerton
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