Debates on Constitution and plots at the National Convention
Deputies discuss constitutional revision and warnings of conspiracies against liberty. Reports cite plans to arrest or kill convention members, with calls to arrest plotters and strengthen security. Decrees establish security measures, section governs, and orders for immediate proclamation across sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lvetoceeto
Ee Og M. Godly
Committee of Constitution
Godfrey
Sica of Fraternity
General Assembly
France
Pervin
Sergent
Geniffieux
Marat
Dufriche Malaze
Yadaze
Lejouce
Beng
Dufriche
Buzot
L’orne
Mlengon
Collet d’Herbois
Naples
Mediterranean
Russia
Executive Council
Garrere
Condorcet
Corsica
Vendee
National Convention
Paris
Butte Des Moulins
Lavaffeuy
Teven More
Pelletier
National Convention Letter From Head Quarters May 19
A letter from the Commissioners of the National Convention dated May 19 at Head Quarters at Ner Bach notes progress as the Mozelie-on army arrives.
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National Convention
Nér: Bach
English Vessel Captain Confirms Ostend Report
London June 4. The captain of an English vessel confirms Ostend reports that French retreated from Furnes after plundering houses. English cavalry and the Regiment of La Ghatre landed at Ostend Thursday. seven transports with hay and corn provisions arrived, with the country described as in high spirits.
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Ostend
Furnes
la Ghatre
French and Dutch forces clash near Furnes drive French back
Yesterday 4000 or 5600 French troops faced about 2000 Dutch defenders at Furnes. After fighting, the Dutch retreated to town as English cavalry Emigrants and our garrison prepare to join and march on Furnes to strike the French. Colonel Milius moves from Ypres to flank. Food shortages are blamed for French desperation. English dragoons are expected to deny quarters. Five thousand solid fighters reassure our position and clear roads.
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Neukirchens
Houchard
Hombourg
Carlsberg
Furnes
Milius
Ypres
French Invasion Drives Back Forces at Neukirchez
In Saarbrucken on May 20 the French crossed into Des Ponts and seized Carlelerg port to open passage toward Mayence. They were forced to retreat after a sharp pursuit by Prince Honen tort’s forces. The Hereditary Prince de Neuxircuen escaped with difficulty as the French looted his horses and effects and abducted the hereditary Princess with several ladies and counselors. Neukirchez reportedly remains under French occupation.
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Des- Ponts
Carlelerg
Mayence
Prince de Honentort
Prince de Neuxircuen
Neukirchez
French Offensive Against Austrian Ports Near Bellheim
Manheim May 20 report of an early morning assault on Austrian ports by Custine's corps near Bellheim in three columns. French forces claim to drive Imperial troops from Kuzarth while taking fifty prisoners. Austrians retreat behind Heimbach as Wurmser consolidates near Rafad. Mayence relief anticipated by Prussians. Rhine banks to Basle guarded against incursions.
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Custine
Prince Pe Cogne
Bellheim
Kzittelheim
Rulfheim
Corps de Coups
Kuzarth
Heimbach
M. Wurmser
Rafad
Quieck
Landau
Wurmsur
Rhine
Philisbourg
Basle
Mayence
Feigned Attack by French Army Near Landau
May 20 report from Landau describes a midnight feint by 5000 troops against enemy posts to aid a larger French column toward Spires. The 16000-strong force failed to achieve aims and withdrew. blame falls on two national battalions firing on own troops and a third battalion abandoning arms. Cusrine claims 3000 Austrians captured, denied by the broader setback.
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Cusrins
M.cusrine
Battle report from Philisbourg during morning attack
The lines near Belfieu faced a morning assault by Custine with superior forces and heavy artillery. The firing continued until afternoon as Kaïf regiment and Gailf regiment suffered more, yet the defenders held the field after reinforcements arrived and repelled the enemy with significant losses. Free corps Modderick and corps Cordé and Mirabeau also suffered notably.
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Custine
Belfeiu
Dragoon
Kaifv
Gailf
Modderick
Cordé
Mirabeau
Allied forces win at Camp of Famars and Hajnon fronts
From Brussels on May 27 reports claim French losses at Camp of Famars around 1000 killed and 400 prisoners including Marechal de Camp Verges, plus 200 cannons and vast baggage. Austrian and English troops take the post. Prussian forces seize Hajnon woods and the Abbey, while Valenciennes is surrounded and Condé is summoned. Ongoing siege actions loom with Movardafas heights shelling Citadel.
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Famars
Marechal de
Regiment de Ligne
Knebelsdorff
Hajnon
Valenciennes
Movardafas
Condé
Ireland House of Commons May 28 1793 Lord Lieutenant credit distress
A message from the Lord Lieutenant explains the May 5 credit collapse and trade decline harming poor manufacturers. It notes commissions to gather applications and safeguard funds, and a 27-merchant report with remedies. The House orders the message entered and a Friday Committee of the Whole to consider it.
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House of Commons
Torney
Privy Council
Riots and Subversion Hit Ireland Amid Mountjoy Threats
Report from Dublin on Lord Mountjoy’s journey disrupted by an anonymous life‑threat, rioters killed in Boyle and Manor Hamilton, and widespread unrest in Wicklow Mayo Sligo Leitrim Roscommon. Sligo volunteers suppress rioters. military escort moves ordnance to affected areas.
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Dublin
Lord Mountjoy
Ulster
Swords
Boyle
of Roscommion
Manor Hamilton
Leithimy
Seaveral
Wicklow
Baltinglass
Lord Aldborough
Sligo
Mayo
Leitrim
Roscommon
Joshua Cooper
Mercury
Ormsby
Castledalgem
Tennison
Coalville
Johnson
Adderfald
Carter
Drumleafs
Castle Arsenal
Royal Regiment of Artillery
Descriptions of Natives in Jacksons Bay South Wales
A fragment describes natives as incapable of civilization yet skilled in fishing and trapping. It claims they mistreat women, feast when whales beach, and act violently toward others. The text denies any knowledge of kinship or social bonds, labeling them as a lower order of humans.
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Jackson’s Bay
South Wales
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Republic
Casabon
Committee of Public Safety
Peprlic
Ee Legendre
Committee of Twelve
London
Saarbruck
Manheim
Brussels
Ireland
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