Jacobin influence and royal fears in Paris scene
France reports uncertainty over royal guards and crown power as Petion may gain dictatorial authority. Jacobins mock Louis XVI while Du Bois de Crance and de Brie are named for guards and prison roles. Rumors of Dumouriez and Luckner tensions, Orleans departure, and London influence loom as Paris endures riot fears and beggar crises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Petion
Louis XVI
Petion
Caesar
M. du Bois de Crance
M. de Brie
Orleans
Tuilleries
M. du Bois
M. Dumouriez
M. d’Orleans
M. de Bourbon
Brussels
Toulon
M. de Briffac
Paris News Warns Of Parisian Plots And Political Strife
Paris reports three adventurers exposing a plot to break into Orleans prisons and free prisoners. An Invalids drawn address to the National Assembly is approved for printing. Jacobin quarrels over six million livres for Dumouriez spark threats and resignations. Petion’s alleged payments are alleged by a Jacobin. Luckner questioned over orders to attack. Taxes endangered as government deficits rise. A Sinmoneau festival is praised, and posturing Jacobins insult cockade wearers. a youth tossed into the Palais Royal pond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesiis
de Montmorin
Bertrand
Duportail
Dupart
Orleans
National Assembly
M. Dunouriez
M. Gawde
M. Dumouriez
M. Petion
Paris
M. Luckner
M.de Luckner
Sinmoneau
Rome
Nero
Palais Royal
Gunners of Paris Department Jeopardize Assembly’s Riots
National Assembly on June 2 heard Petion present the Paris gun gunners to the August Diet. The Mayor warned of tough weapons ready to exterminate opponents of the French Levellers. Letters from Var report daily riots with Beauffet rioters murdering many, their bodies thrown into a well. the Director of the Jury escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Petion
Paris
Dz Var
Beauffet
Monarchs and Ministers Stirred by Continental Crises
Friday morning reports mixed news from Hyde Park reviews to European tensions. The Kine with royal procession praised, while domestic politics oppose seditious Reform Societies. France and Austria clash over monarchical legitimacy as Catherine the Great boasts Poland restoration.
Trial of Captain Kimber for Slavery Ship Abuse
In Admiralty Sessions Captain Felix Kimber faced indictment for assault and murder aboard The Recovery off Grenada in the 31st year of His Majesty's reign. The prosecution alleged repeated flogging and suspending a enslaved girl, leading to her death after five suspensions and brutal beatings. The jury found him not guilty of murder. perjury charges were issued against Dowling and Devereux.
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Felix Kimber
Lord
Admiralty of
England
Grenada
John Kimber
William Scott
Bristol
Africa
Calabar
Fac&ts
Thomas Dowling
Kimber
Pigot
Devereux
Wasp
Aft
Walter Jacks
Laffer
Riddle
Dowling
Philips
Thomas Lancaster
Common Sergeant
Knowles
Riot in Mount Street Spurs Riot Act Action
On Wednesday Mr Justice Addington read the Riot Act as about 70 rioters entered the Mount Street watch-house lighting flambeaus to threaten arson. Thursday saw fresh mobs forcing doors, fires, and clashes with guards, with two troops of Horse Guards and Foot Soldiers deployed to quell disturbances and prevent further violence.
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Justice Addington
South Audley-street
Baxer
Bond
Duke of Gloucester
Gool
Frances Harpur
Baker
Mount-street
Grosvenor Square
Audley
Justice Bonn
Police Proclamation Sparks Press Debate on Public Tranquillity
The passage warns the lower class to act peaceably at a pivotal moment, noting the Military are there for protection against true public threats. Justice Hyps is named for a Police Bill office, with critics arguing the move may backfire. The piece asserts every non incendiary person disapproves the proclamation, which strikes at the heart of their profession.
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Hyps
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Gower
Prince of Wales
Yorkk
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Hydepark
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Napper Tandy
London
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Prussia
Sardinia
Naples
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Czarkozelo
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Admiralty
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Ashurst
Mount Street
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