French upheaval and fleet movements near Mediterannean
From Malta to Venice and the Cape details surface on political unrest in France. Reports note Progress of Bourbon opponents, Charrés diplomatic frictions, and Rechambeau’s naval moves toward Windward Islands. Widespread bread shortages stir panic as crowds crowd bakers at dawn for scarce rations.
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Malta
Venice
Ublic of
St. Domingo
France
Cape
Rechambeau
Windwarl
Martinico
Lowis
Orleans
Sacs Culottes
Aanath
Republic
Havre
West Indies
Paris
Aidas
Black Sea
Mediterranean
Flanders Assembly Violent Union Debate and French Interference
Citizens convened to choose a form of government amid armed members in the assembly. French commissioners backed union with France, while many opposed preserving laws and independence. Sabres and muskets attacked opponents as Belgian forces attempted to enforce the Union, with casualties and protests spreading to other regions. The scene occurred under French oversight, as Brunswick and other forces mobilized nearby and lingered along the frontier.
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Ferriere
Marechal de Camp
France
Appointment of Consuls General in America and Dublin Birthday Festivities
The London Gazette reports Sir John Temple and Phingas Hond named Consul General in the Eastern and Middle Southern States of America. Dublin Castle notes a royal birthday celebration with a grand salute and city festivities. Cagliari details French aggression on St Peter and Antioch as ships anchor. Charleston reports a state law restricting import of enslaved people. Munich covers the Duke of Deuxponts narrowly escaping French forces and plunder at Carlsberg. Various surrender notices list merchants and trades seeking Guildhall surrender dates. Proclamations include a king’s order and a Punitive act context for the period.
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Adhe Kig
John Temple, Bart
America
Phingas Hond
C.n. Ful
Middle
Extraordinary naval armament and European dispatches
Reports from MADRID HAGUE COLOGNE and HAMBURGH detail urgent naval preparations French emigre activity and military movements across Europe. News notes orders for port repair and eight day readiness for sea while French antagonism and local reactions intensify amid kingly mediation refusals.
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Meif
Lancara
o’ArTiza Bei
Benenerey
Louis
French Gain Sluice Inundation Threatens Moordyk Field
Holland reports detail a French attempt to seize a sluice that would flood the Moordyk area as Du Mourier and forces reconnoiter nearby. British garrisons reply with fire, keeping the passable sluice shot through, while Moordyk remains well guarded by ten to twelve armed ships and English gunboats press forward. Commanders of Forts vow to defend positions while troops remain confident. incentives for English seamen rise as preparations intensify.
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Moordyk
Williamstadt
Klundert
Dumourier
Rhindert
Parliament Week Starts With Committee Proofs And Ballots
Monday in Parliament outlines schedule for Lords and Commons with Committees of Privates on Scotch Peer elections, Indian accounts, and Ballots on elections. Royal household duties list Queen drawing rooms and King drawing room events amid a busy week. attendances include bishops and nobility at the Chapel Royal and Drawing Rooms.
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House OF Commons
Smal Beer Brewers
Shtnipan
Metr
Bal O'S
Tyrspay
India
House
Tuuxspay
Shaftesbury
Stockbridge
Ferra
Wilberforce
Hampton Gay Canal
St. James’s
Princess’s Royal
Aucasta
EliraBeth
Chapel Royal
St. James’ S
Norwich
Earl of Carpican
Earl of Gethoway
Evacuation of English Establishments in France Demanded
Paris reports ordered evacuation of English and Irish Catholic establishments in several towns within 15 days. Disturbances in Lyons led to arrests and prison chaos, with prominent figures menaced. National Guard intervention stopped massacres, freeing prisoners. Orleans faction tightens grip on Paris and Convention, pushing military reorganization to Orleanize forces.
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France
Republic
Ooen
Lyons
Chalier
St. Joseph
M. Fingre~lin
M. Tolen
M. de Suvy
M. Lamert
National Guard
Yous
Party of
Orleans
Paris
Jacobin du Bois Crance
Generne
Declaration of Regent of France authentic but premature
The elder brother of the late French king issues a declaration from Ham Westphalia dated January 28 1793 and countersigned by Marshals de Brocie and de CastTRigs. It proclaims Louis XVI and vows to restore the monarchy, reform justice, and reinstate property rights while urging loyalty to the Regent and allied sovereigns.
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Monsieur
France
Ham
Westphalia
Marshals de Brocie
de Casttrigs
Europe
Louis the Xvith
Dauphin
Louis Charles
Navare
Louis Xviith
D'vine
Maria Theresa
Elizabeth
Keance
Djoin
Philip
Harn
Artois
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Royal Square
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Long Lane
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Prince’s-street
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St. George’s-fields
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the Swany
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Roer
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