Proclamations by the Consuls on Peace and Mobilization
The date reads March 7 and depicts Napoleon Bonaparte calling for public zeal toward peace while detailing demands for money, iron, and troops. The Proclamation urges citizens to unite, discipline, and support the Consuls’ policy to restore prosperity, defend France, and secure continental peace. It outlines conscription measures, volunteer battalions, and departmental honors for those aiding the national cause.
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Fan
Europe
France
Campo’ Formio
England
Bonaparte
Republic
First Consul decrees 60,000 men army of reserve
The document orders a 60,000 man army of reserve to be raised under the First Consul. It details command by General St. Remy for artillery, Brigadier Gesserpt for engineers, and Marggeot as inspector of engineers, with a commissary to discharge duties. Conscripts are to march to Dijan 5, canton within 20 leagues. The Minister of War is charged with execution and collection of clothing and equipment. Signed BonaParrTe and H. B. Mazer.
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Consil
St. Remy
Brigalé
Gesserpt
Marggeot
Duszzron
Dhier Pei Gaimn
Dijan
Collec
Dij
Manel
Champagny
Tribunate
Ansious
Liberty
Fridynes
France
Tyanny
Camips
Giardia
Pirt
Lord Grenville
Grenville
Fox
House of Commons
England
Francefort
Fes
Camille Jourdan
House of Austria
Bonaparte
Stippchutz
Vietoz
Brussells
Kray
Mauheéings
Army of the West Appeal to Morbihan and Finisterre
Bryne, counsellor of state and commander in chief, addresses inhabitants of Morbihan Finisterre and northern coasts on March 11 urging peace union and justice. He praises Bonaparte and calls to forgive Chouans while inviting cooperation to revive the navy and defend the republic.
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Bryne
Morbinan
Finisterre
England
Europe
Brest
Morbihan
Bonaparte
Tribunate Hearing on War and Peace Speeches
The tribunate receives messages from the government and leaders urging action as the First Consul’s proclamations and decrees are read. Emotions rise over war versus peace while Granville and Fox opinions are cited. A commission is set to report on the three debates with Debry, Chauvelin, Thiegé, Beranger, and Guadix named.
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England
Pirr
Soworow
Helvetia
Brune
Pir
Gren- Ville
Paris
Bonaparte
Chancelin
Pavia
France
Britis
House of Commons
Beranger
Thiese
Jean de Bry
Austria
Europe
Masleng
Bonnier
Roberjot
Emile Guadin
Thiegé
Jean Debry
Chauvelin
Béranger
Emile Guadix
Proclamation and Defence Speech Bolsters French Government
A message from the Consuls reports three Orators seated to deliver a key communication. Boulay reads Proclamation and two arrets on the reserve army, praising the Republic's peace efforts while warning that enemies still resist. The First Consul vows to defend liberty and will lead troops if needed to secure national unity.
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Boulay
la Meurthe
West
Paris Papers Chronicle Chouan Uprisings and European War Talks
The Paris papers report Coasts of Chouans returning in crowds and bands on the roads, with robberies near L Orient. Moreau’s vigorous campaign preparations, army strength of 100000, and possible swift maneuvers against DuanLes and Italy’s forces. Vienna dispatches hint at peace overtures and advancing negotiations, while emigration, Austrian troop movements, and preparations in Basel and Brussels fill the front.
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Givat
L’orient
Strasburgh
Mancud
Moreau
Basle
Marcu
Prince DuanLes
Italy
Augsbourg
Fes
Stippschutz
Donaueschingen
Vienna
Iris
Archduke Cigtrles
Baron de Kray
Bin
Café
Manheim
Maxon
Franconia
Swabia
Austria
Ratisbon
Suvorev
Cracow
Petersburgh
Volhynia
Galiitia
Wit
Desfellen
Resemberg
Proclamation Decrees Discussed Amid Conscription Debate
The Legislative Body ordered the proclamation and two decrees, and Boglay's speech was printed in six copies for each member. A law project on conscription was discussed and approved by a majority of 240 to 22. The General Administration left matters to others, while the First Consul’s absence loomed.
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Boglay
Spanist Consul in Algiers Chains Reported
Fragmentary note mentions the Spanist Consul at Algiers placed in chains by order of the court of Spain. It refers to naval actions and the entry of French and Spanish fanadions into the Mediterranean and a vessel taken by the French.
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Algiers
Spain
Mediterranean
Omnium event noted in early European athletics meet
Fragmentary OCR snippet references a GRE Pp 2 et ann and an Omnium event from 1894 era. No clear persons, organizations, or places readable, rendering a concise card with limited factual content.
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Republe
Leive
Gre
Dought
Geneals
Dijon
Minster
Stite
Bonaparti
R. B. Maret
Repubi
Theus
Astiy
H. B. Mazer
Paris Papers
Rennes
Frank Gea
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