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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 20, 1799
Page
3
Amid clashes in St Cloud and Paris, leaders debate transferring power to a three man Consul executive to restore order. Delegates outline emergency commissions replacing the Legislature to police, legislate, and fund a provisional constitution as France seeks stability and peace.
The excerpt presents an 1800s style speech in which a War Minister pledges dedication to liberty and the gallant founders, acknowledges difficulties, and seeks support from Republicans and loyalists to end scarcity and open a new path for glory and esteem.
Paris November 13 report that the Consulate began its duties on November 11 with no President, appointing a daily Consul. Maret named Secretary General. Bertier as War Minister. Foreche as Asia Minor and Rheinard as Foreign Affairs. The text proclaims the Republic indivisible and calls French citizens to pledge fidelity to Liberty Equality and the Representative system.
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