Pensions Debate and Savoy Expedition News Summary
In a late assembly, ministers argued over pensions for unemployed priests and limits on payments, while extraneous dispatches from Dumourier and Kellerman hinted at pivotal campaign moves. Letters from Electors at Lille and Chambéry described Savoy’s seizure, division into a new department plan, and a civic fete to honor victory, with loot including hay, cartridges, and livres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Cambon
M. Camus
Viyj
Paris Convention Cheers As Republic Emerges Amid Threats
The National Convention plans to alter the dating of records to reflect a new Republican era. Paris streets rang with applause as the assembly formed despite Duke of Brunswick’s marching army. Neva fiddled while Rome burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Rabaud
Dr. Priestley
Department of ’Orne
Paris
Duke of Brunswick
Neva
Rome
Congress report and travels to Luxemberg plan
The September 19 report notes a Congress to be held in Lux emburgh. Baron de Spielmann will depart soon, and Baron de Bretenil is invited for the same purpose. Discussion covers provincial regulation from the French model and negotiations with French primacies and major cities. The Diet of Ratifoon grants the Minister of France eight days of passport validity, after which imprisonment by the Magistracy may follow if not found in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumourier
Kellerman
M. Fergani
Prince de Lione
Dumourier ix
Manuel
Lille
M. Dumourier
Chalons
M. Montequieu
Chambery
Isere
Geneva
Fores
M. Caf
Anxecy
Thonon
Carouge, &c
Mount Denis
Savoy
France
Gerleva
Switzerlad
Anid Mall
Europe
England
Tam
Luxemburgh
Baron de Spielmann
Baron de Bretenil
Ratifoon
Capitul ation rumors amid European warfare
A dated letter from Ostend reports Dumourier's army of 25 000 surrounded and forced to surrender. Brunswick's forces took Chalaits. Rheims yielded on the 24th. Meaux near Paris is described as reached by Prussian advanced guards. Brussels notes warn against dangerous rumours and the Hague States General refuse asylum to French regicides. Reports contrast with French papers on Ypres Menn and Courtray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumourier
Ba Unswick
Meffrs. Raz and Co
Meffirs, Buchanan and Co
KerLermay
Ghalaits
Duke of
Brunswick
Rheims
Meaux
Paris
Brussels
Ypres
Menn
Courtray
Cartes
Dunkirk
Home Department
France
States General of
Herrano
Count SranremsBere
Hague
Lord Grenville
States General
Namwe
HoucutToy
Africa
Fombuétoo
Houffa
London
Tuomas
Duke of Brunswick
Firth
Siege and retreat of Lisle and Rheims report from 1792
In a detailed dispatch from operations near Lisle and Rheims, Austrian and Imperial forces repelled French attacks, captured the Fauxbourg de Fifres, and established entrenchments while the Lisle garrison prepared to defend. The narrative notes evacuations from Rheims, movements of the emigrant army under Bourbon, and proclamations issued by Duke Saxe. Major actions include bombardment and sieges, with several officers wounded and prisoners taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Longawi
D' Erbach
Biomoille
Anstead
Attemipf
MeKellermann
Clerrayty
Rheims
Suipge
Hulans
Aall
Aisne
Attipui
le: Chefne
Semuk
France
Mi de St. Souplé
Malta
Jeagues
Duke de Bourbon
Givet
Philippeville
Ardennes
Mons
Kamir
Netherlands
Lisle
Duke de Saxe
Tourngy
Duke of Sage ‘Tescue
Tournay
Duffle
Flers
French
Liffe
Arpery
Fauxbourg de Fifres
Col. du Cuarerer
Duanal
de Quer
Engineers
Count Brown
Fred- Zeuge Meijer
Clairfayt
Count de Risavgopar
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Aan
M. la Croix
Interior Department
National Treasury
Monsieur
Gould
d’Artois
Sor- Bonne
M. CamJon
Executive Council
Lidie
Richard
Vienna
Rheiris
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