French King and President Address Assembly in Paris
In Paris on an autumn day the King and the President urged harmony between the Legislative Body and the Crown. They called for financial order, tax reform, education, and relief for the indigent, while affirming loyalty to the constitution and the goal of peace abroad. The monarch departed amid cheers of Vive le Roi and the session was ordered to print the speeches.
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Paris
Otober
Franer
Louis XVI
Burgundy
Trate
Constan
Kine
Vive le Rot
M. le Croix
M. Cambon
National Legislative Assembly
National AssembLy
M. Girardin
Tobjet
Anther
Tinfist
M. Camus
M. de Pafforet
M. Decafile
Failen
Legislative Assembly
M. Dicafele
Tribune
Constituent Assembly
France
M. Cerutti
Debates on Oaths and King Reception in the National Assembly
Amid tense exchanges the National Assembly debates the Constitutional Oath, the Archival deposit, and how the King should be received. Deputies urge penalties for armed guards, and motions clash over etiquette as the assembly asserts its authority above the executive.
New Market Duke of Ormond Swindles Banker
A man posing as the Duke of Ormond visited banker Mr Hammond in New Market and obtained 200 pounds with a forged draft. He claimed royal title, used the name Ormond to gain trust, and disappeared after the incident. The banker later learned the title and draft were falsas.
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Hammond
Duke of Ormond
Newmarket First October Meeting Racing Cards
Sporting intelligence from Newmarket's first October meeting details sweepstakes for three year olds, weights, and entrants including D. of Bedford’s c by Affassin, P. of Wales's c by Rosemary, and Lord Derby's Wagtail. Entries note no crossing and specific weights, with multiple runners such as Imperator, Mayfly, Marcia, Shovel, and Locksharp, plus silks and stakes in pounds.
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Zoogs
Ree D
Bedford
Br. c
Affassin
Rosemary T H
Clermont
P Pry
H.R. H
P. of
Ware
Imperator
Mr. Ladbroke
Peggy
Fitter
Lord Derby
Wagtail
Wren
H. Featherston
D. I
W. Atten
Mr. Fox
Roogs
W. Afton
Ld Barrymor
Palla
Fox
Ft. of
B. R.M
F.C. Phillips
Sf. Reed
Bullock
Lord Foley
Highflyer
Ld Barrymore
Mi&rcia
Georgian Law Targets Game Killing Before Dawn Or After Dusk
A 1760s statute under George III sets a three month prison term and public whipping at noon for any person killing game at any time before sunrise or after sunset, without exception. News items report ships wrecked or forced to shelter, thefts in London, and a fire at the Punch Bowl in Berkeley Square with extensive damage.
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George Tit
Kerr
Charlestown
Cowes
Philip Sidley
Corke
Royal Island
Benjamin Barnet
Royal Island Harbour
Straits
Falmouth
Maria
Madeira
Mr. Andrews
Little St. Helen’s
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Parret
M. Pafforet
Gqilgl
Alue Beaverey
Sporting Intelligence
Newmarket
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