Boulay Nobility Project Sparks Oct Sitting Debates
The assembly debated Boulay s project to bar the nobility from citizenship with a plan to seize estates and banish or depose high-borns. Boulay argued for extermination or banishment, while opponents warned of tyranny and urged public clarity on liberty and constitutional limits. The session adjourned with orders to consider the proposal on Primidi the 22d as tensions rise.
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Boulay
Boslay
Robepierre
From the Paris Papers General Clarke Report
A Paris dispatch notes General Clarke had been reported as involved in a developing military update. Details remain sparse in the fragment, but the reference points to ongoing strategic considerations in the region. Further context is unavailable in the surfaced text.
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Adina
Clarke
Peace rumors swirl as French forces retreat near Hochit
MENTZ Oct 3 A general report claims peace between the Emperor and France may be concluded with official notice expected tomorrow the Emperor's festival. No clear signs of renewed hostilities appear and provisions seem not gather. French withdrawal from Hochit and nearby towns contrasts with German troop movements, while convents and chapters buy exemption from French tax requisitions.
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France
Hochit
Polish Patriots Rally as Austrian Suppression Rage Grows
Milans Gazette notes the Emperor declares all Polish legions in Italy rebels if captured. General Deniseo remains in Transylvania leading Polish patriots. Despair and liberty drive new zeal as Colonel Mefort, once Kefighs’ officer, is executed and 16 Austrian officers hang as reprisals.
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Gallicia
Italy
Deniseo
Transylvania
Mefort
Kefighs
Francis II
D’ Drencourt
Deni €O
Vienna
le ReduGeur
Genoa Proclamation Quoting Buonaparte Letter
The Provisional Government published a proclamation containing an extract of a letter from General Buonaparte to the French Minister. He argues wisest men should correct the Constitution and that articles are ill suited to Genoa coast, urging delay until he can draw nearer to Genoa. It is believed the Italian republics may unite into a commonwealth.
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Béulay
I-Devant
France
Othea
Genevant Sn Nave
Datendant
Anthe
Frapite
Baitilie
Vintennes
Paris
Chamber of Accounts
Court Des Aides
Meiife
Ourthe
la Lys
L’escaut
Mont Blané
Oi-Devant
Directory
Fargheit
Buonaparte
Faypout
Genoa
Italy
Prussian France Harmony and Dutch Fleet Movements
The Prussian Government reportedly granted leave for draught and faddie hocks to be bought for the French army, signaling harmony between Prussia and France. The Dutch fleet under Admiral de Winter, with 30 ships and transports, has moved from Texel and awaits a potential clash with the British fleets to determine control of the North Seas.
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Germany
Prussia
France
de Winter
Texel
North Seas
Remarkable West Indies Victory and Tall Admirals
The account notes Lord Ropszy’s triumph on April 17 1782, with De Grasse the French admiral untouched on deck and unusually tall. It mentions Admiral De Winter as equally tall and uninjured among deck officers. Admiral Murray died after a paralytic stroke suffered in America.
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Vitory
Lord Ropszy
West Indies
de Grasse
Admiral de Winter
Admiral Murray
América
Cheap Living at Theatre Dayre Laneh with Mr Reynaud
A review of the comedy Cheap Living by Mr Reynaud at Dayre Laneh Theatre notes Sponge as a bold youth chasing fashionable excess and Sir Edward Bloomley as a worldly duelist. Performances by Bannister and Mrs Jokpan receive praise, while concerns are raised about casting and theatrical taste. The piece ends with mixed verdicts on satire and moral impact.
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Sennet
Reynauds
Stig
Sponge
Reynolds
Edward Bloomley
Bby
Pétmsr
Reynonns
Asrs Blias
Tiss
Charke
Polphore
Weentley
Charles Dudley
Bere Torymangg
London
Peggy’. Lowe
Émillons
E.fe
Rose
Hizprosseway
Covent Garden Comedy Review of Miss Rupert and Miss Berterton
A Saturday performance at Covent Garden drew a fashionable crowd for the Comedy of the Wf Indian with Rose Diperot and Hitriespera. Miss Berterton appeared as Mist Resport in her second stage outing, delivering a polished blend of tragedy and grace that promises future eminence alongside Miss Rupert and the fading fame of Farren.
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Rupert
Farren
Recruiting Officer and a wild oath in a Punch of old
An odd mix of court reports and near-fatal sea rescue dominates this fragmentary page. A diminutive Recruiting Officer and an Irish recruit exchange a mocking ritual at Westminster Sessions leads to a series of indictments. A dramatic tale of providential deliverance follows, recounting Captain Noddings stranded at sea, rescued by French fishermen, then saved again from the depths before reaching Hull.
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Éllow
Eros
Paddy
Bufigh
Lyster
Paw
Lytter
Bindon
Coward, Swindlery, &c
Church
Lieut
Cockerell
Asi Ee
Paul Church
Providence
Whitby
Milnes
Hull
Noddings
Geing
Oddings
Prince Shooting Advances and Gun Maker's Standing
A fragment from London notes praises Prince Shootyng's September start and its impact on bird strength. It highlights the need for sportsmen to obtain the best guns, especially Ezexity Baxsa's improved breech and long distance killing capability, contrasting with other makers.
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Fom
Ezexity Baxsa
Little Alicestrest Goodman
Fields
London
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de Meargelér
Peate
Marquis de Gallo
French Republic
Paris Papers
Mentz
Milan
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