Emigration debate dominates France National Assembly
In the French National Assembly the emigration issue takes center stage with forty five speakers named. Sequinis calls for distinguishing between deserters and those fleeing from turbulence urging penalties for traitors while Le Montey and Boignaux urge law enforcement and skepticism about danger. The Jacobin delegation is heard after a delay, Mirabeau’s executor Trochat calls for funeral funds at national expense, and the session adjourns to Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Sequinis
M. le Montey
France
M. Boignaux
Mirabeau
Club Des Facobins
Pondicherry
Jacobins
M. Trochat
M. Friffot de Harville
Observations on Diffexters and Religion Discourse in France
October Qt. Garran de Colon criticized the term Diffexters as improper for non Catholics in France where no established church exists. He argued truth is the nation’s religion. Parishioners petitioned over clandestine sacrament gatherings. Assembly took no action. The Nonjuring priests question led to proposals to tolerate and permit building churches for their use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garran de Colon
France
St. Sulpice
Parody of Ten Commandments Petition At Issue In School Debate
Among several petitions the publication of a parody of the Ten Commandments was recommended for use in schools to teach children to detest constitutional worship. Discussion on emigrations was resumed but adjourned to the following Tuesday.
Professors Claimed Dismissal For Teaching Geography Of France
On October 23 officers reported professors from the College of Juillioc were ousted for teaching that France had 83 departments instead of the traditional divisions and for using the Constitution’s catechism rather than the old religious catechism. The Assembly will consider measures to curb fanatic zeal and prevent widespread upheaval.
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College of Juilli
France
The Fifvacomen of Paris and the Sunflower in Rutland
The Fifvacomen of Paris vow love, honour, and obedience to the August Members of the thrice renowned Senate of France. A writer praises the Greater Sunflower for feed, bread, and fodder, noting its leaves feed cows in summer. Justices in Rutlandshire order parish overseers to deny cash relief to children above six who cannot knit or above nine who cannot spin.
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Paris
Senate of
France
Virginia
Rutlandshire
Oakham
French Part of St Domingo Reports Slave Revolt in Jamaica
Kinaston Jamaica Sept 4 reports M Bueset a member of the French part of St Domingo General Assembly arrived by French vessel with news that slaves in the island have risen in rebellion causing destruction. French representatives appeal to Jamaica for assistance as whites fear they cannot suppress the uprising. Details describe massacres near Cape Francois and initial defeat of rebels by mulattoes and forces from the Cape. Authorities in Jamaica discuss arms and provisions and consider further aid, noting the revolt may spread.
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M. Bueset
General Assembly
Tupaniola
Cape Francois
M. Bugnet
M. Blanchelande
M. de Cadafch
Colonial Assembly
Jamaica
Geo. French
Spanish Town
St. Domingo
M. Chabaud
Cape
M. Gugnet
Insurrection Ravages Hispaniola Sugar Plantations
A letter from Cave Francois, Hispaniola, dated Sept 24 describes widespread slave rebellion damaging 218 sugar plantations, with 50,000 rebels estimated. Whites, about 300 killed, and 135,000 of 400,000 enslaved reportedly joined. British aid arrives from Jamaica. plans for evacuations and further action unfold as insurrection spreads.
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America
St. Vincent's
Caribs
Revolution echoes in France and West Indies market fears
The report links France’s decree on equality with the whites to unrest in Paris and the West Indies. It notes ministers' refusals to Berlin appointments, the Polish Diet’s defense of the constitution, and a royal vindication of Marshal Malachowski. It mentions Parisian public punishments and a burglary trial in Old Bailey with Parkinson found guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Dominco
M. de Barnave
France
French West Indies
West Indies
M. de Moustier
Berlin
M. de Montmourin
Galles
Porano
M. Nafarzewski
Nance
M. Malachowki
Warsaw
Nances
Saxony
Jaysus
Gree
Paris
Royal navy vessels enter Plymouth harbour for pay off and recommission
Yesterday his Majesty's cutter Ranger under Lieut Cotgrave arrived at Plymouth to be paid off and recommissioned. Frigate Hyena, under Capt Kinneer, will not be re commissioned due to unfitness for service. Trimmer brig, Capt Fayerman, will be recommissioned immediately.
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Ranger
Lieut
Cotgrave
Kinneer
Fayerman
Portsmout h October shipping arrivals and departures
Arrived were the Ulyssés Carthie from New Brunswick and William and Ann Miller from Chichester. Sailed was the Hope Miller from ork and Crowd Shields for Sunherland.
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Ulyssés
Carthie
New Brunswick
William and Ann
Miller
Chichester
Hope
Crowd
Shields
Sunherland
Letters from Oporto and ships news in the Downs
The Princess Royal brought letters from Oporto noting abundant fruit this year and lower wine prices. Returns include ships from Falmouth to Barbadoes and Jamaica delayed by a governor, storms sink the Emily after Delos, and vessels forced ashore near Valencia and Fecamp. The Minerva reports Spermaceti oil and whale products. piracy fears rise as robberies occur near Low Layton. A Danish sailor gains reprieve for navigation feats, while two assaults injure locals at Whip’s Cross and Long Acre.
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Oporto
Princess Royal
Smith
Downs
Newfoundland
Carterret
Falmouth
Barbadoes
Jamaica
England
Maejesty
Darang
Axert
Lloyd’s
Emily
Delos
Thomas
Helen
Whicker
Barcelona
Valencia
Bristol
Dart
Gray
Fecamp
Neptune
Dartmouth
Thomas Atkins
Portsmouth
Fecaimp
William and Mary
Julian
Corke
London
Milford
Benjamin
Dibble
Betsey
Butcher
Straits
Prince le Boo
Jackall
Nootka Sound
Coney
Eliza
Olderman
Charlestown
Africa
Thames
Wheatley
Petersburgh
Aldtgrough
Minerva
Hull
Finlay
Dantzick
Liverpool
Stromnes
Low Layton
Blackstone
Lyon’s Inn
Long Acre
St. Martin’s Lane
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