French Army retreats after failed Aisne battle near Chalons
Report from Brussels describes the French forces fleeing across the Aisne in disorder after 20 000 Dumourier troops were pressed on a key height at Clermontois. The Allies chased the French, taking hundreds of prisoners and leaving cannons and baggage behind. Sommeuil earned praise and a battlefield decoration. Paris remains within reach of the combined armies though a final plains battle in Champagne is anticipated.
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Duke of Brunswick
Clermontois
Lucxner
Dumovurier
Keu-Lerman
Aisne
M. Dumougier
Passis
Cauton
M. Dumourier
Chalons
M. de Sombeeuil
Paris
Champagne
Paris march possible as three armies struggle to defeat French
Brussel's private correspondence reports French success and Prussian movements. Dumourier Lucker and Kellerman flee toward Paris after being dislodged from Clermontois. Prussia announces measures to reclaim church property and expel oath-takers amid sieges near Lille and Thionville. Emigrant priests to be sheltered with government funds. Archbishop of Rheims and Bishop of Leo expected to return to dioceses.
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Paris
Dumourier
Lucker
Kellerman
Clermontois
Prussia
Cha Kes
Thionville
Verdux
Landau
Derbach
Lille
Azaudeuce
Ath
Rheims
Leo
Rheins
National Assembly of
France
Denexrier
St. Menehould
Death of Landgravine Dowager of Freprrtex Cuarces Lousi1
The Landgravine Dowager of Freprrtex Cuarces Lousi1, born Princess of Selma Braunfels, of Hef Hombourg, died yesterday in her sixty sixth year, a death widely mourned.
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Hef Hombourg
Selma-Braunfels
Holland Merchants Press for Tax Reform Amid War Unease
Amsterdam and Rotterdam merchants gathered to urge provincial authorities to raise public funds through economical admin changes rather than tax hikes on the burdened populace. Holland frets over France and a possible republic, while Dutch financiers trade arms with Dunkirk despite government misgivings about private sales.
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Holland
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
France
Breda
Maastricht
Meuse
Namur
Dinant
Bois-le-Duc
Brabant
National Convention
the Hague
Dunkirk
Republic
Culembourg
Political Faction Shifts and Offical Reforms at The Hague
Hague dispatch notes Stapthrophex rise to power hinges on court favor and wealth transfer. France’s turmoil taints Liberty’s name while Stadtholder allies gain ground. Breda remains news hub as Swiss Guards’ incident sparks debate. Plans to sell offices loom, risking oppression. Lafayette’s officers head to England via Helvoetsluis.
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France
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Breda
The
Hague
Paris
M. la Fayette
England
Helvoet Fluys
Prussia Negotiations and Russian Squadron Movements
Copenhagen reports the prime minister and elder son returning to the capital for a key Prussian negociation. A Russian squadron from Archangel under Admiral Hawikow failed to Cronstadt after reinforcement, while Ambassador Liston travels from Hellinoor to London on leave.
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pe“Bernxstorr
Berlin
Prusia
Archangel
Hawikow
Cronstadt
M. Liston
Sweden
England
Hellinoor
London
Decisive Move by Combined Army Near Paris
Leyden reports a major strategic movement by the Duke of Brunswick's combined army. Emigrants under Monsieur and the Count d'Artois head cavalry to join the Prussians, with 12,000 more from Prince Hohenlohe ready to unite. Two columns advance from Varennes toward Grandpre and Tillot to encircle French forces, seeking a decisive action.
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Duke of Brunswick
Europe
France
Etanches
Monsieur
Count d’Artois
Prussia
Paris
d’Artois
Prince Honen- Lowe
Thionville
Verdun
Varennes
Grandpre
Clairfayt
Stenai
Baricourt
Prince Hottenlohe
Villersy
Tillot
St. Menehould
Chalons
Clermontois
London News Items on Harcourt Visit and Public Charity
General Harcourt returns to join the Duke of Brunswick’s army with Mrs. Harcourt, while Lord Harrington visits the allied forces. Public and foreign-born sufferers receive charity. Saltzburg Protestants aided, Lisbon earthquake relief funded. French Cirrcy to stay at Winchester, fewer heading to Ostend. East India House quarterly court notes tenders for ships, printing of papers debated, directors’ conflicts debated. Ryper restoration ballot set. High bread prices blamed on market foreclosures and seafog.
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Harcourt
Duke of Brunswick
Mrs. Harcourt
Brussels
Lord Harrington
Saltzburg
America
Lisbon
WincuEs- Ter
London
Ostend
East India House
Smith Burcess
Fiorr
Ryper
Smithfield Market
Gorsas the French Revolution Journalist Depicted
An 18th century critique portrays Gorsas as a flamboyant yet basely born writer now deputy of the National Assembly. It recalls his Limoges origins, a cobbler father, royal educator patrons, and alleged ingratitude toward the charitable cook who raised him. It condemns revolutionary elites as ingrates who prey on the people.
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Gorsas
National Assembly
Jéan Gorfas
Limoges
Cobler
M. de Coedeguet
Gores
Versailles
Tchool
France
Bazire
Dijon
Sieur Gay-Vernon
Characters of French Statesmen and Generals in 1789
A fragmented account discusses Le Page and others shaping the Revolution era. It notes Le Page as printer of pamphlets and libels, his rise to Marine minister, and bribery of English funds, with references to Champs de Mars and Thuilleries mobs and naval misrule.
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Whateau
Mont
d'Our Egalté
le Paget
France
Briar
Condate
Anton
Champs de Mars
Santérre
Thuilleries
Marine
Navy of Marine
Persorts
le Page
Petron Faces Paris Mayoral Ambition and Royal Tensions
The passage discusses M. Petron among three Democrats ruling the French metropolis, noting his rise from local, respectable employment to influence. It highlights his proximity to London, interaction with Westminster justice, and behavior at the Old Bailey. It portrays his enmity toward the Queen and cautious stance toward the National Convention presidency.
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M. Petron
Aeeb
Petron
Hir Tion
Pepoffeffes
Saheras
Eit
London
Westminger-ball
Old Bailey
Paris
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Hombourg
Copenhagen
Leyden
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