French National Assembly Toasts and Palais Royal Rally
Paris depictions of a Palais Royal gathering where National Assembly members and other patriots toasted the Revolution and future governance. Bailly and De La Fayette appeared, crowds jeered aristocrats, Mirabeau entered, and a sense of rising republican unity and international implication framed the scene. Sentiments praised liberty, the new constitution, and the United States, while Spain and England tensions formed a broader backdrop. Abbe Syeyes reportedly penned a pamphlet titled What is the Third Estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
National Assembly
France
Palais Royal
L Abbé Syeyes
London Revolution Club
United States of America
Autun
Messis
Bailly
de la Fayette
Palais Royal Garden
Hotel de Université
Fauxbourg St. Germain
Rue Royale
Mr. Necker
Viscount Mirabeau
Mauri
Debate on who should declare war in the National Assembly
The National Assembly debated limiting the King’s power to declare war, with M de Levy urging a prior declaration that France will respect neighbors and defend itself without external entanglements. M de Lameth and others argued against ministerial control, stressing defensive wars and universal rights of the nation. The discussion adjourned, while stock markets and foreign affairs news filled the rest of the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andi
M. de Levy
Duc d’Aiguillon
Lewis XVI
Europe
M. Fallet
M. de Lameth
England
Spain
House of Lourbon
Lower Rhine
National Assembly
Tale of a Duty to Tell and State Respect
Readable fragments reflect a rhetoric about duty to speak for the people and restraint in foreign broils. The text references a cadence of national defense and a respected chief figure, with emphasis on not becoming avengers of kings.
Paris Letter Sets War Powers With National Assembly
Extract from Paris notes the constitutional question decided that the power to declare war and make peace rests with the National Assembly, not the King. The country will take no part in Spain and Britain disputes beyond mediation, focusing on France’s own affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
National Assembly
Spain
Great Britain
France
Illness in Royal Circle Alleged Duke of Cumberland
The public is informed that His Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland is gravely ill with throat and stomach disease. Dr Warren expresses serious apprehensions. The Prince of Wales reportedly conveyed the concerns to the Duchess. The Duke of Montagu relapsed, and coastal towns report relaxed vigilance as sailors desert to seek plunder from Jack Spaniard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Cumberland
Warren
Prince of Wales
Crobody
Ecclesiastical Conference Debates New Rights Plan
A Grenoble based Archpriesthood council reportedly debated using their knowledge to better influence the Revolution. They proposed in ecclesiastical conferences to explain the new constitution starting with the rights of man and the citizen, linking morality to constitutional principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avignon
Dauphiny
St. Martin de MilEré
Grenoble
Roulet
Monbenate
National Assembly
S &c
Theatrical Intelligencer and Stock Prices
The article lists theatre offerings at Drury Lane and Covent Garden including A Trip to Scarborough and The Crusades with The Drummer, alongside extensive security and stock quotations. Prices, per cent yields, and government securities feature prominently, with detailed quotations for Bank Stock, South Sea Stock, Exchequer bills, and India stock, reflecting a combined cultural and financial page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drury-Lane
Scarborough
Covent Garden
Bank Stok
Dituto
Grohs India
Hs Ditto
Prem
South Sea
Exchequer
Tills
India
Eerio
Font Se
Lee
Eglist
Loyal
Dube
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Genevan Evening Post
Enclana
M. Vitvars
Alps
Madrig
Foreign Department
Bieg
Abbe Syeyer
Vitorious
Brest
Stock Exchange
Moses
Afirta
Portugal
Friends
Lberty
M. de Voisins
Valens
M. de Voijfins
William Cowper
Supreme Council
Bengal
John Shore
Burbridge
Madras
Bencoolen
Lord Macartney
Portsmouth
China
Rockingham
Lord Apsley
Lord Hardwicke
Cirencester
Preston
Forth
Clyde
Kelvin
Glasgow
Lord Grosvenor
Derby
Watts
St. George’s
Bloomsbury
Beaumont’ Hotham
Coldstream, Regiment of Guards
Mitt Dyke
John Dixon
Lullingstone
Fitzroy Street
James Watson
Urfulz Allen
Paddington-street
Maryhone
Lewis Hendrie
Shug Lane
Britannia
Whytock
St. Vincent’s
Sir Richard King
Richmond
Peterson
Peverfogreh S
Savannah
S. W. Gravefeld
Sullivan
Pouncy
Spalderman
Rotterdam
Elizabeth
Thomas
Waterford
Everley
London
G. G
J.robington
Pacemaster-Row
Beil and
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!