Debate over sedition act and its constitutional limits
A seasoned speaker argues for maintaining punishment of false and malicious libels against the government, defending the sedition act against claims of overreach. He cites cases from Boston and Philadelphia, defends jury decisions in Vermont, and notes broader risks of public deception and misrepresentation.
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Ately
United States
Bayard
Maryland
Mr. Nicholson
Bolton
United State
Arbufes
Boston
Cooper
Philadelphia
Vermont
French Capture Waffenburg in Upper Bavaria
Report from Munich dated November 27 states French forces assaulted Waffenburg in Upper Bavaria this morning. The attack reportedly wounded several hundred, the garrison surrendered and many prisoners are expected to be sent to fronts.
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Waffenburg
Upper Bavaria
Armistice Ends as War Preparations Surge in Vienna
In Vienna on November 29 the armistice has ended and war preparations intensify. Archduke Charles is named commander in chief of the German army as recruiting proceeds with urgency. Russian troops on the Polish frontier are concentrated and ordered to advance, destinations uncertain and possibly toward Sardinia and Naples.
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Archduke Charles
Germany
Poland
Sardinia
Naples
Imperial forces surround Longfield and advance on Landshut
Ratibson dispatch reports Colland division surprised at Longfield by Imperial units under Walden and Steiganreth who captured 137 French privates and 7 officers with 23 horses. Imperial army about 80,000 under Archduke John. 169,000 French troops said to be on German soil. Landshut reportedly occupied. French left wing under Grenier beaten with wounded commander and captured aide.
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Colland
St. Susanne
Longfield
Walmaden
Steiganreth
Stads-am-hots
Archduke John
Bohemia
Egar
Landfhut
Geisingen
Ratisbon
Charles
Fer
Landthut
Grenier
Morning dispatch on German military movements near Munich
A London dispatch describes movements around Munich on December 4 with columns advancing from Dorfen toward Schwabén and a flank attack by General Kienmayer’s corps. The report notes delays due to a night rain and a fleet movement, with arrival expected before daybreak.
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London
Downing
Muhldorf
Willam Wickeham
Lord Grenville
Hohenlin
Munich
Hohenturden
Kienmayer
Mien
Dorfen
Schwabén
Tination
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