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Cavaignac Defends Record in Paris Insurrection Debate
The French Assembly overwhelmingly backed General Cavaignac after a three hour speech defending his conduct during the June insurrection. He faced charges, but supporters praised his calm, decisive defense and military prudence, while opponents questioned governance and political alignment ahead of upcoming elections.
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Cavaignac
Avaignac
M. Barthelemy de St. Hilaire
Paris
Buonaparte
Louis Napoleon
War Office
Vincennes
M. Garnier Pagds
Barthélémy St. Hilaire
National
France
Marshal Bugeaud
Prince Louis
General Cavaignac
M. Barthélemy St. Hilaire
Institute
Executive Commission
M. B. St. Hilaire
M. Perée
Messieurs Garnier
Pagnerre
Barthélemy St. Hilaire
Duclerc
M. Ledru Rollin
M. Duclerc
Cavatanac
Tribune