Provisions of Consulate Decrees on Priests and Amnesty
The text outlines Consulate decrees repealing provisions against priests who have taken oaths or married, granting liberty to those detained in Rhe or Oléron after verification by municipal authorities. It also covers self-deliverance claims before central administration, the delivery notes for freed priests, and a list of names to be sent to the Minister of Police. The period notes religious toleration efforts, Vendee resistance, and military leadership changes including Mortau Maffena Berthier and Italy reports, with focus on prisoner issues and Calais residence for Knox.
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France
I-La Vendee
Dheik
BribNtree
Jnakite
Mortau
Paris
Rhine
Danube
Maffena
Italy
Berthiery
War Department
Genoa
Constitutional Party
General Knox
Calais
French Armies at Rhine and Armistice Talk Spur Debate
French prisoners paroled after Allied capture and Humbert to accompany him. Paris papers give brief military updates with scant official detail, noting a Rhine advance, armistice rumors with Austrian forces, and depots sent to Chamonix. A new constitution plan outlines three electoral ranks for public office.
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Alkmaar
Humbert
Paris
Beer Déain Baten
Rhine
Manheim
Moniteur
Tiitirlay Belt
Char
Stacay
English Frigates Land Arms at Vilaine Entrance
Report from Nantz on December 6 states three English frigates and two transports landed arms and ammunition at the Vilaine entrance near Billiers at the Abbey of Prieves. It is claimed four cannon and two howitzers may have been landed using fishing boats. Some emigrants may have joined the land route toward Masillac. Details on quantities and the exact nature of the arms remain unclear.
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Nantz
Vilaine
German States debate troop recalls in war with France
The article notes most German states oppose sending contingents, citing recall of Russian troops as a pretext. Only a few princes and bishops actively participate against the French Republics, while remaining Germanic states stay neutral.
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Empire
Findin
Bavaria
Wirtemberg
Mentz
Wargbourg
Bembourg
Treves
Prisoner exchange between Britain and France arranged
Hague reports a prisoner exchange agreement: 5000 French prisoners to be released and 300 British prisoners to be returned, including officers from ships captured at the Cape of Good Hope and Camperduyn. The release aims to supply commanders for new ships amid shifting loyalties to the Prince of Orange.
Fippoo Sultann Division and Seringapatam Victory Tale
The Madras and Bombay papers report the division of Tippoo Sultan’s territory with Seringapatam and Mangalore joining British dominions, the Nizam receiving a portion, and a royal descendant’s domain. A ceremonial display in Madras honors the victory, with Earl of Morhington witnessing flags raised and speeches lauding the army’s triumph. Princes of the late sultan cross the river, receive respectful treatment, and are described as noble despite reluctance to leave the fort. General Harris and General Baird oversee the palace actions and the fate of captured troops, while inquiries into missing soldiers are noted.
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India
Madras
Bombay
Te Gree Sanatah
Seringapatam
Mangalore
Hyder
Mihefidor Keffentay
Earl of Morhington
Tyne
Andard
Fippoo Sustaun
Harris
Thip
Genelia
Harkistes
Chage
Parris
Allan
Vigers
Mufnid
Baird
Seringabatam
Geneva
Brawsi
Andy
Selvésto
Tippoo
Hedy
Taun
Hom
Kuing
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Germany
Holland
East Indies
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