Fragmented atrocity of a French political sermon
A damaged and fragmented OCR passage presents a sweeping political dissent and defenses of revolutionary ideals. It references a Queen and King, a ambassador, and Garatty, with mentions of treaties, alliance principles, and reflections on French government and liberty amid threats of conquest. The text is garbled but centers on praise and critique of French political reform and its global implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garatty
France
Franses
Joseph
Furin and amnesty offer end to Piedmont crisis
The text notes an offer by Sar Furin to end Piedmont turmoil through an absolute amnesty between the Piedmont government and the French ambassador. It mentions the Citadel of Turin to be handed to the French as a guarantee of peace, with a courier dispatch to General-in-Chief and authorization for a capitulation. The King issues a proclamation granting amnesty to insurgents who settle abroad, and the Turin governor releases a manifesto about ongoing war and moves toward peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Erste
Piedmionteté
Turin
Tauban
Aemander
Bis
Piedmont
French Republic
French garrison secured at Citadel of Turin amid peace talks
A Franco Sardinian convention outlines a provisional two month French hold on Turin Citadel with limited troops and no armament. It seeks to prevent new jealousies, maintain tranquillity in Piedmont, and restore regional harmony while preserving church duties and local peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turin
Brine
Italy
Piedmont
Sardinia
Helvetic Diretors Reshaped Amid French Demands and Press Suppression
Reports from June detail Swiss political turmoil as Rapinat pushes resignations and presses for press censorship. New diretors Och and Dolderr are installed, deputies dismissed, and Berne Lucerne administrations changed. A proclamation threatens court martial for opposition and requires copies of periodicals for inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Aran
Fane
Ous- Republic
Schatenhoure
Raiffary
Bay
Plyfer
Zurich
Rapinat
Helvetia
Great Council
Plyffer
Citizen Bay
Baile
Citizen Och
Dolderr
Berne
Lucerne
Kapinat
Commanier
Emperor imposes Edict halting most printing offices
The Emperor has issued an Edict that restrains the operation of the majority of printing offices across the kingdom. The measure aims to tighten control over published material and curb dissenting voices during period of unrest. Proceedings specify affected firms by name and region, with penalties for noncompliance.
Suppression of Foreign Publications by Censors Rules
The document notes suppression rules stating foreign works cannot be printed or introduced into Russia until approved by appointed Censors. It mentions German and Norwegian prints are banned, alongside French periodicals, reflecting strict controls on foreign literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Danish Prize Recovered After Privateer Action Near Bergen
June 19 dispatch reports the French privateer Jason, alongside British ships, captured a Danish vessel en route from Liverpool to Ireland with salt. The prize was sent to the French Consul who ordered voyage to France, but the Danish master reached shore and, after Governor approval, the ship and cargo were recovered.
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Copenhagen
Jason
Liverpool
Treland
Salt,&c
Bergen
France
French privateer captures American brig Prudent near St Johns
Philadelphia May 28 Capt Quinton of the brig Prudent was captured by a French privateer while sailing from St Johns. The French captain boasted orders to give no quarter to resisting Americans. The House of Representatives debated a bill to capture French privateers and authorized letters of marque. amendments from the Senate on suspending commercial intercourse with France were discussed. The President criticized the language from France and vowed protection for American commerce. Algerine ship crews arrived in New York to receive the new frigate funded by the United States for Algiers. Reports from Halifax describe the Earl of Mansfield engagement with a French privateer. one ship struck after morning action. Insurance firms refuse to insure ships headed to French ports. Baltimore letters note prizes at Caribbean ports. Philadelphia merchants near completion of ships for coastal defense. Three French privateers have been captured aboard the American coast by the Hind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Quinton
Prudent
St. John’s
Duport
House
Jane
Deawson
Great Britain
United States
Forfer
France
Senate
Pates
Heda
Algerines
New York
Algiers
Halifax
Earl of Mansfield
England
Qubec
Baltimore
St. Martin’s
St. Eustatia
Guadaloupe
Porto Rico
Hispaniola
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