Historical Epochs of the French Revolution - With The Judgment And Execution Of Louis XVI., King Of France - And A List Of The Members Of The National Convention, Who Voted For And Against His Death by Henry Goudemetz
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General Santerre solicits a discharge from the
command of the troops of Paris, that he may have leisure to attend to the affairs of his brewery. Chenier proposes an oaken crown as a reward for republican generals. Duhem complains to the convention, that the vessel of state is near foundering. Garat passes from the office of minister of justice to that of the interior. Discourse of Danton, to rouse the people en masse (in a body.) A constitutional priest, commanding a battalion, begs the convention to preserve his rectory for him whilst he goes to the frontiers. The inhabitants of Frankfort write to Custine, that they are not willing to receive the French government. Insurrection at Orleans. 24. The Austrians enter Brussels and Mechlin. The Prussians pass the Rhine at St. Goar. 26. Antwerp submits to the Austrians. The statue of Prince Charles of Loraine, which the insurgents overturned, is restored. 27. Namur and Mons evacuated by the French. The Archduke Charles appointed governor of the Low Countries. Danton proposes to the convention, that all citizens be justified to kill any persons who are hostile to the revolution, wherever they may find them. |
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