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Foreign News June 16, 1758

The New Hampshire Gazette

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

What is this article about?

Widespread dissatisfaction in Paris amid arrests of two high-ranking officers for court martial, a Farmers-General's credit failure of 8-10 million, the Spanish Ambassador's departure for Madrid, and the King's appointment of Count de Berdini and Marquis de Conflans as Marshals of France.

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Paris, (in France) March 17.

There was never known so general a Dissatisfaction as reigns here at present. Court Martials are not frequent in this Country, but there are two Officers of great Rank under Arrest, whose Conduct it is necessary should be examined into. One of our Farmers-General has made a Slip in his Credit, some say for eight, others for ten Millions. The Spanish Ambassador is actually on the Point of setting out for Madrid. The King has declared two Marshals of France, the Count de Berdini and the Marquis de Conflans.

What sub-type of article is it?

Court News Royal Event Diplomatic

What keywords are associated?

Paris Dissatisfaction Officers Arrest Court Martial Farmers General Credit Spanish Ambassador Madrid Marshals Appointment

What entities or persons were involved?

Count De Berdini Marquis De Conflans Spanish Ambassador

Where did it happen?

Paris

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Paris

Event Date

March 17

Key Persons

Count De Berdini Marquis De Conflans Spanish Ambassador

Outcome

two officers of great rank under arrest; one farmers-general credit slip for eight or ten millions; spanish ambassador setting out for madrid; king declares two marshals of france

Event Details

General dissatisfaction reigns in Paris. Court martials uncommon but two officers of great rank under arrest for examination. One Farmers-General has credit slip of eight or ten millions. Spanish Ambassador on point of setting out for Madrid. King has declared Count de Berdini and Marquis de Conflans Marshals of France.

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