When was it published?

June 30, 1829 in The New Hampshire Gazette

Foreign News June 30, 1829

The New Hampshire Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Count Portalis, M. Bourdeau, Duke Of Laval Montmorency, Minister Of Finance

Q: What keywords are associated?

French Government Appointments, Foreign Affairs Minister, Keeper Of Seals, Morea Expedition Cost, French Finances

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What is this article about?

In France, the King appoints Count Portalis permanently as head of foreign affairs and M. Bourdeau as keeper of the Seals after Duke of Laval Montmorency refuses to join. Finance Minister reports Morea expedition cost only 20 million francs (£800,000).

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France.—By an ordinance of the King, Count Portalis who had held the office ad interim, is permanently placed at the head of the department of foreign affairs. M. Bourdeau, Under Secretary in the Department of Justice is made keeper of the Seals. The administration was compelled, by the refusal of the Duke of Laval Montmorency to join it, to look within itself for a substitute, rather than make concessions to either party in the Chamber.

In a conversation on the expenses of the year, the Minister of Finance stated that the expedition to the Morea had occasioned only an extraordinary charge of 20,000,000 of francs or about £800,000 sterling.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political Economic

What keywords are associated?

French Government Appointments Foreign Affairs Minister Keeper Of Seals Morea Expedition Cost French Finances

What entities or persons were involved?

Count Portalis M. Bourdeau Duke Of Laval Montmorency Minister Of Finance

Where did it happen?

France

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

France

Key Persons

Count Portalis M. Bourdeau Duke Of Laval Montmorency Minister Of Finance

Outcome

count portalis appointed permanent head of foreign affairs; m. bourdeau made keeper of the seals; morea expedition cost 20,000,000 francs (£800,000 sterling)

Event Details

By royal ordinance, Count Portalis is permanently appointed head of foreign affairs after serving ad interim. M. Bourdeau, under secretary in Justice, becomes keeper of the Seals due to Duke of Laval Montmorency's refusal to join the administration, avoiding concessions to Chamber parties. Finance Minister notes annual expenses include only 20,000,000 francs extraordinary charge for Morea expedition.