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Foreign News September 22, 1791

The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire

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The French National Assembly decreed that the new legislature will meet in Paris on October 15, with the full constitution presented to King Louis for approval on October 1. Many doubt the King's assent, based on his recent conduct, potentially causing uneasiness and a Royalist counter-revolution attempt.

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FRENCH LEGISLATURE.

We are informed that the National Assembly has decreed, That the new Legislature of France, shall meet at Paris, on the 15th of October next--and that the Constitution, entire, shall be presented to the King, for his approbation, the 1st of that month. To this period, the attention of the French nation is attracted. It is a doubt with many, whether Louis will assent to it-and they found their doubts on his late conduct, and present situation. If he should not, much uneasiness is expected -and the Royalists, will then, if ever, make their stroke to effect a Counter Revolution.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political

What keywords are associated?

French National Assembly New Legislature Constitution Presentation King Louis Assent Royalists Counter Revolution

What entities or persons were involved?

Louis National Assembly Royalists

Where did it happen?

Paris

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Paris

Event Date

1st And 15th Of October Next

Key Persons

Louis National Assembly Royalists

Outcome

potential uneasiness and royalist counter-revolution if king does not assent

Event Details

The National Assembly decreed that the new Legislature of France shall meet at Paris on the 15th of October next, and the entire Constitution shall be presented to the King for approbation on the 1st of that month. Attention of the French nation is attracted to this period. Doubts exist among many whether Louis will assent, based on his late conduct and present situation. If he does not, much uneasiness is expected, and Royalists may attempt a counter-revolution.

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