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Foreign News September 25, 1815

Kentucky Gazette

Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky

What is this article about?

Post-Napoleonic War updates from France: Demolition of Paris fortifications, renaming of streets, construction of barracks for allied troops, Fouche's letter urging Louis XVIII to concede liberties, plans for foreign garrisons in French fortresses, disarming in Isere department, war contributions, and phased withdrawal of allied troops including 150,000 Russians.

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The fortifications of Paris, now become useless, are forthwith to be demolished. To the denomination of the streets of Jena and of Austerlitz, has been substituted that of Esplanade and Invalids. Yesterday they commenced constructing on the whole length of the counter alley of the Champ de Mars, on the N. side of the fosse a Barrack, &c. to receive some regiments of the allied troops.

In an eloquent letter from Fouche to Louis XVIII. he conjures him "to believe that the French people attach, at present, as much importance to their liberty as to their lives," &c. and urges him to make concessions before they be extorted from him by calamitous events.

The accounts from England affirm, that permanent garrisons of foreign troops are to be kept in the principal fortresses of France: 12,000 troops have proceeded to reinforce the English army in the vicinity of Paris.

In pursuance of the demand of M. the intendant of the Austrian army, the administrative commission in the department of Isere, has ordered the disarming of the inhabitants of Grenoble, and other communes in the department.

A contribution to which the powers are entitled for the expenses of this second war, will be determined by treaty; nevertheless it is asserted that two of them, satisfied with having procured the repose of the world, have generously declared that they renounce all sort of indemnity.

It is also asserted that immediately after the conclusion of the treaty, the troops of three of the powers will quit our territory; that 150,000 Russians will remain in it some time longer; that their departure will take place in columns of 25,000 men, as fast as the reorganization of the French army. It is added, that not to nourish the hopes of party, and to dissipate the smallest umbrage, the Emperor of Austria has declared the first that he will not leave in France a single corps of his army.

What sub-type of article is it?

Diplomatic War Report Political

What keywords are associated?

Paris Fortifications Demolition Street Renamings Allied Troops Barracks Fouche Letter Louis Xviii Concessions Foreign Garrisons France Disarming Isere War Contributions Troop Withdrawals Russian Forces France

What entities or persons were involved?

Fouche Louis Xviii M. The Intendant Of The Austrian Army Emperor Of Austria

Where did it happen?

Paris, France

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Primary Location

Paris, France

Key Persons

Fouche Louis Xviii M. The Intendant Of The Austrian Army Emperor Of Austria

Outcome

demolition of paris fortifications; streets renamed from jena and austerlitz to esplanade and invalids; barracks constructed for allied troops; permanent foreign garrisons in french fortresses; 12,000 troops reinforce english army near paris; disarming of inhabitants in isere department including grenoble; war contributions to be determined by treaty, two powers renounce indemnity; troops of three powers to quit france post-treaty; 150,000 russians to remain longer, departing in 25,000-man columns; emperor of austria declares no troops left in france.

Event Details

Fortifications of Paris to be demolished as useless. Streets of Jena and Austerlitz renamed to Esplanade and Invalids. Construction of barracks on Champ de Mars for allied regiments began yesterday. Fouche's letter to Louis XVIII emphasizes French attachment to liberty and urges preemptive concessions. English accounts report permanent foreign garrisons in French fortresses and 12,000 reinforcements to English army near Paris. Austrian intendant demands lead to disarming in Isere department. Treaty to determine war contributions, with two powers renouncing indemnity. Post-treaty, three powers' troops to leave; 150,000 Russians stay longer, departing in stages; Austrian Emperor vows no troops remain.

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