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Gazette Of The United States And Daily Evening Advertiser
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania
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French National Convention reports military successes: capture of Mons without casualties, investment of Landrecy, evacuation of Ostend and Tournay by allied forces. Decree orders no capitulation for trapped enemy troops on northern frontier.
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NATIONAL CONVENTION.
15 Meidor, July 3.
Barrere, in the name of the Committee of Public Safety—Citizens, victory continues to be faithful to liberty. West Flanders, Belgium, are still the theatres of our triumphs, and the department of Jemappes is restored to the Republic. He then proceeded to read the following letters:
Mons, Meidor, 13, July 1.
"Citizens Colleagues,
"Half an hour since we entered Mons. A division of Gen. Ferrand, commanded by him, and by Gen. Favereau, took possession of the place. This important acquisition has not even cost us a man. We were received by an immense multitude with the most lively acclamations. Every where resounded the cries Vive la Nation! Vive la Republique! The slaves fly, and we may presume that some part of them will fall into the hands of the columns who have advanced towards Mount Panisel. To-morrow, I will enter into further details."
(Signed)
"LEURENT."
"P. S. I arrived just at the moment my colleague had finished his letter, with the divisions under the command of the brave General Kibert. The enemy are completely driven from the environs of Mons. While we compelled them to abandon that formidable position, the advanced guard of the army of the Moselle, commanded by the intrepid Leclerc, attacked the camp of Reux, and experienced an equal degree of success."
(Signed)
"GILLET."
At present Landrecy is invested by the division of General Jacob. I subjoin the letter which he has written me upon the occasion."
From the Head Quarters before Landrecy.
13 Meidor, July 1.
"At present I have completely invested Landrecy: I occupy a part of the forest of Mormal: it must quickly fall into my hands, if superior forces from the quarter of Quesnoy or Valenciennes do not compel me to raise the blockade.
"I have, however, so taken my measures as at least to prevent the danger of any surprise."
(Signed)
"JACOB."
16th Meidor, July 5.
Barrere announced the evacuation of Ostend and Tournay, by the allied troops, and concluded with proposing a decree, which was adopted to the following effect:
"The National Convention decrees, that all the troops of the coalesced tyrants shut up in the places of the French territories invaded by the enemy on the Northern frontier, and who do not surrender at discretion, within twenty four hours after they are summoned by the Generals of the army of the Republic, shall not be admitted to capitulation, but shall be put to the sword."
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West Flanders, Belgium
Event Date
13 Meidor, July 1 To 16 Meidor, July 5
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mons captured without a single french casualty; enemy driven from environs; landrecy invested; ostend and tournay evacuated by allied troops; decree for no capitulation and execution of non-surrendering enemies
Event Details
Barrere reports French triumphs in West Flanders and restoration of Jemappes department. Letters detail entry into Mons with acclamations, no losses; enemy flight; attack on Reux camp successful. Landrecy invested, expected to fall soon. Evacuation of Ostend and Tournay announced, followed by decree against capitulation for trapped enemy troops on northern frontier.