When was it published?

May 22, 1845 in Staunton Spectator, And General Advertiser

Foreign News May 22, 1845

Staunton Spectator, And General Advertiser

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt, Religious Affairs

Q: What keywords are associated?

Swiss Civil War, Jesuits Lucerne, Canton Invasion, Peace Agreement

Staunton, Virginia

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What is this article about?

In the Swiss Civil War, the Jesuits, whose employment to manage the Lucerne college caused the conflict, agreed to abandon the agreement for peace at the canton's proposal, though they had not yet begun duties when invaded by hostile provinces.

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The Civil War in Switzerland.—We see by further details of the occurrences in Switzerland, that the Jesuits, whose employment to conduct the college in Lucerne was the immediate cause of the war upon that canton, have signified to it that for the sake of peace they will give up the agreement entered into with them. The proposition was made to them by the canton. They had acceded, but were not to enter upon the duties of their charge until after several months. The interval had not elapsed when the hostile provinces invaded Lucerne.—Compiler.

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Religious Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Swiss Civil War Jesuits Lucerne Canton Invasion Peace Agreement

Where did it happen?

Switzerland

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Switzerland

Outcome

jesuits agree to give up the agreement for peace; hostile provinces invaded lucerne before duties began.

Event Details

The Jesuits, employed to conduct the college in Lucerne which caused the war on that canton, signified they will give up the agreement for peace. The proposition was made by the canton; they acceded but were not to enter duties until after several months, interval not elapsed when invaded.