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Foreign News December 5, 1791

National Gazette

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

What is this article about?

On September 15, the French National Assembly decreed to deposit the King's letter of acceptance and Constitutional code in its archives. They adopted motions to publish the constitution solemnly across the empire, including Te Deum ceremonies, festivals, public rejoicings, and a modified release of certain prisoners.

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National Assembly of France,

September 15.

M. Target, who had in his possession the King's letter of acceptance, moved, that it, as well as the Constitutional code should be deposited in the archives of the assembly—Decreed.

M. Goupil moved, that as the constitution was now finished, it should be published over the Empire with all possible solemnity.

M. Ragnauld seconded the motion, with an amendment, that, after proclaiming it in each municipality, Te Deum should be sung, and that this ceremony should be followed with festivals and public rejoicings.

M. Duport moved, that the publication of the constitution should be accompanied by a release of prisoners of a certain description.

These proposals were adopted—the last with some modification.

What sub-type of article is it?

Political

What keywords are associated?

French National Assembly Constitution Publication Te Deum Ceremony Prisoner Release King's Acceptance Letter

What entities or persons were involved?

M. Target M. Goupil M. Ragnauld M. Duport

Where did it happen?

France

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

France

Event Date

September 15

Key Persons

M. Target M. Goupil M. Ragnauld M. Duport

Outcome

proposals adopted, including deposit of documents, solemn publication with ceremonies and festivals, and modified release of certain prisoners.

Event Details

M. Target moved to deposit the King's letter of acceptance and Constitutional code in the assembly's archives, which was decreed. M. Goupil moved for solemn publication of the finished constitution over the Empire. M. Ragnauld seconded with amendment for Te Deum in municipalities followed by festivals and rejoicings. M. Duport moved for accompanying release of certain prisoners. All proposals adopted, last with modification.

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