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Foreign News
February 10, 1809
Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Napoleon promised liberty to Poles upon arriving in Warsaw after defeating Prussia, but a recent decree from the King of Saxony establishes a limited constitution for the Duchy of Warsaw, regulating political rights and assemblies.
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POLISH FREEDOM
When Napoleon the Great arrived at Warsaw, flushed with his triumphs over fallen Prussia, he told the Poles that he came to give them liberty and independence. The following, which is the latest article of news from that devoted country, shews what kind of freedom he has given them.
Freeman's Journal.
"Warsaw, October 21.
"His majesty the king of Saxony, our sovereign, issued on the 7th of September, at his castle at Pilnitz, an organic decree of the constitution. This decree fixes the qualities necessary to enjoy political rights in the Duchy of Warsaw, to be a member of the assemblies of the nation, that is of the Diets and the Dietines: it determines the forms to be observed in the convocation and holding of assemblies; it regulates the functions of the president of the Dietines, or of the Diet; and assigns the form of the oaths to be taken before the presidents."
When Napoleon the Great arrived at Warsaw, flushed with his triumphs over fallen Prussia, he told the Poles that he came to give them liberty and independence. The following, which is the latest article of news from that devoted country, shews what kind of freedom he has given them.
Freeman's Journal.
"Warsaw, October 21.
"His majesty the king of Saxony, our sovereign, issued on the 7th of September, at his castle at Pilnitz, an organic decree of the constitution. This decree fixes the qualities necessary to enjoy political rights in the Duchy of Warsaw, to be a member of the assemblies of the nation, that is of the Diets and the Dietines: it determines the forms to be observed in the convocation and holding of assemblies; it regulates the functions of the president of the Dietines, or of the Diet; and assigns the form of the oaths to be taken before the presidents."
What sub-type of article is it?
Political
What keywords are associated?
Duchy Of Warsaw
Constitution Decree
King Of Saxony
Political Rights
National Assemblies
Polish Freedom
What entities or persons were involved?
Napoleon The Great
King Of Saxony
Where did it happen?
Duchy Of Warsaw
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Duchy Of Warsaw
Event Date
7th Of September
Key Persons
Napoleon The Great
King Of Saxony
Outcome
issuance of an organic decree establishing constitutional framework for political rights, assemblies, and oaths in the duchy of warsaw.
Event Details
The king of Saxony issued a decree at Pilnitz fixing qualifications for political rights and membership in national assemblies (Diets and Dietines), forms for their convocation and holding, functions of presidents, and oaths.