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Foreign News
September 30, 1794
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Reports to the French National Convention on military victories in West Flanders and Belgium, including capture of Mons without loss, investment of Landrecy, evacuation of Ostend and Tournay, and heavy enemy casualties totaling over 31,600 killed since May, plus captures and cannon. Minor naval captures and domestic updates.
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FRANCE,
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
15 MESSIDOR, July 3.
BARRERE, in the name of the Committee of Public Safety--Citizens, victory continues to be faithful to liberty. West Flanders and Belgium are still the theatre of our triumphs, and the department of Jemappes is restored to the Republic. He then proceeded to read the following letters:
Mons, Messidor, July 1.
"Citizens Colleagues. half an hour since we entered Mons. A division of General FERAND, commanded by him, and by General 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 Mont Pavise. To-morrow, I will enter into further details,
(Signed) LÉURENT."
"P. S. I arrived just at the moment my Colleague had finished his letter, with the divisions under the command of the brave General KLEBERT. 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 LESEBURE, 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 Messidor, July 1.
"At present I have completely invested Landrecy: I occupy a part of the forest of Mormale: 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 Messidor, 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."
Voeu, in the name of the Commissioner of Dispatches, presented to the Convention a number of Addresses from different parts of the Republic, congratulating them on the late successes.
Sunday, July 6.
Thibaudot made a report in the name of the Committee of Public Instruction, with respect to a new series of Elementary Works, adapted to the different objects of education, and the recompence which ought to be granted to their authors.
On the proposition of Cambon, a decree passed, appointing several regulations with respect to the payments to be made in the National Treasury, by those who had in their hands funds or effects belonging to the countries at war with the Republic.
Jambon St. Andre announced the capture of three ships, two English and one Spanish, laden with wool and Spanish wine, which had been carried into Port de la Montagne.
The Department of Marine, informed the Convention.
Convention. That a subscription had been opened in that department, for the building of a ship of the line for the service of the Republic. Honorable mention and insertion in the Bulletin.
Barrere informed the Convention, that the garrison of Valenciennes, Conde, Quesnoy, and Landrecies were very completely surrounded, and that all communication between these garrisons and the grand allied army had been rendered almost impracticable, on account of the well chosen position of the army of the Sambre and the Meuse, between Mons and Brussels.
Statement of the killed on the part of the Coalesced Powers since the capture of Landrecies.
On the 2d Prairial (21st of May) in the first combat near the wood of Bonne Esperance, 1500 slaves were killed.
On the 5th Prairial, (24th May) in the combat near the Abbey of Obbe, 1500 slaves.
On the 7th Prairial, (26th May) in the attack of Montigny, 1000.
From the 7th to the 15th Prairial (3d June) when Charleroi was first-blockaded, 6000 Austrians.
On the 28th Prairial, (16th June) in the very bloody engagement on that day, 6000 of their accomplices.
On the 30th Prairial, (18th June) near Haremont, 200.
On the 7th Messidor, (24th June) 800 bit the dust.
On the 8th Messidor, (26th June) in the celebrated battle of Fleurus—in that battle which will eternally recall to our remembrance the skilful march of the soldiers of the army of the Moselle, who penetrated the wood of Ardennes, and crossed the rock of the Meuse, to afford an example of discipline to the enemy, and beat the enemy at Charleroi, in concert with the armies of the North and Ardennes: in that battle we have stated the loss of the Allies to be between 8 and 10,000. The Representatives of the people have informed us, that the report of deserters since the battle of the 8th Messidor, estimate the loss of the enemy at 13,000. On this part of the frontiers the number of deserters from the Imperial standard is 600. To this we may add the garrison of Charleroi, which amounted to 3000 slaves, which surrendered at discretion.
Total of the killed, &c. 31,600.
On the side of the sea the deficit is the same, during the short period in which the French have over-run all West Flanders. Besides these, 6000 were taken, and 67 pieces of cannon, in the battle fought before the capture of Ypres. To this number must be added the amount of the garrison of Ypres, which is 7000 men.
A deputation from the Popular Society of Amiens complained of the conduct of the Representative, Andre Dumont. Dumont rebutted this complaint by reading a letter in which the Members, comprising the present deputation, had congratulated him on his Republican conduct, and had particularly applauded that action which they now condemned.
The Convention ordered the Deputy and the Members of the deputation to go before the Committee of General Safety.
NATIONAL CONVENTION.
15 MESSIDOR, July 3.
BARRERE, in the name of the Committee of Public Safety--Citizens, victory continues to be faithful to liberty. West Flanders and Belgium are still the theatre of our triumphs, and the department of Jemappes is restored to the Republic. He then proceeded to read the following letters:
Mons, Messidor, July 1.
"Citizens Colleagues. half an hour since we entered Mons. A division of General FERAND, commanded by him, and by General 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 Mont Pavise. To-morrow, I will enter into further details,
(Signed) LÉURENT."
"P. S. I arrived just at the moment my Colleague had finished his letter, with the divisions under the command of the brave General KLEBERT. 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 LESEBURE, 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 Messidor, July 1.
"At present I have completely invested Landrecy: I occupy a part of the forest of Mormale: 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 Messidor, 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."
Voeu, in the name of the Commissioner of Dispatches, presented to the Convention a number of Addresses from different parts of the Republic, congratulating them on the late successes.
Sunday, July 6.
Thibaudot made a report in the name of the Committee of Public Instruction, with respect to a new series of Elementary Works, adapted to the different objects of education, and the recompence which ought to be granted to their authors.
On the proposition of Cambon, a decree passed, appointing several regulations with respect to the payments to be made in the National Treasury, by those who had in their hands funds or effects belonging to the countries at war with the Republic.
Jambon St. Andre announced the capture of three ships, two English and one Spanish, laden with wool and Spanish wine, which had been carried into Port de la Montagne.
The Department of Marine, informed the Convention.
Convention. That a subscription had been opened in that department, for the building of a ship of the line for the service of the Republic. Honorable mention and insertion in the Bulletin.
Barrere informed the Convention, that the garrison of Valenciennes, Conde, Quesnoy, and Landrecies were very completely surrounded, and that all communication between these garrisons and the grand allied army had been rendered almost impracticable, on account of the well chosen position of the army of the Sambre and the Meuse, between Mons and Brussels.
Statement of the killed on the part of the Coalesced Powers since the capture of Landrecies.
On the 2d Prairial (21st of May) in the first combat near the wood of Bonne Esperance, 1500 slaves were killed.
On the 5th Prairial, (24th May) in the combat near the Abbey of Obbe, 1500 slaves.
On the 7th Prairial, (26th May) in the attack of Montigny, 1000.
From the 7th to the 15th Prairial (3d June) when Charleroi was first-blockaded, 6000 Austrians.
On the 28th Prairial, (16th June) in the very bloody engagement on that day, 6000 of their accomplices.
On the 30th Prairial, (18th June) near Haremont, 200.
On the 7th Messidor, (24th June) 800 bit the dust.
On the 8th Messidor, (26th June) in the celebrated battle of Fleurus—in that battle which will eternally recall to our remembrance the skilful march of the soldiers of the army of the Moselle, who penetrated the wood of Ardennes, and crossed the rock of the Meuse, to afford an example of discipline to the enemy, and beat the enemy at Charleroi, in concert with the armies of the North and Ardennes: in that battle we have stated the loss of the Allies to be between 8 and 10,000. The Representatives of the people have informed us, that the report of deserters since the battle of the 8th Messidor, estimate the loss of the enemy at 13,000. On this part of the frontiers the number of deserters from the Imperial standard is 600. To this we may add the garrison of Charleroi, which amounted to 3000 slaves, which surrendered at discretion.
Total of the killed, &c. 31,600.
On the side of the sea the deficit is the same, during the short period in which the French have over-run all West Flanders. Besides these, 6000 were taken, and 67 pieces of cannon, in the battle fought before the capture of Ypres. To this number must be added the amount of the garrison of Ypres, which is 7000 men.
A deputation from the Popular Society of Amiens complained of the conduct of the Representative, Andre Dumont. Dumont rebutted this complaint by reading a letter in which the Members, comprising the present deputation, had congratulated him on his Republican conduct, and had particularly applauded that action which they now condemned.
The Convention ordered the Deputy and the Members of the deputation to go before the Committee of General Safety.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military Campaign
War Report
Naval Affairs
What keywords are associated?
French Revolutionary Wars
Capture Of Mons
Siege Of Landrecy
Battle Of Fleurus
Enemy Casualties
West Flanders Triumphs
Ship Captures
What entities or persons were involved?
Barrere
General Ferand
General Favereau
Léurent
General Klebert
Lesebure
Gillet
General Jacob
Voeu
Thibaudot
Cambon
Jambon St. Andre
Andre Dumont
Where did it happen?
West Flanders And Belgium
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
West Flanders And Belgium
Event Date
15 Messidor, July 3, 1794
Key Persons
Barrere
General Ferand
General Favereau
Léurent
General Klebert
Lesebure
Gillet
General Jacob
Voeu
Thibaudot
Cambon
Jambon St. Andre
Andre Dumont
Outcome
enemy losses: 31,600 killed since may, including 13,000 at fleurus; 600 deserters; 3,000 surrendered at charleroi; 6,000 captured and 67 cannon at ypres; 7,000 garrison at ypres; three ships captured (two english, one spanish). french: no losses at mons.
Event Details
Barrère reports French triumphs in West Flanders and Belgium, reading letters on capture of Mons by Generals Ferand and Favereau without loss, enemy driven from environs, success at Reux camp, investment of Landrecy by General Jacob. Evacuation of Ostend and Tournay; decree for no capitulation to trapped enemy troops. Addresses of congratulation; reports on education, treasury payments, ship captures, subscription for new ship, surrounding of garrisons at Valenciennes, Conde, Quesnoy, Landrecies. Detailed enemy casualties from combats in May-June, totaling 31,600 killed. Deputation complaint against Dumont resolved by referral to committee.