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Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
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Extract from a letter by National Commissioner Felix in La Vendée reports the formation of a military commission by representatives Tallien, Richard, and Bodieu to execute transgressors, emigrants, and refractory priests. A postscript details General Biron's report of rebels' defeat near Ancenis with 8000 killed, 700 captured, and 40 cannons taken; General Menou confirms strong defenses at Nantes and well-organized army from Rochelle coasts.
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The following extract of a letter from Felix, National Commissioner in La Vendée, was read:
July 3.
The representatives of the people, Tallien, Richard, and Bodieu, have just formed a military commission, which pronounces sentence of death, without appeal or adjournment, upon all military transgressions, and upon the Emigrants, and refractory priests, who shall not have submitted to the laws of transportation.
P. S. July 5—3 o'clock A. M.
This instant intelligence has been transmitted to us, by a letter from General Biron, announcing that the Rebels have been completely defeated about Ancenis; that 8000 of them were killed, 700 taken prisoners, and 40 pieces of cannon captured.
General Menou just informs me, that Nantes is in the best state of defence, and that the army of the coasts of Rochelle is combined in the best manner imaginable.
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La Vendée
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July 3 And July 5
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rebels completely defeated near ancenis; 8000 killed, 700 taken prisoners, 40 pieces of cannon captured; nantes in strong defense; army from rochelle coasts well combined.
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National Commissioner Felix reports that representatives Tallien, Richard, and Bodieu formed a military commission to sentence to death without appeal military transgressors, emigrants, and refractory priests not submitting to transportation laws. Postscript from July 5 relays General Biron's letter on rebels' defeat near Ancenis and General Menou's update on Nantes' defenses and army organization.