When was it published?

July 3, 1787 in The New York Packet

Foreign News July 3, 1787

The New York Packet

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

King Of France, Mons. De Fourqueux, Mons. De Lamoignon, M. Le Baron De Breteuil, M. De Montmorin, Monsieur Le Maréchal De Ségur, M. De Calonne

Q: What keywords are associated?

French King, Ministers Committee, Assembly Of Notables, Calonne Plan, Court Debate

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What is this article about?

In France, the King expresses dissatisfaction with new ministers during a committee meeting with key officials debating the dismissal of the Assembly of Notables. After debate and inclusion of the War Minister, the assembly continues work on Calonne's plan.

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It is reported that the King of France is not perfectly satisfied with his new Ministers. In a Committee assembled by his Majesty, at which were present only Mons. de Fourqueux, Contrôleur-General; Mons. de Lamoignon, Garde des Sceaux, M. le Baron de Breteuil, Ministre de Paris, and M. de Montmorin des Affaires Etrangères; it was proposed to his Majesty, by the two former to dismiss the Assembly of Notables; the two old Ministers were against the motion; it was debated for some time, when Monsieur le Maréchal de Ségur, Ministre de la Guerre came in to speak to his Majesty, but finding him engaged, he retired, which gave rise to the report of his disgrace; M. le Baron de Breteuil, observing this, proposed to his Majesty to send for him to assist at the Committee; on his arrival, he joined the old Ministers, and the Assembly was continued much to the satisfaction of his Majesty. They are now employed about the fourth division of the plan into which M. de Calonne had divided the proposition; after which it is presumed they will be politely thanked.

What sub-type of article is it?

Court News Political

What keywords are associated?

French King Ministers Committee Assembly Of Notables Calonne Plan Court Debate

What entities or persons were involved?

King Of France Mons. De Fourqueux Mons. De Lamoignon M. Le Baron De Breteuil M. De Montmorin Monsieur Le Maréchal De Ségur M. De Calonne

Where did it happen?

France

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Primary Location

France

Key Persons

King Of France Mons. De Fourqueux Mons. De Lamoignon M. Le Baron De Breteuil M. De Montmorin Monsieur Le Maréchal De Ségur M. De Calonne

Outcome

the assembly of notables was continued much to the satisfaction of his majesty. they are now employed about the fourth division of the plan into which m. de calonne had divided the proposition; after which it is presumed they will be politely thanked.

Event Details

It is reported that the King of France is not perfectly satisfied with his new Ministers. In a Committee assembled by his Majesty, at which were present only Mons. de Fourqueux, Contrôleur-General; Mons. de Lamoignon, Garde des Sceaux, M. le Baron de Breteuil, Ministre de Paris, and M. de Montmorin des Affaires Etrangères; it was proposed to his Majesty, by the two former to dismiss the Assembly of Notables; the two old Ministers were against the motion; it was debated for some time, when Monsieur le Maréchal de Ségur, Ministre de la Guerre came in to speak to his Majesty, but finding him engaged, he retired, which gave rise to the report of his disgrace; M. le Baron de Breteuil, observing this, proposed to his Majesty to send for him to assist at the Committee; on his arrival, he joined the old Ministers, and the Assembly was continued.