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Historical Epochs of the French Revolution - With The Judgment And Execution Of Louis XVI., King Of France - And A List Of The Members Of The National Convention, Who Voted For And Against His Death by Henry Goudemetz
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and influence they should be able to prevent any mischief to be
apprehended from this preponderance of the tiers-etat. By their
advice, the King issued an ordinance in January 1789, throughout the
whole kingdom, commanding the people to assemble in their bailiwicks,
and to nominate deputies to represent them in the states-general;
viz. 300 for the clergy, 300 for the nobility, and 600 for the
commons.

HAC FONTE DERIVATA CLADES.

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N. B. The first legislature, which was called the National Assembly,
has now the name of the "Constituent Assembly."

The second is called the "Legislative Assembly;" and the third
legislature is called "the National Convention."

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HISTORICAL EPOCHS OF THE FRENCH REVOLUTION.

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1787.
_March_. THE Assembly of Notables first convened under the
ministry of Mons. de Calonne, comptroller-general
of the finances.
1788.