 A council of war, composed of French marshals, was appointed to try him ; but they had little inclination to pass sentence on an old companion in arms; and declared their incompetency to try one, who, when he consummated his treason, was a peer of France....  The Court and Camp of Buonaparte - Page 295by Napoleon I (Emperor of the French), S. Dunham WHITEHEAD - 1829 - 326 pagesFull view - About this book
 | 1829 - 488 pages
...a report that Louis had presented him with half a million of francs, on his departure for Besancon. A council of war, composed of French marshals, was...incompetency to try one, who, when he consummated hit treason, was a peer of France. Accordingly, by a royal ordinance of November l2th, the Chamber... | |
 | France - 1832 - 398 pages
...owner. They surrounded the chateau, and Ney at once surrendered himself. He was conducted to Paris. A council of war, composed of French marshals, was...peer of France. Accordingly, by a royal ordinance of the 12th of November, the Chamber of Peers were directed to take cognizance of the affair. His defence... | |
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