Formation of the new Commune of Paris 119 The September massacres 121 The defence of the Argonnes 123 The meeting of the Convention, and the abolition of Monarchy 124 The Girondists and the Mountain 125 Weakness of the Centre 128 Re-election of the Commune 129 Conquest of Savoy, Mainz, and Belgium 130 Question of the annexation of Belgium 131 The Opening of the Scheldt, and the order to the Generals to proclaim the Sovereignty of the People 134 Objects of the Allies 135 Pitt’s ministry in England 136 Views taken of the French Revolution in England 137 Trial and Execution of Louis XVI. 139 War with England; the French expelled from Belgium 141 Establishment of the Revolutionary Court; Defeat of Neerwinden 143 Party strife in the Convention 144 Establishment of the Committee of Public Safety 145 Deputies in mission 146 Laws against Emigrants and Nonjurors 147 Policy of the Mountain 148 The economical situation 149 Popular remedies opposed by the Girondists 151 The Commune leads a movement against the Girondists 153 Expulsion of the leading Girondists 155 CHAPTER VII. THE COMMUNE AND THE TERROR, 1793.