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He had the same morning beennamed [sic] Commandant en chef [sic] of the malice bourgeoise, and Mons. BAILLY, former President of the States General, was called for as Prevost Des Merchands. The demolition of the Bastile was now ordered and began: A body of the Swiss guards of the regiment of VENTIMILLE, and the city horse guards join the people: The alarm at Versailles encreases [sic] instead of abating: The foreign troops were ordered off instantly: Every Minister resigned: The King confirmed BAILLY as Prevost des Marchands, wrote to Mr. NECKAR to recall him—sent his letter open to the States General to be forwarded by them, and invited them to go with him to Paris the next day to satisfy the city of his dispositions. (16th.) The King came to Paris.—