Portugal and Brazil Clash Over Rio Plate and Olivenza Rights
A political confrontation unfolds detailing Portuguese and Brazilian actions in South America. The discussion questions Spanish accusations, colonial rights, and the legality of invasions, arguing that force risks eroding international law and national independence amid uprisings and regional tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Brazil
Napoleon
Rome
Holland
Bain
River Plate
Montevideo
Spain
Pernambuco
Eliga
Paris
Rio Janeiro
Mfajesty
Olivenza
Europe
London
Madrid
America
Spain Moderation Praised Over Portugal Portugal Conflict
A Madrid letter dated June 27 1817 extols Spain for seeking Allied mediation rather than rash action when Portugal invaded Spanish territory. It defends Brazil over Portugal and argues Madrid shows moderation by informing Allies and pursuing justice within international law. The writer portrays Spanish policy as humane and prudent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Spain
Portugal
Madrid
London
Epiron
Receiver Motion Over Estates Ruinous Premises Denied
In Chancery July 32 Sir Gregory Fage Turner sues Lady Turner over life rents from estates in ruin. Sir Samuel Romilly argues funds admitted by Lady Turner were used for repairs, not pocketed. The court rules no receiver appointed and dismisses motion with no costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.P. Lureer
Coancercor
Bady ‘Warner
Williams V Finch Writ of Inquiry in Assault Case
A writ of inquiry assessed damages in the assault case Williams v Finch. The defendant, a former subaltern and trustee, threatened to kill Williams over a disputed marriage and property. a jury awarded damages of 500 pounds after testimony from both sides.
Trial of the Pix reveals mint coin standards and remedies
Extract from the Goldsmiths Jury verdict details the 1688 standard for gold coins at the Exchequer and the silver standard set by George III. It explains the remedy allowances for weight and fineness, the minting process, and how the Pix is used to test coins before issuance, with names of officials and the roles of the Master of the Mint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
His Majesty's
George the
William Wellesley Pole
William Merete
James [InnpErson
William] Moore
Samuel Kenrisn
Joan Henperson
Joan Harker
Tuomas Brino
Joan Barroy
Rupert Makepeace
William City
Tuomas Ayres
William Disyes
Goldsmiths’ Company
Prisoner Receives Welcome King During Breakfast Visit
A French sailor Josep Capris, released after hardship, was warmly greeted by the King of France at breakfast last week and presented with a handsome gift. An inquest at Middlesex Hospital found Joseph Jones died from injuries after a fight in White Lion Street Seven Dials. The watchman’s conduct was to be reported. In Guildhall, a lad was caught stealing a watch ribbon and seals during a King’s Bench trial disturbance, claiming destitution after being lured from Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josep Capris
Quiberon
Calais
France
Middlesex Hospital
Thomas Stirling
Joseph Jones
White Lion-street
Seven Dials
St. Giles's
Lainhorn
St. Ann’s Watch
St. Giles’s
Guildhall
Dunkin
King’s Bench
Manchester
Paris Papers On Brazilian News And Legal Proceedings
The Moniteur reports Portuguese royalists retook Almeida and Recife with rebels routed near Cape St Augustin, restoring loyalty to the king. It also notes a Dutch or American dispute, a Monroe letter to Congress on privateering, and upcoming trials of Censeur editors and the SleepingLion society for alleged government conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Moniteur
Fisbon
Sio Janeiro
United Seatee
Monroe
Amy
Brazils
Mr. Monroe
Congress
Unite States
Comte
Donover
Censeur
Chamber of Accusation
Cou Royale
Chamber of Council
Society of the Sleeping Lioyame
Tribunal of Correctionals
Tad Lot Dlicy
Ared Tertury
Duchess and Royal progress mark Gloucester wedding day
Reports from Wisxpson and London detail the royal procession to Bagshot Park for the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester wedding celebrations. Prince Regent and Duke of York travel from Carlton House, while theatre news from Haymarket praises Mr Rover and cast performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisxpson
Duchess of Gloucester
Suite
Bagshot Park
Queen
Princessy
Duke and Duchess of Gloucester
Princess Extraperh
Old Windsor
Soputa
Royal Horse Guards
Hounslow
Life Guards
Hounslow Meath
Prince Regent
Duke of York
Carlton House
Duchess of
Rover
Terry
Sir George
Toxenny
John Dory
Mrs. Grover
Madras
Coromandel
Calcutta
Padtalu
Lockyer
Shackletvs
Pewep
Rogue
Lake Erie
Busey
Lake Huron
Kent
Lake Champlain
Montraessor
Lake Ontario
Sir Ronent Hare
Quebec
Stevenson
Henry
Niagara
Psyche
Lake Ohtarig
Portsmouth
Owen
Lanark
Marlborough Street
Richard Brest King
Mustaby
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LAW Intelligence
Corman-street
Brown
Bath
Finch
Hacket
Heme
Willng
Major Browne
Bow-street
Nathaniel Conant
Serjeant Onscow
Previn
Serjeant Best
Tice
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