Libel case on Duke of Cumberland discussed in court
Lawyers debate intention in a libel alleging murder of Sellis and whether editor texts libel the Duke of Cumberland. Defense argues editorials offered public discussion of whether Sellis killed himself, while prosecutors press that the libel aimed to accuse the prince.
Editor attacked for libel in high court ruling
Lord Evuensonouen denounced a spurious judgment alleging the Duke of Cumberland murdered Souis by private order or agency. He warned against tyrannical journalism and self appointed tribunals, declaring the libel atrocious as a jury found the defendant guilty.
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Lord Evuensonouen
Duke of Cumberland
Souis
Petitions Debated Over East India Charter and Catholic Claims
In Parliament on Friday March 5 Lord Derby tabled two petitions from Preston and Ashton-under-Lyne opposing renewal of the East India Company's Charter. Lord Sidmouth announced a list of Catholics who took oaths in ten years, ordered for printing. Lord Holland and others discussed Catholic Claims with Exeter signatures noted, and the house adjourned to Monday at one.
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Earl of Derby
Preston
Ashton-under-lune
Lancashire
East India Company
Lord Sidmouth
Lord Kenyon
Bond Kenyon
Sidmouth
Sussex
Lord Holland
Exeter
Lord Nove
Rd Liolland
Ank
Pembroke Election Petitions and Canal Bill Proceedings
The House of Commons debated Pembroke election petitions with Sir John Onwen and a Liverpool petition regarding George Canning and Gen Gascoigne. A writ was ordered for Pembroke Borough. Col Wood moved a second reading on Brecknock Canal Company clause changes amid a lengthy division of 1655 to 92. galleries closed as Mr Cochran Johnstone moved and Standing Order enforced.
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Charles Pole
County of Pembroke
John Onwen
Cartwright
Liverpool
George Canning
Gascoigne
Tarleton
Borough of
Pembroke
John Owe
Wood
Brecknock Canal Company
Prince of Wales controversy drives adjournment debate
In a tense session the Princess of Wales dispute resurfaces as Hon. John Wuanron and others push two resolutions demanding full disclosure of papers and a parliamentary inquiry. Lords Castlereagh and ministers argue for restraint while reasserting Cabinet authority and the legality of Privy Council findings in 1806.
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Prince Regest
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Cavil
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Princess of Wales
House of Commons
Wales
Sophis Austin
Gertieman
Lady- Douglass
Condom
Dougls
Oni
Perceval
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