Trial details reveal treason charges and Spa Fields riots
Attorney-General outlines charges under the Edward III statute as Watson, Preston, and others face treason for levying war and aiming to subvert the constitution. Witnesses describe meetings at Spa Fields, printings of petitions, and preparations to muster armed bands. crowd scenes, police orders, and court cautions frame a lengthy public trial with expected adjournments and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Thistlewood
Castle
Hyde Park
Second Day at Court Portrait of Prisoners and Papers
The Coast assembled at nine as prisoners arrived about night, officers in procession reversed from yesterday. Thistlewood Preston and Hogoper moved behind Watson, who studied papers. The jury was called and Mr. Wetherell spoke, noting a publication of proceedings but no motion then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewa
Watsey
Clyde-street
Woomsbarn
Watson
Spa
Watsons
Castle
Prgener
Prisand
Prince Regent
Carlisle
Withitas
Spafields
Arthér- Seale
Tottenham-court
Watson Hard
J. Fitpatrick
Tevet
W.G. Dowling
Ellenborough
Spatielde
Lord Ellenborough
Jastie Abbot
Hardy
Wetherell
Mr. Dowling
Lord Eflignborough
Dowling
Crisp
Geor. Lowig
Hackney
John Monkhouse
Martin’s Cave
Preston
Hunt
Holland
Grey
Lauderdale
Tierney
J. Shaw
Westminster Fair
Gordon
M. P
Bruce
Lavalette
Studenta
King's Arms
Hooper
Thistlewood
Cult
Starkie
Gee Hooper
Lawes
Lig
Fothers
Lincolnshire
Daughers
Tua Faimvds
Hunan
Charley Shearman
Solicitor -Chenerol
Eid
Charles Shearman
Coldbath
Topping
Serjeant Copley
John Stafford
Bow-street
Gid
Hank
Hobler
Limerick
Platt
Beckwith
Royal Exchange
Hail
Middlesex
Wateon
Looper
Gal
Ihistlewood
Hgoper
Talma in Nero Affects French Audiences in Tranep Theatre
An extract on Talma and Georges in Aristophanic fashion, describing a sold out Tranep theatre, audience fervor, and the restrained power of Talma as Nero during Agrippina’s long speech. The vivid setting notes the parterre crowd, school influences, and the intense, attentive atmosphere of the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lycees
Ae Banda
Agrippina
Mademoiselle Georges
Talma
Nero
Penius
Talma and Napoleon in Parisian theatrical life
The passage analyzes Talma, the French stage genius, as he contends with a restrictive dramatic system. It contrasts his nuanced, almost scientific acting with Parisian audiences craving authority. It notes his admiration for English drama, his desire to perform Shakespeare, and his private conversations with Napoleon on tragedy, comedy, and artistic freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
Baron
le Rain
Louis le Grand
Theatre Francais
Thuilleries
Alma
Alway
Latma
Parterre
Talma
Coriolanus
Valma
Bonaparte
Theatre-Francais
Napoleon
Comedie
O Connell and Sir Nathaniel Conant in Dublin talks
The Morning Chronicle reports a meeting at Holyland's Hotel where Sir Nathaniel Conant pressed Mr. O'Connell to promise not to go to the Continent and to invite Mr. Peel to follow in a duel. O'Connell rejected the idea, noting no claim against Peel and criticizing partiality while defending his stance on recognizance and legal proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Chronicle
Thuretay
N. Conant
Holyland
O'Connell
Landas
Peel
Ireland
Persiale
Nathaniel
O Conwell
Continent
Mr. Peel
Mr. O'Connell
Court of King’s Bench
Mecker
Blaty
Charles Saxton
Lidwell
Orconnell
Potl
Nathaniel ‘Conant
Nathiniel
Lord Liverpool
Hydraulics for Steam Power and Doctor Johnson Dinner Anecdote
A fragment discusses replacing steam impulse with hydraulic action to prevent explosions on Margate marine plates and notes the trade off of higher machinery cost against faster power. It then recounts Dr Johnson dining at Mira Macaulay’s, debating equality and finishing dinner with humor about preserving mankind's equality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mmmer
Sue Stern
Margate
Dr. Johnson
Johnson
Mira
Maccauley's
Mrs Frances Luby Dies after Long Illness at Rathmines
Mrs Frances Luby of Rathmines passes after a prolonged illness borne with Christian patience as in life. The obituary notes her final journey from Rathmines to Stephen's Green and mentions her husband Mr William Luby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathmines
Groam
Stephen's Green
Frances Luby
Wm. Luby
Trade Returns for Coan and Flour in Loihlin Week End May 3
A summary of weekly quantities and pricing for meat flour and grains in the City of Loihlin and surrounding liberties. The week ending May 3 shows specific conversion rates: 1 barrel of exchange equates to 20 stone wheat, 16 stone barley and beans, 14 stone oats, and 124 stone flour. 7 stone oatmeal equals 1 barrel of oats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loihlin
Cork
Kinsall
Drogheda
Galway
Newry
Wicklow
Clare
EL Waterford
Dundalk
Belfast
Wexford
Dublin Advertisements and Subscription Rates Notice
Printed for the Proprietors at their Office in Parliament Street subscriptions to be paid in advance in town for twelve months three six months eleven denotes in the country twelve months and four months three months. Newton Co London Edinburgh offices listed for English and Scottish advertising services with vague pricing terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parliament Street
Onoees
Aoventiarments
Newton & Co
Warwicksquare
J. Warre
Fleet-Street
London
Lamer Tavion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Justice Bayley
LADY
Sir N. Conant
Dublin
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