Court of King's Bench Defamatory Libel Suit Nears Verdict
Ashley and Harrison case centers on a libel published in The World on March 13 accusing Madam Mara of royal proximity and university censure. Plaintiff Ashley alleged damages as Madam Mara refrained from singing at Covent Garden Oratorios, harming profits. jury awarded 401 damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suzruery
Astley
Covent Garden
Madam ‘Mari
Marrifer
Madam Mara
Handel
University of Gilford
Madame Mora Libel Trial Ends in Damages
Madame Mora sued Mr Fames Morrison for character vindication after a libel. Ashley earned upwards of 200l in a few nights while Mora sold sang nightly. Mr Mincay’s humorous defense praised Mora as Merworlds finest singer and mocked her gown. Verdict for plaintiff with damages of 1s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Mora
Fames Morrison
Erskine
Ashley
Madam Mara
Max Cay
Harrison
Madame Mara
Merworlks
France
Mincay
Jewel maker sues gentleman over insult and seal loss
Mr William Gray, a noted Bond Street jeweller, sues a titled defendant for an assault and grave insult. Counsel Mr Erskine argues the case arose when Gray refused to part with a seal until debts were paid, likening the matter to the Great Seal’s loss and suggesting strong opposition suspicion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erskine
Laintiff
William Gray
Bond Street
Gray
Mr. Erskine
Journeymen Sadlers Case Against Cockburn and Others
Mr Galixow for the prosecution stated the indictment charges a conspiracy to reduce labour hours. He would call a witness to prove guilt, aiming to restore order and reconcile matters with servants. The judge called it a grave offence and praised prosecutors for their admonitory approach to reform without punishment unless needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galixow
Henrick vs Hewitson and Others in Court of Conscience
The case recounts Benjamin Mendez Henrick accusing Hewitson of brutal trespass during an execution for debts. It details a dramatic scene in the plaintiff’s home with a torn shop, harsh language, and a claim of oppression by a justice officer, ending with the plaintiff non suited due to a statutory timing objection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erskine
Carer
Henrich
Erikide
Hewitson
Court of Conscience
Tower Hamlets
Benjamin Mendez Henrick
Reuban Solomon
Harris
Isaac Mendez Henric
Sant
Goto
England
Asell
Evkine
Mingay
Calander
Cnier
Mincay
Court of Coendence
Sittings Report Lord Kenyon and a Special Jury
The King Versus James concerns Samuel James charged by indictment for possessing naval stores marked with the King's mark. The jury hears that stores were on the Hawk sloop, master James, with two nephews once jailed in France and now in the British fleet before Toulon. Bearcroft and Erskine discuss mercy and justice as the jury returns Not Guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bearcroft
Samuel James
James
Crown
Lutt
Erskine
Toulon
Bearcroft
Lord Kenyon
Ship News Report on Wandelar Meyer Voyage
The Wandelar Meyer, sailing from Hamburgh to Genoa and Leghorn, is said to have been left adrift off the Norfolk coast. The report notes the vessel’s route and potential distress, with authorities awaiting further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wandelar
Meyer
Hamburgh
Genoa
Leghorn
Norfolk
Frigate Movements From Plymouth December Statement
Plymouth reports a convoy sailing from the harbor. The Alarm frigate of 32 guns under Capt. Robertson sails for Milford to join the Trade bound to Cork then proceed with Sir John Jervis to the West Indies. The Heroine and Resource frigates sail eastward while a signal stands at Maker Weaver for six sail to the westward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Rosertson
Milford
Cork
Sir Joan Jervis
Heroine
Ships in Heavy Gale Tout and Confront at Scilly
Plymouth Dock December 6 Yesterday the Alarm 32 guns Capt Renevison and Heroine (Captain Sinsbinky) and the Resource 28 guns Capt Hamilton with a Bristol bound convoy and Adamant 50 guns Capt Benninck arrived at Bristol The Concord 36 guns Capt Wears from Gibraltar and Gibraltar 86 guns Capt Mackenzie arrived this evening The Gibraltar parted from Lord Howe on November 15 off Scilly after losing its main yard and sustaining heavy damage and has since failed to report further.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth-Dock
Renevison
Sins Binky
Hamilton
Adamant
Benninck
Bristol
Concord
Wears
Gibraltar
Aify
Mackenzie
Lord Howe
Scilly
Also Mentioned on This Page
King’s Bench
Ashley Ww. Harrison
Gus
Jen
Galway
Mr. Gray
Lyar
Mars UV
Journeymen
Sadlers
THE
Keing.v. Cockburn and
Westminster Ball
Dre
Henrick
Kenyon
Versis James
Ship News
Fian-Fét
Maker Weaver
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!