Libel case over a governor and East India ship libel
Law report from Guildhall Dec 15 describes a trial where the plaintiff, a former council member at Fort Marlborough, sues for damages over a published libel alleging illegal traffic with enemies of the country. The jury awarded 5001 for damages after weighing evidence on the ship’s cargo weight and the libel’s breach of duty.
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Darosé
St ‘Marlborough
Bengal
Bencoollen
Bruff
Robert Bruit
Bencoulen
England
Genealia
Bypine
Craig
Negligence Suit Over Incorrect Weight Indorsement on Export
A merchant sues a broker for 1751 10s after an erroneous 200 lb weight on a tortoise shell package caused revenue loss. The real weight was 180 lb, affecting drawback calculations and leading to seizure by Revenue Officers. The defendant argues limited fault, while the plaintiff seeks recovery of the article’s value.
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Wintthale
Hamburgh
Lely
Dent
Whighall
Smaake
CLOMO v. THOMPSON Policy of Infuance Case 1796
The case concerns a policy dated December 17 1796 on goods aboard the Concordia from London to Naples. The Spanish Court of Admiralty condemned the goods as enemy property after capture by a privateer, a sentence defended by Underwriters. The plaintiff contends the condemnation lacked basis in the Law of Nations. the defendant argues the sentence from a competent court stands and cannot be reviewed. Judge Ly Buane notes the sentence appears to condemn the goods as English property rather than Naples-bound.
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Clomo
Thompson
Concordia
London
Naples
Exskine
Spanish Court of Admiralty
Ly Buane
Ferdié
Damages Claim for Malicious Words in Quaker Case
In a London sittings court a Quaker plaintiff sued for damages over allegedly false spoken words by the defendant on September 20 in the presence of several persons. The case centered on remarks about Quakers, corn factors, and a Romford dinner with samples of wheat and market manipulation. The jury heard witnesses testifying to conversations and alleged royal expressions justifying mob actions, while the defendant contended the exact words differed from the declaration. The judge urged careful consideration of impropriety and intent, with the trial proceeding toward resolution.
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Gqurt
Fommon
Harris T, Thomson
London
Robert Harris
Romford
Essex
Tom Ford
Lord Elpoy
Fle
Conspiracy Debated in Trade Policy Context Jury Rules for Defendant
The text discusses the tension between conspiracy probes and fair trader protections, arguing the need to punish dangerous schemes while preserving free commerce. It notes debates on law enforcement to maintain order and prevent disruption of markets, with a jury verdict favoring the defendant.
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Rhofe
Innkeeper’s bill dispute after Egham Races ends with verdict
A Staines innkeeper faced a claim of false imprisonment when a guest refused to pay alleged excessive charges after the Egham Races. The magistrate urged settlement. the plaintiff sought damages to curb innkeeper practices, offering 30 shillings for verdict. Lord Eldon noted the defendant deserved punishment beyond costs.
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Belly
Boulter
Staines
Elpon
Idon
Literary, Philosophical and Artistic Notices of Books
A broad survey announces forthcoming publications and works by W Quicley Wranghaw Hindou Mythology Hindou studies British antiquities Gothic architecture and engravings by Lowry and Alexander. It previews Christmas appearances, poems on the Holy Land, and a projected selection of Dante's Inferno with plates and biographical notes.
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Mcient
Perth
W. Ouefaley
Trinity ‘College
Holy Land
Hinddey
Manchester
Lowry
Alexander
Hearns
Byrne
Dappa
Papal
Pheya
Dante
Michael “Angéle
P Ce
Leiph
Questionable Remedies and Scholarly Notes in a 18th Century Chronicle
The text reports various medical and scientific notes including a discussion of a tonic or cure involving a nerve and a possible new remedy for an ailment termed Agathache. It references Dr Githrie of Ste. Pete Hthany and M Hirsch of Hanover, plus reports on a French literary edition in Paris, a life of Peter the Great, and plans for a French National Library project. The passage also notes Vatican and St Mark manuscripts, Ptolemy texts, and Haynid’s Arabic alphabet compendium among 1618 works, highlighting archival acquisitions and scholarly debates of the era.
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Githrie
Pete
Comipon
M. Hirfeh
Hanover
M. Hirsch
Gay
Paris
Petsberg
the. University P’ers
Peter the Great
C. Guerin Sereilly
the Eatie
Bibliothyque Francaise
C. Pouges
National Institute
the. Ches Agi
M. Ch. Lud Murfinna
Berlin
Sith
Pula
Chiruig
Almott al
Murfinna
Prench National Library
St. Germain
Vatican
St. Mark
Greckland
Le.Geniti
True Brothers of Sunderland and New Fleet Near Caribbean Raid
Fragmented report notes The True Brothers of Sunderland and allies captured near June, sent to St. Lucey in Jamaica, with ships including the Muna Elizabeth and others under bombardment. A convoy from Harileigh-h Fire Swanger gun brig arrives at Yarmouth with a large haul, while Plymouth reports a French privateer and naval movements from Halifax to dockyard.
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Sunderland
Polly
Darby
London
St. Lucey
Naples
Halibto
Paella
Dublin
Acruzeg
Wettsi
Portsmouth
Halifax
Cartney
Allo.h & Mibler
Geruize
He Weaale
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LAW
Zelbe
Guiom
Guiom- Hoult
duttioets-Brade
Pacer
Literary
Ap Philosophical
Intellige
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