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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 19, 1791
Page
1
To the Gentlemen Clergy and Freeholders of Merioneth County the writer announces the death of Vaughan and offers to serve as his successor in the county representation. He pledges faithful independent duty to country and Merioneth, signing as R W Vaughan in humble obedience.
Three special juries sit before Lord Kenyon in London as Guitry faces a charge of wilful perjury arising from manipulation of two wills of Joseph de Silva. The case details torn signatures and forged attestations in the Prerogative Court proceedings. defense witnesses and prosections clash on who destroyed which will and when. The jury returns a verdict of guilty as to perjury and imprisonment with the pillory is discussed.
The Governor and Company of the London Assurance faced an action on a policy covering The Better Times from Dominica to London. Claims totaled 3560 pounds, with 800 on ship, 2160 on sugars, and 600 on cargo and onboard goods. Lord Kenyon urged a nonsuit citing rotten condition findings at St. Kitts, while Mr. Erskine noted harsh evidence. a separate nuisance indictment against copper smith West is postponed for lack of space.
Three special and one common juries heard before Lord Kenyon in Henderson Virginia with Captain of General Goddard East Indiaman as plaintiff and a Woollen-draper in Basinghall Street as defendant. The case charged improper packing of cloths kerseymeres and silk stockings worth about 1200 to 1400 pounds leading to deterioration in India and a massive loss. Evidence showed goods packed in ten trunks lacked care for long voyage to Bengal. East India Company packers disputed the packing method and a lengthy defense argued the goods were best quality.
The court heard evidence that goods delivered to Captain Henderson were in excellent condition and packed like Wilson’s other India shipments. Captain Turnbull, veteran of three India Company ships, suggested heat could have spoiled the items. Lord Kenyon presided as the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff, damages 3361. 19s. 3d.
Plaintiffs Teffis Lyon and Johnson merchants of the city sued John Scougel merchant of Leith near Edinburgh for 14521 6s ad. and interest on eight bills drawn by George Scougel Co. of Petersburgh and guaranteed by Scougel. Defendant’s defense argued the guarantee was improper. Jury returned a verdict for the plaintiffs for the principal and interest from due date.
In a lengthy suit by the Simon's owners against the Nautilus's owners over a whale taken in Davis's Straits on June 10, the jury found for the defendants after over five hours of testimony and conflicting evidence including alleged perjury.
The defendant Harris and John Baptist Levett faced charges of planning to rob Madame Du Barre of jewels worth 70 000 pounds. Though Levett claimed value, English law barred such a felony from being tried abroad. Harris testified he had never visited Crossley’s house, yet Crosley’s testimony led to a guilty verdict. The court adjourned after seven, concluding the sittings.
An 18th century critique argues that overturning kings requires reverting to primitive laws and the Rights of Men. It warns that justice without precedent undermines society and notes critics and refiners as engines of mischief, while hinting Pascal foresight about Cromwell.
Webster of Barton in the Beans Leicestershire offers drops for a boy in distress. Spilsbury and Mrs Gregory advise seeking a respected parish figure to confirm the recovery. Bottled drops priced at 1s 6d to 2s with directions, sold at Strussury's Soho Square London and by ordinary medicine sellers.
The text praises Sully as France’s finance master who rebuilt a debt-laden realm. He studied the nation, then led finances for fifteen years, financing arsenals, fortifications, roads, churches, and royal furnishings while cutting taxes and imports, and ultimately paying off large debts. The piece contrasts his method with today’s assembly.
An anonymous note from London in 1791 describes an apprentice afflicted for two years with a rheumatic like disorder affecting ankles knees hands and overall vitality. After trying various medicines he used Sprinssury’s AnTiscor Drops, felt worse briefly, then recovered fully within weeks. The writer offers to provide further information upon request.
In Sheffield on December 16 reports say a large snow fall blocked roads from Thursday to Tuesday with a thaw and subsequent sharp cold. Roads are now passable and no local deaths are reported, though several people in western counties have perished.
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