New Books and Publications Advertised in London Market
A philatelic list of newly published novels and moral histories offered by W. J. and J. Richardson, Vernor and Hood, and E. Newbery. Titles include Aura or the Orphan, Pyche Governess, Maurice, Edington, The Dagger, The Knight of the Swan, and Pilkington’s Scripture Histories for Youth, with frontispieces and varied bindings. Prices range from 3s to 7s 6d, with multiple volumes and translations from German.
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Courtran Assey
Hhou Mayett
Vernor and Foods
Maurice
Edington
Hey
Groftry
Ghott ‘Seer
Sol Schahier
Knights of the Swan
Rom
Madai Genlis
Pilkington
Ridley
Mortimer Lastelles
St. Paul's Churchyard
Dodd
S. Jones
Bewick
Law Report on Prager v Smith with Special Jury
Sittings before Lord Kenyon and a merchant jury. Prager seeks to prove indebtedness of 350l to the Bromer assignees under a December 3 1795 bankruptcy commission. The defense argues no bankruptcy was committed on November 23 1795. Bromer fled with Miss Goldmid. verdict finds Bromer not bankrupt and Prager’s claim collapses, leading to a verdict for the plaintiff.
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Lord Kenyon
Prager
Smith
Chancery
Mark Prager
Dawid Bromer
Bromer
David Bremer
Exeine
Bremer
Oober
Prize money dispute over Jamaica Port au Prince capture
General White led forces that captured Port au Prince under Grey orders. Williamson claims half prize money though not present. law assigns prize to those actively on the ground. Lord Kenyon noted the case’s difficulty and stood over for next term. Jury returned verdict for defendant.
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White
Charles Grey
West Indies
Charles
St. Domingo
Jamaica
Adam Willanson
Port-au- Prince
Adam. Williamson
Corone
A&t
Lord Bridport
Channel
Edward Pellew
John ‘Borlafé Warren
Torbay
Williamson
Admiral Ford
General White
Adam Williamson
Sir C. Grey
Major Smith
Court of Justice
C. Grey
A. Williamson
Treasury
Court of Chancery
Guildhall
Ais
Court of Admiralty
Bankers win verdict in Beckman bill of exchange case
The plaintiffs as assignees of Susan Beckman filed a suit to recover a ten month bill of exchange. Beckman allegedly tendered principal and interest to bankers who held the bill and then delivered it up to protect her son and brothers from payment. Lord Kenyon found no evidence of bankruptcy contemplation and the jury verdict favored the defendants.
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Lord Kenyon
Verdif
Insurance deviation verdict in Jamaica voyage dispute
In Guildhall London December 78 the Jury of Merchants heard that Phynn and Co. filed a claim on behalf of Meffs Shaw and Inglis Jamaica residents to recover a company subscription. The Apollo ship and cargo were detained at Hertaire for water and provender, seized as prize after war was proclaimed. The court found the voyage deviated from insured terms and the underwriters were discharged. Verdict for Defendants.
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Suecessty
Spain
Insurance case over ship Minerva deviation at Faro
December 21 Hog v Horner concerns a marine policy for the ship Minerva from Lisbon to England with a port call in Portugal. Lord Kenyon holds the Faro stop as a deviation beyond the voyage, while arguments note intent, risk inception, and required notice to the insurer.
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Hogg
Horner
Gibbs
Minerva
Lisbon
England
Portugal
Faro
Minera
Alony
Oporto
Lord Ken
Gitbs
Perjury trial over glue partnership accounts ends with acquittal
In a Chancery case linked to a glue manufactory partnership of August 178g, defendant and Tiffin with W Oxley junior faced a bill seeking true partner accounts. The prosecutor challenged account delivery and custody of books. Lord Kesyon noted civil focus and complexity. jury returned Not Guilty.
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William Oxley
Courcef
Willikaw Oxley
William Oxtey
W. Oxtey
Jacques
Ships of War Captured in Night Collision
A loaded vessel bound for Sunderland was run down off Flamborough Head in extreme darkness. The light ship nearby heard cries of the crew but found nothing. It is believed all aboard may have perished.
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Sunderland
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LAW Report
London
Lifon
Lel Wil
Pats
Isu Saw
Pda
Sa Gy
Goa
Lales Sia
Elke Axe
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