Debates on French Assignats and Mandats in Revolutionary Finance
The article surveys the collapse of paper money during the French Revolution, detailing the overissuance of assignats and mandats, their depreciation, and the government bonds that followed, including the forced loan effects and exchanges for national domains. It also notes a legal dispute in an English court over a bill for services, with commentary on procedure and attorney conduct.
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Watt
Belgium
Genoa
Havre
Duel at Ipswich Ends Without Serious Harm
A Monday meeting at Ipswich between Lieut Caf of the Royal Regiment of Horse Guards and Ensign R of the West Suffolk Militia led to a pistol duel at close range. After exchanges and apologies, the affair ended with no serious injuries. The piece notes a character injury claim against a young man and mentions a forthcoming marriage in Devonshire.
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Ipswich
Petiveen
Royal Regiment of Horse- Guards
West ‘Suffolk
Weandetand
Devonshire
Docteurs Commons Divorce Case at Canterbury Consistory Court
The Canterbury Consistory Court heard Madam Danton complain of Mr. Clarke Jervoise for a public insult and overcharging dinner guests, with Jervoise facing potential punishment and a demanded apology. A separate divorce case alleged a pre marital contract and impediments to matrimony, with postponement after evidence on the pre contract and impotency grounds.
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Jones
Tnn
City Court debates address to the King and officer elections
A Court of Common Council at Guildhall weighed a loyal address to His Majesty amid debate on peace with France. Elections for Comptroller and City Solicitor were quickly decided by acclamation after divisions, with the Bishop of London awaiting a presentation. The lengthy session ended near eight pm amid disorder and strong sentiment.
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France
Paris
Great Britain
Europe
Alderman
Lushington
Griffiths
Spea
Sanderson
Lughington
Kemble
Dixon
Birch
Waithman
Hodgson
Goodbrdere
Roperts
London
Norfolk Circuit Court Dates Listed Across Counties
A terse notice outlines forthcoming sessions of the Norfolk Circuit with Lord Chief and Mr. Justice Ashhurst presiding. Locations include Aylesbury and Bedford in Buckinghamshire, Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, Thetford in Suffolk, and Bury St Edmund’s in Norfolk with sessions in March.
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Ashhurst
Bucks
Aylesbury
Bedfordshire
Bedford
Huntingdonshire
Huntingdon
Cambridgeshire
Cambridge
Norfolk
Thetford
Suffolk
Bury St. Edmund’s
Timetable of Hearings Across Essex Kent Surrey
Official notices list hearings led by Hin Bart Hormaln and Justice Heath. Dates span March 6 Hertford Essex March 8 Chelmsford Susex March 13 East Grinstead Kent March 15 Maidstone, and March 20 Kingston upon Thames Surrey.
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Hin
Bart'Hornam
Fustice Heath
Horts
Hertford
Essex
Chelmsford
Susex
East Grinstead
Kent
Maidstone
Surry
Kingston Upon Thames
The Law on Tythe of Hops Settles Case in Exchequer
In Farnham district, the Court of Exchequer ruled that hops tythe must be taken from the watch bushel after picking, not from the tenth bill. A jury verdict to the contrary was set aside and a new trial granted. General SuttH’s Harley Street house was broken into on Monday night, with plate and jewellery stolen.
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Farnham
Penalties on Gaming in High Society Sparks Police Critique
A Victorian critique cites 18th century statutes banning fare and hazard tables as lotteries with penalties up to 500 pounds. It condemns police neglect in shutting down gambling rooms where people from varied ranks mingle, arguing enforcement failures undermine public morals and balance.
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Corauyoun
George the
Hazard
Public of B Bow Street case before Nicholas Bond on threats
At Bow Street a magistrate heard Mr King Jury a Replamer plead to a warrant for uttering menacing expressions to Mr Wood of the Stamp Office while in duty. Kingsbury acknowledged the words but claimed a different meaning. Mr Bond praised Mr Wood’s conduct and advised an apology. The complaint was dismissed after Kingsbury agreed to apologize.
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Nicholas Bond
King
Pall-Mall
Ansswer
Wood
Kingsbury
Itteach
London
Mr. Wood
Addington
Mr. Kingsbury
Bond
Election at St Bennet Finch Parish Ends As Mr Wilson Wins
On Wednesday a parish election at St Bennet Finch Royal Exchange ended with the ballot tally showing Rev. Mr. Wilson elected and Rev. Mr. White as another candidate. The official financial statement to the House of Representatives reports a surplus of 870,499 after expenses. Also, on Finchley Common Earl of Straramone was attacked by a highwayman who fired a pistol at the carriage. Langafter, an accused accomplice, was reportedly shot in the melee and later discharged from service for lack of evidence.
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St. Bennet
Finch
Royal Exchange
Wilson
Mr. White
House of Representatives
Earl of Straramone
Finchley Common
Highawayman
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Clarke Jervoise
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Madame Danton
Panton
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Jervoife
A.b—H
W—E. So
Lord Scardsrough
Jervoise
Walliam Scott
Jervoisé
St. James’s Church
Sdis
Lord Malmedbury
Britain
Coawley
Cee
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Busanan
Crowther
Alderrrien II Commoners
B.bow Street
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