French colours presented to Congress amid joint US France ties
In a January 1796 sequence, the French Republic’s colours were presented to the United States House and Senate, accompanied by an address from the French minister. The House prepared a resolution praising Franco American friendship and liberty gains, while Irish privilege debates and Bristol mutiny actions also feature. Captain Snell mourned. a naval tragedy and a young officer’s death are noted with tributes and personal reminiscences.
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House of aRepresentateves
Congress
J Joy
United
Washington
United States
France
Atea
Treceive
Dion
Tates
Cothofe
Geo
Law case on maintenance and family debts at Kenyon court
In a London sittings before Lords Kenyon and Mogges Rodges a son sues his father over the maintenance of his mother and siblings. Lord Kenyon laments the feud, notes law allows a husband to turn wife out with dependents, but urges peace. Parties agree to withdraw a juror, execute general releases, and live in future harmony between father and son.
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Guildhall
London
Kenyon
Modges
Rodges
Brixins
Persori
Northumberland
Fon
Rogal
Lord Kenyon
Mincay
Helay
Fosiety
Bonetti
Lord Kenxon
Eafes
East India House Votes in Favor of New Shipping Terms
The East India House ballot on the divergence between the East India Digecrees and Old Shipping Owners ended with 366 for and 762 against the term change. Proprietors support the executive recommendation, saving stockholders and the public about 283,000 pounds annually in freight differences under the new arrangement.
Wood Against Watne and Another Verdict Over Character Defamation
In a case before Lord Kenyon, Woods, a hosiery manufacturer, sued Warehdulemen for damages after Samuel Harris, whom Woods alleged to be untrustworthy, received goods on credit. The jury returned for Woods, awarding 264 pounds 10s 3d, upholding that giving a stated character must reflect knowledge and belief.
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Woods
Aaron
Samuel
Harris
Lord Kenyon
Westminster Hall
England
A.traddiman
Plaat
Waine
Sentences Passed at Old Bailey Amid Executions and Transportations
Reports from the Old Bailey detail a death sentence for multiple defendants and transportations for seven or fourteen years or life. Others received whippings or fines as sessions adjourned to April. A public execution was held, and bread forfeitures were noted for a baker from Seven Dials. Additional case details include a suspected wilful murder in Fulham and discoveries of skeletons near Dalin Tower in Westmoreland.
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Old. Bailey
W. Millan
J. Williams
C. Hoppe
William’ Attiley
Thomas ‘Taber
John ‘Tait
James Freers
Thomas Attwell
Samuel Alias
William Tramp
William Clare
Thoms Davenport
William Lee
Newgate
Clerkenwell
Elizabeth Hill
Sarah
Dancer
Thomas Peaston
William
John Marshall
Charlotte
Grubb
Richard Stephenson
Owens
Mary. Thorpe
Jane Hutton
Mary Ash
New
South
Wales
Mary Clark
Seven Dials
Addington
Tethilfields
Mary-le-boutte-lane
Fane Schofield
Jamies
Schofield
Margaret Matherh
Carter
Fulham
Tifoner
Dr. Byxx
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House of Commoners
Ireland
Hoare
Howkre
Sorp
House of Lords
House of Commons
Bristol
Christian
Lowetein
Algiers
Sazz.t
Snell
Prince William
LAW
East-India House
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