09 Jan 1793
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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 09, 1793
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR yields a mixed record of a Marine Society subscription notice and multiple late 18th or early 19th century court cases. It mentions fundraising at Bishopsgate, subscriptions to relief efforts, and trials for burglary, assault with a pistol, and related property crimes, with several named towns and witnesses.
George Plater faced charges of stealing a silk waistcoat silk breeches three cotton waistcoats a metal watch and other items from William White Esq. The case details connect the theft to Plater living with his mother and a subsequent recovery of items from his box plus a hidden watch. The jury found him guilty. Also tried were Soba Sharb Sarah Wilson Coventry Hertbridge and Oakly claims involving burglary theft of clothing bed furniture and notes with varied verdicts.
A warrant led to the arrest of Mr Tisstart of Pimlico for sending a challenge to Mr Boomzzy of Petty France. Before magistrate Wa. Anglington, the charge, backed by a letter admitted as his writing, required sureties for appearance at next Sessions and to keep the peace. The dispute stems from a failed engagement with Mrs F- and a daughter of Mr B's, ending in a scuffle when Mr T was found at Mr B's house.
In a January meeting at the Guildhall the Common Council appoints a committee of aldermen and commoners to enact a resolution regarding rewards for able seamen. The plan includes a bounty of forty shillings and twenty shillings for seamen and petty officers, to be granted by the Crown during the court’s pleasure, with publication to follow in the London Gazette across the realms. The names of aldermen and ward representatives are listed as part of the resolution process.
The general meeting of the inhabitants of Melton Mowbray was chaired by the Rev Dr Ford. Resolutions condemn artificial disturbances and alienation of loyalties, urging obedience to laws and support for civil authority to preserve quiet and harmony in the parish and surrounding districts.
The fragment describes Charles Crawley convicted privately in Henry Baker’s shop at 12 Pall Mall for silk handkerchiefs exceeding value. The jury recommended mercy, noting the prisoner was only 11 years old. The judge or presiding Baron is mentioned as handling the case.
The case details Mr Justh Fares Field charged with burglary at Robert Rutland's dwelling on December 7. Bow Street officer Henry Croker found the prisoner exiting with a cloth containing four watches and two rings, all Rutland property, as well as other jewelry seized from the room. The prosecutor testified about missing items and the suspect held two seals and several items later identified as Rutland property.
Yesterday a schoolmaster named Hit was brought before a magistrate on a charge of assaulting Richard Mills with intent to commit a crime. He was committed for trial at the next Quarter Sessions for the City of Westminster. Patrick Boyle, charged by Margaret Sloper, was committed for re examination for an assault with intent to commit a rape after Wednesday night last.
A garbled article outlines a potential inland navigation project linking northern and eastern regions with Midland Canals to boost coal timber wool and raw materials transport. It stresses reduced carriage costs and broader commerce benefits as a key goal for the kingdom.
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