Old Bailey Trial on Forged Order in Thefts and Guilt
The trial recounts a London case where Robert Wilson and an accomplice forged an order to obtain silk. The prisoner denied direct forgery but was found guilty for uttering the forged document. The judge noted potential liability for aiding a forged order and recommended mercy in sentencing. Aged 26, with strong prosecution, the verdict and implications raised concerns over forged orders in commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heckar
Robert
Coventry
Aha
Grit
London
Justice Spiller
Robert Wilson
Wilson
Coren
Ireland
Gounfel
Courtiel
Mitchel
Williams
Purter
Cdse
George II
Indictment of Mr omitoy SeRizant for house theft
Neale M Yfilign and another were indicted for stealing many items from the dwelling of Henry Penton in Windsor. Penton left furniture in the care of Swan. The prisoner gained access through a servant and pawned articles with fifteen pawnbrokers, some of whom reported the theft while others delayed after confessions and guidance to locate the stolen property. Names noted include Priestman and other wWatchmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omitoy SeRizant
Neale M'Yfilign
Heniry
Penton
Wind
Mar
Womiatt
Swan
Painter Indicted For Robbing Watch From Prosecution at Whitechapel
The trial details Thomas Pointer a Whitechapel journeyman painter accused of stealing a silver watch and chain from George Aylin on the New Road near Spice Island Gardens. The case hinges on the prosecutor’s testimony of a bet and withdrawal amid a crowd. Pointer claimed no bet, aStakeholder testified, and witnesses including Cook and Heft corroborated. Pointer was apprehended four days after the alleged incident at the Rose and Crown inn. the jury retired after the defense and officer testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
George’ Aylin
Dove
Pointer
Aylin
Spice Island Gardens
Justice Staples
Thomas Pointer
Heft
Cook
Staples
Joseph Martin
Carpenter
White-Chapel
New- Road
Robert Dawson
Furge
Hall. Mott
Royal levee attendance and foreign envoys at St James's
London January 13 reports the levee at St James's with attendance by the Duke of York and other nobles including the Lord Chancellor and Archbishop Canterbury. News notes arrivals of foreign ambassadors, a West India merchants address, and Captain Corner's farewell. Turbulent events include Russian troops massing against Sweden and Turkish naval movements, plus the Marva order awards and chicken pox affecting Archduke Francis and Emperor.
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Windsor Lodge
St. James’s
Duke of
Woktems Berg
Archbishop of Canterbury
Duke of Leeds
Marquis of Salisbury
Aylemlry
Uxbridge
Courtown
Sydney
Wallitort
Boston
Grenville
Rivers
Hawkesbury
Flood
Amherst
Onslow
Arden
Dalrymple
James Peachey
Windsor
Lord Rivers
Lord Amherst
Goldstick
James Peacuey
Marquis Liz Messi
Turin
Count Scrally
Berlin
Comte de Marinville
J.C. Vitriers
Levee
Lord Grenville
West India
Stephen Fuller
Captain Corner
Carnatic
The
India Company
Mapai
China
Fast India House
Penege
Russia
Sweden
Livonia
Moldavia
Prussia
Danube
Hassan Pacha
Jaezi
Jaca
Ismart
Ridas
Taczi
Marva Theresa
Varwwa
Netherlands
Archduke Francis
Marshal Laudoln
Comte de Clairfait
Baron de Vines
Baron de Bender
Marsjall Baron
de Beaulieu
Baron Dé Spleny
Baron ‘Arasczay
Emperor
Gethe Line
Artigtes
Sheerness
Chatham
Portmouth
Plymouth
River Thames
Christ Church
Spital Fields
William Bosma
Amsterdam
Mus E. Evaz
Liege Looms Over Imperial Troops Amid Vexed Arrival
Report from Liege in January notes no authentic word on Imperial troops reaching the city. Local authorities urge residents to accept the Emperor's will while resisting other executives. Baron D'Avinzy leads troops slated for Limbourg and Liege, contingent on quartering terms.
Infant Doy Antonio in Madrid Seized by Epileptic Fit
In Madrid on December 14 the infant Doy Antonio, the king's youngest brother, suffered a violent epileptic seizure requiring extreme unction. He later received the Platicum and made a will, with some hope of recovery. M. de Siecur, formerly announced as imprisoned, has been moved from Madrid to Granada and may be confined near the Alhambra for ten years, though his illness casts doubt on his longevity.
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Doy Antonio
M. Dé Siecur
Madrid
Grenada
Alambra
Mddr’s
Diet resumes duties as election returns await decisions
In Warsaw on December 18 the Polish Diet restarts with half old and half newly elected members. The new Nonces sign to join the Federation, and once election results are settled the Diet will tackle royal succession, dissolving dissident disputes, and negotiating treaties with the Porte and other powers. War rumors swirl as Baltic fleet rumors and large mobilizations unfold in Warmia and Gutstadt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburgh
Prussia
Elector of
Saxony
Marquis de Tlucchesim
Baltic
Gutstadt
Warmir
Marine losses and a new Covent Garden watch uniform
Reports from the Chancery fittings at Lincoln's Inn Hall before Hilary Term include the Lord Chancellor sealing. Several ships are missing or deserted near Hull Boulogne and Port Bar with crews in distress. A Portuguese schooner and a New York bound brigantine are noted as lost or abandoned. Covent Garden watchmen adopt a new parochial uniform of watch coat and leather cap bearing Covent Garden Watch, removing lanterns to curb expenses and reduce pay for lighting.
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Lincoln’s Inn
Hall
Amity
Nallison
Hambro
London
Hull
Elizabeth
Langstaff
Cork
Hore
Boulogne
Weymouth
Thompson
Baridonay
Spain
Wighes
Susannah
Darell
New York
Bar
Jenny
Nicholson
Antigua
Covent Garden Parish
Covent Garden Watch
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Old Bailey
Gui
Serjea
Priest- Sanhaaden
Mr. Baron
Thomson
Leyden
Liege
Biege
Sieur Livoz
Spa
Low Countries
D’atvinzy
Limsbourg
Warsaw
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