Trial of Patrick Finney at Dublin on High Treason
The Dublin trial court heard Patrick Finney and 48 conspirators for High Treason including plotting to invade Ireland from France and attack Dublin Castle. Finney was acquitted on the main treason counts after witnesses faced cross examination. others were discharged as the court warned against sedition and mandated oath of allegiance.
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Bameyn
Patrick
Pinues
Patrick Finney
Dublin
Sean
Sleath
France
Ireland
Franée
Francess
Finney
White
Arcland
Great Britain
James O’ Brien
Curran
Peter Clarke
Kildaire
Worthington
M‘ Nally
Kemmis
Clarke
M‘nally
M‘nelly
Sobster
O'Brien
Smrru
Kingdom
Damestreet
Ratoa Aneacromsy
Cork
Cuawssataineg
Baron Smmigh
John Elin
Michael ‘Woods
Patrick Nowlan
James Melony
Edward Cutter John Monks
George Keary
Patrick Shaughnaffy
James Keane
Gregory M‘cu
Patrick Melony
Ign
Halfpenny
Thomas Harford
Homes Cooke
Michael Fortescue
John Hyland
Marmaduke Gooldsberry
John Lewes
Patrick Roche
John Langley
Michael Saul
William Farrell
Patrick Fisasy
Pate
Prolonged Libel Case Echoes in House of Lords
The Lords hear Lord Aldborough challenge against a libel prosecution tied to the woollath and a Right Rev. prelate. Lord Clare defends judicial dignity and vows to prove the libel groundless while noting a city newspaper and its printer face consequences. In the Commons, Dawid Latouche pushes for a Tax on Absentees to curb non residence fueling unrest, while the Jupiter flagship sale is confirmed at 10,000 pounds.
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House of Lords
Weowtspay
Earl of Clare
Earl of Aldborough
Carl
Woollath
Earl
Aldborough
Lord Aldborough
Lord A
Characer
Woolsack
A’s
House OF Commons
Tuvnanar
Jay
Dawid Latouche
Westminster Law Court Proceedings and New Attornies
In Westminster the law courts session opened with the Kings Bench hearing motions. Several young Attornies were sworn in as Lord Kenyon notes Friday is Paper Day and that due to upcoming holy days the court will adjust hearings to other days after daily business concludes.
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Westminster
Kings Bench
Kenyon
Duel Clarified Between Earl of Lonsdale and Sir Frederick Vane
Faced with conflicting reports, the undersigned seconds state the Sunday duel between the Earl of Lonsdale and Sir Frederick Vane ended with Vane retracting an unwarranted letter after realizing he had acted under a misconception. The statement, dated February 20, 1798, is issued to set the record straight.
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Neiv
Earl of Lowspare
Freperickx Vane, Bart
Frepericx
Vane
C. Norton
C.s.fetuerston Haugh
Disputed debts and European politics in a late 18th century alert
A nobleman in disgrace is warned by the Duke of Yaux to clear a dishonourable financial issue with Col. Brownlce. The piece shifts to critical commentary on French policy, alliances, and disinformation aimed at weakening northern states, citing Rastadt, Prussia, and Switzerland. It closes with a Boston merchants raft scheme, fuel shortages prompts, counterfeit Half-Guineas warning, and a note on coin authenticity.
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C—rsa
Yaux
Brownlce
Colonel C
Caiefly
Berlin
Germany
Bacney
Switzerland
Rastadt
Directory
Prussia
A&s
North America
Thames
Boston
New England
Pitt ‘Cataqua
London
Blackwall Creek
Cape of Good Hope
India
Early Spring encampment planned for artillery barracks near Ringmer
In Lewes news, reports say a large encampment may form in the spring for artillery barracks at Ringmer. Workmen busy reviving precincts for fortifications as the county eyes a grand setup. The Borewonr prize cup was awarded, and horse racing events featured several named drivers and catches. A fatal accident followed a dispute between Mr. Fuller and Mr. Attree, with injuries to both and one motorized misfortune. Mr. Henry Marten of Ringmer, a devoted huntsman, died at 14 after years of pursuing hounds on foot, sometimes traveling far for the chase.
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Ringmer
Thiele
Earl of
Iwén
Tredetolt
Baker
Pickering
Napper
Mr. Pickering
Fuller
Attree
Cliffe
Capt Bridger
Malling-street
Henry Marten
Prince Frederick Sinks After Distress at Sea
Mr Kean, acting Assistant-Surgeon aboard the Prince Frederick from Bengal, arrived in town after the vessel's distress and destruction. Crew endured days of near beer rations and forced pumping problems before mutiny and looting led to the ship’s sinking. The Insurgent took prize crew to Port Louis, while a court handles Loyal British Fencibles disbandment accounts at Chatham.
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Kean
Bengal
Prince Frederick
Port L’orient
Married in London and Essex circles in rapid notices
On Saturday last Rev. David James of Stanford Le Hope Essex wed Miss Browne of Cripplegate Without. Monday next Rev Dr Traily at St George's Bloomsbury joined James Trail Esquire of Lincoln's Inn to Mrs Porter youngest daughter of Sir James Porter and sitter to Colored Porcer Member for Stockbridge.
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David James
Stanford le Hope
Essex
Miss Browne
Cripplegate
Traily
St. George's
Bloombury
James Trail
Lincoln’s Inn
Porter
James Porter
Colored Porcer
Stockbridge
Died and market notes from Cheapside and Austinefriars
Died: Mr. Robert Hill aged after a lingering illness. Mrs. Guinard of Austinefriars died recently. Colonel Robert Blane and Thomas Deane, senior Alderman of Bristol, noted as deceased. Wheat, barley, oats, malt and other grains priced locally with fluctuating demand. Current wheat prices and barrel measures listed. total Wheatfold return to 6,008 quarters, average 28s 1d. Fine Flour prices recorded at 435.09 to 459 per Sack.
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Robert Hill
Cheapside
Guinard
Austinefriars
Sohn. Lewis
Bauargartner
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Trurspar
Jupiter
Earl.of
Lonsdale
Sig F. Vane
Lewes
Jai
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