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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 25, 1792
Page
2
Fragmented WReport notes a court proceeding where the defendant faced several charges including conspiring to defy East India Company territories and allies, with details about high court proceedings and rights of the party under scrutiny. The ruling granted a rule, and the matter proceeds.
A Norfolk court heard a vagrant information against Mr Smith and another magistrate. Journeyman carpenter Nelson entered a bedroom by ladder at night to reach his sweetheart Milker and was jailed from April to May after a burglary claim proved unfounded. The Master must decide compensation for Nelson’s confinement.
Court reviewed the case and after a thorough examination of parties and witnesses, found the plaintiff's conduct justified. The action was not for damages, but the award grants 49s damages as reparation.
London reports reveal Wentworth named Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia after kissing the King’s hand. Levee attendees include Viscount Mommasux on marriage, and nobles such as the Dean Minneys and Sir Larees HotHam. Court of Directors adjourns. captains leave for Romsay. debate over Lord Macartney’s terms and Jamaica governance. Public opinion disputes Italian operas and foreign singers. Signor David’s fee sparks calls to curb expatriate entertainers.
A fragmentary review notes Mrs Sippoxs and Alicia drawing strong audience reaction in a performance detailing the tragic tale of Jane Shore and her untimely fate. The piece lauds the actors, especially Mrs Powell, for conveying emotion and fidelity to manners, while criticizing scene changers for a weak curtain‑closing touch.
In the Commons a decree was obtained against a woman to compel her to exhibit her late husband’s estate inventory. If she fails to appear in court, she faces excommunication. Meanwhile parish aid funds and maritime notices crowd the day with details of ship losses, cargoes, and legal proceedings.
A French deputy claimed the people were eager to attack the enemies of the constitution, declaring they had bought 3000 pikes and sworn to burn property of immigrants. The Assembly applauded loudly while M Aubert urged the deputy be called to order amid gallery tumult.
Reports from the National Assembly describe measures to curb sugar monopolies near hotels and churches converted to sugar magazines. A plan to recruit volunteers for 3900 men for two years faced opposition as ruinous to finance and constitutional risk, with heavy criticism of ministers and a prolonged debate ending with adjournment to the evening session.
In Kingston on November 22, reports detail the brig Mary Telfair from New York bound for Montego Bay left on the low end of Turks Island. The brig Dartmouth Kimm from New York bound for this port was also left there. Part of Dartmouth cargo saved. The brig Exuma Aylward laden with sugar and rum bound to Dublin was driven ashore at Oracabeca and quickly broke up.
A historic House of Assembly session outlines measures to enlarge the military, station ships at ports, and appoint an agent for soliciting laws and public affairs. The Council reports agreement on a committee report, with the Treasury board and public accounts commissioners present to declare their proceedings.
Fragmented remarks discuss the French National Assembly reversing policies on public finances while Mr. Pitt expands his domestic revenue. The text references credit, consitutional allegiance, and the broader balance of power, noting Britain's wartime prudence and historical stock discounts around 1692.
A chaotic report from an old dock area recounts a man fatally injured when attacked during a boatyard crisis. Witnesses describe a masked pair dragging him to the quay as cargo and ship repairs unfold amid a harbor blaze.
Fragmentary OCR shows yearly counts for births burials and marriages with notes on increases and decreases across months. Mentions Manchester and Morality and a Morality Bill. Details are garbled but indicate a civil record summary with totals for 1960s and references to changes in numbers and locations.
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