Le Grand Indien Captured Near Cork by HMS Shannon
Vice Admiral Fraser reports the capture of the privateer Le Grand Indien from Granville after a seven hour chase. She carried 18 carronades and 125 men, five days from Granville, with provisions for a three month cruise. Shannon sustained damage but brought the prize to port. Also noted is the King appointing a new Consul-General for the Eastern States of America and various military commissions and surrender notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rian
Ireland
Evan Nepean
Shannon
Cork
Faulknor
LeGrand Indien
Granville
Gaad Oliver Vubois
Alex. Fraser
Robert Kingmill, Esq
Downing Street
Thomas Barclay, Esq
America
American Warships to Cruise West Indies Amid France Tension
From New York dated December 27, letters report the American Government plans to dispatch about ten warships to the West Indies. The move signals a likely escalation toward hostilities with France.
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New York
West Indies
France
Levee Sparse and Union Debate Dominates News
The piece reports a thin attendance levee at St James's Palace, then shifts to editorials criticizing Irish union opposition, warning against demagogic debates while urging national unity. It notes military movements, debt tax proposals, and a mix of international dispatches, including notes from Alexandria and Cadiz, with legal case summaries and ship movements.
Law Report King s Bench January 26 Malmesbury Corps dispute
Courts consider a motion to file information against H Hint a volunteer in Wilts Malmesbury Corps after Lord Bruce discharges him. Hunt asks if still a member. Lord Bruce cites his letter. Lord Kenyon calls it bad, Lord Kingston endorses the action as proper. officers consulted prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King's Bench
Erskine
H. Hint
Malmesbury Corps
Wilts
Lord Bruce
Lord Ayterbury
Hunt
Flint
Lord Brute
Exstine
K*nyons
Frult
King vs Paler Indictment for Perjury Acquitted
The King prosecuted Paler for perjury at Guildhall after last term. The history was recited by Mr. Erbine who said Paler had once sued King for 5000 and failed to prove any debt, leading to the acquittal. The defense requested delays, and Mr. Ervine moved to restore the indictment to the paper and retry Paler, alleging fraud by the defendant’s attorney Fairbank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Paler
John King
Guildhall
Erbine
Fairbank
Ervine
Acquittal in Capital Matter Faces Fraud Question
The remark notes an acquittal deemed decisive, but the defense argues a Verbi obtained by fraud should send the defendant free. It mentions Me Eaipbank and misled names in entering the cable, with affidavits from Mr. King and his attorney to be filed as Russ is granted.
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Law
Fustice
James Valentine Murray
Robert Murray and Co
James V. Murray
Erfiine
Gilebs
Giles
America
Redding
London
Kestad
Bird
Savage
Picintiff
Oo Bo
Kenyvon
Eaipbank
King
Court records note king's bench aides urged tidier ledgers
Fragmentary report discusses Bengh records of the Court of King's Bench, noting officers and scribes should improve handwriting to avoid resensing in the future. mentions the lord chief as observer and judgments from the prior year.
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Court OF
King's. Bengh
S. Bench
James Defeal Sentenced for Customs Violation in Dorfer County
James Defeal received a prison term of eleven months in his Majesty's jail in Dorfer county for refusing to enter into his own receipts for uncustomed goods. The case concerns prohibited items and evading duties, with the defendant bound to pay penalties and serve the stated sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Defeal
Taik
Dorfer
Public Office Bowstreet Trial Notes Odd Allegations
A young man claimed to identify his accuser as Hugh Campbell in a public case. Another defendant faced charges for presenting a loaded pistol at a private gathering, with intent to duel. The pistol was seized after an ensuing scuffle with a landlord and the magistrate remanded the prisoner for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Campbell
Wirtlau Apaingron
Lichenereerland
Regiment of Foot
James Meyrick
Hichmond
Ris
Duglas
Extraordinary Kentucky Resolutions Provoke Debate in Agnetica
Readable fragments describe proposed Kentucky resolutions on war with France, cautious stance on federal binding, and trust in national wisdom. Mentions Minorca regiment, French and Austrian forces, and concerns over trade parity and national policy amid a turbulent international scene. Includes court reports from Newgate and Cambridge sessions, with notes on deaths and a curious pedestrian Simin Hitler Tony.
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Kentucky
Agnetica
Dene
France
Toussart Levierroureau
St. Dominga
Ob. Feeres
Toussaint
Anich
Minorca
Stuart
Third Foot Guards
Mantua
Italy
Scarke
Newgate
Thomas Sharman
Thomias Brown
William Benjamin Clarks
Mims
Middlefes
Wiliam Dhight Denzalog
Salagen Center and Co
Binkerly Wits
Cambridge
P. Sthéley
York Mail
Royston
Smurp
Craike
Dadia
Simin
Hitler Tony
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Admiralty-Opeice
Bridget
J. Morshead
Devon and Cornwall
A&ail
Thomas Vincent Reynolds
30Th Foot
Starr
Donald Macdonald
1Sth Foot
Iland
Guernsey
Otly
Drigue Morgan
36Th Foot
Cameron
Fankrupts
Rd Lloyd
Thavie’s Lan
Money-Scrivener
Marchart Guildhall
T. Galt
Whit'aven
Merchant
Marchg
Queen Ftreet
Whitzhaven
T. Bonfall
Crescent
St. Georie’s-fields
Morela
Guildbel
Guildbel- G. Leaton
Stow-maker
Suffolk
Craper
York
J. Ringrose
Insholder
Fiiwick
Fidhwick
G. Turner
Manchester
Wilmot’s
J. Bateman
Hanmer
Flintshire
Marcyg
Clister
T. Prunnell
Fanner-street
St Lune
Aiddlesex
Vibon-Manufacturer
Gene Hal
Cooke the Younger
Marlborough
Wiltshire
Cothier
Bush Tavern
Corn-street
Bristol
Shrewsbury
Hawker
Vedlar
A. Skeere Loftie
Bread-street
Haberdasher
J. Ellward
Brisco
Cumberland
Calico
Kinder
Kirby
Ashfield
Nottingham
Y. Clement Taylor
Maidstone
Kent
W. Martin
Leicester-fields
W. and
A. Buckler
Poultry
Fitte-Draper
W. Pearce
Chiswick
Carpenter
W. Burcess
Southwark
Hosier
HB. Smith
Upper Thames-street
Leverett
Coddenham
Joseph and
John Bennett
Sands Mill
Mayan and Shaws
Yarmouth
Gienvrece
Berlin
St. James's Palace
St. James’s
Charles
Yaam
Faé&T
Port
Oppo
Auching
Sucaipan
Lrith
Willig
Firsiot
Times
Great Britain
Europe
Hoever
Stanwope
Beatur
Rocus- Foucault
ArcurtLon
Lrancourt
Limerick
Portmouth
Portsmouth
Weymouth
St. Helen’s
Ise of Wight
Bran
Alexandria
Congress
Columbian Centinel
Union of the States
Crown and Anchor Tavern
Cadiz
Thetis
Malaga
King of
Sweden
Sessaaae
Brudes
Power
Bengal
St Helena
China
Queen
Phonix
Parince
Bratza Ann
Rom Bengal
LAW Report
Public Office
Bowstreet
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