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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 27, 1792
Page
1
Mr Fustice Butler notes fat not flated and Erfine denies the claim. He suspects no Mr Williams exists. Lord Keayox declares an end to delays and rules the trial must proceed and be discharged.
January 2 report notes Mr. Erskine moved for a writ of cerfiorari to reverse a Sessions order defraying Lord Loughborough’s fine from county funds. Arguments lengthy, but a recommendation from Lord Kenyon urged amicable settlement, likely ending the dispute with broad approval.
A broad eighteenth century catalogue from Alan Hogg and associates promotes new and updated editions in various formats. It lists literature, travel, philosophy, and arts works, copper plates, and a promise of low prices, with notices to country booksellers about regular supply and guarantees of new editions.
The court examined a rule to delay trial to the next term. Webb sues Allan for false imprisonment after a jury previously acquitted him of bigamy. Key witness Williams, claimed to be elsewhere, was deemed material. Allen pressed for trial despite Webb’s acquittal. The discussion touched on prior indictments and the propriety of arrest after acquittal.
In a complex action involving Jones and a letter from prisoner Robert Jaques, the court considered consolidating proceedings with a Sheriffs case. Jaques sought to influence bail and payments linked to a Lottery Act suit, while Jones paid 121 to Jaques’s associate John Jaques. Accusations tied to Grirthb, a shoemaker, and a Mrs Williams connected to Barrington surfaced. Rule granted.
Sir Elijah Boyer Gressley and Dr Falconer faced a rule to show cause why a criminal information should not be filed for denying Edward Alsop a publican license. Bearcroft argued the magistrates acted to curb nuisance from ale houses, while Extine pressed for an absolute rule against Gressley, noting Alsop’s character. Lord Kenyon urged motives be genuine, and held the rule absolute against Sir Elijah but discharged against Dr Falconer.
The King’s Bench discussed a writ of certiorari to move an indictment from the Old Bailey to a higher court. The defendant faced charges linked to Bills of Exchange and alleged imposition by others, with perjury accusations intended to compel his personal appearance. Bail was granted and a Special Jury was requested and approved.
The case in Carlisle Carlisle. Baron Tromson presided as jury found for the plaintiff for damages caused by the defendant mines being worked carelessly. Mingay moved for a new trial citing agent responsibility and necessity of the damage. Lord Kenyon denied the motions, ruling the verdict supported by evidence and discharging the rule.
Lord Kenyon probes Cons the Ringwood Attorney who secured a note from a poor Hampshire farmer not to hang him. He suspects Cons sought roll removal after rumors of scarce judges and denied admission to the Court of Common Pleas. Erskine urges a hearing with affidavits and response before any action.
On the motion of Mr. Attorney General, Gueres Haust was sentenced to eighteen months' imprisonment in Dorchester jail for an assault on Thomas Sleeman, an Excise officer.
The Court reproved lawyers for visiting Judge Burxer’s chamber to fish for opinions on future business. After obtaining one judge’s view they proceeded to another without informing, a practice Burxer called abominable and increasingly common.
The General Committee of Roman Catholics in Ireland seeks broader rights in Parliament. They urge admission to the legal profession, eligibility for county magistracies such as sheriffs and coroners, and the right to serve and be summoned for grand and petty juries in all cases.
A fragment from a historical critique arguing for widening voting rights to Catholic freeholders who rent or own property, alongside complaints about fees of local magistrates, church influence, and political control by church figures. Mentions Viscount Farmouth and the cantwell case amid broader political and religious tensions.
A letter from William Chambers critiques annuity bonds tied to life grants. It argues such instruments are misused as usurious, noting high interest and unclear benefits for grantors and grantees. The writer defends annuities for life and urges careful scrutiny of parishioners tax and fund arrangements.
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