Liability of ship master and warehousemen in delivery duties
Historical court discussion on when liability for consigned goods passes from master of a ship to warehousemen. The judge argues duty ends when goods are safely delivered to the consignee in Manchester wharves. warehouse custody may incur negligence liability. Jury verdict favors plaintiffs for damages. remarks by Lord Kenyon clarify Post Office liability misunderstanding.
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Gainsborough
Manchester
Insurance policy dispute over Coumopore Hoop voyage
A court case details a marine policy on the Coumopore Hoop captained by Thomas Vynes from Falmouth to Swansea and back. The ship failed March 11, left March 13, policy dated March 19, four insured persons paid except the defendant. Plaintiff proved the policy. defense claimed concealment of a letter about the voyage risk which, if known, might have raised the premium. Lord Kenyon instructed the jury to decide whether withholding the letter would have altered the underwriter’s risk assessment. verdict for the plaintiff at 100 pounds.
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Wood
Modigliani
Coumopore Hoop
Thomas Vynes
Falmouth
Swansea
Wales
Lord Kenyon
News From Valenciennes and Allied Fronts in July Dispatches
Dispatches from the Duke of York’s headquarters report Valenciennes besieged by Austrian forces within musket shot, garrison near collapse, capitulation terms discussed but refused by the Prince. Sardinian troops advance on Nice while Royalists gain ground in Vendée. Mediterranean squadron expected near Portsmouth. Spanish fleet reaches Genoa. Royalist Gaston rumored near mares as royalist efforts intensify.
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London
Duke of Yerx
Valenciennes
Cow Ny
Co-Berg
Prince de Coroure
Paris
Lord Howe
Portsmouth
Liffon
Fasc Mediterranean
Toulon
Genoa
Nice
Italy
Vendée
Fheral Gaston
Defeat of the French by Sardinian Army near Nice
Turin reports eight days of engagement with the French near Nice. French columns of about 15 to 18 thousand were repulsed after heavy artillery and musketry fire. French losses 2 to 3 thousand killed and wounded. Sardinian losses around 600 men including officers. Surge of pursuit and praise for gallant troops follows.
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Nice
Amené
Capture of Angers Triggers New Municipal Order in Laval
The_CAPTURE of Saumur by Royalists prompted urgent move by localAuthorities to Laval with archives treasure chest and cannon. Boileve de la Merouviere elected mayor amid mob suppression. Réee named deputy. State-prisoners freed. Jacobins fled. Royalists under Bonchamp entered. cathedral ceremony observed. Rennes and Brittany unrest analyzed. emigrants urged transport from Britain to Brittany to spark wider insurrection.
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Saumur
Laval
Boileve de la Merouviere
Réee
Convention
Ens
Loire
M. de Bonchamp
Zé Dena
Louis the Xvith
Saueurs
Nantes
Brittany
M. de Baissocaud
Machacoul
Rennes
Rourie
Paris
Normandy
Oxford July 4 Installation of the Chancellor
Oxford reports the installation ceremony with members of the university and guests accommodated. The chancellor opened convocation and conferred LL.D. degrees on Lord Kinnouly Lord Valletort and others, plus an A.M. on Charles Hulfe. Congratulatory verses followed by numerous poets and orators praising virtue and loyalty. Mr Burke and Mr WypHam honored for public approbation. a later move to confer an honorary diploma on Mr WypHam remains under consideration.
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Lord Seymour
Christ Church
Lord Cahier
St. Mary's Hall
Pierrepoint
Oriel
Grmstone
Twisleton
St. Mary’s Hall
Lukin
Magdalen
Gray
New College
Corbett
Merton College
Moreton
Exeter College
Stibball
Trinity College
Cornwall
Ose
Dawkins
Chaacellor
Iris- Bert
France
Ricuards
Duke of Portland
Twisteron
Cannano
Christ-Church
Britain
England
Oxford
Burke
Rule Britannia
Stamford Town Plate Races Listings and Incidents
Sporting Intelligence from Stamford notes the Town Plate for weight for age with horses including S Barey s Bergemat and Sir F Standith s Fairy, plus numerous noble owner entries and heats for three-year-olds. A rider fell backward onto his jockey in one race, causing injuries though details remain sparse.
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G. Lowther
Dungannon
G. Watson
Spanish fleet sighted near Genoa port and English expected
Genoa reports a Spanish fleet of 35 sail in view of the port yesterday, with a few at anchor. Anxiety grows for the arrival of the English fleet, as merchants and captains fear potential actions near the port.
Spanish Army Seizes Town and Forcibly Disarms Inhabitants
A Spanish Army of at least 2000 men seized the town this day and compelled the mayor to issue a proclamation demanding surrender of arms in the market place under threat of death. The council was convened to elect local officers, and commissioners await the Spanish general’s approval. Decrees and public deeds are to be delivered to the general.
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Council General of the Commons
Canot
Lisle
Lamortiere
Menin
Custine
Bou- Cchain
Cambray
Orchies
Bouvines
3D Regiment of Dragoon Guards
Tiger Attack on Munro Echoes Calcutta Letter Fragment
Extract from the Calcutta Gazette recounts the fatal tiger attack on Mr. Munro in Saugor Island during a deer shoot. Eyewitnesses describe the tiger’s assault, Munro’s death after 24 hours of torture, and the aftermath with a boat rescue, medical attempts, and a funeral at sea.
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Caurcutta
Calcutta
Shaw Ardafiers
Saugor Iland
Downey
Pyefrith
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