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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 12, 1797
Page
1
WIFT and Co announce the Irish Lottery drawing starts on July twenty fourth. They note the late Wenham poultry firm’s addition to the business and invite friends and the public to follow the event.
The accord grants perfect navigation and equal footing for both nations in European states. English and Russians may import and export freely with minimal restrictions, with contraband exceptions like cannons and gunpowder. Merchants can own property in each others’ territories, with limited judicial exposure and a standard of most favored nation treatment for eight years.
In a Westminster law report a case before Lord Kenyon and a special jury involves Jeudwine versus Slade. The plaintiff bought twelve pictures catalogued as works by Claude, Brugal, and Salvator Rosa but contends they are copies, not originals, and the dispute centers on the value and authenticity of the artworks. The defendant is a dealer in pictures and faces claims over deceit and misrepresentation regarding the provenance and price of the works.
A court hearing reviewed repeated cases where buyers paid high sums for pictures or instruments described as originals or by famed makers. Witnesses testified that many items were copies or misrepresented, with refunds awarded in some instances. Lord Kenyon urged fair dealing and honesty, noting original versus copy values vary greatly and auctions should state descriptions truthfully.
The Swift from Virginia to the West Indies is carried to Guadaloupe where the Carzo is seized. The Hannah from London to the West Indies is captured by two French frigates and a Corvette. The Calliope from Teneriffe to the West Indies is taken near Dominica and brought to Guadaloupe. ship and cargo condemned. The Alarm arrives from the West Indies. Prince William of GuoversTer visits Ipswich Dock Yard and camps near town. The Packet from Altona to London arrives with specie and passengers after a French prize chase and sighting Admiral Duncan’s fleet offshore.
Report of mutiny proceedings on the Sandwich includes Taylor Hughes Brady Davis and others testifying. Prisoners defend under compulsion while witnesses describe orderly conduct, attempts at restraint and appeals to officers. Court adjourns after evidence for prisoners closes and clerks debated pardons and trade bills.
A petition from the East-India Company asks that the East-India Judicature Bill not become law. The bill was ordered to a second reading, the Bishop of Bath and Wells took his oaths and seat, and the House adjourned.
The Speaker informed the House that he had communicated yesterday’s Resolution to Mr.
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