The Trial Over Paine's Work and Christian Truth
A court hears evidence on a contested publication by Paine. Witness Fleming testifies he bought the book from the defendant. speakers defend free inquiry and Christian foundations, while the judge laments attacks on religion and emphasizes the law's protection of religious liberty. The jury convicts the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Fauli
Boyle
Paine
Mr. Locke
Arein
Matthew Hale
Milton
Mr. Paine
Nebur
Min
Great Britains
England
Fleming
Eriie
John Martin
Subjet
Asman
Kyd
Lairdner
Bentley
Watson
Paris
Erséiie
Ertkine
Christ
Judah
Irael
Jerusalem
Erskine
Wolfton
Jilian
Justin Martyr
Socrates
Plato
Xenophon
Tully
God Tate
Ratis
Reports of Spanish prizes captured in the Gulf of Mexico
Letters from Clyde discuss rumors of a Spanish first captured from South America. Halifax reports Capt. Barrett bringing three prizes—a ship, a brig, and a schooner—taken in the Gulf of Mexico from a convoy. The General Melville, renamed Stag, has a valuable cargo and is also reported captured. The fleet totaled ten vessels. six escaped. Additional dispatches mention homeward Indian Ocean forces and ships leaving China for Madras, with various officers aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
South America
Vesssel
Halifax
Barrett
Gulph
Mexico
Carithagenay
General Melville
Secretary of State
Morton Even
Vienna
Admiralty
Downs
India House
St. Helena
China
Earl Howe
Ruay
Cuffnells
Earlstowe
Staines and Peacocke
Exeter
Cornfit
Brunswick
Major Willock
Marquis Cornwallis
Madras