King's Bench Bail Refusal Sparks Legal Clash Over Habeas Corpus
The court wrestled with a habeas corpus issued on the civil side to move Mr. King from Bath Jail to the King's Bench Prison. Lords Kenyon and Lawrence debated custody, with Mingay and Erskine defending King and the Crown seeking remand. The court ultimately ordered King sent to the King's Bench Prison, pending further costs and penalties.
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Ken
Phillips
King
Bath
Lord Kenyon
Mun6ay
Shovel
Coute
Erikine
King’s Bench
Mincay
Newgate
Grass
Mingay
Kis
Lawrence
Kenyon
Mixeay
Phildpe
The King Vy. Admiral Bligh. Attachment Granted
Mr Parx obtained an attachment against the Admiral for disrespect toward a writ of Habeas Corpus. On board the Brunswick the Admiral ordered 32lb shot ready and tied the writ to a boat, vowing to sink both boat and bearer if he did not depart with it. Lord Kenyon called it ill advised, but allowed the attachment to proceed in the first instance.
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Banet
J. Mawbey
Surrey
Sir Joseph
Ryegrove-lane
James Lrrrior
Egham
Joseph Mawbey
Ersxinz
Farret
David
Absalom
King VY
Admiral Bligh
Parx
Brunswick
Middleton Convicted For Enticement Of Artificers
The King versus Middleton reports the conviction for enticing artificers from the country to Kentucky. A rule to arrest judgment was discharged. The defendant was fined 500 and imprisoned in Newgate for one year under statute terms.
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King UV. Middleton
Kentucky
America
Const
Newgate
Royal Ascot attendance and court notices from London
Friday reports a Royal Family presence at Ascot Heath races. A Court of Directors met at East India House and adjourned to Wednesday. Earl Spencer hosted Naval Officers at Whitehall. Stock Exchange committee sues two Jacobin Prints owners for forging L Eclair. trial set post term. Sylvester Doudas takes East India correspondence role. Danish consuls report released Algerine sailors and free Danish vessels. no pursuit of captives. Monday night Capt H of the guards found dead at Ham Common from probable accidental Laudanum overdose. Coroner’s verdict confirms accidental death. servant testified to prior laudanum use including a four ounce bottle.
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Royal Famiy
Ascot Heath
East India House
Earl Spencer
Whitehall
Stock Exchange
L’eclair
Paris
Sylvester Doudas
East India Correspondence
Board of Control
St. Ubes
Spain
Prince of Peace
Algiers
Malaga
Capt
Ham Common
Westminster Electors Close Poll Supporters Clash Over Peace
At Westminster the poll closed with Fox 3969, Gasprew 3884, Tooke 2308 as debates urged Pitt’s exit. Gardner praised, Tooke lauded sailors, and remarks warned against domestic enemies. In Kent, Knatneury led with 4233, Geary 3507, Honxwoop 3264. Borough results gave Hurty seat. Hereford county election favored Harvey and Cornwall, with Brippul flourishing after Scapamore withdrew.
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Wepminster
C_. Fox
A. Gasprew
Fox
Pitt
Avatt Ganored
Ian
Fuch
Westminster
Tooke
Alan Gardner
Sir Alan Gardner
Tooker
Kent
Epw. Knat Tcneury
Wm. Geary
Mr. Honxwoop
Shire Hall
Thomas Harvey
George Cornwall, Bart
Viscount Marpen
Roberts
Marcle
Ropert Bippulp
Joan Scapamore
Robert Paizuips
Bipputru
Hereford
Widemarsh
Broputpu
Scapamore
Harney
George Cornwall
Broouten
George
Hancey
Bippulph
George Cornwalel
Polls Open as London Freeman Nominated in Brecon Borough
A historic polling scene shows non resident freemen nominating two absent gentlemen for Brecon County and surrounding boroughs. William Wapington of London won a strong show of support on the hustings, with factions debating parliamentary privilege as the vote proceeds.
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Humbers
Joan Horaoesé
Bigs Ba
Lord Stanley
H.hoseron
Brecon
Morcan
Bart. Boffiney
Jangs
Stuagt
Boek
Camelford
Dennison
Jun
J. J. Angerstein
Leicestershire
P. A. Curzon
We. Poenin
Lincelnshire
Gilbert- Heathgote
Robert Vyner
Nottinghamshire
Bentinge
Piereepoins
East Looe
East-Indies
London
William. Wapptincron
Dramatic Benefit at Drury Lane Honors Seamen Widows
The theatre drew a huge crowd last night for a benefit honoring the widows and orphans of seamen who died defending their country. Performers led by Mr Lewis, Mrs Jordan, and Madame Mara displayed notable skill, with Mrs Jordan delivering an address to the British Nation written by Mr Taylor in a heartfelt fashion.
Prince William of Gloucester reviews local troops at Sunderland
NEWCASTLE June 4. On Monday, Prince William of Gloucester arrived to take command of the troops in the district. On Tuesday he reviewed at Sunderland the Mid Lothian Fencible Cavalry the Loyal Bay Fencibles the Royal North Lincoln Militia and the Gentlemen Volunteers of Sunderland.
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Prince William of Gloucester
Sunderland
Loyal “Ay
North Lincoln
Gentlemen Volunteers
Regiment Marches From Newport for East Indies
This day the 14th Regiment marched from Newport for Cowes to be embarked for the East Indies under Colonel Harvey Aston. The regiment has been quartered here two months and the conduct of officers and men has reflected the highest credit on themselves.
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Cowes
East Indies
Harvey Aston
Coining Suspects Arrested After Rose-lane Search
Police raided a Rose-lane Spitalfields house and seized a coinage workshop with dies for half crowns and shillings, a press, aqua fortis, and finishing tools. Richard Appletree James Brozon and Daniel Reynolds with three women were detained for questioning. the Mint Solicitor to attend.
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Rose-lane
Spital Fields
Richard Appletree
James Brozon
Daniel Reynolds
Appletree
Mandamus Rule Discharged Over Lord Mayor Vote
On June 6 Dublin the Court of King's Bench discharged the mandamus to compel the Lord Mayor to swear in William Bell as Common Council member, amid arguments about Catholic freemen votes. The text notes grain price rising, agriculture thriving, and land reclamation from recent misfortune.
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Major
Wm. Worthington
William Bell
Court of King’s Bench
Marriage banns announced in Leyden paper
In Leyden a newspaper advert records intentions to marry. Lieutenant General Dumondav and GREMERS sign the notice, noting banns are published to notify relatives and friends, a practice seen in Holland to inform public through ads rather than after marriage.
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Leyden
Dumondav
Gremers
Banns
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