Peterborough racing program at Hunters Plate meetings
Sporting intelligence from Peterborough describes heats for the Hunters Plate and other races led by Lord Fitzwilliam with multiple entries and horse names like Country Girl, Hane-2, and Sweet iar. Carlisle, Workington, Bancaster races delayed. Main of Cocks contest won by Northamptonshire gentlemen, with Pearson and Davison noted.
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Lord Fitzwilliam
Raf
Br. Mewbarn
Orpheus
Tjorr
Mr. W. Hopkiston
Shark
Beoodhurt
Spalier
Ae Vavalour
Bo Hane
Mr. Golding
B. F
G. “Purner
Fitzwilliam
Sol
Richardson
Wonder
Clarke
Merry
Andrew
Pova
Br. G. Sweet
Cok
Dr. D. of
Bedford
Br. c
Carlisle
Duke of Norrock
Workington
The Star Chamber and Law of Libels
The article reflects on the Star Chamber and its abolition, arguing that removing courts did not strip away remedies for abuses. It defends jury independence, cites the danger of entrusting liberties to powerful figures, and discusses ignorance of the law versus juror knowledge. It cites Kenyon on evidence and a case of alleged adultery where the plaintiff was non-suited.
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May
Aly
England
Law Report on Laurence v Cleever Younger
A 18th century trial before Lord Kenyon spans two hours of jury arguments in a complex case of alleged adultery and marital distress. Plaintiff, a sailmaker, sues the Defendant over conduct with Mrs Laurence, wife of the plaintiff, amid disputed timelines and family entanglements.
Legal dispute over copper sale and partnership liability
The case concerns whether defendants obligated to pay for copper delivered for a ship. Pierce, Robertson, and Hutchinson allegedly formed an illegal East India monopoly plan. copper was delivered to Pierce unknowingly as a partner, bankruptcy of Pierce complicates action against others. Meanwhile, Dublin ceremony chronicles the Countess of Westmoreland laying the first stone of a bridge over the Liffey with a dedicated memorial, praising its design and noting a future completion. Sir William Lowther visits, with the Attorney General granting patents for two new judges. royal letters ordered their appointment.
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Messrs. Robertson
Hutchinon
Pierce
East India Company
East Indies
India
Robertson
Hutchinson
Robersson
Countess of
England
William Lowther
Park
Publican vs Brewer case over beer in cellar verdict
In Baker v Dickens on a jail dispute the brewer withdrew eight butts of beer from the plaintiff publican's cellar after concern over payment. The plaintiff contended no right to reclaim sold beer. Jury verdict awarded the plaintiff 29 as the price of the beer.
Inheritance Case Denied to Foreign Born Plaintiff
At Westminster Hall on February 28 the King s Bench ruled an English land inheritance claim by a plaintiff born in France to a mother who married a French count could not stand under the 25th Edward III and related statutes. The jury had returned a special verdict and judgment favored the defendant.
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Mrr. Marriot
England
Petit v Addington assault and false imprisonment case
Foreign plaintiff sues Magistrate Mr. Addington for assault and false imprisonment. Mr Aingay for defendant seeks the Court of King's Bench opinion. If the magistrate had the right to imprison an anon suit would be entered. if not the verdict stands. Cites Salk 220 and 1157 to support magistrate’s power.
Dublin University names new vice chancellor
Royal announcement states Lord Fitzzibbop, Lord Chancellor, appointed by the Duke of Gloucester as Vice Chancellor of the University of Dublin in place of the resigned Primate. Reports indicate Parliament interest may drop to five percent as parties reconcile.
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Lord Fitzzibbop
Duke of Gloucester
University of Dublin
House of Commions
Clergy Appointments and Honors Across English Parishes
In a series of church and university notices, multiple clergy appointments are announced. Rev William Bywater Bursar receives the Anderby cum Camberworth living in Lincolnshire. Rev William Lawson becomes rector of Mafamoura Kirby Mairead in York. Rev James Webster is presented to Meper fall in Bedfordshire. Rev Thomas Cattel is inducted to Bethswell rectory in Warwickshire. the King presents Rev John Weller Poley to Hartert and Boxted in Suffolk. Prizes awarded to Trinity and Pembroke scholars, with Greek and Latin odes and epigrams noted. Archbishop of Tuam presents Rev Richard Burke to Athenry. Rev J Cleathing instituted to Thorpe-Arnold vicarage. Rev John Amphlett admitted to Doctor of Divinity at Oxford. Dr Samuel Hidmonds examined in Latin. Rev William Romaine to Doctor of Divinity. An inquest in Somerset finds a willful murder of an infant near Bridgewater with a death in Enmoor, noted by coroner.
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William Bywater
Magdalen College
S Society
Anderby Cum
Camberworth
Lincolnshiire
Purkis
William Lawson
Trinity. College
Mafamoura Kirby
County of
York
James Webster
St. John’s College
Bedfordshire
Welton
Thomas Cattel
Bethswell
Warwickshire
Defbrow Taylor
John Weller Poley
Hartert
Pembroke Hall
Batchelors
Tweddell
Trinity College
Barton
Caius College
Middle Batchelors
William Browne
Maltby
Robert Smith
King’s, College
Doncaster
Christ’s
Tuam
Richard Burke
Christ Church, Oxon
Athenry
Jeremiah Marsh
J. Cleathing
Duke of Gloucester
Thorpe-Arnold
Leicestershire
the Duchess of Rutland
Equity in Tythe Divisions for Widows and Orphans
A discussion on the inequity of tythe divisions when an incumbent dies mid year. The writer calls for parliamentary reform to adjust proceeds to service time, arguing that widows and orphans suffer while clergy profits are misaligned with duties. A cited bishop’s example emphasizes proportional profits and charges based on the time served.
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Michaelaias
Thalfpendy
Bsoo
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Star Chamber
LAIV
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LAW Report
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Cleever
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Fire Plains
Iif
Ee “Ence
Saville VY
King’s Bench
Westminster Hall
Fuie
Oiscur v. Jones
Petit v. Addington
Treland
Obliny Fune
Country News
Oxford
John ‘Amphlett
Hadfor
Dodderhill
Worcestershire
Worcester College
Samuel Hidmonds
Royal College of Physicians of London
William Romaine
Somerfethhire
Enmoor
Bridgewater
Evening Mail
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