Trial at Dover Court on Murder Affidavits and Will Forgery
Document describes witness confusion over an affidavit sworn to before Mr Justice Grose. Henry Henriques offered payment for testimony while a son sought reward if the suit succeeded. Evidence shows alleged murder of De Sylva and servant at Chelsea, with repeated claims of derangement and blindness affecting will creation. Jury convicts nine defendants after lengthy proceedings, all remanded to Newgate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Sylva
Old Bailey
Justice Grofe
Henriques
Qld Bailey
Poultry Compter
Joseph
M. Henriques
Justice. Grofe
Henry
David Mendes
Chelsea
Poguineas
Justice Grose
Dover’s Commons
Bank
India House
Shim
Mir
Mineau
Brixxnz
Kenyon
de Berjarin M. Henriques
God Almighty
Caser Justice
Newgate
Landau Dispute Between Marquis of Chabannes and Johnston
The case concerns a Landau sold by the Marquis of Chabannes to Mr. Johnston, who refused delivery after an advertisement. Evidence shows the coach-maker valued the landau at no more than 2 guineas. Lord Kenyon advised juror withdrawal and remarks touched on W ithbread and public endowments, with unrelated notes on bridges and notable locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncay
East Indies
Fool
Times
Johnston
Devonshire-street
Portland-place
Kenyor
Whitbread
Jéchez
Southampton
Portsmouth
Memory Middleton
Indictment Over Letters Threatening Extortion at Old Bailey
Edward Major was indicted for sending a threatening letter to extort money from Augustine Rayner after a dissolved partnership. The jury found him guilty on the main charge though not on the legal justification question. The court sentenced Major and other prisoners, adjourning to September 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Major
Augustine Rayner
Henry Roebottom
Rayner
Justice Butter
Treasucz
George III
Justice Buller
Richard Appletree
Willian Greaves
John White
Anthony Chandler
Joseph Salmon
John Paviour
John Saunders
John Henry Gale
Michael Robinson
Oldham
James Hervey
William Miller
William Collins
James Vandercomb
James Abbott
John Sharp
Andohn Faques
Trial of Bullock Hunter Oversees Law at Old Bailey
Fokn Paviour was tried at the Old Bailey for driving a bullock from Smithfield Market on May 23. He was found guilty and sentenced to death. A fire at Ipstwich Arms Inn in Cullum Street caused alarm but was contained by fire engines. A Newington journeyman, enraged by jealousy, attempted to kill his wife with a hatchet and then injured himself, after the attackers intervened.
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Fokn Paviour
Old Bailey
Smithfield Market
Ipstwich-Arms Inn
Cullum-street
Newington
Nelsons Victory off Toulon shows brave action and losses
From the London Gazette June 28 an extract from Admiral Sir John Jervis reports Commodore Nelson at Toulon on May 11 1796. The Agamemnon led boats to seize four vessels under batteries. Lieutenant James Noble was mortally wounded. Wounded and captured vessels listed, with officers named. Also notes bankruptcy and dividend notices for Liverpool and London trades.
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John Servis
K. BR
Mediterranean
Mr. Nepean
Toulon
Admiralty
Nelson
Agamemnony
Loana
James Noble
Agamemnon
John Fervis
K.B
Horatio Nexson
Royal family dinner and naval news from Plymouth to Brighton
The morning reports a royal family dinner with Prince and Princess of Wales expected. The Oratorio Fleet’s Approach announces Ann Foster from Oporto arriving at Plymouth. Earl Spencer returns to the Admiralty. the Countess departs for Wimbledon. Guards muster at St James's Park. various military appointments and elections are noted. A Ham Common entertainment features peculiar amusements. A French privateer captures two sloops near the Isle of Wight, while a hired yacht averts loss with its party onboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
Princess of Wates
Orerto
Ann
Foster
Oporto
Plymouth
Eddystone
Earl Spencer
Admiralty
Bath
Wimbledon
St.James’s Park
Duke of Guiouucester
Peter Larkin
8Th Regiment of Foot
West Indies
St. Ious
Brighton
Hurst
Scotland
Palace of Holyrood House
Edinburgh
Sool
Firmer Honywood, Esq
Kent
Fox
Westminster
Crairrayt
Italy
Lady B
Ham Common
Royal visitors teased as Steyne crowds and theatre clash
Dull, bustling social gossip describes expected arrivals of high nobility, a crowded Steyne, and a theatre disturbance. A parade of titled figures and ladies mingles with reports of a barricaded theatre, a failed assault, injuries, and a court-ordered truce to be discussed at the King's Bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martzorovci
Prince
Waxes
Duke
York
Payne
Droprer
Afsault
Bacchus
King’s Bencch
Holland
Steynes
Lewes
Opera draws Prince and Princess of Wales to nearly full house
Notwithstanding advanced seasons the Opera was nearly filled yesterday evening. The Princess entered her box with Lord and Lady Chronicles and another Lady, greeted by loud applause and the popular air God save the King. The Duke of Lesps accompanied her, while her royal highness wore black gauze with a rose wreath and pink feathers as she enjoyed the triumph of reconciliation and royal favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wares
Chrimonasitey
Lot
Duke of
Lesps
Haymarket Theatre Hosts Mountaineers Encore
A crowded Haymarket Theatre applauded the second appearance of Mr. Eliston in Orevian with keen attention to the scene’s business. Miss Da Cami earns praise in Floranthe for her performance as the show closes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elistony
Orevian
Miss da Cami
Prais
Floranthe
Death of Mr Thomas Harris a Wick paper-maker
Bristol notices the death of Thomas Harris aged 23 in Wick near Bath from a head fracture after a fall from a horse. His father died similarly by accident two years earlier, and another son drowned months prior. Harris’s partner was killed in a horse fall while with him between Bristol and Wickle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wicle
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London Gazette
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Suckling
Noble
Compton
Culverhouse
Meleager
Ryder
Diadem
Horatio Nelson
Meleager, Diadem
Peterell
John Ratcliffe
Liverpool
Brazier
the Globe
R. Knapp
Fifton
Cornwall
Chandler
Guildhall
S. Elderton
J. Piper
Godalming
Surry
F.iaifeli
Eastcheap
R.and
J. Biffix
Bristol
White Hart
Ik. Howell
Pancras-lane
War Shorifeman
J, Parker
Manchester
Fuftian-Manufacturer
London
Haymarket Theatre
Mountaineers
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