Mortgage Deeds Challenged as Secret Bankruptcies
In a case before Lord Kenyon the plaintiffs sought to set aside mortgage deeds securing 12,000 on grounds that Abraham had committed an Act of Bankruptcy on February 4 1796. After hearing evidence, it was proved the bankruptcy occurred, requiring plaintiffs to join other creditors. The court awarded verdict for the defendants and discussed potential limits on proving secret bankruptcies and backdating effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cate
Ines
Gut
Erstine
Abraham
Kenyon
Baron Montesquieu
Irish Parliament debates press liberty bill remedies seditious prints
The Select Committee finds inflammatory publications in Dublin aim to incite insurrection and backs a bill to amend the press act. The Attorney General supports tightening responsibility for printers who register and then flee, while Dr Bronze cautions against overreach. Leave granted to introduce the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O' Denne
Dublin
Bronze
Sho
Insurrection Bill debate highlights constitutional strains
Monday’s session saw Sir ZL Parsons doubting the insurrection bill’s efficacy for tranquillizing the country. Dodds supported committal but urged accompanying conciliatory measures. Zighe denounced the bill as unconstitutional and coercive, while Arckdall reported unrest and cautioned against indiscriminate conciliation. Fitzgerald endorsed the bill amid cautions from Penhat on warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Dodds
Zighe
A&s
Arckdall
King’s County
L. P
Baronet
Fitzgerald
Penhant
Irish Habeas Corpus Bill Debate and Passage
Debates unfold on government policy with calls for conciliation and praise for Lord Camden's administration. Support grows for the bill continuing Habeas Corpus suspension as Mr Bagwell Prime Serjeant and the Chancellor back it. committee set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gover
Lizke
Browse
Serjeant
Stanley Sad
Lord Camden
Ireland
Bagwell
Prime Serjeant
Battle at sea and Admiralty notices in March Gazette
Reports from the Phaeton and Cobourg describe captures of French privateers La Legere and La Revaches, including vessel details, crew losses, and thanks to officers. Public notices list bankrupts and fellowships. town addresses urge national defense funding and approval of wartime finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phaeton
Phace
S. W
Boston
Amsterdam
Batavia
Lord Bridport
Cuttie Cobourg
Cromer
W.N. W
Calais
Jeffrry
Roll
Boulogne
Dunkirk
Funk
Tam, &c
Admiral Peyton
Downs
George Droop
Resilient Plea for Universal Taxation and Nation’s Independence
A fragmentary message from a commercial group pleads for an effective plan that enforces equal taxation on all real and personal property. It asserts loyalty to the Constitution and Majesty’s government, vowing to endure hardships and defend national independence as long as resistance can prevent its loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ea. Boeth
Bette
Irish United French Conspiracy Suspects Examined
On Saturday the Privy Council examined O Conyer Favyey also named Capt Jones and Cal Morris Allen and Leary at the Duke of Portuanps Office. A great coat held a paper from a United Irishmen committee to the French Executive Directory and a dispensation from a Catholic bishop. The five are not yet fully committed for trial. A sixth man is held on suspicion of planning to flee to France after being traced to Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’conyer
Favyey
Capt. Jones
Cal. Morris
Allen and Leary
Privy Council
Duke of Portuanp
Binns
France
Ireland
Favey
Ae A. Favey
Duke of Porrianp
Canterbury
Rochester
Crown Inn
Parliament-street
Magnificent PSL Night Delivers Variety and Style
The new PSL on Saturday night captivates the public with a rich blend of harmony and grand sound. The performance features a versatile composer Braxcsa and a trio Barry ReVepino Vicanssty delivering memorable melodies, while Salomax leads the band and BAN Te impresses with notable execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PSL
Braxcsa
Barry
ReVepino
Vicanssty
Ban Te
Salomax
Jeeri
Wee
Royal Fast and Chapel Notices Amid War News
Yesterday at noon the Mayestres and the Princess Augusta and Exvizapiru attended Divine Service at the Chapel Royal, St James's, preached by the Bishop of Gloucester. The royal family will fast on Wednesday. mourning required for admission. Also reports of rebel Pacha of Vidin seizing key towns in Bulgaria and a large revolt in Albania and Macedonia. Incident notes include a mail robbery between Selby and Riccall, Good Friday crowds at Firthguard, a Bath accidental death of Miss Mackworth, and a New Year Burned death of Mrs Bexsey. A Dorchester Gaol case involves Gregory of Charlton Marshall for neglecting and ill-treating his wife. A Caledonian man repels three footpads after a brief struggle, losing six pence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayestres
Augusta
Exvizapiru
Chapel Royal
St. James’s
Gloucester
Earlot Maccresketp
Buckner
Corchester
Can Terbury
Lambeth Palace
Odu
Pacha
Viddin
Giorgavo
Ruschuk
Silistria
Sistovi
Varna
Niffa
Selby
York
Riccall
Goodie Sands
Fithguard
Mackworth
Wirserr Matxwoklin
Bexsey
Oldham Hall
Suffolk
Gregory
Charlton Marshall
Critchill
Dorchester
Exiled figure Viorri proclaims innocence in departure notice
A translation of J B Viorri’s declaration follows his order to quit the kingdom. He claims no political interference in England, asserts a peaceful conduct, and calls witnesses to prove his purity of conduct as he departs with a pupil for the Continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viorri
Cire
Yarmouth
J. B Viorit
England
Hove
Cah
J,b. Viottly
City coal duty exemption case heard at Guildhall
In London the March sittings before Lord Kenyon and a Merchant Court judge heard a dispute between a freeman coal factor and Reed the City Collector. The case tested whether a freeman could keep the coal duty for himself or must pay it to the City. witnesses supported the Collector, and the court found against the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aensley Y
Reil
London
Reed
Kenyor
Public Office Bow Street arrests counterfeiters at Newgate
Bow Street officers apprehended Sarah Welchman at Newgate while visiting her husband under sentence for uttering counterfeit money. Welchman linked to forging bank notes with others. William Samson caught at Newgate. police found coining implements and boxes full of counterfeit halfcrowns, shillings, and sixpences. Sarah Canty detained from Long Melton on forging notes. her husband and son later arrested. Five men in Covent Garden described by officer as suspects in footpad robberies and detained after examination before magistrates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bow-Street
Newgate
Sarah Welchman
Sho
Wn. Ssmon
Welchman
Somers Town
Sarah Canty
Long Melton
Suffolk
Covent Garden
Curious Rorpsery. Jew steals liveries in Devonshire-place
A Jew in Devonshire-place descended the area steps, took liveries from a pile, and loaded them into a bag. Moyes encountered the catchman and questioned the theft. The Jew claimed he planned to have the liveries cleaned and, after a brief exchange, took a coachman’s box-coat, promising to care for it before departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devonshire-place
Moyes
Moses
Lavenpen Water Sold At Low Price In Strand Shop
Advertises Lavenpen Water offered at 2s. 6d per bottle with rich flavor, urging savings amid higher costs. Mentions Honey Water and Arquesurade options with small prices and notes orders for exportation at low rates.
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Srzenz
Lavenpen
Stzere
Bottie
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Irish Parliament
House OF Commons
London Gazette
Admiralty Office
Tion
Stoprorn
Lord Beipport
Gapi
Douatt
G. Broan
Peyton
Waite
S. E
Jesty
L’orient
Indies
G&c
Lord Bidscr
K. B
Rex
Rog. Storroxrp
George Lambe
Chatham, Taylor
Guildhall
John Bibon
Watford
Hertfordshire
David Morgan
Ligwentta
Radnorshire
John Rhoden
Much Wenlock
Salop
Bridgenorth
Saloo
James Cardwell
Preston
Lancaster
Tallow-chandler
the Cock
Wm. Roberts
Robert Town
Yorkshire
Blankettmaker
Great Black
Wakefield
Wm. Jolly
Threadneedie-treet
Morgan Nicholl
St. Martin’s-le-Grand
Newgate-street
Bates
Runhill-row
G. Warriner
Manchester
Taylor
J. Edwood
T. Ismay
Brisco
Cumberland
Caliico-printers
J. Webb
Jun
Strand
Grocer
W. Richardson
Whitby
W. Talbot
Whitechapel
Sadler
W. Brown
Vine-street
Minories
Annand He Mortimer
Marlborough, Wildhires Linen-drapers
Caledinte
Vaughan
Buth-hill, Callico-printer
Leeds
Huddersfield
Doncaster
Halifax
Corporation of Lesis
Acy
LAW Report
Eqep Renyon
Jver
Public Office
Bow- Street
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