King v Essex Magistrates Court Argument Over County Funds
In the King v the Magistrates of Essex the counsel Bearcroft argued the County may lawfully apply public stock funds to defend against a fine imposed by Lord Loughborough, contending the sixth section of the 12th of Geo II allows funds to be used for any uses lawful to the public stock. The discussion centered on whether the County Rates in the Treasurer’s hands could be applied to defend the County and whether the order for 150 pounds should stand or be payable back to the Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF King’s Bench
KING
Magistrates OF
Essex
Bearcroft
William Bullock
Lord Loughborough
Ilegal
Sauattee
Beargraft
Partia
Magistrates defend county stock use in Essex case
In a ruling on county stock and magistrates duties, Lord Kenyon notes magistrates acted within jurisdiction defending themselves against fines. The court discharges the rule, acknowledging motives were honourable. Mr Law seeks criminal information against Adams, Leg, and others over unlawful glasshouse sales to London cutters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law
Messrs
Adams, Leg
Newcastle
Northumberland, &c
London
Royal morning and society at St James's in vivid report
A detailed chronicle of royal drawing rooms at St James's, with King, Queen, and princesses in attendance. Notes on attendees, new arrivals from Paris, and court appointments, plus reports of a Duke of Gordon ball, rising meat prices, a Fleet Market riot, a fatal coachman incident, a river death, and the death of Mrs Randall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James’s
Duke of Richmond
Pitt
Greke
Buckingham-house
Countess of Harcourt
C. Warpscrave
Grawpors
Pomfret
Dumraies
de Montatt and
Westcote
Roger Moyston
Mr. Hervey
Duchess of
Ancaster
M. Bertie
Rapnor
Hamepen
Harvey, Basset, &c
Mayzsty
Countess of
Oo M. CaAvveris
France
Brsipy
Bristol
Duke of Gordon’s
Duchess of York
Gorvon
Ball
Bradley
Fleet- Market
St. James's
Parsons
Mnudh
Randall
Doctor Randall
University of Cambridge
Fragmentary May 3 report on Company affairs in India
The May 3 item notes distress signals from the Company’s settlements and Mrs Hastings requests further applications from Cheyt Sing amid native disaffection toward the English government. Burke counters that withdrawals from all parts of the Company’s possessions are not proper evidence and the matter adjourns to Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeading Paptes
India
Fastings
Cheyt Sing
Burke
Exhibition review of Royal Academy works at Somerset Place
A condensed critique from the Royal Academy exhibition notes at Somerset Place. W Hamilton’s Eximeline in Dryden's Arthur and Emmeline praised for composition and lighting. Propero and Miranda in Shakespeare’s Tempest admired for contrast and grandeur. Musidora from Thompson's Seasons critiqued for muddy colouring and model choice. Lover's Dream praised for pleasing design despite similar flaws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Academy
Somerset
W. Hamilton
R. A
Eximeline
Dryden
Arthur
Emmeline
Ferdinand
Proffero
Shakspeare
Prospero
Miranda
Ariel
Bib vaaRs Asmirke
Musidora
Thompson
Politicians debate Austria Netherlands and French influence
The piece surveys Austrian Netherlands loyalties to the sovereign, critique of French Revolution aims, and calls for reform. It notes petitions to transport priests to Rome, convicts transported via crowded coaches, and a Pitt–Grosse era maritime incident. Training riot charges near Old Bailey close the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netherlands
France
Austrian
de la Vendee
Rome
Avignon
M. Goupilleau
Middlesex
Bastaxp
Pirr
Mannine
Pitt
Thrivigtioit
Tva
Old Bailey
Resve
Ladgate Hill
HAPPER TANDI AND ELIA DET WN REMAINS IN MEMORY OF A FËEABLE FIGURE
The passage profiles a near sixty year old figure living near a stocking stall in a former gaol area. It portrays his long pursuit of political influence, failed elocution efforts, and the comic ridicule he faced in porter-houses. It notes Napper’s role and compares him to Wilkes of Ireland, highlighting vanity and unattainable aims in the Irish Constitution parody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elia Det Wn
Newgate
Napper
Wilkes of
Ireland
A.swan
Nopper
Flourish of Wheat As Rain Fades and Rivers Rise
Worcester market notes grain prices with wheat averaging forty eight shillings per bushel. Extensive rain and thunder sweep across the kingdom, raising hopes for a fruitful season with pears apples and cherries. The Severn floods surge, Pittchcroft area submerged and quayside boats moored as tides peak before subsiding by Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sévern
Pitchcroft
Severn
Caution to the Public on Violet Soap Imposture in London
Public notice warns buyers that unauthorized shops mimic Patent Violet Soap. It directs orders only to the Patent Violet Soap office at Bank Buildings, Cornhill, and warns against Dyde's, Bailey's, and Mrs Dice's agents. It extols Violet Soap benefits for hands and notes a fourteen year patent grant by the King. Prices listed as 2s 6d per square, 5s per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Harvand Co
Dyde’s
Bailey
Aingle Tri
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Gorrity
A&t
Parliament
Wood
Erfine
Bower
Lord Kenyon
Prial
Warren Hastings
Happer Tandi
Country News
Worcester
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