Conviction of Matthew Harrison and Co Quashed
In a King’s Bench matter, the court quashed the conviction against Matthew Harrison and Co, questioning whether such a conviction could stand without proper incorporation. The judges noted the fatal legal issue and dismissed the conviction, emphasizing need for clear corporate status and proper proceedings. The case reflected broader queries about indictments and corporate liability in criminal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew
Harrison and Co
Matthew Harrison
Kexvox
Justice Grose
Court case on bond validity over stamp size
May 3 court in MAIR T HALL discussed a bond for 741 pounds claimed by the plaintiff as signed by the defendant. Attesting witnesses testified to signing, while counsel argued non suit due to stamping rules and opinions of Lord Mansfield and Lord Kenyon on stamp size and sufficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mair T. Hall
Exn Ju
Lord Mansfield
Kenyon
SHIP NEWS ERRATIC SAILINGS AND WAR DRAW
The May 2 ship news notes a light and variable wind with the Niagara and convoy bound for Halifax. A British squadron moves toward Portugal aboard Mercury and Loire frigates. Prince and Magicienne go Westward. East-India Company ships Conffs and a Russian frigate descend the river. a large Danish vessel from Copenhagen to Lisbon was captured by a war-ship loop in the Downs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
Halifax
Loire
Portugal
Prince and Magicienne
Deal
East-India Company
Copenhagen
Lisben
Downs
Wool Committee chairman defends Gort over Commons misrepresentation
The Wool Committee chairman writes to the editor to correct a misrepresentation in public papers regarding a Commons transaction. He explains Gort was called to correct an error in calculation and clarifies the testimony by Mr. Pitt and the minutes from the Journals of the House of Commons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Str. Guildhatl
Coffee House
Govr
House of Commons
Balding “Witt
Houte of Commons
Bexsyauyn Gort
Gort
Winnerforce
Gorr
Informatio Tv
Joun MairLanb
Memorial against using Negro and Mulatto Regiments in Jamaica defense
A memorial signed by 97 leading Planters condemns employing black troops in Jamaica, arguing it breaks a contract and degrades the Assembly. The Duke of Portland replies that West Indian black troops will be used. Reports of riots in Birmingham and the north show casualties, arrests, and increased volunteer deployments amid high bread prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
San Thonarx
Duke of Port Land
Wolverhampton
Birmingham
Chester-le-street
Burpey
Durham
BuRden
Leith
Edinburgh
Wednesbury
Dudley
Stourbridge
Penn
Heiton
Nottingham
Valiant British Squadron Drives Off Spanish Convoy
Admiral's account describes Leviathan and Emerald chasing a Spanish convoy off Cadiz. After dawn two frigates were engaged and captured, several more engaged, with prizes including two coppered frigates bound for Lima loaded with quicksilver and silver. Archbishop of Buenos Ayres aboard one prize. authorities report multiple ships captured or destroyed amid fierce action.
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Admiralty
Qpfice
John ‘Thomas Duckworth
Evan Nepear
Sip
Leviathan
Gibraltar
Emerald
Ayas
Gregory
Lima
Thredduil
N. NW
Inytytheir
Pumas
Waller
Armen
Buenos
Don Ease See
Cadiz
Don
Peyronicnang
Haif
Lord Keith
Phenix
Cape Sputel
Cape Spartel
Gaeton
Spain
L. W. Halsted
Lord ‘Keith
Sir Hyde Parker
Jamaica
Evan Meptax
Army of the Rhine Opens Campaign Amid River Passages
From Paris papers dated April 24 and 26, reports describe the Army of the Rhine preparing to cross the Rhine at Kehl and Basel, with Left and Centre wings advancing under Generals St Cyr and St Suzanne. Numerous pontons, hospital trains, and artillery moved toward the river as bombardments and troop shifts continued. a letter notes the battle favoring the central assault, and General Carnot prepares for Paris with Berthier expected.
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Strasburgh
Rhine
Revtral
Wng
St. Suabine
Kehr Sis Cenncy
Gene
Meanitares
Cartel
Ketter
Morea
Britach
Colviar
St. Suzanne
Kehl
Phe
meChief
Baile
Zurich
Constance
Enfeld
Nime
Dijon
Aprin
Carnot
Wak
Paris
Cage Wee
Berthier
Fant
Nurhibers
Eutaride
Merchant marine list of captured ships and diversions
A long, fragmented record lists numerous vessels such as Ajisturianna, Delores, Mercury, Galgo, and Stowe, noting tonnage, gun counts, and nationalities. It also catalogs captains, brigantines, schooners, and ships retaken or detained, with associated names of merchants, brokers, and insurers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delores
Syenkk
Santi Domingo
Antonie Tontette
Padua
Sonsza
Iunie
New Banflona
Anchoy
Edvour
Abe Roo
Fchooner Pelvagee
Ls Stowe
Tomas Gid
Pany
Mody
Sparrow
Lark
Byabe
Stark
York
Cilypts
Chonvey
Farnham
Sorry
Brandy-Averchant
AY Bache
Batinghall-street
Edwards
Cornhill
J-Clark
Sea
Creat‘Poniam
Essex
Wheelwright
Haywood
G.palfreyman
Manchester
B. J Walkery
Sun
Pertennall
Bedfordshire
Jané
F ‘Yattos
Alymouth
Northumberland
France News From Paris On War Movements And Mutiny
A Paris report notes two relief ships reaching their Maltese destination with provisions for French troops at Malta. French forces abandon suburbs to retreat to forts and embark sick to ease provisioning. A Lyons letter dated the 22nd details a mutiny by two battalions over pay, pacified by promises. Lord Kerria sailed from Port aboard the Audacious on the 3rd with English and foreign ships. Consuls report three hundred emigrants struck from the List of Emigrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Arntz
Mare Feilles
Malta
J. J. Agné
Lyons
Kerra
Also Mentioned on This Page
Court OF King Bench, Mae's
Vaughan, Norton
Caenmarthen
Leyceter
Lonp Carer
Caermarthen
Hall
Levecter
Gibbs Hare
Lord Kenyon
Alilies
Court Or Common Pleas
The
Evening Mail
Gat
London Gazette
Bisimoy
Port Royal
Tam
Schgoger
Arnhy
Hermibhe
Litesus Munjefy
Hermione
Porto
Ibelio
Polacre Neuditras Senora el Rosario
Spapitth
Nenestra Senora del Rosario
Brgengher
Fly
L'Elpence
Paris Papers
France
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