Court Brief on Camelford Mitford Disorder Trial
In May a rule was sought to prevent filing a criminal information against Lord Camelford. The case concerns a West Indies incident leading to a court martial and a later confrontation in Bond Street where Camelford insulted Captain Mitford. Mitford resisted, was followed, and the party was later imprisoned for a year in Newgate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camelford
Petersoh
Mitford
Lord Camelford
Arnell
Martinique
Mitford Segt
Peterson
West Indies
Cockburn
Acros
Dark courtroom notes reveal conviction and witnesses
The report details a judgment involving defendants Joseph Younghusbands and George Craig, with Maria Withers testifying under oath. It notes younger spouses, mitigation arguments, and a criminal information process led by Mr Justice La Bian at Carlisle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josepht Younghuusbands
Geote Craig
Younghusbandss
Carlisle
Justice la Bian
Public official jailed for defrauding the public
The court passes judgment on a surgeon employed in the service of the Crown for charging for care of patients at West Cowes Isle of Wight and for false accounts. Despite character affidavits and mitigation, the judge condemns public fraud and commits the defendant to prison, urging deterrence and continued duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percival
Sruth
An.tryth
Jarvis
Coives
Kenyes
Court Case on Insurance Policy for Golden Grove Voyage
May 15 court hearing on an insurance policy linked to the ship Golden Grove from London to West Indies, detailing convoys, failing instructions, and a contested verdict. The jury found for the plaintiff in part, while Lord Ellenborough questioned the contract's validity and likened it to a vicious agreement affecting justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson C. Pritchard
Golden Grove
London
West India Islands
Jamaica
Spithead
Admira Christian
Adthirdl
Chittian
Portsmouth
Stegdlifter
Prins
Connors
Robinsom
Mis R
Lord Lipow
Kenyon
Legal Debate Over Necessaries and Portrait Debts in Rob ert s Case
In a court argument, Roberts is accused of owing debt for portraits and a piano, with Mair and others testifying. The defense questions whether whiskey or portraits count as necessary life expenses for a minor and whether English law allows such debts, while discussion turns to Scottish practice and lord advocate input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotin
Paas
Roberts
Male
Mair
Royal Circus
Serjeant
Bert
Einon
Scotland
Whitkey
Lords Adjourn after Bills Read in Stages
In Taviso AY May 15 Their Lordships heard and ordered to be further heard tomorrow at two o clock. The Bills on the table were read in their respective stages. Adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House. OF Lords
Taviso
Bernie
Helen Weir
Regulation of Pawnbrokers Bill in House of Commons
In Turaspay the House of Commons read a first time a Bill for regulation of pawnbrokers and ordered a second reading for Tuesday next. Debates touched bills on Exchequer cabling, Leith Harbour improvement, income act postponement, and duties on turpentine, tar, hops, and labour disputes. The Vagrant Bill report passed and a third reading planned for Tuesday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House OF Commons
Dundas Browght
Seothind
Imonly
Leith Harbour
Roth
Honig
Committee of Ways and
Edawards
Mocifor
I Sinclair
Haute
Jeelolves
Seton
Royal Levee Attends Princesses and Nobility at St James
A Friday morning levee drew a large attendance of nobility and gentry from both sexes at St James's, celebrating the princesses and royal personages. The gathering featured princes, captains, and officers among the attendees, with notable mentions of the Piessis, the Raslof line, and the Rothae family returning to Backingham after a sea voyage wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vellelay
St. Jaimes
August
Liza Reth
Wass
Avoustus
Fae Penzek
Walis
BrogoEn
Thei
Rotae
Charity Sermon and Royal Return at St Pauls
An ornate procession entered St Pauls Cathedral for a charity sermon themed event. The Prince of Wales and Duke of Clarence attended with bishops and city officials, with a grand audience and a costly charitable collection later announced as 8711.86.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anon
St Pauls
RINCE
Wales
Dons
Cianenca
Ancusistion
Cantterbury
Loydon
Cris
Purpals Institutinn
Negessary
Aeroy
Mr. Suaw
Greatorex
Hallelujah
Aldernen
Taylors
Prince of Wales
HU Roy ‘Highnef
Duke F of
Claretice
Bearham
Carl Te
Kocheer
Chester
Cloucehen
Ancol Leomis Westoreland
Lewisham
Aldentien
Oelgeh
Cianexice
Lorp
Feves
Bacor
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Law Resort
Sring
S. Bench
Newgate
Andie Canerar
Dant
Abiaipia
Ayeung
Maria Withers
Dortung
Perceval
Infonet
Court OF Common Pleas
U. Roberts
Clayton
Parliamentary Intelligence
Sfortins
Grari
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