Court debates law of life under Marine Law in privateer case
An 18th century court hears if killing a prisoner can be justified under common law versus the Law of Nations. Judges consider naval vs military command, potential mercy, and the civil law basis. Jury convicts Field and others of piracy on a French privateer. death sentences follow after witness issues and adjournment.
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Zie
Enogis
Botrga
Erien
England
Condué
Banis
Col. Muirdas
W. Scott
Dought
Dbrecsion
Baron Perarywn
Gother
R. Justice Burger
Fomes More
Moredo
John Halcrow
Whitch
John Williams
Percival
Edinburgh Papers Report Detentions After Prisoner Cartel Escape
The Edinburgh papers note Fitzsimmons and two sailors from the boat transporting French prisoners to the cartel in Leith Roads were apprehended and jailed on a warrant reportedly from the Duke of Portland. Also jailed is Arnous, a young man tied to the city, alleged to be involved.
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Edinburgh
Fitzsimmons
Leith Roads
Edinburgh’ Castle
Arnous
Duke of
Port Lanp
Embargo effects on voyage contract court ruling 1798
A court decision reviews whether an embargo suspends or dissolves a ship owners contract to carry goods to Leghorn from Liverpool. The Lords chamber considers if the embargo duration ends the obligation or if the contract remains in force, with costs and implications for insurers and perishable cargo.
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Loto Cuizr Fusrics Aridé
Guildhall
Court of King’s Bench
Liverpool
Leghorn
Posfetion
French Republic
Falmouth
Gidds
Wood
Legtorn
West- Indies
Ireland
Mr. Giles
Weed
Saikd
Z. Vernon
Lord Kenyon
Vernon
Justice Ggost
Mr. Wood
Contra&t
MG. Gibbis
Leghaen
Jamaica
Channel
Portsmouth
Oraheire
Copenhagen
Tay
Plains If
Garrow
Josiah Dornford
Evseine
Doriuford
Kestor
New Trial Sought in Dowding versus General Watson Case
In an assault and false imprisonment case tried at Guildhall before Lord Kenyon, Dowding sued General Watson and won 2501. Gatrow moves for a new trial citing excessive damages and disputed false imprisonment. Garrow argues the General will produce fresh evidence denying claims of a military guard and accuses opposing witnesses of improper conduct. Lord Kenyon notes party anxieties drive needless motions and reserves judgment.
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Erskine
Garrow
Kenyon
Incomplete OCR Legal Exchange About New Trial Request
Fragmentary transcript shows Justice Gabt finding Seslers' case might warrant a new trial. Justice Lawhints questions the evidence and false opinions. Lord Kenyon and Lord Kawvbu discuss advising with his Counted as a court rule is refused.
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Jutice
Seslers
Kenyon
Bialy
Kawvbu
Theatre review praises Pizarro and Kemste in fourth performance
The piece is praised for moral sentiment and patriotic zeal despite earlier excesses. Curtailment of scenes and stronger pacing improve the drama while scenery and Peruvian grandeur add effect. Mr. Kemste’s portrayal of Rodla earns the strongest commendation for upright acting and dignity.
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Pyzamuo
Adiea
Pizarro
Kemste
Rodla
Unreadable Song Lyric From Saeripan Version
Fragmentary air in archaic style sung by Mrs Joxpan as Cera. The text depicts a mother lamenting a deceased child and an infant’s imagined awakening. Phrases about grim fate, grave, and sorrow recur with scattered, unclear lines and corrupted words.
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Mr. Saeripan
Mrs. Joxpan
Cera
Dissipation at a Strand house involves a rich yet reckless pair
A Morning Paper excerpt describes a well-dressed yet rough man living with a Lady of the Pave near the Strand for six weeks. He lavishes money on her and expensive foods while she overindulges, aided by a daily doctor. The man remains unidentified, suspected of ruin in trade, yet keeps vast funds, as both pursue extravagant caprice.
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Strand
Ascot Heath Races Match Attracts High Stakes
The Ascot Heath Races feature a notable betting scene during the York Spring Meeting with fights over cocks valued at 26 guineas each and a total around 2009 guineas. Sir H Tempest and Mr Germaine arrange the encounter as last week Mr Hendersby of Chatham was robbed near Gad's Hill by three masked men after a single horse chaife on his way to London.
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Dowmarwa
Crooked Lane
Bridge Ward Association
Sir Henry Every
Maidenhead Thicket
Sir Henry
Ascot-Heath
York
H . Tempest
Germaine
Hendersby
Flopfeller
Chatham
Kent
London
Chaife
Gad’s-hill
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aSer
Justice Bouien
Walliam Scorr
Edmund Field
John Evans
Young James More
Cough
Mingt
Marah
Clarrie
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