Law Report on Bank Note Case Seeks New Trial
Testimony discusses payment rights for bank notes, agent liability, and the need for clear evidence of provenance. Lord Kenyon notes public policy favors free currency but justice requires disclosure when a holder is wronged. a nonsuit is considered due to insufficient proof and lack of explanatory information from the plaintiff.
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Bearcroft
Bank of England
Henrix,and Co
Solomons
Fufice Buller
Holland
Mr. Mingay
Kenyon
Justice Bur
Bank action on note inquiry reflects value and terms
In a case on the possession and value of a bank note, counsel debated whether the note was improperly obtained and whether the plaintiff could pursue relief or another action. The judge emphasized merits at trial, noted lack of witnessable evidence of good faith, and discharged the rule, allowing potential retrial elsewhere.
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Justice Bulle
Solomons
Henrix
Bearcroft
Nifi Prius
Triak
Henrix and Co
Bugnes
Fufie Grofe
Noiffkitens
Royal London Winter Sojourn and Court Notices
Yesterday morning the Duke and Duchess of York drew fashion to London ahead of Bath season. Queen hosted a Buckingham Palace card party as Royals plan to reside there until the fortnight’s end. India House held a Directors Court late, and Captains Hay and Tuomas assumed command of Lord Macartney and Poulborne. A Court notice details Ireland’s commander pay and royal staff apartments while other society items span marriages, inheritances, and heraldry curiosities.
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Pernce of Wanes
Town
Brighton
Lord Earpvey
Buckingham-house
Duchess of York
London
Jenkyy Bunsary
Esqis
Dover
Duke and Duchess of York
Lord
Lady Maurissury
Duke of York
Italy
India House
Hay
Tuomas
Lord Macartney
Poulborne
Ireland
The
Royal Hospital
Brace
the Temple
Bartsauxst
John Bury
John
Evitaseth
England
Scotland
Janes VI
Earl of Mar
Littre Pickle
Vixtone
Grauam
Bath
Inconstant at Drury Lane Theatre Critics Laud Cast Flaws
Theatre review of The Inconstant at Drury Lane notes Miss Farred’s performance strengthens a weak script while praising Mrs Goodall, Miss Collas, and the scenic design. Critics highlight mismanagement in the finale, uneven acting, and fashionable audience response.
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Drury-Lane Company
Farred
Parsons
Miraste
Aickin
Lamarce
Orb Mixasre
Richard Coeur de Lion
Old Drury
Fordan
Bland
Jordan
Crouch
Digaum
Sedgewick
Guildhall Court elects officers in first meeting
Yesterday at Guildhall a Court of Common Council held its first session with the Lord Mayor and Alberten present. After a concise address and a vote of thanks to the retiring Lord Mayor, candidates for Principal Coal Meter and two Assistants were read. Ballots showed Lawrence 129 leading the first election, followed by Dixony Evans and others. Hawkins, Garasin, and Mattisy contended for the second Assistant, with Hawkins gaining 125. Maud and Hawkins later declared elected alongside Lawrence.
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Guildhall
Conitina
D. ‘Fayror
Boypexx
Lawrence
Dixony
Mr. Evans
Mann
NetrresHip
Mattsy
Mr. Brown
Mr. Hawkins
iGarasin
Mr. Mattisy
Maud
Hawkins
Female Players Demand Decency in Dressing Rooms
At a full meeting of Theatre Royal female performers in the Haymarket they vote to oppose a naval gentleman entering ladies dressing rooms, drafting a memorial to the Manager. They insist on preserving decency, warning admittance could set a public disgraceful precedent and return the rooms to their private use.
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Theatre Royal
Haymarket
Asi
Hare interrupts lady at Alcheldref Court while hounds pursue
A hare entered a Welsh parlour at Alcheldref Court and was picked up by a lady. The creature died upon hearing approaching hounds, turning the act into a noted display of the protector’s clemency. A letter from Mendoza to Ward praising the Duke of Hamilton’s judgment is mentioned.
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Alcheldref Court
Wales
Puss
Mendoza
Ward
Duke of Hamilton
Malton coursing Yorkshire silver couples win
The appearance of gentlemen was very numerous with nearly 200 horsemen in the field. Over three days at Waakeam Grounds hares were chased. all thirteen ran the first day with only one killed, Mr Hitz's greyhound bitch from Thornton won the Silver Couples and killed her hare. Mr Plummer's dog won a ten-hound Sweepstakes and killed its hare. Some coukies ran over four miles.
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Waakeam
Hitz
Thornton
Beam fall at Liverpool worksite and warehouse fire
COUNTRY NEF S reports a beam split on a high story scaffold at Mr Frances's new warehouses causing a man to be suspended by the tackle until rescued. no injuries. Fire at a Castle Ditch grocer’s warehouse spread quickly, but the family escaped unharmed. Coventry notes include Leicester Hunt whip race results and forecasts for annual whipping contests, Stamford fair sales, and dairy prices with cheese values and sheep trends.
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Castle-Ditch
Coventry
Leicester
Leicester Hunt
Farmer
Bourn
Stamford Fair
Agriculture the True Opulence of State and Policy
A sprawling essay argues land cultivation underpins national strength wealth and liberty. It links agriculture to commerce arts and population, cites Madrid Lisbon price controls and Prussian measures, and recalls a Lord’s will praising Westminster’s legal zeal as a warning against monied excesses.
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Madrid
Lisbon
Africa
Frederic
Prussia
Lord C
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Theatre
Yorkshire
Nef’s
Liverpool
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