16 Nov 1796
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Newspaper
Evening Mail
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Nov 16, 1796
Page
1
Readable scraps mention items like hair remedies and fashion pieces from La Peruke au Femme and Paris models. References include Bowman's invention and various robes and accessories with novel features.
The Drama depicts a conspiracy against Emperor Zeus involving Fetellia and Sextus with love and murder as central themes. Critics praise the plot arrangement and poetical touches, while noting imitations of Shakespeare and strong performances by Reissue Palmer and Mrs Simpons.
This item advertises a compact English dictionary with full meanings and distinct syllable sounds, prefaced by a profodical grammar and orthography notes based on Sheridan Walker Johnson and others, priced and offered by Myers in a pocket format promising comprehensive content for a small volume.
The Attorney General moves for judgment after a trial of July 6 on a scurrilous libel titled A Summary of the Duties of Citizens. Burks, found guilty by a merchant jury, faced sentencing as the Crown argues publishers must verify content. The defense notes differences between author reader and publisher, while the court considers the responsibility of publishers to ensure legality of printed works.
Lord Kenyon remarked that prisoners of the King’s Bench seek equal Day Rules with the Fleet. A late regulation limits King’s Bench Day Rules to certain days each term. Other Courts have not adopted this, so Fleet prisoners avoid the rule. He urged a general rule for all courts and offered fair consideration for any inmate seeking indulgence.
In Sussex a controversial paper found among papers at Tieehurst is argued to be a will or codicil attributed to Mr George M. Beauty. The document, begun in his own hand, seeks bequests to Mrs Monk and Mrs B, then to his estate in Ireland. The court ruled the unsigned fragment must be read with the earlier proved will, forming the deceased's last will.
Lord Kenyon criticized the rapid writ action by Mr Pinneto and the court discharged the rule. Barney argued Pinneto would pay costs and Knox was satisfied, but reputational concerns arose from the rule. Bailey stated Pinneto was not habitually reckless. Justice Grose urged restraint and approved no further action.
Mr Crossley may be called to plead to a perjury indictment. He filed a lengthy paper claiming irregular and unconstitutional proceedings, which Lord Kenyon dismissed as impertinent and false. The material charge read, Crossley urged the offence not laid in a county, and prayed quashing. Prosecution to reply within four days. defendant remanded.
In the prerogative court during the 18th century, Dr. Berkley gave legacies and a large debt on Irish estates to his son George Monk Berkley, with a widow later proving the will and handling the assets. After 1793 both Berkley and his son died. the widow then controlled the estate and the ensuing events followed.
Reported British and allied ships seized or damaged by privateers and French frigates in Atlantic trade routes. The Neptune and Hibernia were onshore or captured. several vessels reached or were driven to destinations including Guadaloupe Nogden and St Bartholomew. Men and cargoes were landed or taken, with Arethusa sailing for the West Indies carrying General Agsteromate aboard. Ruffian convoy departed for England.
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