Farmers price maximum debate stirs political alarm
A lengthy defense of price controls argues for a maximum on provisions, claiming it protects the many from famine and curbs hoarding. It rebuts free trade theory, cites France, and urges government regulation to fix fair prices, while noting practical limits and potential harms.
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Lage Tean
Othly
France
Mirabeau
Robepierre
Europe
Maifirates
Ising
Harvettes
Stuother
Isa
Wybel and the Middledéal libel case at the Kings Bench
In a Kings Bench session, Bohne seeks a rule to show cause why a criminal information should not be exhibited against Wybel, a former lawyer now in the army, accused of publishing a notorious libel that defames a virtuous family linked to Middledéal House near Deal. The case ties Wybel to a manuscript ballad via Mr. Whittle, with Lord Kenyon noted as connected. NABEAS CORPUS. The court also considers John Cusins seeking a writ to bail from Southampton jail after suspicion of setting fire to a stack. affidavits allege insanity. Lord Renyon declines the writ, stating the Habeas Corpus Act does not cover this case and urging trial by jury, possibly under late AA for insanity at the time of the offense.
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Court OF
Kings Bench
Nod
Bohne
Persor
Law
Chigt
Périon
Middledéal House
Deal
Wybel
Whittle
Southampton
Cusins
Lord Renyon
Court of King's Bench Nov 22 Hanging in effigy case and Devon monopoly remark
At the Court of King's Bench a rule was granted to file an additional affidavit in a criminal information case against Henry Nicholls for hanging him in effigy near the parish church and threatening his wife. Lord Kenyon questioned posterity's view of procedure. Two Sessions cases followed. Thomas Judwine Jr convicted for refusing aid to a constable and assault, later fined and discharged. Justice Lawrence absent due to illness.
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Court OF King's Bench
Alé. Gubis
George Goodwin
Afenry Nicholls
Gibbs
Judwiners
Lawrence
Exchequer Chamber
Court of Exchequer hears Pooley letter case and coach robbery details
Nov 22 court session covered Knowles defending Pooley the letter carrier case at the Old Bailey Sessions, arguing misproof of indictment, with cited statutes on forged delivery orders. The report recounts a Canterbury night coach robbery near Blackheath, with gunfire, valuables taken, a guard wounded, and suspects later arrested. It also notes a midday assault near Bash on William Oliver, leading to the capture of Edward Tyrrell. A court-marshal for a ship carpenter also noted drink-related disqualification.
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Knowles
Pooley
Old Bailey Sessions
Pott
Abbot
George
Blackheath
London
Anit
Caltife
Navy
Weijing
William
Oliver
Galdfone
Edward Tyrrell
Ogly
Thurslay
Bard
Shannton
Sheerness
Samuel Paster
Hip Madras
Drafts and court equity ruling details unclear
Fragmentary notes indicate a court equity matter with references to drafts, hearings, and potential rulings. The readable portions mention a title or term resembling equity, a party or entity abbreviated as Tn, and several illegible phrases.
Dublin Trial Delays as Escapeers Escape and Robberies Surge
Report recalls the expected trial of Fae Walt and others at Dublin with juror attendance difficulties. Prisoners Kilkenny escape near Graings Teels. three named as Pale Valli and Al Donnell implicated in the breakout. Four others named Kennedy Farrell Eeahy and Kennedy face death sentences for murder amid rival transportations. The gang allegedly robbed five houses and two inns in St Molins Kilkenny. further arrests expected in Kilkenny.
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Toukeir
Toby Muttor
St. George
Sir Michael
Witttan Jortasaw
Fae Walt
Eifure
Dublin
Eid
Heacion i
Abbery
Pale
Ivali
al Donnell
Tuhy
St. Molins
Carlow
Bankrupts and dividends listed in London Gazette notice
The London Gazette lists bankrupts including Hartison and Pritcherd of Liverpool potters and Pritcheo, Stocken, and others across London trades. Dividends scheduled Dec 20 to Dec 35 for merchants, shopkeepers, jewelers, gilder, carver, upholsterer, and various trades with dates from Dec 17 to Jan 9 and other notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Hartison
J. B. Pritcherd
Liverpool
Potlellérs
W. Smart
Birmingham
Currier
T. Panton
West Smithfield
I. Levy
Lambeth-roand
Surry
J. Bebbington
City-road
J. A. Bonney
Percey-street
St.Pancras
Money-scrivener
C. Hall
Devon
Dire
Marchantz
W. Bainbridge
Gerrad-street
Soho
Carver and Gilder
J. Freethy
Strand
Jeweller
J Lowe
Chetter
J. Rowland
Preston
Livespool
Exeter
Grover
Nottingham
Ors
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Ipswich Market
Norwich
Norfolk
Court of Exchequer
Layycor Equity
Tig
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