Pressure on jurors in oats case raises questions of integrity
The court heard arguments on witness credibility and the risk of misrepresentation. Advocates debated how juries weigh conflicting testimony, whether the term unlawfully covered market manipulation, and the broader moral implications of free commerce. Judges expressed no grounds for a new trial while noting potential liability for partners.
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Rasby
Rushy
Mar
Lie
Goose
le Blanc
Smith
Busby
Admiralty Letter Details Capture of Spanish Privateer Arghnte
Copy from Mr Thomas Alte commander of the Hawke to Evan Nepean reports a sighting and capture of the Spanish privateer Arghnte of Ponte Vedra off Portugal on October 22. The privateer, four guns aboard, attempted to seize a British vessel but was overtaken and brought to port with 56 captured crew members delivered to the British consul. Also lists bankrupts and dividends in current notices.
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Admiralty
Thomas Alti
Hawke
Iricate
Evan. Nepean
Ejg
Miana
Portugal
Fou
Ponte Vedra
Don Bernardo Lopes
Arofa
Hig
Thomas Alte
Parliamentary Session Drafts and Bills Reported in 18th Century House
The House of Lords and House of Commons met on Twesday November 25 with Bills read through stages and several measures advanced. The Population Bill moved to a second reading. the Poor Relief Bill passed the Committee and was reported. Expiring Laws and related finances discussed and ordered for a second reading. various measures on duties, pensions, offices, and personal staters noted. The session adjourned after a lengthy day of readings and committee work.
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House OF Lords
House of Commons
Lords
Fischery Mertepenel
Cutler
Perry En
Bouton
Price of Stocks and Naval Dispatches for Jamaica Capture
The Evening Mail reports at one o clock prices for three per cent consols and other stocks. The Wimbledon schooner Part from Jamaica arrived at Plymouth with dispatches from Captain Watkins detailing the reduction of Curugoc. Lieutenant Pave reached town with official capture news to appear in Saturday's Gazette. Eleven vessels laden with valuable property arrived at Jamaica before Wimbledon’s departure.
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Part
Jamaica
Plymouth
Watkins
Nereide
Curugoc
Pave
Caragoa
Grovers Ten
House of Commons
Houre of Lords
England
France
Spain
Havre
Dunkirk
Calais
Lifle
Lameville
Copentzzt
Seidus
Bax
Ara Xs
Comet
Scrambade
Malta
Paris
Mand
A. Tovéigner
Paris Papers Foresee War Or General Peace At Luneville
A Paris Papers previewing European talks warns that fear and uncertainty surround the war versus peace prospects. It notes possible separate French negotiations, doubts over England and France demands, and the likelihood of renewed hostilities if talks fail. The piece highlights military moves and fortress actions as indicators of the looming crisis.
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Paris
Vienna
Luneville
Ist
Perial Magesty
Bonaparte
Luveville
M. Ovvre
London
M. Talley Rand
Lord Guenvinge
France
England
Healy
Empire
Arezno
Utmart Pagaptadt
Mutt
Plymouth and Portsmouth Ship News From Nov 4 to Nov 25
Shipping notices from Plymouth and Portsmouth detail arrivals and movements including the Profhce Frenchy brig and the Superb from the Chintingi fleet. Reports note gale damage near Hayling Bay, the 68th regiment preparing for foreign service, and royal fleet activity with Mediterranean convoys. Also covered are provisions price inquiries, weather, and diplomatic notes on France and Spain.
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Plymouth
Nile
Wimbledon
Hyrovet Parken
Sportsmouth
Noysaea
Superb
Chintingi
Sotipny
Mariborukga
Sea-Horse
Maidstone
Pique
Serapry
Chichester
Lymington
Spit- Cad
Hayling Bay
Deal
Diamond
Bennetts
Panistan Fashions Show New Velvet Cloaks and Velvet Trims
A garbled note describes Panistan fashion items including a new line of cloaks in velvet and black fabrics. It mentions styles resembling year’s shapes, embroidery details, bells, and capes with ornate crown-like ornaments, reflecting period clothing descriptions.
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Madras
Tasbia
Biggin
Extraordinary financial quarrel and London crime notes
A fragment from a late English periodical describes an extravagant argument between nobles in Bow Street involving Count Rapasods and the Duke of something, ending with a dramatic denial of alms. It also reports a curious death near Chaniberry and a dangerous staircase fall. Additional items cover a Newcastle match, highway robberies on Dulwich Road, and a bank burglary with a watchman injured.
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Ialand
KempLe
Mundas
Rayuoys
Adhert
Hitself
Court of King’s Bench
MB ‘Ford
Chaniberry
Newcastle
Orag
Butcock
Dulwich Road
Rte
Devvey
Hoan
Bankside
Southmark
Euthals
Pitiol
Derbofs
Frelen
Ererley
Wilts
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J- Appleton
Fenchurch-streee
Metcalf
Duke-steet
Grosvenor-square
J. Jarob
Kye
Suffolk
Comiton Brewer
T. Alder
Queen-square
Bucklersbury
Warehouseman
A. Morrice
Shad Thames
Surry
Brewer
W. Porey
Solihull
Warwick
T. Jackson
un-upon-Hull
Baker
J. and
J. Waftell
Woodstreet
Waivers
T. Huffy Nottingham
Parliamentary Intelligence
His Majesty's
Postscript
Sived
Patte Piel
Ship News
Panistan Fashions
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