Peace prospects and military dispatches from Paris and Windsor
Reports from Paris allege the new French Consuls pursue peace terms while preparing a strong military stance. Capt. Swixburne’s Paris arrival sparks debate on genuine offers. observers doubt an usurping regime will survive three months and warn against trusting chimeric peace.
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Yelteniey
Yeltenlay
Windsor Park
Swixburne
Paris
M. Swixsurns
Pans
Inf
London
Qnland
Bonaparte
Misister of the Interior
Egypt
Miniter
Marine
Minister of the Interior
Ami Det Loix
Brutal assault on Minister of Justice ends in prison
In King's Bench law report Richard Wakely is convicted for a brutal assault on Henry Explon, a Minister of Justice. The judge denounces the attack as outrageous, aggravating due to arresting duty and the offender's prior escape. Wakely is sentenced to 18 months in Newgate plus security for good behavior.
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Court OF King's Bench
Justice Goose
Richard Wakely
Henry Explon
Bradworthy
Marietty
Newgate
William Both Convicted for Assault on Revenue Officer
William Both was convicted on an indictment of assaulting and refitting a Revenue Officer in the execution of his duty. After an eloquent speech for Mr. Jekyl in mitigation, the defendant was sentenced to six months imprisonment in Newgate and to enter into his own recognizance by 100l for his good behaviour for five years.
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John Gordon
Richard Duppin
Southampton
John Gandy
Newgate
Richard Berry
John Ashby
John Perry
Jam
Excise
the Revenue
William Both
Air
Jekyl
The King JT Harrison Case Summary
Mr Erkine moved for judgment as the court heard evidence that Ann Burkit, an attorney and county coroner awaiting trial, suffered a leg fracture due to a water-cart incident. The injury required amputation, leading to mortification and death, with Burkit buried at Hersham church.
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Harrison
Erkine
Laurence
Westoreland
Ann Burkit
Hersham Church
Coroner's office abuse leads to commitment in historic case
The defendant, once a respected attorney, faced severe censure for exploiting an inquisition to extort payment in a death inquiry. Witnesses described professional decline, resignation, and offers to settle costs to avoid public service again. The case underscored dangers of corrupt influence in official duties.
Court of King Bench gaveth rule on Vaughan Horton case
Dated November 26, the court granted a rule to show cause why two criminal informations should not be led against Vaughan Horton and four others, members of the borough common council, for conspiring to avoid the mayoral oath and hinder sheriffs and officers from being sworn in. Lord Kenyon presided, dispatching 26 causes with no notable events.
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Court OF King
Ageantt
Posie Ee Vaughan Horton
Memibers
Common Council of the Boroug'h
Sherriffs
Lord Kexvow
NyPriss
G’dlock
Ship News Recovers Vessels After Engagements
Fragmentary field report notes the John and Eleanor Brooks etc recaptured by the Dolphin and sent to Rams, while Bridget Thomas from Quebec to Bon has returned with damage and arrived near Calais. Other details indicate ships near Bremen with confusion over positions and destinations.
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John
Eleanor
Brooks
Baden
Bridget
Thomas
Boog
Fom
Bremen
Calais
British ships capture French privateer near home port
Plymouth reports the landing of goods from Thetis and St Brigida to London. Yarmouth notes Courier cutter on a cruise. Searl captures a 14 gun French privateer off the Home. Casualties on both sides. Prince Royal, Dolphin and Prince of Wales depart with mails and passengers. Over 300 Ruffians released from hospital embark for Guernsey.
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Plymouth
St. ‘Brigida
London
Ruffel
Surrey Dragoons
Yarmouth
Cuttéer
Searl
Mter
Prince Royal
Dolphin
Prince
Caxaven
Guernsey
Downey appointed Colonel of Pembroke Cavalry amid court martial removals
Dublin reports that Major General Edward Downey, from the 7th Dragoon Guards, is named colonel of the Pembroke shire Fencible Cavalry after Davies is removed by a General Court Martial. Dawren Ross of Portland dismissed for disobedience. Ancient 7th Regiments embark from Geneva toward Dryad’s convoy to Cork. Arklow Bank narrowly escaped destruction. artillery detachments aboard. Rumors of major disclosures implicating treasonous practices loom over government.
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England
Edward Downey
7Th Dragoon Guards
Ofi
Pembrokeshire Fencible Cavalry
Davies
Dawren
Ross
Portland
Geneva
Journeymen Shoemakers Trial Ends with Harsh Sentences
William Thompson and William Smith from York faced judgment before Mr Justice Lawrence for conspiring to raise wage prices and refuse work. The defendants, part of a Journeymen Shoemakers Society, were found guilty as the judge noted the severity of the offense and the society’s articles. The trial included a colorful anecdote and remarks on past similar cases, with references to broader labor norms and punishment.
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William Thompson
William Smith
York
Justice Lawrence
Journeymen Shotmakers
Raive
Dave Fay
jNcles
Hatderkotta
Nesgate
ucKxt
Perth
Bret
Indedd
Ang
Sustice Lawrence
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Burgoyne
Dublin
Humpert
Ireland
Lucien Bonaparte
Windsor
Aylesbury
Buckingham
Thomas Bartems
Olney
Hamroates
Crowle
Lincolnthiné
Stamford
Woodstock-street
Alpdgertoon
Nutland
Westmoreland
Kendal
LAW Report
Art
Erskine
Wood
Law
Lord Kenyon
Hood
Kenyor
Ernie
Mbps
Ship News
Richard Steele
Stock
Bridge
Hampshire
Richand
Buonaraere
Suworow
Jean Debry
Waittegat
Davao
Lod
Ald
Alexandria
Sea Cloud
Seves
Gnall
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Nioin
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