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Notable Court Actions and Arrivals Stir London News
Jonathan Wild was seized by court order for obstructing evidence against Arnold Powel. Kempton, under sentence of death, accepts a King's pardon for transportation. Hornby, Wester, and Sunderland examined and committed to Newgate. Judges arrive from Carlisle. The Prince of Wales appoints John Wynne sheriff of Carnarvon. Ships laden with vines reach Southampton. Royal travel logistics and noble arrivals fill the week. South-Sea Stock and Bank values given. ADVERTISEMENTS.
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Jonathan Wild
England
Arnold Powel
Kempton
Charles Hornby
Wester
Sunderland
Newgate
Carlisle
Prince of Wales
John Wynne
Carnarvon
Southampton
Morning Star
Bourdeaux
Endeavour
Flower
Oporto
Rebecca
Viana
Ce Collabela
Sr. Barbara
Lisbon
Dutchess of Marlborough
Hide Park
Marquis of Huntley
Duke of Gordon
Fovn
Hanover
Utrecht
Helvoet-Sluice
Countess of Berkley
Duke of Richmond