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Trials and executions and stock notes at the Old Bailey
A Petition at the Old Bailey prays for immediate trial or discharge for Mrs Morice, daughter of the Bishop of Rochester, due to illness. Two others petition on behalf of Mr Kelly and Mr Cochrane but are rejected. Butler the Smith dies in Newgate before trial for killing a boy with a red hot poker. The Bishop of Rochester ill in the Tower. Seven capital convictions after a morning session, including Brinsden for murder, Anne Morris for murder, Holman for horse stealing, Oaley, Oxey for loading theft, Jennings for highway robberies, Flughs and Casey for highway thefts. Market quotes for South Sea Stock and various securities listed with changes. Advertisements announce medical and literary works with prices and subscription notes, and forthcoming publications.