Conviction for rape and harsh sentence in Wilkesbarre court
Charleston reports William Lathrop, a married man, convicted of raping a married woman in the Oyer and Terminer court at Wilkesbarre. Judge Ruth condemned the crime as aggravated and monstrous, sentencing Lathrop to 21 years hard labor and 5 years more in solitary confinement. Also noted is the arrival of the Mann from London, detailing a fierce gale after departing Bermuda. The voyage involved crew injuries and the ship’s near- capsize before righting and continuing voyage.
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Charleston
Oyer and Erminer
Wilkisbarre
Pennsylvania
William Lathrop
Ruth
Philadelphia
Mann
Inglis
London
Bermuda
Mr Fraser
Tegale
Paris hosts Toscan prince and Livorne entourage dinners
The narrative describes a sequence of dinners and honors in Paris related to the Count of Livorne and the Toscan prince. It notes receptions at the ambassador’s house, a grand dinner attended by high officials, and a dove delivering a crown at Bayonne, with officials presenting it back to the Prefect.
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Caren
Quintidi
Count of Livorne
Paris
Spain
d’Azzara
Toscan
France
Journal du Département Des Lanies
Ahiat
Monsieur le Count
bigaVen
Freenca
Dancing School Ad From Georgetown Gazette
Advertisement invites young Lavies and gentlemen to learn polite dancing in Georgetown with directions to the Gazette office, dated October 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Gazettes
Wharfage and Storage on Isthmus Opposite Georgetown
Te Subsciver announces a spacious wharf on the Isthmus opposite Georgetown about 156 feet long for lumber and naval stores at a moderate wharfage. A attendant will ensure safety from fire and pillage, with storage for about 100 hogsheads of tobacco. Any vessel able to load over Georgetown bar can load at the wharf.
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Georgetown
N. B
Georgetown Bar
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Samuel I. Thurston
Ann Ryand
John Ryand
Otober
Leve Salomon
Georgetown, S. C
Grorchet Town
Leydén
College Des Quatres Nations
Crosby& Murray
Duyham
Muttard
Ornaburgs
Morocco
Francis Shackelford
Fobey
Indian Town
Nathaniel Snow
Pee Dee
Benjamin Screven
Washington and
Jefferson
Autheolis
Washington
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