The Liberty at Stake in English Courts and Printed Word
A 1765 letter laments star chamber style power of courts to seize and jail critics without trial. The writer argues for fair hearings, critique with candor, and proportional punishment, warning against unchecked judicial vengeance and defending public liberty under Britain's constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Corey
Mr. Spoon
London Evening Post
Judicature
Great Britain
England
Honoer
Geurlemn
Cabinet Council Held at St James's This Morning
London reports a Cabinet Council convened at St James's this morning to discuss matters of importance to the government and state policy.
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London
St. James’s
High Water Readings and Timings for London Bridge
Water level forecast for London Bridge with multiple readings listed for tomorrow morning and afternoon. Data shows varied heights and times from morning through afternoon across successive hours.
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London Bridge
Prices Rank Stock Listings From Historic Bond Market
A fragmentary stock note lists various bonds and securities with prices such as India Stock, South Sea Stock, Navy Bills, and long annuities. Values appear in fractions and odd lots, including 1-5, 3-4ths, 96 3-4rhs, and references to India Konds and Exch. Hills from 1764. The OCR yields scattered figures and terms like Ditto, Navy, and Vick.
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India
South Sea
C. Contor
Ct. Navy
India Konds
Pre. Navy & Vick
Dir
Exch. Hills
PYM Defends Right to Trial by Peers Against Tyranny
Wm Pym argues that the people must retain a right to trial by peers and opposition to judicial overreach. He warns against concentrating power in a tyrant and emphasizes Parliament’s wisdom to prevent arbitrary punishment. He insists citizens deserve fair trials and protections for liberty and safety.
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Aso
Great Britain
Wm, Pym
Intelligence Extraordinary Horse Race Rumor
Litchfield January 30 reports a major horse race featuring Lord B s Scorch stallion Excise and Duke of J s Liberty for a near fever millions. Excise is favored though Liberty is the thoroughbred, with expectations of exciting sport and high society spectators.
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Litchfield
Ibang
Lord B
Excise
Legot
Duke of J
Liberty
Jeedey
Pregar
Phyees
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