Furies and Libel Doctrines in Public Justice Debate
An anonymous 18th century style column argues that juries remain the shield of English liberty, condemning attempts to control them. It criticizes new doctrines that deny juries the law as well as fact and that equate truthful public criticism with libel, warning such views threaten rights and expose ministers to tyranny.
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Furies
Joan
Russia
Holland
New Orleans
Havannah
America
Bostonians
Carlton-House
Lord Barrington
Carlton-House Junto
London election scene at Guildhall and moral debate
A letter to the Printer of the London Evening Post raises questions on vice and honor, then reports the Guildhall election for a City of London MP to replace Beckford. Richard Oliver is elected amid mixed show of support and dissent as crowds, sheriffs, and livery members react to nominations and speeches.
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London Evening Post
Guildhall
Guild Hall
City of London
William Beckford
Townsend and
Sawbridge
William Stephenson
Wilkes
Oliver
Richard Oliver
George II
Charles Asgill
Bridgen
Robert Kite
Peers
Kirkman
Bird
Hiss
Alsop
Turner
Hallifax
Shakespeare
James Esdaile
Kennet
Plumbe
Henry Bankes
Nath
Roffeter
Robert Ladbroke
Richard Glyn
Harley
Trecothick
Crosby
Alderman
Middlesex
London
John, Skeye
George Bellas
Great Britain
America
Recorder
Circumstantial Narrative of a Remarkable Trial
A dated tract titled Circumstantial Narrative of a late remark able Trial with added Letters produced on that occasion printed for M Love near Smithfield. Copies available from London and Westminster booksellers.
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M. Love
Smithfield
London
Westminster
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Earl of Northington
Grosvenor-square
St. James’s
Luttrell
Lord Belvedere
Ireland
Duke of Grafton
House of Lords
Ligonier
Kew Bridge
Lord Bute
George Charles
Duke of Cumberland
le Grand
Jack Sprat
Grosvenor
Burg Elms
Privy Council
Scarborough
George Cockburne
Eifg
Ralph Bell
Thirk
Efgs
James Pens ‘Nyman
Yeffersay
Fynmore
Greyhound
Croydon
the Royal
Charlotte Ea
Clements
Bengal
Portland
Lava
St. Helena
Old Bailey
Kely
Marsh
James Pennyman
Samson
Kingston’s Bay
Qidcingland
Coates
Cicero
Mr. Archer
Whistling Jenny
Joseph Pennington
Sterling
Preston
Lofty
Col
J. Pennyman
O.englando
Mr. Are
Ally
Ainilus
Mr. Walker
Sortiman
Gimcrack
Riet
St. George’s
Hanover Square
Earl Fitzwilliam
Charlotte Ponsonby
Earl of
William Redshaw
Monk Ward
Ann Hebdon
Knaresbrough
Deal
Darlington
Richardson
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