London Evening Post in London, Middlesex

Trials at Guildhall and Bristol Ship Privilege Dispute

Reports from the Common Pleas describe a five hour trial at Guildhall where a Thames-street virtualler sued Alderman Lambert for 341. odd money for wine and treats at an election, but witnesses contradicted orders and the jury found for the defendant. Also at King’s Bench, the Mayor of Bristol pursued a ship’s right to nest and lighterage payments, with extensive archival and statutory debate. the jury awarded damages to the plaintiff. Further items note a young woman’s attempted self harm in Hyde Park, a fly infestation at Gravesend, excise convictions, and European war news including Austrian, Russian, and French movements, plus diplomatic exchanges over Hungary and Bergues.