Prisoner Guilty After Threats During Robbery Attempt
The defendant, seen with another man at two o clock on Tratsday the 8th, threatened to crush the house unless given a shilling for his men and soldiers. He claimed liquor intoxication from a Serapis wound, seeking mercy for his service to the country, but was found guilty. Other felonies and riots included bootleg thefts, a gelding theft, and several acquittals. the House divided over petitions and a bill by Sir George Savile, with eight MPs named for petition actions and a notable division on armed subjects without royal commission.
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Daking
Paul Jones
George Savile
Lord North
David Hartley
Sir George
House of Peers
Romi
Coventry
Burke
Harry Houghton
Joseph Mawbey
Major Hartley
Hay
Mackworth
His Majesty’s Navy
Hartley
St. James's Park
Hyde Park
George Kennedy
William Macdonald
Old Bailey
Macartney
Featherstone-street
Moorfelcs
John Ellis
Thomas Chambes
Guiceulane
Sessions House
Liverpool
John Walker
Hastings
Falmouth
Bayonne
Rochfort
Coat of Common Pleas
London
Deathborough
Samuel Lloyd
Thomas Cooper
Pakkenny
Mao
Commissioners of Excise
Meffis
Peckham
Dayrell
Ming2ry
Allornics
Donne
Cox
Grofe
Adair
Mayow
Robert Porten Beachcroft
Miss Dickinson
Rivers Dickinson
Rotheram
Yorkshire
Jonathan Walker
Mzlbo
Miss Walker
Samuel Walker
Pusider Greer
Robert Balt
Boilal
Yoris
Kilwick
Saha Grimston
Dublin
Atargray
Oice
Tos
Arddeon
Tocol
Icol
Sol. N. B. Margray and Co
Hornsby and Co
S Express
Corrail
Aldgate
York Street
Covent Garden
Trial notes on high treason and witnesses in common law
The text outlines treason trials, requiring two witnesses for each overt act or two confederates. It references historic statutes and procedures, including indictment timing, counsel access, and defense rights. It notes trials by commissioners in certain cases and the harsh fate for principals in attainder of treason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil
Mary
Will
Geo. I
House of Lords June 28 on several finance bills
The Lords read first time the ticking fund and vote of credit bills and the indemnity bill. Second times were given to the indemnifying sheriffs and gaolers bill and others. Third readings passed for several bills including Exchequer loan and starch duty. adjourned to Thursday.
House of Commons notes and candidacy notices 1780s
A rough compendium lists committee reports on naval volunteers and various bills, motions to withdraw military from royal parks, and a third reading of several acts. It includes petitions from Romish schoolmasters, and multiple election notices for boroughs Ludlow, New Surokelam, and Pembroke, with candidates Beale, Peachey, Cowen, and Grevner street 1789 dates.
Letter of JOAN SHELLEY Declining Parliament Service
A June 26 1780 letter from JOAN SHELLEY of Michel Grove to the Gentlemen Clergy and Frechuders of the Rape of BRAMBER and Shoreham electors declines General Election service due to frail health. He expresses gratitude for their prior support and friendship, and pledges a lasting sense of obligation and reverence toward them and his family.
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Bramber
New Suorkelam
Fob Shelley
John Peachey
Shoreham
Pariament
Joan Shelley
Michel Grove
Worthy Eleors of Hindon Express Gratitude for Support
A 1780 letter from Nath. Wm. Wraxall in London June 22 thanks Hindon elecors for support on his canvass and pledges to stand for the general election. He asserts dedication to borough interests and duty in Parliament, asking for their suffrages and promising faithful service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Nath
WM. Wraxall
London
New Bend Street
Printing Materials Auction at Feathers Tavern
Printing materials and presses of Thomas Brewman to be sold by auction at Feathers Tavern on Tuesday next July 4 at 5 pm. Catalogues available from C Heydinger at Queen Street Lincoln's Inn Fields. Viewing allowed on premises until sale time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feathers Tavern
Oppofite St. Clement’s Church
Thomas Brewman
Globe Court
Shoe-lane
Fleet Ireet
C. Heydinger
Queen’s-court
Great Queen-Street
Lincoln’s Inn
Posticript on French naval movements and convoys
News from France and Flanders notes the King of Prussia planning two ships to load sugar for the islands, while a French merchant seeks a convoy and is denied. Reports say M. de Guichen may have taken St Christopher or Antigua. Brest messages claim artillery sufficient for armaments at Bourdeaux and Nantes, with supplies moving from those ports earlier this month.
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Paris
Funero
Profha
Stetin
M. de Guichen
St. Christopher’s
Antigua
Brest
Cherburgh
Feets
Bourdeaux
Naniz
Depun Co
Languedoc
Arrval
M. de Bougainville
Cefar
Atalante
Charles Town South Carolina Reopens Postal Route
General Post Office announces Charles Town in South Carolina will regain access to the King's service. A monthly packet boat will depart Fairmouth and an arf marl vessel will be dispatched on the fifteenth of July, the arf? Wednesday in the month, under Post Master General Anthony Todd's authority.
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Fune
Charles-Fown
South Carolina
Great Britain
North America
Fairmouth
Anthony Todd
Londonderry Markets and Political Gossips of June
Extra details from Portsmouth report continued parliamentary delays with bills, including the Judges bill, delaying dissolution. Speculation notes possible general election around October. Maritime items cover privateers Providence and Antigallican, plus naval movements from the Downs and Gibraltar. Notes on Lord Chancellor health, legal verdicts at Old Bailey, and local weddings. Ship and lottery notices also appear.
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Atetier
Portsmouth
Providence
Hill
Sunderland
Carrysford
Downs
Gibraltar
Wege Troffen
Klaasen
St. Eustatia
Duke of Richmond
Goodwood
Sufflex
Lord Shelburne
Bath
Lord Evingham
York
Uffioe
House of Lords
Weither
John Sundahl
Dublin
Naples
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Ann Barnes
Ravenhill
Norton Falgate
Newgate
Daniels
William Price
William White
Ohn Jennings
Alderman Sawbridge
House ¢ Commons
Borough of
Ludlow
County of
Salop
Tam
Thomas Beale
Treebolde Ders
Pembroke
EleBion
Grfvenor Street
Keney
Maidstone
Kent
Asia
Hindon
Posticript
France
Flanders
Londorn
Rins
Deal
Funz
S. W
Prince William Heary
Aurora
Lynx Floon
Wells
Transpcrs
Dromedary
Ranger
de Scourge
Supply Victualier
Gravesend
Bon Success
Defanta
School
Lisbon
Harrior
Lowe
Bermudas
Juliana Maria
Rowland
Norway
Signora Decara
Sarana
Jersey
ARRIV
Pelfutt
Industry
Fitzpatrick
Shere
Tivo
Lndia
Annartizs
South Se
Gtock
Navy Assurance Rx
Lowely
Srp
Quiniem Exch
Bills
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