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Newspaper
London Evening Post
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 04, 1797
Page
3
Reports from Philadelphia state Congress will fund finishing three frigates. News from Petersburgh describes the Emperor’s pensions and gifts. France debates irregularities and the Jacobins. Capt. Valentine’s squadron, the English blockade, and Paris political tensions are detailed, with arrests and royal proclamations increasing.
The privateers L Heureux and La Ziza seized vessels returning from Frieste to Civita Vecchia Genoa and Portland America, sending prizes to Gravosa and Malaga. A report of Dunkirk flotilla damage is unfounded. some gun-boats engaged English frigates but were not captured, and the flotilla remains to guard navigation along the coast.
James Atcheeson, aged seventy, sued Mary Baker for breach of a promise to marry within twelve months after the death of her husband. The jury awarded large damages though the claim appeared to hinge on a conditional betrothal and a specified fortune, with the court later considering a non-suit for declaration defects at Guildhall before Lord Kenyon and a special jury.
Lord Kenyon ordered John Ker to enter into recognizance for food and to return if called to receive judgment. He was discharged after a period in confinement. Garrow urged mercy, noting reform efforts expanding beyond Surrey to Middlesex. The public duty commendation followed.
Court grants a writ to bring James Sheriff from Gosport Isle to bail him, while true bills for murder exist in Ireland. Garrow argues that murder indictments elsewhere do not bar habeas corpus, as bail may be discharged only to surrender him to the marshal. Justice Grose doubts the approach. Kenyon recalls past debates.
In a courtroom discussion, Mr Garrow seeks a writ and bail terms amid a murder true bill claim. Lord Kenyon and Mr Chambre insist bail must be perfected before surrender, while Erskine notes the government stance and trial readiness.
In a suit against Mr King and others, Mr Mingay urged the ruler to grant absolute attachments for outstanding costs. Lord Kenyon ordered the Rule to be absolute but kept attachments in the Office for ten days. In a separate Common Pleas action, a wife left in charge of her husband’s business was denied discharge on filing common bail, with Eyre and two other judges differing in opinion.
Sunday fe enniight, seven privates of the Mos naghan Militia at Belfast were taken by Colonel Barber after links to United Irishmen. In Gateshead a boy about eleven burned to death in a lime kiln accident, his father discovering the body. A mail rider near East Grinstead lost time after his horse fell injuring the animal. Plymouth saw a death as a thirteen year old daughter shot a pistol, mortally wounding a maid who died next day. no one knew the pistol was loaded.
To Mrs SPILSBURY London Mapam Nov 17 1796. Turner of Winslow Bucks describes a twenty year severe teorbute disease with ulcers and pain. After three years of Tic Drops per directions he claims a complete cure and perfect health. Attested by local clergy and wardens. drops sold at Dispensary in Solid Square and by patent medicine vendors nationwide.
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