Juries and Libel Law Debate at Westminster Sessions
A Westminster court recounts a clash over who determines law in libel cases. Juries may judge facts and law questions, with a case where a bookseller was found not guilty despite a judge’s push for conviction. The discussion cites Lord Coke and historical examples of juries asserting their role against official opinion.
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Jarres
Kango
Fucs Bok
Piper
England
Wiecher
C. Aiain
Ateecia
Isa
Remnarkadie Cafe
Tata
Laguh Jary
Ivst
Witam Owen
King’s Bench
Alexander Murray
Great Britain
Pnis
Howl of Commons
House of Commons
House of Comans
Guil
Counterfeit Silver Indictments and Guilty Verdicts in London
William Hampson, a coachman, accused of uttering counterfeit silver to John Davis a poor man. Testimony showed he passed bad coins for nuts, defended with bad eyes, nine bad shillings found, and he received six months imprisonment with good behavior for six months. Eleanor Waithe also tried for uttering counterfeit shillings to Mary Feller. She admitted passing four bad coins and was found guilty and sentenced to the same punishment as the first prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hampson
Toman
John Davis
Davis
Bengate
Arifeo Amng
Prefen
Bealf
Mainwarig
Fulure
Eleanor Waith
Mary Puller
Mary Feller
Ros
Covent Garden Market
Fuller
Fragmentary Tale of Theft and Trial at New Perrott
A garbled court narrative describes an audit, a missing note, and a theft accusation. Protagonists include Mr. Addington and a pupil at the Academy, with references to a guardianship and a police case. The fragment hints at a formal proceeding and a transfer to New Perrott for further action.
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Addington
Addingson
Theatre Notes On Mrs Fen Roxana In The Salts Scene
A fragmentary review praises Mrs Fen Roxana for her performance in The Conscious Liners at the Salts venue. It lauds her vivacity and stage presence, noting her handling of a diverse repertoire including tragic roles and a comic turn. The critique highlights favorable comparisons to established actresses and mentions supporting performances by Mrs Matock and others.
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Mrs. Fen
Roxaiara
Indiana
Roxatana
Daugheer
Matock
Iymberton
Mystery of a Doctor at Sea? Teaser of a Caribbean Delusion
Fragmentary account shows a shipwrecked man in distress near Te maica seeking aid from locals. He allegedly threatened violence with a child during an ominous prophecy of vengeance, while bystanders finally provided relief and supplies.
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Temaica
Robbery in Southgate Road Pursues Four Footpads Attack
Sunday evening Dr May of Maidstone and Mr Magan of the Royal Exchange were returning from Mr Minet's at Southgate in a chariot when four armed footpads halted them near a turnpike gate. Dr May lost his watch with chain and two gold seals and a purse of seven guineas while Mr Morgan lost about two guineas. the coachman was threatened and struck as the robbers fled toward Southgate.
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Dr. May
Maidstone
Magan
Royal Exchange
Minet
Southgate
Tottenham
Cross
Bisdpears
Nay
Cnar
John Fearfor
Eifen
Ingaretore
Fragments of a Style and Notice Page
A highly garbled historical newspaper fragment shows scattered names, places, and terms. It mentions offices, a lottery, Peter street, a church, and printer references, with unclear dates or events. The readable items hint at civic notices and advertisements but lack coherent narrative.
Morning Notice Read as Time of Arrival
The fragment indicates a morning event time around 7 and a 9 minute after arrival reference to a person or place named Arrercoon. Details are unclear but point to a scheduled meeting or bus by 9 minutes after 7.
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Ferth
Westminster
George Webb
Chando Street
Meark
Mark
Sawyer
Howie
Ar Tachbrcklayer
Wien
Getty
PD Oa Boy Skee Pr
Tor
Mes
Weteboay
Ecole
Sue
Tyler
Willan Trevman
Dyler
Ite
Theratr
Avent Gard
Astronomuual
Ma He
SU Ree
Pte Petroni Tosis
Peppie
Welk
Elise Squtey
St. Pat
Mr Billing
S.ateceily
Viiautes
Oo V'Ciocit Atteccoon Co
Thiday Morag
Arrercoon
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