Jury Power in Libel Law Urged by English Court Debate
The article discusses juries determining both fact and law in libel cases. It cites Lord Coke and Byttelton, arguing juries may judge matters of law, not just facts, and warns against press suppression by a corrupt ministry. It recalls the Ta 1752 Owen trial as a landmark.
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Jaret
King’s Bench
Fry
England
Hithhen
Chance Siedley
Armof
Taney
Byttelton
Fett
Lord Coke
Matthew Hales
Willa Owen
King’s Besch
Westminister Quarter Sessions: Defense of Green Man to Chandos
In a Westminster Quarter Sessions report, Srevt and Webb were indicted for beating and ill treating a girl named Meark. Eyewitnesses testified to severe injuries including a near swollen eye, with Webb claiming possession by the devil. The defendants were found guilty in July and fined 351, with new mall satisfaction noted.
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Chandos
Srevt
Bea
Ing
Meark
Red Eark
Webb
Sawyer
New Mall
Counterfeit Silver Trials Across London Trade
William Harapfos, coachman to a galeman, indicted for uttering counterfeit silver after buying nuts with a bad shilling and passing a worse note. Nine counterfeit shillings and other coins found on him. Eleanor Waith tried for passing counterfeit coin at Covent Garden Market and for bad coins in change. Both convicted. Harapfos sentenced to six months with good-behavior security. Waith to a public prison sentence.
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William Harapfos
John Davis
Old Davis
Bina
Vainnby
Eleanor Waith
Mary Fuller
Roy
Covent Garden Market
Clark
Pulle
Public Office Bow Street Court Records A Fraud Case
The court heard the charge against Tyler for paying money to secure an academy placement. The witness described payments of twenty pounds and subsequent installments, with a note bearing the name Price. Freeman testified the house was empty and a notice posted on the door. Tyler admitted the charge and was committed to Newgate for trial. Additional details included a large pocketbook with numerous premeditated forgery charges tied to an earlier lodging escape. Another man, John Paul, faced accusation of stealing plate and was sent to New Prison.
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Mapare
Cockburn
Keipsan Academy
Hingston
Fer Academy
Weymourh
Ani Feng
Tyler
William Freeman
Ginfireet
Spitalfields
Mr. Addington
Backheath
Mr. Athby
New Prison
Defendent Guilty in Pamphlet Libel Case
The jury found the defendant guilty despite the court's view that the pamphlet was a sedition libel. They believed there was just cause to conclude the pamphlet attacked public order and constitution, citing the Commons debate as supporting authority. The verdict overrode the judge's opinion.
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House of Commons
Ruth
Bovle of Commons
Covans Gaaben the Conftions Leyer Roxalana Sultse review
Local theater notes praise Mrs Biles for Wofaliad and Roxalana performances. Edn and Indiana praised for pathos while Lewis and Mrs Mattocks share lively moments. Quick's Cumberton adds humor as the audience overflows at half price.
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Biles
Eclipse Prophecy Moves Islander Dwellers to Aid
A distressed Christopher Columbus figure in Jamaica reportedly threatened natives with a plague and an eclipse to demand provisions. The predicted celestial event allegedly occurred on October 10, 6493, inducing fear and bringing supplies.
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Areciotus
Chritopher Columb
Jmaica
Cord
Otober
Robbery in Maidstone Pair on Southgate Road
Sunday evening at six thirty Dr May of Maidstone and Mr Morgan of the Royal Exchange were robbed near the turnpike gate on the road from Southgate to Jottenham Fish Cras. The assailants with pistols and bludgeons took May's watch chain two gold scales and seven guineas. Morgan lost about two guineas and his watch. One thief struck Morgan with a bludgeon, threatening the coachman and driving on toward Southgate. A second incident notes Mr John Pearson of Layer dying after stepping from a chaise at the New Inn, Lagerditort.
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Dr. May
Maidstone
Mr. Morgan
Royal Exchange
Southgael
John. Pearson
Layer
Irish Lottery Office sale of tickets and shares explodes
An advertisement from Thomas Wilkings State Lottery Office promotes the sale of tickets and shares for the Irish Lottery. It lists offices in St Pauls Churchyard London Exeter and Liverpool with prices for whole tickets and fractions. Prizes are detailed with potential large sums and guaranteed value on draw dates.
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TATE
Lettery Stamp Office
Arts
Wilk LG
State Lottery Office
St. Paul's Church
Ard
Ponden
Jbillinge
Castle-ftrest
Liverpool
Metfr. Tre. Man and Son
Exeter
Kent
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Westminster
Public Office
Bow-Street
Willam Addington
Ely
Covans -Gaaben
Fexson
Oftover i
Trish
Ofiery
Repy
Noveminer Fey
Paul
London
Thomas Wil
Boca
Caahtat
Numaeps
Tak
Ato
Ford
Rees Adrien
Bane Lab
T.cke
High Water
Br.dge
Thurday Meeting
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