Proteus Trial Over Wheat Smuggling in 1772
In the Sir Joseph Proteus case a warrant searched the mill of de fector Proteus for smuggled wheat. The court heard that wheat mixed with barley was found and that Proteus used his child as a shield against seizure. The constable, aided by law, retained possession until near midnight, and witnesses described the minister’s misconduct. The jury found the defendants guilty though the penalty and forfeiture await the King’s Bench decision. August 19, 1772.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surry
Neal
Proteus
Faon Waaith
Joseph Muthrooma
Consable
Sir Joseph
Neptune
L Andon
Joseph
King’s Bench
Lurry
Southwark
News from London and Europe in late March
Postscript from London reports a large Swedish king loan negotiation in progress at The Hague. Lord Lieutenant of Ireland expected on private business early next month, with hints of cabinet shifts favoring Lord Sandw ich. Rumors place Queen of Denmark to receive a pension and Somerset Palace, while the Prussian king may stand godfather to the Duchess of Cumberland's child. Reports cover politics, crime, finance, Corsican leaders, Venice superstition, and local crime notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
Sweden
Ireland
Lord Hinchinbroke
Lord Sandwich
Lord Hillsborough
Somerset Palace
Denmark
Prince of Wales
Batucci
Corsica
Flanders
France
Capt. Jones
Privy Council
Watkin Lewis
London
Menor
England
John Perram
Turnford
Herts
Christ Hospital
Perram
Venice
Ing
Bastia
Gulf of Sagone
Italy
Zampulini
Felucca
Bonafacio
Dr. Valy
Florentine
Rome
Voltaire
Henriade
Neapolitan Gazette
Hill
Rowland Hill
Highbury Barn
Hlington
Jamaica
Honduras
Dalton
York
Orleans
Arline
Barnet
Chicklane
Bank and Bond Quotation Ladings
Bank percent values and bond prices listed with various percentages and conundrum notes. Includes references to South Sea stocks, Old S S Ann voyages, Navy victualling bulls, and long annuities with prices and fractions. Strong entities include India Ind Ann and 3 per cent bonds, with scattered figures such as 149 3 and 1726 321758.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Ann
India
Navy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rege
Sir
Jostix
Winter
Oxford-street
Mr. Dillon
King’s Arms
Arundel_ street
William Johnston
Bridges-street
Bluir
Mill-Street
Brussels
James Ludlow
Welford Place
County of
Wilts
Richard Pearse
Society of the West India Merchants
Lower Thames Street
London Bridge
John Eden
Merlts
Corzins and Co
F. Newbery
St. Paul’s Church-Yard
Gentleman's Magazine
William Bayley
Cockpar-street
Hay-market
J. Price
India House
Leadenhall-street
Newbery
St. Paul’s Church
J. Grosvenor
Holboro
A. Rothwell
New Bond-street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!