Trial of Richardson for murder amid mob violence in court
The narrative details Richardson's arraignment for murder following the massacre episode. The court ordered counsel after multiple refusals and adjourned over disputes on representation. A jury later found Richardson guilty after a tense trial marked by crowds and threats, with sentencing deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Préston
Richardoh
Snider
Richardson
Fitch
Advvocate-General
Josiah Quincey
Ye‘sterday
Oliver
Trial of Original Publisher of Junius Letter Described
Court proceedings in the King’s Bench at Guildhall opened with the Attorney General framing the case against the printer and publisher of the Junius letter. A special jury of merchants heard the read letter and a list of five accused, with juror names recorded and statements about the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Nathaniel Crowder
Ministry
Junius
Times
Serjeant Leigh
Glynn
Mansfield
Big
Almon
King’s Bench
Guildhall
Mansfeld
Unius
William Bond
Foreman
Peter Cazalet
Alexander Peter Allen
Frederick Commerell
Hermen Meyer
John Thomas
Barrington Buggin
William Hannard
Paul. Verges
William Sibley
William Willett
William Daviss
London
aJibel
Seale
Surrey Freeholders Remonstrance and Middlesex Petition
A Surrey county meeting at Guildford on May 30 1770 endorses a loyal remonstrance to the king. The address protests Middlesex election irregularities, demands ministers be removed, and calls for a dissolved Parliament to restore constitutional rights and representative choice. The document is signed by eleven gentlefolk in the name of the freeholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of
Surry
Guildford
Arrivals and sailings of ships to and from London ports
A compiled list records numerous ships arriving at or sailing from Gravesend and the River, with vessels including Amity, Minerva, Adgut tus, Watts, Howell, Mary Yacht, and Fanny Jurneau. Entries note origins such as Guernsey, Jersey, Wales, London, and China, plus destinations Antigua Jamaica Georgia Maryland and Newfoundland. Shipping lines, captains, and cargoes are cited with winds, dates, and fees, reflecting a busy maritime trade scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connesy Fung
Amitys Littarty
Pool
Minerva
Forster
Hamburgh
Southampton
Adguttus
Watts
Judith
Hamstaong
Guernsey
Aurora
Howell
Wales
London Packet
Lys
London
le Seur
Navey
Payne
Fanny
Jurneau
Jersey
Deal
Funett
Jamaica
Liydias Scott
Bolton
Triton
Chinas
Gravesend
Fane
Mary How
Dunkirk
Nobley
Anflice
Leghorn
Henrietta
Robinson
Nice
Antwerp
Packet
Hoftkins
Middlesburgh
Antigua
Harriot
Lutley
St Kite’s
Safidy Point
Gibbons
Amity’s Experiment
Duffield
William Heron Promotes Merchants Drops Cure Letter
A lengthy testimonial from William Heron of Portsmouth dated March 1770 confirms a medicine drops cure for leprosy scurvy eye disorders and blood foulness after sea-bathing and various medicines. He claims rapid digestion improved appetite and urges readers to consult Mr Norton London for efficacy verification and purchase locations across London and surrounding streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marchant
William
Heron
Portssmouth
Nortony
Golden Square
Piccadilly
London
Credik
John Noseton
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the American
Batra
Boston
Weil
Taled Dietuck
Duartel Park
Council
Calais
Princess Dowager of
Versailles
Duke of Northumberland
Teesday
University
Renae
Earl Re Hardwitl
Peety
S. ‘Literary
Fetaen
Cairo- Cation
Tli Olit
Willian
Cordwainers
Samuel Hantilig
nGns Council-manj
Wintthew Howard
Duesday
Hamipton-cduit
Paslace
Howsé
Wimte
Fenchurch-street
Mr. Norton
Fiepesa
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