Trial of Owen for printing a libel Case of Alexander Murray
Extract from State Trials volume discusses Owen charged with printing a libel titled The Case of Alexander Murray. Counsel debate proof of intention, the difference between author and printer, and whether publishing proves guilt. Jury returns Not Guilty after a leading question on publishing.
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Owen
Alexander Murray
Fordpoke
Synes
House of Commons
Great Britain
Mr. Pratt
Lord Camden
Dudley Ryder
Tryals
Humble Cobbler Seeks Patronage and Sings of Liberty
An old cobbler offers to print gratis verses in a plea to the printer of the Middlesex Journal. He rails at war between subjects and rulers, invokes Salus Populi, and argues for limited Prerogative. He proposes a simple token, a pair of socks, as a symbol of balanced liberty and duty.
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Brother Cobler
Majerus
Salus Populi and Royal Liberty in Early Thought
An essay from Oxford voices concerns over royal prerogative and the people's liberty. It argues that sovereign power must balance authority with Parliament and God, warning against arbitrary kingship and praising prayers and tears as weapons of the people. The writer insists subjects may defend liberty when Parliament commands and condemns unchecked royal extents, ending with a note on a misplaced print and the author’s closing reflections.
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Salus
Puli
Salus Pepeli
Salus Pipeli
Majevus
Majesias
Imperii
Smithfield
Public challenge over false imprisonment claims
In the St James's Chronicle, the speaker recounts a public challenge to sue the Judges of the King's Bench for false imprisonment and seeks guidance on pursuing damages while asserting no crime or delinquency. He expresses willingness to compensate for liberty and happiness losses, and vows to answer publicly.
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A.B
St. . James’s
Court of
King’s Bench
Letter from Richard Oliver seeking parliamentary votes in 1770
A 1770 missive from Richard Oliver at Fenchurch Street appeals to London gentlemen and liverymen. He explains his brother Thomas Oliver declined candidacy, urges support to fill the parliamentary seat, and promises to serve with utmost ability and truth in the Algarate of those who repose it. The letter closes with humble respect.
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London
Thomas Oliver
Dany
Bedding Carpets at Paine's Warehouse in Holborn Sale
At Paine's Warehouse No 67 North Side of Holborn between Red-Lion Street and Featherstone Buildings a large stock of fresh-made bedding and furnishings from Wilton Kidderminster Scots carpets feather beds bedsteads curtains quilts rugs and coverlids is offered at favorable terms. Rooms covered with Wilton and Scag carpets with various fabrics and beddings for sea or land. The seller pledges reasonable terms to merit future favors.
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Paine
Holborn
Red-Lion-Street
Featherstone
Wilton
Kidderminster
Cheney
Linsey
N.B
New Music and Songs Published in London Shops
Publication notice lists new vocal and hymn collections by William Cole and others, with prices and availability at Longman Lukey and Co Cheapside. Also advertises Flora or Hole in the Well and Schobart's Lessons plus Williams's Universal Psalmodist and musical instruments for wholesale access.
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Vauxhall
Fe Vernon
Priceé
Sadlers.Wells
Willkinson
Bichcock
Greenwood
William Cole
Longman, Lukey, and Co
Cheapside
Coveritas
Schobart
Mont. de Latresi Williams
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Middlesex Journal
Paich Gratis
Tol de Rollol
Belzebub
Oxford
Fanez
St. James's Chronicle
Fenchurch -Street
Richard
Oliver
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