Lace Smuggling Case Ends With Acquittal In London Court
June 28 1837 London scene as lace smuggling is debated by Lord Mayor Aldermen and witnesses. The case centers on a woman accused of possessing French lace though Buckinghamshire makes similar goods exist. Factors include expert and dealer opinions, alleged smuggling networks, and the judge’s cautious stance. After long deliberation the defendant is discharged amid tension between magistrates and defense counsel.
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Leaf
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Lord Lieutenant Departs for England to Resign Office
Dusan June 24 His Excellency the Lord Lieutenant leaves for England to resign the seals of his high office and the governor general commission. The Lord Chancellor Sir Edward Blakenes the Commander of the Forces and Chief Justice Barbe will be sworn in as Lords Justices by the Privy Council to act during his absence.
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Writ of error on travel action over bankrupts goods
House of Lords debates travel action against a chef who seized goods under execution after a secret bankruptcy act and sold them after a commission. Ten Lords favore the action, ten others oppose, judgment postponed. Also reports Pounagrt v HumpHreys and Bentions v Patce with damages and trials before King's Bench and juries.
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Court of Exchequer Jury Rules Mercantile Claim in Reid Irving Suit
In London before Lord Abinger a Special Jury awarded Reid, Irving, and Co. 1,504 pounds 2 shillings 10 pence for the balance due on a mercantile account after an objection based on the statute of limitations was overruled.
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East London magistrates convene amid reforming zeal
Yesterday sessions opened before Mr Sergeant Adams with oaths of allegiance to the new reign. William Sheen aged 30 is indicted for running a house of vice in St Mary Whitechapel. the Society for the Suppression of Vice aided the case. Police described a three year den of depravity where twenty youths under 16 were found. Ellen Mac Crawley testified she was fourteen when drawn in. The jury found Sheen guilty and he was sentenced to eighteen months imprisonment with future good-behaviour recognizances. John Perkina, long implicated with a gaming-house in Westminster, was remanded on bail set at 1000 with two 50 bail guarantees from two housekeepers. The court adjourned for further proceedings.
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Smuggling Trial At The Custom House Court
Police intelligence notes a court hearing at Marlborough Street where Mary Jackson is accused of possessing 1228 ells of French blonde lace. A customs officer testifies the bustle hidden with packets and bags marked The William Joliffe, while Alderman Winchester questions the reliability of English lace. A Watling Street manufacturer hesitantly supports, but cannot confirm French origin, as the judge seeks expert opinion. A separate case records a cab owner dispute, Big Joe the Piccadilly vetting humorously recalls past cases, and the bench fines the defendant and awards costs.
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Man charged with daring highway robbery at Chalk Farm
Marylebone court heard David Risk, a wild looking watchman near Chalk Farm, accused of seizing Charles Duboquet at ten pm Sunday and demanding money and a watch. Another witness, Henry Drew, said the prisoner grabbed his collar near St John’s Wood Road. Police Constable Munas responded to cries of murder.
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Nymph Master Charged After Thames Jolly Boat Collision
William Cunningham, master of the Nymph, faced magistrates over a collision with the Brisk’s jolly boat on the Thames. Captain Artis testified the steamer did not stop and caused danger to the boat and crew. Witnesses backed differing accounts of how the accident occurred, with discussions of speed and navigation and a possible prosecution at the Sessions. The bench dismissed the assault charge but warned restraint, noting the dangers to small craft from steamers.
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Markets in the United States and colonial provisioning notes
A visitor reports on US markets and living costs, noting scarce labor and varied meat quality from south to north. Prices differ sharply by region, with beef and veal cheap in some areas and pork and fowls more common. Observations cover Charleston, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania, plus a Philadelphia gown cost and canal-delivered goods.
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Parliament Debates Yorkshire Petition and Poor Law Bill
Earl Stanhope denounces a sweeping poor law measure and the creation of a labourer under a dictatorial commission. He cites Yorkshire West Riding petitions, large peaceful meetings, and fears of a new tyranny over the poor, contrasting with existing Habeas Corpus and liberty. He warns of workhouse coercion and rising vagrancy as outcomes of the bill.
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