Treason Trial Juror and Witness List Delivery Debate
A legal battle over whether under the Anne and William III acts the copy of the indictment the jury list and the witness list must be delivered to the accused at the same time ten days before trial or arraignment. Sir F Pollock argues for strict simultaneous service, while the attorney general contends the law allows slight timing variations to protect the defendant’s rights. The discussion traverses English Scottish parallels and cites Barnewall and Adolphus, Foster on Criminal Law, and Peel's Act, highlighting the impact on Frost’s case and broader justice administration.
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Monmouth
Scotland
England
Court of King's Bench
Peel
Forster
Blackstone
Anne
George Gordon
Howell
Douglas
Justice Tindal
F. Pollock
Hardy
Horne Tooke
Crossfield
Baron Alderson
Queen’s Bench
Frederick Pollock
Queen's Bench
Therisoner
John Frost
Pesoner
Alderson
Mr. Bollock
Sir F. Pollock
Barnewell
Adolpus
Sir Frederick
Justice Coltman
Lord Denman
Frederick
London
Lord Abinger
Tindal
Frost
William II
Mary
William
Foster
East’s Pleas of the Crown
Baron Parke
Lord Eldon
Stevens
Friend
Lovelace
New Inn
Westminster
Piercy Pourra
Lord Tenterden
Great Britain
William III
Act of Parliament
Court of Queen's Bench
Drury Lane Returns Macbeth with Macready and Warner
The Drury Lane debut after a three year absence featured Macready as Macbeth and Mrs. Warner as Lady Macbeth to a packed house. Phelps as Macduff drew praise, and the trio’s reception was boisterous. A new play Mary Stuart by James Haynes drew strong crowds, with Macready as Ruthven praised for histrionic skill. Covent Garden offered The Clandestine Marriage with an esteemed cast and lavish period staging. Colosseum’s season promotions highlighted the panorama and arts saloon, while a lively masquerade at Lothar Rooms entertained late collectors. The Promenade Concerts drew crowds, and notable performers featured in various London stages.
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Drury-Lane
Macready
Macbeth
Phelps
Macduff
Drury Lane
H. Phillips
Hecate
James Haynes
Mary Stuart
Mary
Scotland
Garpex
Covent Garden
Merchant
Cooper
Sir John Melville
G. Vandenhoff
Lovewell
T. Green
Bland
CoLosseum
Adelaide Gallery
Polytechnic Institution
Saloon of Arts
Homer
Hollins
Norton
Lowther Rooms
Clapp
Hamlet
Moore
Stack
Ireland
Cork
Maynooth College
Sheridan Knowles
London
Vining
Drury Lane Theatre
Ipswich
Juliet
Pauline
Ellen Tree
Dublin
Leigh Hunt
Derby and Oaks betting notes from Tattersall's Tuesday sale
Thinner attendance and brisk betting changes mark Tattersall's Tuesday. Derby contenders Muley Ishmael Glenorchy Lady Sarah colt and Oaks favorite Black Bess dominate odds. Many horses show altered quotations, with vast sums wagered on Muley Ishmael, Confederate, Ottoman, and others. Other items note a wholesale slaughter report and a long-lived foxhound rider in Wymondham.
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Tattersall
Muley Ishmael
Glenorchy
Lady Sarah Colt
Black Bess
Sarah Colt
Bar Theon
Agelica
Orford
Duke of Grafton
Wreford
Wardan
Lord Chesterfield
Gambia
G. Bentinck
Trenn
Fitzroy
Ford
Capt. Gardner
Albemarle
J. Day
Launcelot
Bokhara
Theon
Scott
Houldsworth
Llanerchyddl
Hayes
Sappian Journal
Ovp Sprortsmax
Wymondham
Crispin
Cottesmore
Woodwell Head
Wood
Reynard
Lincoln Gazette
Ignoble Seducer. Earl of Norbury sued for wages in 1838 case
At the Sherriff's Court Red Lion square a young woman sued Lord Norbury for 19 pounds 18 shillings for expenses paid to support her sister Elizabeth Woodland who was seduced while in the nobleman's service. Evidence showed promises of lodging and payment, but the defendant disputed paternity and liability. The jury awarded 16 pounds 10 shillings.
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Mantua
Flowers
Elizabeth Woodland
Blandford-street
Manchester-square
Brighton
London
Lord Norbury
Mr. Flowers
Chapel-street
Coram-street
Lord Norbu
Martha Woodland
Elizabeth
Preston-street
Earl Norbury
Avil
Woburn-place
Whittlebury-street
Jay
Ingram
White
Creasy
Trevelyan Appointed Assistant Secretary to the Treasury
A correspondent reports Mr. Trevelyan, brother in law of Mr. T B Macaulay, has been named assistant secretary to the treasury, succeeding Mr. Spearman who has resigned. Trevelyan assumed duties Thursday morning. It is stated that on Her Majesty's marriage Mr. Spearman will be created a baronet.
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Trevelyan
T. B. Macaulay
Treasury
Spearman
Standard
Destructive Fire in Piccadilly at Woodman and Sun
A rapid blaze swept through the Woodman and Sun perfumers shop in Piccadilly near the Albany. The front was instantly engulfed, occupants escaped from the back, and most stock of oils and related items was destroyed. Fire engines from multiple offices fought the fire, gutting the first floor and causing about £1000 in damage. The stock was insured for £300. Police under Superintendent Baker maintained order.
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Piccapilly
Sun Fire Office
Baker
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