Notable Obituaries From Dumfries and Nearby Towns
Obituaries recall the passing of George Milligen in his 72d year at Dumfries after a long decline marked by fortitude. John ston, Esq. of Corehead, M.D. noted for extensive knowledge and patriotism. Elizabeth Upcher widow of Peter Upcher and aunt to the Earl of Home, at Great Yarmouth. Mrs Waddington aged 77 at Greenwich. Mrs Levett widow of John Levett of Overton aged 65. Mr John Steel aged 90 Islington, long-time clerk to the Royal Exchange Assurance Company.
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Dumfries
George Milligen
Johnston
Corehead
Great Yarmouth
Elizabeth Upcher
Peter Upcher
Earl of Home
R. T. Winkham’s
Crescent
Greenwich
Waddington
Levett
John Levett
Overton
Hants
Islington
John Steel
Royal Exchange Assurance Company
Trials at the Old Bailey April Sessions report
The Old Bailey trials on April 3 and 4 list dozens of prisoners, with four capital convictions including Sam. Wfe for breaking into a dwelling and theft, Tho. Green for highway robbery, and two others. Court scenes feature Lord Kenyon rebuking a pawnbroker in a forgery case and urging prosecutors to avoid wasted time. Eight felonies and twelve acquittals noted, plus delay requests for Irish rioters linked to Dun tan Grant's murder.
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Lesbions
Lord Kenyon
Sam
C. Seymour
Wilthire
Tho. Green
Jos
C.matthews
W. Sparks
C. Milner
Susannah Priest
Elias Hanes
Joseph Walker
Maria Gordham
John Abingham
Kenyori
Kenyon
Publc
London
Duntan Grant
St. Giles’s
Gurney
Kenyon Refuses Delay in Public Justice Debate at Bar
In a crowded court scene Lord Kenyon rebukes clerks over prosecutorial practices and recalls the need to correct abuses. Trials proceed with Solomon Chapman’s questionable testimony, leading to a Not Guilty verdict as the day’s heavy sentences follow for burglary, forgery, and highway robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Kenyon
Knowles
Gurney
King’s Bench
Knap
Jeave
John Guest
Tabernacle
Moorfields
Jaley
Che Witner
Solomon Chapman
Itr
Migat
Dance
Bishopsgate
Ban
Littler
Cispman
Chapman
British Parliament debates delay and summons in Ireland union
Lord Grenville moves to summon Parliament anew for Thursday to discuss the union and Ireland measures. Lord Auckland supports the conviction of Irish support while Lord Moira cautions debate. The Marquis of Salisbury warns against deviations and the order is discharged with a Thursday night summons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenville
Lord Auckland
Ireland
Kenyan
Marquis of Salisbury
House of Commons motions on copper sales and subsistence bills
Mr Wallace moves to lay before the House an account of copper sold or returned since 1788 by navy commissioners or contractors, distinguishing by year. Mr Dundas gains leave to bring in a bill to increase subsistence rates for innkeepers quartering soldiers. He moves to amend the land tax redemption in Scotland. A message from the Majesty on Ireland state prisoners is brought up.
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Scotland
Mr. Dundas
Ireland
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Avrit
Alley
Ont
Nathan Aaron
Louisa Jacobs
Mary Mitaught
Ann Hankin
Eleanor Riley
D., Connor
R. Dutton
W. Kirk
W. West
J. Lucas
J.M Every
J. Vanderpump
M. Thomas
H.hart
Eliz. Brown
Ann Clark
H. Jones
Newgate
House OF Lords
Wepwnespay
Arar
House OF Commons
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