Court at Greenwich Sees Domestic Disputes and Assaults
Police intelligence from Guildhall reports a Grace Church Street tallow chandler suing for bad behavior, the husband promising not to beat her, and a Kensington Garden assault case heard by Henry Wigtead. Prosecution notes mob harassment of the prosecutrix after leaving Bow Street.
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Guildhall
John
Bow-street
Gibbs
Kensington- Gardeig
Henry Wigtead
Longacre
Grance
Agricultural report on June crop prospects
The June agricultural note discusses corn, wheat, peas and potatoes with a mixed outlook. It notes generally promising yields in some districts but thinning stands and middling yields for rye and oats, with drought and grain damage reducing farmer expectations though a tolerable crop remains possible.
Libel case at the Court of King's Bench in Dublin
In Dublin yesterday the Court of King’s Bench heard a libel suit by William Donovan against A Dawson printer of the Hibernian Telegraph for a June report declaring Donovan had poisoned many doses in assassination plots. The jury awarded Donovan damages of 1 shilling sixpence. Also reported, Thursday Harmanstown executed Patrick Cooke, famed as Captain Cooke, leader of rebels who set fire to mail canchea as a signal for the United Irishmen rising, captured by Major Swann.
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Dublin
Fanezz
King’s Bench
Kalvwarden
William Dorovan
Azaiok
A. Dawson
Hibernian Telegrapinsi
Jibel
William Donovan
Scool
Harmanstown
Kellestery
Patrick ‘Cooke
Wilson
Captain Cooke
Trishmien
Cooke
Major Swann
Arrested man forced to walk with pistol at his mouth
The detainee, during arrest, was compelled to walk to the guard house at the Castle with the muzzle of a pistol pressed to his mouth to prevent any escape attempts.
Fleet of West Indies ships visits Plymouth and Yarmouth
A large convoy from the West Indies passed the Isle of Wight under the Vengeance. The brig John from Limerick bound for London was boarded near Brest by the Amelia to verify its status. Admiral Lord Duncan Yorks and forces sail for the French coast, with several ships including the Kent, Ganges, and America. The Lapwing arrives from Tobago, and a Danish brig is boarded by Commodore. The Apollo is sunk after collision with the Hopewell. four Spanish frigates withdraw on sighting the Vengeance.
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West Indies
Isle of Wight
Vengeance
Plymouth
Funengr
John
Bideford
Thomas Day
Limerick
London
Brest
Amelia
C. Herbert
Herbert
Endeavours
Welchcoats
Bridport
Royal George
Lord Duncan
Kent
America
Bristol
Duncan
Tobago
Apollo
Aberdeen
Hopewell
Devonith
Privateer action near Bourdeaux ports described
The Rose Ness from Whitby to London was captured and carried to Bergen. The Pitt privateer of Jersey engaged two English brigs near Bourdeaux for four hours before they retired into the river. Fishermen told Capt Blaney that the prizes were taken by La Leige privateer of Bourdeaux.
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Ness
Whitby
London
Bergen
Pitt
Jersey
Bourdeaux
Blaney
British Parliament Proceedings On Slave Bills In June Sessions
Wednesday to Friday entries describe examination of witnesses on the Slave Restriction Bill, adjournments, and passage of the Slave Carrying Bill. June 1 notes Stephens counsel against the Slave Trade Limitation Bill, Grenville supporting a second reading, and port improvements bill advancing. Notes also include duties on promissory notes and orders to summon the House.
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Commons
Mr. Stephens
Lord Grenville
London
Militia and taxation bills advance in Westminster proceedings
In Westminster, bills on militia regulation and judges salaries moved forward. The Commons passed several measures including treason attainder, Scotch distillery, and Edinburgh district reform bills, while considering an importation control for corn and a fraud prevention act for clerks. The Duke of Richmond property tax question prompted discussion among MPs.
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Jose
Alderman Combe
Upa
London
Westminster-hall
Wis
Bentham
Middlesex
Stirty
Edinburgh
Tle Duke
Richemond
Tyne
Greenland
Newfoundland Fishery Encouragement
Meidment
Middlesex and Surry Militia
Duke of Richmond
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Cox Neil
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