Indictments Split over Murder and Forgery Trial
Satugpay May 11 John Rudge acquitted in a murder trial for driving over Daniel Grey in Duches-street Portland-place on April 15 causing fatal injuries after Grey refused to move. Rudge, a coachman, had been praised for humanity. George Evans acquitted on forgery and uttering charges involving a Samuel Taylor bill. Trials ended with several sentences and adjournment to June 9.
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Daniel Grey
James Chisholme
Duches-street
Portland- Place
Baron Perryn
George Evans
Samuel Taylor
Worcester
Daubigny
Bristol
Hornsby's
Cornhill
Hazard
Wheidach
Aghrmamenty
Homby
Evans
Naval Movements and Privateer Alerts Amid Mediterranean Conflicts
Reports detail a 45-ship English Mediterranean force confronting French and Spanish fleets, including Nelson off Minorca and Harvey seeking three allied ships. A Spanish packet is taken near Corunna, a French corvette seized at Aleppo, and Sidney Smith replaces Trowbridge at the Nile. The Zealous and Culloden rejoin Nelson. various ships, including Hebe and Romney, sail or depart. An American ship laden with arms reaches North Sea Fleet, while multiple London to Hamburg and New York trade routes suffer captures and losses.
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Mediterranean
France
Lord St. Vincent
Cadiz
Lord Nelson
Minorca
Alexandria
Harvey
Martinique
Corunna
Aleppo
Cyprus
Buonaparte
Sidney Smith
Trowbridge
Nile
Yarmouth
North Sea Fleet
Hamburgh
America
Ireland
Measure of Government Sparks Editor Caution
A political remark warned editors to avoid misrepresenting speeches, urging careful reporting. The session adjourned to Monday fortnight.
Liverpool Harbour Bill and Habeas Corpus Proceedings
In the House of Commons on May 8, leave was given to bring in a Liverpool Harbour improvement bill. The Liverpool Water Bill report was agreed, a royal message was read, and a committee considered it. Amendments to the seditious societies bill were agreed and ordered for a third reading tomorrow. Militia reform and militia bounty adjustments were noted with funds allocated for America treaty expenses. The Habeas Corpus Suspension Bill duration was fixed to March 1, 1800, and itself set for a third reading tomorrow.
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Blackburn
Liverpool
Pitt
House of Lords
Lord Grenville
Marquis of Titchfield
Middlesex
America
Lords Commissioners of the Treasury
Palmer
Committee of Finance
Westminster Hall
James Marriot
Abbot
Anne
Geo
Lawrence
Annuity Granted to Sir James Marriott by King
Lord Grenville presented the King's message seeking an annuity of 2000 for Sir James Marriott late Judge of the High Court of Admiralty, to be funded from the Consolidated Fund. An address of thanks was voted. Debates touched Slave Trade, various bills, and future budget plans.
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Lord Grenville
J. Marriot
High Court of Admiralty
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