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Newspaper
Weekly Register
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
May 16, 1798
Page
4
May, Chatham. On board the Eagle prison ship at Gillingham Dutch prisoners, examined before exchange to Holland, were found to have concealed plans of Upnor Castle fortifications, dockyards, artillery, and stores in their deaths.
Report on the Alien Bill shows a Lord Chancellor motion adding a clause that aliens in the realm under the King’s license shall not be arrested for debts or actions beyond dominions. In May 10 truaspiy, royal affairs commission granted duty raises and several bills including tea and window duties, with three private ones.
The Commons report on prisoners of war rejected cruelty claims as unfounded and partisan. A Bill to continue the silver coinage was granted leave, with debate over fair land tax methods. Alderman Jupington sought corn-indemnity for importers, amid scarce-market tensions and disputes over government actions and private losses.
Debates on slave ship height limits and deck space carried. A bill for newspaper regulation requiring proprietor affidavits was read, printed, and order to be engrossed. Merchants of Liverpool seek counsel against the Slave-carrying Bill. Salt Duty consolidation approved. Budget measures passed for militia and Vetinary College.
Law Reports from the Court of King’s Bench May 9 note the non-appearance of Col Sinclair in a wilful perjury case prosecuted by M de Calonne before Lord Kenyon. The court also grapples with proper stamping for prisoner notes while Justice Lawrence recalls a vacation ruling and Justice Gould’s contrary precedent.
The case concerns a defendant asked to show why a 490 count declaration should be reduced to ten and why costs should not be paid. It notes charges of 2 persons for 180 days under a Queen Anne act with large penalties and references declarations against 20 others with 5000 sheets ready for delivery, with the plaintiff willing to reduce counts.
The court held the plaintiff may not be barred from recovering on other counts if he subdivides his action and if the defendant seeks shelter in his own offence. After long argument, the court decided the plaintiff should not be limited as requested, and discharged the rule with costs following Lord Kenyon's reflections on gaming vice.
A counting-house or warehouse applicant about 30 seeks a position. He has moderate business knowledge, neat rapid handwriting, and offers to be useful in any station. He can obtain a good recommendation and requests replies to J. H. at 14 Millman Street Bedford Row.
An 18 month praised remedy, the Analamban ic Pills, touted as a safe effective blood purifier and alterative. The advertisement claims benefits for both sexes, especially female complaints, with long usage for awakening energy, aiding digestion, and improving perspiration. Sold wholesale and retail from Bedworth near Coventry and London outlets, signed by the proprietor.
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