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Foreign News
June 24, 1789
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
In Jamaica, a book-keeper was tried and found guilty for entering Mrs. Savers' pen at night disguised as a negro to serve a subpoena on the overseer. Sentenced to 15l. fine, costs, and eight days imprisonment.
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KINGSTON, (Jamaica) APRIL 18.
Tuesday se'nnight came on the court of quarter sessions, Halfway Tree, the trial of a book-keeper in St. Andrew on an indictment for having entered the pen of Mrs. Savers, in the night, disguised as a negro, for the purpose of serving a subpoena on the overseer of that property: After near half an hour's consultation, the jury withdrew to the church, where they continued till 3 o'clock next morning, and then returned their verdict GUILTY. He was sentenced to pay 15l. with full costs, and suffer eight days imprisonment.
Tuesday se'nnight came on the court of quarter sessions, Halfway Tree, the trial of a book-keeper in St. Andrew on an indictment for having entered the pen of Mrs. Savers, in the night, disguised as a negro, for the purpose of serving a subpoena on the overseer of that property: After near half an hour's consultation, the jury withdrew to the church, where they continued till 3 o'clock next morning, and then returned their verdict GUILTY. He was sentenced to pay 15l. with full costs, and suffer eight days imprisonment.
What sub-type of article is it?
Colonial Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Jamaica Trial
Book Keeper Guilty
Disguised Subpoena
Quarter Sessions
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Savers
Where did it happen?
Halfway Tree, Jamaica
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Halfway Tree, Jamaica
Event Date
Tuesday Se'nnight
Key Persons
Mrs. Savers
Outcome
verdict guilty; sentenced to pay 15l. with full costs, and suffer eight days imprisonment.
Event Details
Trial of a book-keeper in St. Andrew for entering the pen of Mrs. Savers at night, disguised as a negro, to serve a subpoena on the overseer. Jury deliberated nearly half an hour then withdrew to the church until 3 o'clock next morning before returning verdict.