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Domestic News July 14, 1800

Gazette Of The United States, & Daily Advertiser

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania

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An unnamed person was arrested last Tuesday on suspicion of counterfeiting guineas, half joes, dollars, and quarter dollars. Coining tools and melted metal were seized, interrupting the process. Examined by magistrates, he was committed to bridewell for trial at the next oyer and terminer court in September or October. He is a known repeat offender.

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A person was apprehended on Tuesday last on suspicion of counterfeiting money. The necessary implements for coining guineas, half joes, dollars, and quarter of dollars, were found in his possession. He was on the point of proceeding to business, having the metal melted in the crucible, when the officers of justice timely interrupted the process. He has undergone an examination at the police office, before the acting magistrates, who committed him to bridewell to take his trial at the next court of oyer and terminer to be holden in this city in the month of September or October. He is an old offender.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Counterfeiting Arrest Money Trial Magistrates Old Offender

Domestic News Details

Event Date

Tuesday Last

Outcome

apprehended and committed to bridewell for trial at the next court of oyer and terminer in september or october.

Event Details

A person was apprehended on suspicion of counterfeiting money with necessary implements found in possession, including melted metal in a crucible. The process was interrupted by officers. He underwent examination at the police office before acting magistrates.

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