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The National Intelligencer And Washington Advertiser
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
On Monday afternoon, the editor of the Freeman's Journal was arrested in this city on a warrant from Mayor Matthew Lawler, charged by Thomas P. Kane with libel published May 27, 1805. He posted recognizance for court on June 27.
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Freeman's Journal.
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This City
Event Date
Monday Afternoon
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Outcome
entered into a recognizance of 500 dolls. with two sureties in 250 dolls. each, to appear at the next mayor's court (june 27th) to keep the peace & be of good behavior
Event Details
the editor of the Freeman's Journal was arrested by virtue of a warrant under the hand and seal of Matthew Lawler, mayor of this city, on the oath of Thomas P. Kane, charging him with publishing a malicious, false, and scandalous libel against his character and reputation, in the Journal of Monday May 27th, 1805