When was it published?

September 2, 1773 in The Virginia Gazette

Foreign News September 2, 1773

The Virginia Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Methodist Preacher, Constable Of Oldham

Q: What keywords are associated?

Methodist Preacher, False Imprisonment, Lancaster Assizes, Oldham Constable, Preaching Without License

Williamsburg, Virginia

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What is this article about?

At Lancaster assizes, a Methodist preacher sued the constable of Oldham for false imprisonment after being arrested for preaching without a license during a church service. The preacher demanded 600l compensation, but the case was dismissed as unfounded.

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At Lancaster assizes a Methodist preacher brought an action against the constable of Oldham for false imprisonment. During divine service he had mounted the church wall, and preached damnation to those that did not leave the service and attend to his doctrine. The constable immediately laid hold of him and put him in the dungeon; but afterwards being affrighted at the sight of writs, offered satisfaction which the preacher affixed at 600l. This could not be complied with, and the cause was dismissed, as being on false grounds, he not having a licence to preach.

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Methodist Preacher False Imprisonment Lancaster Assizes Oldham Constable Preaching Without License

What entities or persons were involved?

Methodist Preacher Constable Of Oldham

Where did it happen?

Lancaster

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Lancaster

Key Persons

Methodist Preacher Constable Of Oldham

Outcome

cause dismissed as being on false grounds; preacher demanded 600l satisfaction which was not complied with.

Event Details

A Methodist preacher brought an action against the constable of Oldham for false imprisonment. During divine service he had mounted the church wall and preached damnation to those that did not leave the service and attend to his doctrine. The constable laid hold of him and put him in the dungeon; afterwards offered satisfaction which the preacher affixed at 600l. This could not be complied with.