When was it published?

June 18, 1819 in The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser

Domestic News June 18, 1819

The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser

Q: What keywords are associated?

Circuit Court, Newport, Judge Story, Grand Jury, Slave Trade Laws

Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island

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What is this article about?

The U.S. Circuit Court in Newport adjourned after a brief session with no public business. Judge Story charged the Grand Jury, emphasizing enforcement of slave trade prevention laws, but no presentments were made.

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The United States' Circuit Court which commenced a session in Newport on Tuesday last, adjourned on Wednesday, having disposed of all the business before it, none of which was of a publick nature. Judge Story, we understand, delivered a luminous and impressive charge to the Grand Jury, explaining the nature of offences which they are bound to notice. His Honour, we are happy to learn, particularly directed the attention of the Jury to violations of the laws for the prevention of the Slave Trade, and assured them of the protection of the Court, in the fearless discharge of an imperative, but from the station of offenders, frequently perilous duty.—No presentments were made.

What sub-type of article is it?

Legal Or Court Slave Related

What keywords are associated?

Circuit Court Newport Judge Story Grand Jury Slave Trade Laws

What entities or persons were involved?

Judge Story

Where did it happen?

Newport

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Newport

Event Date

Tuesday Last

Key Persons

Judge Story

Outcome

adjourned on wednesday, having disposed of all business, none of which was of a publick nature. no presentments were made.

Event Details

The United States' Circuit Court commenced a session in Newport on Tuesday last and adjourned on Wednesday. Judge Story delivered a luminous and impressive charge to the Grand Jury, explaining the nature of offences which they are bound to notice, particularly directing attention to violations of the laws for the prevention of the Slave Trade, and assuring them of the protection of the Court in the fearless discharge of an imperative, but from the station of offenders, frequently perilous duty.