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The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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Superior Court in Exeter adjourned after handling 352 civil and 28 criminal continued cases plus 414 new entries. Convictions included Aaron Cummings for counterfeit money (5 years hard labor), Amos Davis (4 years), William Curtis for polygamy (6 months jail, $100 fine), and boys Edward Shawnessey and Wm. Homer for larceny (6 months each). Other cases continued or acquitted.
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Aaron Cummings was convicted, on two indictments, for passing counterfeit money, and sentenced to 20 days solitary confinement. and 5 years hard labor in the State Prison : Amos Davis to 4 years hard labor in do.; William Curtis for polygamy, 6 months imprisonment in the common gaol, and a fine of $100 and costs; Edward Shawnessey and Wm. Homer, two boys, for petty larceny, each 6 months imprisonment in the common gaol, and to pay a fine of $10 and costs. James Owens was indicted and tried for attempting to pass a counterfeit bill. but acquitted upon the ground; that as he stole the bill, he had no reason to believe it was forged. James Owens & John Dean, were severally tried for stealing from Mr. Peduzzi, and found guilty by the verdict of the Jury, who found the amount stolen to be over $40. A question of law was raised, which was continued for further advisement till Feb. term.
Joshua Rand was discharged from the indictments found against him. Wallace's trial for store breaking, &c. was postponed.
We understand that a large portion of the business was continued to the next term.
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Exeter
Event Date
Saturday Last
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aaron cummings convicted on two indictments for passing counterfeit money, sentenced to 20 days solitary confinement and 5 years hard labor in the state prison; amos davis to 4 years hard labor in do.; william curtis for polygamy, 6 months imprisonment in the common gaol, and a fine of $100 and costs; edward shawnessey and wm. homer for petty larceny, each 6 months imprisonment in the common gaol, and to pay a fine of $10 and costs; james owens acquitted for attempting to pass a counterfeit bill; james owens and john dean found guilty of stealing from mr. peduzzi over $40, question of law continued; joshua rand discharged; wallace's trial postponed; large portion of business continued to next term.
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The Superior Court at Exeter adjourned sine die. There were 352 civil and 28 criminal cases on the continued list, with 414 new entries and a large number of criminal cases. Various trials and convictions occurred as detailed.