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August 16, 1813
Virginia Argus
Richmond, Virginia
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In Boston's municipal court last week, a woman from Sheaffe's-lane was indicted, tried, and convicted as a 'common scold' before Judge Dawes, marking the first such case in the country.
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Boston, August 9.
In the municipal court in this town, last week, a woman, residing in Sheaffe's-lane, was indicted as a "common scold," and tried and convicted before the Hon. Judge Dawes. This is the first instance of a similar indictment in this country, to our knowledge. In England, indictments of this nature are usual, if we can judge from their law books; and the punishment is by a "ducking stool." The offence of annoying street passengers or neighbor's by an inordinate use of the female tongue, deserves the severe animadversions of the law. Solomon has said "it is better to live upon an house top, than in a wide house, with a brawling woman."
In the municipal court in this town, last week, a woman, residing in Sheaffe's-lane, was indicted as a "common scold," and tried and convicted before the Hon. Judge Dawes. This is the first instance of a similar indictment in this country, to our knowledge. In England, indictments of this nature are usual, if we can judge from their law books; and the punishment is by a "ducking stool." The offence of annoying street passengers or neighbor's by an inordinate use of the female tongue, deserves the severe animadversions of the law. Solomon has said "it is better to live upon an house top, than in a wide house, with a brawling woman."
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Or Court
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Common Scold
Indictment
Municipal Court
Boston Trial
Judge Dawes
What entities or persons were involved?
Hon. Judge Dawes
Where did it happen?
Boston
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Boston
Event Date
Last Week
Key Persons
Hon. Judge Dawes
Outcome
tried and convicted
Event Details
A woman residing in Sheaffe's-lane was indicted as a "common scold," and tried and convicted before the Hon. Judge Dawes. This is the first instance of a similar indictment in this country.