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The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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Newport's Supreme Judicial Court ended its session on March 7 after Chief Justice Burgess charged the Grand Jury. Sole indictment: Edmund Briggs Jr. for passing counterfeit $5 Boston bank bill; sentenced to 2 months jail and $50 fine.
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SUPREME COURT.
The Supreme Judicial Court, of this State finished its session last evening, having passed upon all the business before the Court. At the opening on Tuesday last, Chief Justice Burgess delivered to the Grand Jury a Charge, distinguished alike for legal attainments and sound erudition.
One indictment only was found by the Grand Jury, and that against Edmund Briggs, Jun. for being concerned in passing a counterfeit five dollar bill of one of the Boston banks. He was sentenced to an imprisonment of two months, and subjected to a fine of $50, with costs of prosecution.
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Newport
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March 7
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edmund briggs, jun. sentenced to two months imprisonment and $50 fine with costs of prosecution
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The Supreme Judicial Court finished its session last evening, having passed upon all business. Chief Justice Burgess delivered a charge to the Grand Jury at the opening on Tuesday last. One indictment found against Edmund Briggs, Jun. for passing a counterfeit five dollar bill of one of the Boston banks.