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July 24, 1829
Rhode Island American, Statesman And Providence Gazette
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Mrs. Royall tried for being a common slanderer, brawler, and scold in the District of Columbia. Two counts quashed; pleads not guilty to scolding. Note suggests delaying ducking punishment until winter.
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Your friend, Mrs. Royall, came up for trial yesterday. She demurred to two counts of the indictment against her, charging her with being a common slanderer and a common brawler, and those were quashed. To the charge of being a common scold she pleaded Not Guilty.
[Note.—By the Common Law, unrepealed, we believe, by Statute in the District of Columbia, and in many of the States, if proven guilty, Mrs. Royall must be three times publicly ducked by the Sheriff upon a three legged stool. We recommend to the Marshal to postpone the execution of the probable sentence, until winter. It will then cool the old lady's fiery temperament, whereas a dozen such lavations during the dog-days, would only be so many refreshing luxuries.
—Com. Adv.]
[Note.—By the Common Law, unrepealed, we believe, by Statute in the District of Columbia, and in many of the States, if proven guilty, Mrs. Royall must be three times publicly ducked by the Sheriff upon a three legged stool. We recommend to the Marshal to postpone the execution of the probable sentence, until winter. It will then cool the old lady's fiery temperament, whereas a dozen such lavations during the dog-days, would only be so many refreshing luxuries.
—Com. Adv.]
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Trial
Common Scold
Ducking Punishment
Mrs. Royall
Slander
Brawler
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Royall
Where did it happen?
District Of Columbia
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Royall
Location
District Of Columbia
Event Date
Yesterday
Story Details
Mrs. Royall demurred to charges of being a common slanderer and brawler, which were quashed; pleaded not guilty to being a common scold. Note discusses potential common law punishment of public ducking three times if guilty, recommending delay until winter.