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Domestic News
May 12, 1790
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
The Supreme Court of Judicature in the city adjourned on Saturday last after issuing judgments against several culprits for crimes including robbery and larceny, with sentences ranging from execution to whipping and imprisonment.
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On Saturday last the Supreme Court of Judicature, which had been sitting in this city, adjourned—previous to which the following judgments were given against several culprits, viz. William Glover, convicted of robbery, death, to be executed on the first Friday in June. William Matthews, larceny, to be whipped 39 lashes at three several times, 20 each. Sebre Williams, larceny, 20 lashes, Edward Allen, convicted of breaking and entering a store, to be imprisoned three months. Anthony, a Negro Man, larceny, 39 lashes. William Swaine, a robbery in the street, judgment respited to a future day.
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Or Court
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Supreme Court
Judgments
Robbery
Larceny
Execution
Whipping
Imprisonment
What entities or persons were involved?
William Glover
William Matthews
Sebre Williams
Edward Allen
Anthony, A Negro Man
William Swaine
Domestic News Details
Event Date
On Saturday Last
Key Persons
William Glover
William Matthews
Sebre Williams
Edward Allen
Anthony, A Negro Man
William Swaine
Outcome
william glover: death by execution on first friday in june; william matthews: 39 lashes (20 each at three times); sebre williams: 20 lashes; edward allen: three months imprisonment; anthony: 39 lashes; william swaine: judgment respited.
Event Details
The Supreme Court of Judicature adjourned after giving judgments against culprits for robbery, larceny, and breaking and entering.