Dornford, Josiah 1764-1797.
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Seven letters to the lords and commons of Great Britain, upon the impolicy, inhumanity, and injustice, of our present mode of arresting the bodies of debtors Shewing the inconsistency of it, with Magna Carta and a free constitution: with observations on the draging of debtors to Sponging-Houses, and to prisons in the first instance, before the debt is proved, upon the bare affidavit of the vilest character: and likewise some remarks on the fatal effects of such proceedings, on the circumstances and morals of individuals. The whole illustrated by a variety of cases, taken from real life. By Josiah Dornford, Esq.
Dornford, Josiah 1764-1797.Date: 1786- E-books
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Seven letters to the lords of the Privy Council, on the police Pointing out the causes of the depravity of the lower orders of the people:-why such numbers are constantly put to death every sessions, and remedies for the same: with some observations on the impolicy and inhumanity of our present mode of arrests, and the keeping of debtors in prison:-the corrupt state of our gaols, and how much evil they are productive of. By Josiah Dornford, Esq.
Dornford, Josiah 1764-1797.Date: 1785- E-books
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The motives and consequences of the present war impartially considered
Dornford, Josiah 1764-1797.Date: 1793- E-books
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An answer to the report from the committee appointed by the Court of Common Council, "To enquire into the assertions lately circulated respecting the affairs of the corporation, &c." proving the same to be partial, unjust, and untrue With answers to the several defences of the city officers from John Wilkes, Esq. Chamberlain, down to the keepers of the Poultry and Wood-street compters. An appeal to the justice and humanity of the court. And a further appeal to the citizens of London; with some strictures on our police. By Josiah Dornford, Esq. To which is added, an interesting letter written by the secretary to the "Society for the relief and discharge of persons imprisoned for small debts." Addressed to the Lord Mayor, alderman, and commons, proving the truth of Fidelio's assertions about the fees.
Dornford, Josiah 1764-1797.Date: 1785- E-books
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The motives and consequences of the present war impartially considered . By Josiah Dornford, Esq. Barrister at Law.
Dornford, Josiah 1764-1797.Date: 1793