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The Sentence and Affidavit of John Church, the Obelisk Preacher / For an Attempt to Commit an Unnatural Crime on Adam Foreman, at Vauxhall. Together With Judge Bayley's Impressive Address to the Prisoner, at Full Length. At the Court of King's Bench, Nov. 24, 1817. cover

The Sentence and Affidavit of John Church, the Obelisk Preacher / For an Attempt to Commit an Unnatural Crime on Adam Foreman, at Vauxhall. Together With Judge Bayley's Impressive Address to the Prisoner, at Full Length. At the Court of King's Bench, Nov. 24, 1817.

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A contemporaneous courtroom transcript presents the defendant's affidavit, counsel submissions, and a judge's extended address after conviction for an attempted unnatural crime. The affidavit recounts alleged public outrage and attacks on the defendant's household seeking leniency; counsel emphasizes breach of assumed piety; the judge condemns exploitation of trust, states the prison term and postrelease securities, and the report records courtroom atmosphere, crowd reaction, and appended letters and procedural details that illuminate legal reasoning and social response.

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Joseph Augustus Dowling

Joseph Augustus Dowling was an author known for his work that delves into the legal and social issues of his time. His notable publication, "The Sentence and Affidavit of John Church, the Obelisk Preacher," presents a detailed account of a court case from 1817, highlighting the complexities of justice and morality in early 19th-century England. Through this work, Dowling contributes to the understanding of historical legal proceedings and societal attitudes, offering readers a glimpse into the era's judicial practices and public discourse.

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