Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""Trial of Benjamin Shaw; John Alley, Junior; Jonathan Buffum; and Preserved Sprague for Riots and Disturbance of Public Worship in the Society of Quakers by the Court of Common Pleas"" is a legal document that provides a detailed account of the trial of four individuals who were accused of causing riots and disturbance during public worship in the Society of Quakers. The trial took place in the Court of Common Pleas, and the defendants were charged with multiple offenses related to their actions during the disturbances.The book is divided into several chapters that cover the proceedings of the trial, including the opening statements, witness testimonies, cross-examinations, and closing arguments. The prosecution presents evidence of the defendants' involvement in the disturbances, while the defense argues that their clients were not responsible for the alleged crimes.Throughout the book, the reader gets a glimpse into the legal system of the time period and the procedures followed during a trial. The book also sheds light on the social and religious tensions that existed between the Quakers and non-Quakers in the community.Overall, the ""Trial of Benjamin Shaw; John Alley, Junior; Jonathan Buffum; and Preserved Sprague for Riots and Disturbance of Public Worship in the Society of Quakers by the Court of Common Pleas"" is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the legal and social climate of the time period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.