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Newspaper
Dublin Journal
Location
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Date
Mar 26, 1824
Page
2
The case of Nicholas M Donagh for the murder of William and Joseph M Darby unfolds at the Crown Court with extensive testimony. The jury, after being directed on whether the shooting was felonious or self defense, returns a verdict of manslaughter.
The case concerns Kasi v Ollie, an action for damages over breach of marriage promises. Ollie, son of a Manchester surgeon, pursued Matilda Bell while his father opposed the match. after years of visits and promises, he abandoned the betrothal. Witnesses describe a scandalous pursuit, with family arrangements and a contested property share, ending in a verdict for the plaintiff.
In January 26 a widow was found murdered at Shoulden with a lantern weapon and broken fingers. A. Clover and J. Shelvy plus Hester Shelvy faced capital charges. J. Shelvy acted as witness. Clover and Hester Shelvy were convicted of murder and sentenced to death after case details, while accessory charges against Inez, Joseph, and Lester Shelvy were not proven. The court declared both Clover and Stephen Shelvy guilty and sentenced them to hang, with the fate to Royal Mercy considered for Clover.
The court heard testimony that tied the plaintiff to the Ball family and alleged the defendant acted as a suitor and in law should acknowledge the plaintiff as brother in law. Witnesses from Manchester and Ireland described frequent visits to the Ball household and recognition of an implied marriage. The jury awarded damages of four hundred pounds.
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